Roulant (en. Rolling)
[ʁu.lɑ̃]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to an object that rolls.
The car is rolling on the road.
La voiture est roulant sur la route.
Moving in a fluid manner.
The project is progressing smoothly thanks to good organization.
Le projet est roulant grâce à une bonne organisation.
Refers to a person who is making quick progress in a project.
He is really rolling in his current job.
Il est vraiment roulant dans son travail actuel.
Etymology
From the verb 'rouler', which means to move by turning around an axis.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rolling in the lead
To be in first position in a competition.
roulant en tête
rolling in wealth
To be very wealthy.
roulant sur l'or
smooth progress work
Work that is progressing well.
travail roulant
Related Words
roll
Moving something by turning around an axis.
rouler
wheel
Circular device that allows for movement.
roue
mobility
Ability to move.
mobilité
Slang Meanings
To be very busy, to have a lot of projects.
Right now, I am rolling with all my courses.
En ce moment, je suis roulant avec tous mes cours.
To be fit, dynamic.
After the holidays, I feel rolling.
Après les vacances, je me sens roulant.