Flotant: meaning, definitions and examples

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flotant

[ ˈfləʊtənt ]

Adjective

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used in a technical context

Floating or being capable of floating in water or air.

Synonyms

buoyant, floating.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
flotant	Similar to the first 'flotant', this term is used in technical or scientific contexts. It can describe anything suspended in a liquid. Its usage is less common in everyday language. Scientists examined the flotant algae under the microscope. Efforts were made to remove the flotant waste from the river.
floating	This is the most versatile term, suitable for everyday use to describe anything that is staying on the surface of a liquid. It can also be used metaphorically. The leaves were floating on the surface of the pond. He has a floating work schedule, which means his hours aren't fixed.
buoyant	Best used when describing an object's ability to float in water or when referring to someone's cheerful and optimistic attitude. It is a more general and commonly used term. The lifeboat remained buoyant even with several people on board. Despite the challenges, she remained buoyant and optimistic.

Word

Description / Examples

flotant

Similar to the first 'flotant', this term is used in technical or scientific contexts. It can describe anything suspended in a liquid. Its usage is less common in everyday language.

Scientists examined the flotant algae under the microscope.
Efforts were made to remove the flotant waste from the river.

floating

This is the most versatile term, suitable for everyday use to describe anything that is staying on the surface of a liquid. It can also be used metaphorically.

The leaves were floating on the surface of the pond.
He has a floating work schedule, which means his hours aren't fixed.

buoyant

Best used when describing an object's ability to float in water or when referring to someone's cheerful and optimistic attitude. It is a more general and commonly used term.

The lifeboat remained buoyant even with several people on board.
Despite the challenges, she remained buoyant and optimistic.

Examples of usage

The flotant device kept the boat afloat.
Flotant objects are easier to move in the water.

Translations

Translations of the word "flotant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 flutuante

🇮🇳 तैरता हुआ

🇩🇪 schwimmend

🇮🇩 mengapung

🇺🇦 плавучий

🇵🇱 pływający

🇯🇵 浮いている (ういている)

🇫🇷 flottant

🇪🇸 flotante

🇹🇷 yüzen

🇰🇷 떠 있는 (tteo inneun)

🇸🇦 عائم

🇨🇿 plovoucí

🇸🇰 plávajúci

🇨🇳 漂浮的 (piāofú de)

🇸🇮 plavajoč

🇮🇸 fljótandi

🇰🇿 қалқып жүрген

🇬🇪 მცურავი

🇦🇿 üzən

🇲🇽 flotante

Etymology

The word 'flotant' originated from the Latin word 'flotans', which means floating. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe objects that are capable of floating in water or air.