liquid

UK
/ˈlɪkwɪd/
US
/ˈlɪkwɪd/

Translations

liquidnoun
liquids
pl
UK
/ˈlɪkwɪd/
US
/ˈlɪkwɪd/
Water is a common liquid that is essential for life.
L'eau est un liquide courant qui est essentiel à la vie.
Additional translations
liquidePhonétique, pour une consonne comme /l/ ou /r/.
liquidadjective
more liquid
Comp.
most liquid
Super.
UK
/ˈlɪkwɪd/
US
/ˈlɪkwɪd/
The liquid paint was easy to apply to the walls.
La peinture liquide était facile à appliquer sur les murs.
liquideStyle soutenu, en parlant du son, de la voix ou du mouvement.
The singer's liquid voice captivated the audience.
La voix liquide de la chanteuse a captivé le public.
liquideFinances.
The company maintained a liquid asset portfolio to ensure financial stability.
L'entreprise a maintenu un portefeuille d'actifs liquides pour assurer sa stabilité financière.
Additional translations
liquideLittéraire, surtout pour un regard ou une apparence brillante et transparente.
liquidePhonétique, en parlant d'une consonne.

Definitions

liquidnoun
A substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil.
Water is a common liquid that is essential for life.
Phonetics: a consonant sound that is produced without friction and can be prolonged, typically /l/ or /r/.
/l/ and /r/ are the liquids of English.
liquidadjective
Having a consistency like that of water or oil; flowing freely but of constant volume.
The liquid paint was easy to apply to the walls.
Clear, transparent, and bright.
Her liquid eyes sparkled in the sunlight.
Smooth and flowing in sound or movement.
The singer's liquid voice captivated the audience.
Easily converted into cash or having a high degree of liquidity.
The company maintained a liquid asset portfolio to ensure financial stability.
Phonetics: (of a consonant) produced without friction and capable of being prolonged, such as /l/ or /r/.
In English, the /l/ in "leaf" is a liquid consonant.