Liquide (en. Liquid)

/likid/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

State of matter that has no fixed shape and flows freely.

Water is a liquid at room temperature.

L'eau est un liquide à température ambiante.

Any product in liquid form, such as a solvent or fuel.

This liquid is a good cleaner.

Ce liquide est un bon nettoyant.

In the financial field, refers to assets that can be easily converted into cash.

He has liquid assets to cover his expenses.

Il a des actifs liquides pour faire face à ses dépenses.

From Latin 'liquidus', meaning 'fluid, flowing'.

coolant

Fluid used to absorb heat.

liquide de refroidissement

liquid asset

Asset easily convertible into cash.

actif liquide

liquid funds

Available reserves of money or equivalents.

fonds liquides

liquidate

Repay or settle a debt.

liquider

liquidity

Immediate availability of financial resources.

liquidité

liquefaction

Process by which a substance transitions from a solid or gaseous state to a liquid state.

liquéfaction

Money or cash available.

I need to find some cash to go out tonight.

Il faut que je trouve du liquide pour sortir ce soir.

A drink or beverage.

Shall we grab a drink at the bar?

On se prend un liquide au bar ?