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afloat

UK
/əˈfləʊt/
US
/əˈfloʊt/

Translations

afloatadjective
UK
/əˈfləʊt/
US
/əˈfloʊt/
à flotSe dit d’un objet ou d’une embarcation qui flotte; par extension, d’une entreprise qui reste solvable.
The boat remained afloat despite the strong waves.
Le bateau est resté à flot malgré les fortes vagues.
Additional translations
en circulationS’emploie pour des informations, des rumeurs ou des idées qui circulent.
Synonyms
floating
in the water
adrift
unsinkable
buoyant
Antonyms
submerged
sinking
afloatadverb
UK
/əˈfləʊt/
US
/əˈfloʊt/
à flotEmploi adverbial pour indiquer qu’un bateau ou un objet flotte.
The boat remained afloat despite the strong winds.
Le bateau est resté à flot malgré les vents violents.
Additional translations
en circulationPour des rumeurs, informations ou idées qui se répandent ou circulent.
Synonyms
floating
on the water
buoyantly
at sea
adrift

Definitions

afloatadjective
Floating on the surface of water.
The boat remained afloat despite the strong waves.
Having enough money to pay debts and continue operating.
The company managed to stay afloat during the economic downturn.
In a state of being active or in circulation.
Rumors about the merger were afloat in the office.
afloatadverb
In a floating condition; on the surface of water.
The boat remained afloat despite the strong winds.
In a state of being financially solvent or not in debt.
The company managed to stay afloat during the economic downturn.
In circulation or current; being passed around.
Rumors about the merger were afloat in the office.
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