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fleet

UK
/fliːt/
US
/flit/

Translations

fleetnoun
fleets
pl
UK
/fliːt/
US
/fliːt/
flottePour un ensemble de véhicules ou d’aéronefs appartenant à une même entreprise ou organisation.
The airline expanded its fleet with the addition of ten new aircraft.
La compagnie aérienne a agrandi sa flotte avec l’ajout de dix nouveaux avions.
The naval fleet was deployed to the region to ensure maritime security.
La flotte navale a été déployée dans la région pour assurer la sécurité maritime.
Additional translations
parcSurtout pour un ensemble de véhicules ou d’aéronefs exploités ensemble.
Synonyms
squadron
band
collection
group
navy
flotilla
armada
fleetverb
fleeted
Past Simple
fleeted
Past Participle
fleeting
Gerund
filerEmploi littéraire ou rare.
The deer fleeted across the meadow, barely making a sound.
Le cerf filait à travers la prairie, sans faire presque aucun bruit.
passerEmploi littéraire, pour le temps qui s’écoule rapidement.
The summer days fleeted by, leaving us with cherished memories.
Les jours d’été passèrent rapidement, nous laissant des souvenirs précieux.
Synonyms
dash
race
sprint
hurry
scurry
speed
fleetadjective
fleeter
Comp.
fleetest
Super.
UK
/fliːt/
US
/flit/
The fleet runner crossed the finish line in record time.
Le coureur rapide a franchi la ligne d’arrivée en un temps record.
The fleet moments of happiness were cherished by everyone.
Les moments éphémères de bonheur étaient chéris par tous.
Additional translations
de flotteDans le domaine du transport et de la logistique.
Synonyms
swift
speedy
quick
rapid
fast
fleeteradjective

fleet

fleeter
Comp.
fleetest
Super.
UK
/ˈfliːtə/
US
/ˈfliːtər/
Comparative form of the adjective ‘fleet’, regularly used predicatively and attributively.
plus rapide
The hare is fleeter than most of its natural predators.
Le lièvre est plus rapide que la plupart de ses prédateurs naturels.
Additional translations
plus vifEmploi littéraire ou figuré.
Synonyms
nimble
more rapid
brisk
quicker
agile
swift
speedy
faster
swifter
speedier

Definitions

fleetnoun
A group of ships sailing together, engaged in the same activity, or under the same ownership.
The naval fleet was deployed to the region to ensure maritime security.
A number of vehicles or aircraft operating together or under the same ownership.
The airline expanded its fleet with the addition of ten new aircraft.
A large group of people or things, especially when organized for a particular purpose.
The company has a fleet of delivery trucks to ensure timely shipments.
fleetverb
To move swiftly or nimbly.
The deer fleeted across the meadow, barely making a sound.
To pass quickly, as time.
The summer days fleeted by, leaving us with cherished memories.
fleetadjective
Moving swiftly; fast or rapid in movement.
The fleet runner crossed the finish line in record time.
Passing quickly; transient or ephemeral.
The fleet moments of happiness were cherished by everyone.
Relating to or designed for a fleet of vehicles, vessels, or aircraft, especially in a commercial or organizational context.
The company invested in fleet maintenance software to keep its trucks on the road.
fleeteradjective
Comparative of fleet: more swift; faster.
The hare is fleeter than most of its natural predators.
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