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to float
01
flotter
to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace
Intransitive
Exemples
The colorful leaves detached from the trees and began to float gently down the river.
Les feuilles colorées se détachèrent des arbres et commencèrent à flotter doucement le long de la rivière.
02
flotter, flotter à la surface
to remain on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking to the bottom
Intransitive
Exemples
Despite its weight, the boat 's design allowed it to float on the water.
Malgré son poids, la conception du bateau lui permettait de flotter sur l'eau.
03
flotter, faire flotter
to release or place something on a liquid surface, allowing it to move freely
Transitive: to float sth
Exemples
The children eagerly gathered at the pond to float their handmade paper boats.
Les enfants se sont rassemblés avec impatience à l'étang pour flotter leurs bateaux en papier faits à la main.
04
flotter, laisser flotter
to allow a currency to vary in value based on market forces, without direct government intervention
Transitive: to float a currency
Exemples
The finance minister explained that the decision to float the currency was aimed at fostering a more competitive export market.
Le ministre des finances a expliqué que la décision de flotter la monnaie visait à favoriser un marché d'exportation plus compétitif.
05
lisser, égaliser
to smooth or level a surface, such as plaster or cement, using a tool called a float
Transitive: to float a surface
Exemples
To create a polished look, the artisan decided to float the cement countertop.
Pour créer un look poli, l'artisan a décidé de lisser le plan de travail en ciment.
06
flotter, planer
to move in a relaxed, unhurried, or carefree manner
Intransitive
Exemples
In the idyllic meadow, butterflies would float from flower to flower.
Dans la prairie idyllique, les papillons flottaient de fleur en fleur.
07
circuler, se répandre
to be passed around or circulated, often in the context of rumors, ideas, or information
Intransitive
Exemples
The intriguing concept of the new product design started to float among the team members.
Le concept intrigant de la nouvelle conception du produit a commencé à circuler parmi les membres de l'équipe.
08
soumettre
to bring suggestions, plans, or ideas forward for further consideration
Transitive: to float an idea or suggestion
Exemples
Before finalizing the budget, the financial analyst chose to float a proposal for cost-cutting measures.
Avant de finaliser le budget, l'analyste financier a choisi de soumettre une proposition de mesures de réduction des coûts.
Float
01
a hand tool with a flat or slightly textured face used for smoothing or finishing plaster, cement, or stucco surfaces
Exemples
After plastering, the surface was finished with a float.
02
an internal gas-filled organ in many fishes that helps maintain and control buoyancy
Exemples
Young fish develop a functional float as they mature.
03
any object that rests or moves on the surface of water
Exemples
The festival featured colorful floats on the river.
04
a beverage, usually soft drink or soda, containing ice cream floating in it
Exemples
The ice cream float melted quickly in the sun.
05
the number of shares of a company's stock that are issued and available for trading by the public
Exemples
Only part of the shares are in the float.
06
the time interval between depositing a check in a bank and the actual payment of funds
Exemples
Banks use float to manage cash flow.
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