Rechercher
to flow
01
couler, passer
to move smoothly and continuously in one direction, especially in a current or stream
Intransitive
Example
The river flowed gently through the valley, carrying leaves downstream.
La rivière s'écoulait doucement à travers la vallée, emportant des feuilles en aval.
Tears flowed down her cheeks as she watched the emotional scene.
Des larmes s'écoulaient le long de ses joues alors qu'elle regardait la scène émotive.
02
écouler, couler
to make something move or pass smoothly and continuously
Transitive: to flow a liquid somewhere
Example
The dam was designed to flow water into the irrigation system.
She used a pump to flow the water from the well into the tank.
03
avoir ses règles, être réglée
to experience or have one's menstrual cycle, during which blood and tissue are discharged from the uterus
Intransitive
Example
She felt uncomfortable because her period was about to flow.
She began to flow a few days earlier than expected this month.
04
déborder, couler
to cover something with water or another liquid
Intransitive
Example
The overflow from the lake began to flow into the surrounding valley.
They tried to block the water, but it continued to flow across the farmland.
05
affluer, couler
to be present or available in large amounts
Intransitive
Example
Donations for the charity flowed in after the event, exceeding expectations.
Compliments flowed from the guests as they admired the host's beautiful home.
06
couler, affluer
to move steadily and continuously from one place to another, often in large quantities
Intransitive: to flow somewhere
Example
People flowed into the stadium as the gates opened.
Tourists flowed into the city for the annual festival.
Flow
Example
The flow of water from the river was particularly strong after the heavy rainfall.
The steady flow of oil through the pipeline is crucial for maintaining energy supply.
Example
The flow of oxygen through the ventilator kept the patient stable.
A gentle flow of gas escaped from the valve, filling the room with a faint smell.
03
flux, écoulement
the smooth and continuous movement of electric charge through a conductor
Example
The flow of electricity through the circuit was interrupted by a blown fuse.
The steady flow of electricity powers the entire building without fluctuation.
04
débit, écoulement
the amount of fluid that flows in a given time
05
écoulement, épanchement
the state of moving constantly and steadily
Example
The flow of the river was gentle and serene as it wound through the valley.
Le flux de la rivière était doux et serein alors qu'il serpentait à travers la vallée.
Glaciers contribute to the flow of freshwater into the ocean.
Les glaciers contribuent à l'écoulement d'eau douce vers l'océan.
06
flux, écoulement
any uninterrupted stream or discharge
07
le flux, le déroulement
the smooth, continuous progression or unfolding of events or developments
Example
The flow of history often seems inevitable in retrospect, as one event leads to the next.
The flow of current events suggests that political tensions will continue to rise.
08
cours, écoulement
something that resembles a flowing stream in moving continuously
09
règles, menstruation
the process of menstrual blood discharge from the uterus
Example
She marked the first day of her flow to track the start of her menstrual cycle.
Her flow typically lasts five days, with the first two being the heaviest.
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