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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
As the paper boat was set adrift, it started to float lazily along the tranquil pond.
Alors que le bateau en papier était mis à la dérive, il a commencé à flotter paresseusement le long de l'étang tranquille.
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
The colorful rubber duck floated in the bathtub.
Le canard en caoutchouc coloré flottait dans la baignoire.
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
They would float lanterns on the river during the festival
Ils flottaient des lanternes sur la rivière pendant le festival.
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
In a move towards economic liberalization, the government decided to float the national currency.
Dans une démarche vers la libéralisation économique, le gouvernement a décidé de flotter la monnaie nationale.
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
The skilled mason carefully floated the freshly applied plaster on the wall.
Le maçon habile a soigneusement lissé le plâtre fraîchement appliqué sur le mur.
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
The dancer seemed to float across the stage, moving with grace and ease.
Le danseur semblait flotter sur la scène, se déplaçant avec grâce et facilité.
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
Rumors began to float about the unexpected changes in the company's leadership.
Des rumeurs ont commencé à circuler sur les changements inattendus dans la direction de l'entreprise.
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
During the team meeting, she decided to float the idea of a flexible work schedule.
Pendant la réunion d'équipe, elle a décidé de soumettre l'idée d'un horaire de travail flexible.
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
taloche, flotteur
a handheld tool used to spread, level, and smooth materials like plaster, concrete, or grout during construction or finishing work
Exemples
The mason used a float to smooth the concrete wall.
After plastering, the surface was finished with a float.
02
vessie natatoire, flotteur
an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy
Exemples
The fish adjusts its float to remain at a certain depth.
Young fish develop a functional float as they mature.
03
flotteur, objet flottant
something that floats on the surface of water
Exemples
A fishing bobber acts as a float.
The festival featured colorful floats on the river.
04
flotteur, boisson glacée
a drink with ice cream floating in it
Exemples
He ordered a root beer float for dessert.
The ice cream float melted quickly in the sun.
05
flottant, nombre d'actions en circulation
the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public
Exemples
The company increased its stock float to attract investors.
Only part of the shares are in the float.
06
délai de flottement, intervalle de flottement
the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
Exemples
The check had a float of two business days.
Banks use float to manage cash flow.
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