flounder

• Nom désignant un poisson plat de la famille des Pleuronectidés, vivant dans les eaux côtières et souvent pêché pour sa chair.

A noun referring to a type of flatfish found in coastal waters, or a verb meaning to struggle or move clumsily. As a noun, it denotes the fish itself.

1. Type of fishB1formal

   A flatfish found in coastal waters, often used as food.

   flet (poisson plat)

   • We ordered grilled flounder for dinner.
   • The fisherman caught a large flounder near the shore.
   • Flounder is a popular dish in many coastal restaurants.

   Synonymesfluke

• Verbe décrivant des mouvements maladroits ou une lutte difficile, souvent en parlant de quelqu'un qui se débat dans l'eau ou la boue, ou qui avance avec difficulté dans une situation complexe.

A verb used to describe struggling or moving clumsily, often in a difficult situation or in water or mud.

1. Struggle or move clumsilyB2formal

   To move with difficulty, often in water, mud, or snow, making clumsy or desperate movements.

   Se débattre

   • The swimmer floundered in the rough waves before being rescued.
   • The deer floundered in the deep snow.
   • He floundered through the muddy field, trying to keep his balance.

   Synonymesblunderfumblegropelurchstaggerstrugglestumblethrashtumblewallow

2. Struggle mentally or verballyB2formal

   To have difficulty thinking, speaking, or acting clearly; to be confused or uncertain.

   Avoir du mal à s'exprimer ou à penser

   • When asked the difficult question, she floundered for an answer.
   • The politician floundered during the debate, unable to defend his position.
   • He floundered through his speech, forgetting his lines.

   Synonymesblunderfumblemuddlestrugglestumble

   Antonymesarticulatecomprehendgraspunderstand

3. Fail or be in troubleC1informal

   To be in serious trouble or to fail, especially in business or a plan.

   Échouer, être en difficulté

   • The company floundered after the CEO resigned.
   • Their relationship floundered due to constant arguments.
   • The project floundered because of a lack of funding.

   Synonymesbackfirefailflopfoundergo wrongmiscarrystruggle

   Antonymesprospersucceedthrive