Gerund; chiefly used in maritime/barging contexts to denote the act of arranging or moving vessels, also rare abstract noun for the act of passing swiftly.

Additional translations

déplacementEmploi rare, surtout dans le domaine maritime.

fleetverb

fleeting

Gerund

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

Definitions

fleetingadjective

Lasting for a very short time; brief.

The fleeting moment of happiness was quickly overshadowed by reality.

fleetingnoun

The act or process of arranging or moving vessels (such as barges) within a fleet; by extension, a brief passing or movement.

Proper fleeting of the barges keeps the harbor clear of congestion.

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.