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float back

UK
/fləʊt bæk/
US
/floʊt bæk/

Translations

float backverb
floated back
Past Simple
floated back
Past Participle
floating back
Gerund
UK
/fləʊt bæk/
US
/floʊt bæk/
revenirAu sens figuré, avec l’idée d’un retour progressif ou vague.
After a few moments of silence, her thoughts began to float back to the conversation they had earlier.
Après quelques instants de silence, ses pensées ont commencé à revenir à la conversation qu’ils avaient eue plus tôt.
Additional translations
revenirAu sens concret, pour un déplacement léger ou lent vers l’arrière ou vers une position antérieure.
Synonyms
drift back
return
recede
glide back
waft back

Definitions

float backverb
To return to a previous state or condition, often in a gradual or gentle manner.
After a few moments of silence, her thoughts began to float back to the conversation they had earlier.
To move or drift back to a previous location or position, typically in a fluid or gentle manner.
The balloon floated back to the ground after the wind died down.
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