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floatingnoun
floatings
pl
flottaisonAction ou état de flotter, dans un contexte physique.
The floating of the boat was smooth and steady on the calm lake.
La flottaison du bateau était douce et régulière sur le lac calme.
Additional translations
flottementÉtat temporaire, instable ou transitoire.
Synonyms
flotation
buoyancy
float
drift
suspension
levitation
bob
floatingadjective
more floating
Comp.
most floating
Super.
UK
/ˈfləʊ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈfloʊ.tɪŋ/
flottantSens général : qui n’est pas fixé, stable ou immobile.
The floating clouds drifted lazily across the sky.
Les nuages flottants dérivaient paresseusement dans le ciel.
Additional translations
volantS’emploie pour quelque chose de disponible ou non affecté à un poste précis.
Synonyms
buoyant
drifting
hovering
suspended
afloat
floatverb

floating

Gerund

floated
Past Simple
floated
Past Participle
floating
Gerund
UK
/fləʊt/
US
/floʊt/
The boat began to float gently down the river.
Le bateau a commencé à flotter doucement le long de la rivière.
circuleridées, rumeurs, informations
Rumors began to float around the office.
Des rumeurs ont commencé à circuler dans le bureau.
proposerune idée ou un projet
She decided to float the idea of a new project to her team.
Elle a décidé de proposer l’idée d’un nouveau projet à son équipe.
variervaleur, taux de change
The exchange rate can float depending on market conditions.
Le taux de change peut varier en fonction des conditions du marché.
Additional translations
introduireen bourse
Synonyms
drift
hover
glide
sail
waft
bob
rise
levitate
Antonyms
sink

Definitions

floatingnoun
The action of staying on the surface of a liquid without sinking.
The floating of the boat was smooth and steady on the calm lake.
A state of being buoyant or suspended in a fluid.
The floating of the balloon in the air was a delightful sight for the children.
A temporary or transient state or condition.
The floating of the currency rate caused uncertainty in the market.
floatingadjective
Not fixed in one place; moving or changing position.
The floating clouds drifted lazily across the sky.
Not settled or stable; subject to change.
She had a floating schedule that allowed her to work from different locations.
Suspended in or on a liquid without sinking.
The floating leaves created a beautiful pattern on the surface of the pond.
Available for use or not assigned to a specific task or location.
The company has a floating workforce that can be deployed to various projects as needed.
floatverb
To rest or move on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking.
The boat began to float gently down the river.
To move or hover in a fluid or in the air.
The balloon floated up into the sky.
To circulate or be in circulation.
Rumors began to float around the office.
To propose or suggest an idea or plan for consideration.
She decided to float the idea of a new project to her team.
To fluctuate or vary irregularly.
The exchange rate can float depending on market conditions.
To make (a company) public by offering its shares for sale on a stock exchange.
The startup plans to float on the London Stock Exchange next year.
To allow (a currency) to fluctuate freely in value in the exchange market.
The government decided to float the national currency against the dollar.
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