Flux (en. Flow)

[flüks]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Continuous movement of a fluid from one place to another.

The flow of water in the river is very fast.

Le flux de l'eau dans la rivière est très rapide.

Change or variation in a situation.

There is a constant flow of new ideas in this meeting.

Il y a un flux constant d'idées nouvelles dans cette réunion.

Set of moments when something occurs.

The flow of visitors in the museum increases during the holidays.

Le flux de visiteurs dans le musée augmente pendant les vacances.

From the Latin 'fluxus', which means 'flowing'.

workflow

Constant process of progressing tasks.

flux de travail

flow of information

Continuous circulation of data.

flux d'informations

to be in flux

To be in a state of change or movement.

être en flux

influx

Access or arrival of a flow.

influx

reflux

Return of a flow to a previous location.

reflux

flow measurement

Measurement of the flow of a liquid.

fluxométrie

A sudden change in a situation.

The flow of the situation completely changed after his intervention.

Le flux de la situation a complètement changé après son intervention.

An influx of people or events.

There was a huge influx of fans at the concert.

Il y a eu un flux énorme de fans au concert.