float

• Nom désignant un objet ou dispositif qui reste à la surface d'un liquide ou près de celle-ci, ou un type de données en informatique représentant un nombre à virgule flottante.

A noun referring to an object or device that remains on or near the surface of a liquid, or a concept in computing representing a floating-point number.

1. Buoyant objectA2formal

   An object that stays on or near the surface of a liquid, often used for support or as a marker.

   Flotteur

   • The child held onto a float in the swimming pool.
   • Fishing nets are often attached to floats to keep them afloat.
   • The boat's float was damaged in the storm.

   Synonymesbobbobberbuoycork

2. Parade decorationB1informalamerican

   A decorated platform or vehicle used in a parade.

   Char de carnaval ou de défilé

   • The parade featured a giant float shaped like a dragon.
   • They spent weeks building a float for the carnival.
   • The high school band marched behind a colorful float.

3. Financial termC1formalbusiness

   The amount of money in circulation or available for use in a financial system.

   Float (terme financier)

   • The company's cash float was used to pay small expenses.
   • The central bank monitors the float of currency in the economy.
   • A positive float indicates more money available for transactions.

   Synonymesmoney supply

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rester à la surface d'un liquide ou de se déplacer doucement dans l'air, ou de proposer une idée pour examen.

A verb used to indicate the act of remaining on the surface of a liquid or moving gently through air, or to suggest an idea for consideration.

1. Stay on surfaceA2formal

   To rest or move on the surface of a liquid without sinking.

   Flotter, rester à la surface

   • The boat floated gently on the calm lake.
   • Wood floats on water because it is less dense.
   • She floated on her back in the swimming pool.

   Synonymesbuoydriftglidehoverride

   Antonymessinksubmerge

2. Drift in airA2formal

   To move slowly through the air or space.

   Flotter dans l'air

   • Leaves floated down from the trees.
   • The balloon floated high above the city.
   • Clouds floated across the sky.

   Synonymesdriftglidehanghoverlevitate

   Antonymesdropfallplungesink

3. Move aimlesslyB1informal

   To move in a slow, relaxed, or aimless way.

   Flotter / Errer sans but

   • He floated through the party, chatting with everyone.
   • She floated from one job to another without a clear plan.
   • The music floated through the open window.

   Synonymesambledriftglidemeanderroamstraywaftwander

   Antonymesdivehurryplungesettlesink

4. Financial conceptC1formalbusiness

   To allow a currency's value to change freely according to market forces.

   flottement (d'une monnaie)

   • The country decided to float its currency.
   • Floating exchange rates can be volatile.
   • The central bank allowed the dollar to float.

   Antonymesfixpeg