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float by

/fləʊt baɪ/

/floʊt baɪ/

Translations

float byverb

floated by

Past Simple

floated by

Past Participle

floating by

Gerund

/fləʊt baɪ/

/floʊt baɪ/

passer en flottant

The boat floated by the dock as the passengers waved to those on shore.

Le bateau est passé en flottant près du quai tandis que les passagers faisaient signe aux gens sur la rive.

Additional translations

se laisser porterSens figuré, familier.

Synonyms

float byverb

To pass or move past someone or something in a smooth, effortless manner.

The boat floated by the dock as the passengers waved to those on shore.

To manage to get through a situation with minimal effort or involvement.

He tends to float by in his classes, doing just enough to pass.