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flock

UK
/flɒk/
US
/flɑk/
flock around

Translations

flocknoun
flocks
pl
UK
/flɒk/
US
/flɑk/
voléeSurtout pour les oiseaux, en particulier en vol.
A flock of geese flew overhead, honking loudly as they passed.
Une volée d’oies a survolé la zone en cacardant bruyamment.
troupeauPour les animaux élevés ou gardés ensemble.
The shepherd led his flock to the pasture for grazing.
Le berger a conduit son troupeau vers le pâturage pour brouter.
foulePour un grand groupe de personnes.
A flock of tourists gathered around the famous monument, eager to take pictures.
Une foule de touristes s’est rassemblée autour du célèbre monument, impatiente de prendre des photos.
bourreMatière de rembourrage ou de garnissage.
The old chair was reupholstered with new flock to make it more comfortable.
L’ancien fauteuil a été regarni avec de la nouvelle bourre pour le rendre plus confortable.
Additional translations
fidèlesAu sens religieux, pour l’ensemble des personnes guidées par un pasteur ou un prêtre.
Synonyms
group
herd
gaggle
pack
bunch
cluster
swarm
throng
crowd
mob
flockverb
flocked
Past Simple
flocked
Past Participle
flocking
Gerund
UK
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US
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affluerPour des personnes qui viennent en grand nombre.
Tourists flock to the beaches during the summer months.
Les touristes affluent vers les plages pendant les mois d’été.
se regrouperPour des oiseaux ou des animaux qui se rassemblent en groupe.
The birds flock together in the early morning.
Les oiseaux se regroupent tôt le matin.
flockerTerme technique, surtout en textile et décoration.
They flocked the holiday ornaments to give them a soft, luxurious finish.
Ils ont flocqué les décorations de Noël pour leur donner un fini doux et luxueux.
Synonyms
gather
congregate
swarm
assemble
cluster
flockadjective
UK
/flɒk/
US
/flɑːk/
Used attributively to describe something made of or covered with flock material (e.g., "flock wallpaper").
floquéSe dit d’un matériau ou d’un revêtement recouvert de fibres donnant un aspect velouté.
They chose a rich green flock wallpaper to add warmth to the hallway.
Ils ont choisi un papier peint vert foncé floqué pour réchauffer le couloir.

Definitions

flocknoun
A group of birds, especially those gathered together in flight.
A flock of geese flew overhead, honking loudly as they passed.
A group of sheep, goats, or birds of the same type.
The shepherd led his flock to the pasture for grazing.
A large number of people, especially when gathered together or moving in a group.
A flock of tourists gathered around the famous monument, eager to take pictures.
A soft material used for stuffing or padding, made from wool refuse or cotton waste.
The old chair was reupholstered with new flock to make it more comfortable.
A congregation of worshippers, especially the members of a Christian church under the guidance of a pastor or priest.
The pastor encouraged his flock to volunteer for the community project.
flockverb
To gather or move in a crowd or group.
Tourists flock to the beaches during the summer months.
To congregate or travel in a flock, as birds or sheep do.
The birds flock together in the early morning.
To cover or coat (a surface) with fine fibers so as to produce a velvet-like texture.
They flocked the holiday ornaments to give them a soft, luxurious finish.
flockadjective
Made of or decorated with flock material; relating to a surface with a raised, velvet-like texture.
They chose a rich green flock wallpaper to add warmth to the hallway.
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