flow

• Nom désignant un mouvement continu ou une circulation de liquide, de gaz, d'électricité ou de concepts abstraits comme l'information ou le temps.

A noun referring to the continuous movement, progression, or circulation of a liquid, gas, electricity, or abstract concepts like information or time.

1. Movement of liquidA2formal

   The continuous movement of a liquid, gas, or other substance in one direction.

   Écoulement

   • The flow of the river was strong after the rain.
   • The plumber checked the water flow in the pipes.
   • Lava flow from the volcano destroyed several houses.

   Synonymescirculationcurrentdripfluxmovementstreamtrickle

2. B1formal

   A steady, continuous stream or supply of something.

   flux continu

   • There was a constant flow of traffic on the highway.
   • The flow of information between departments improved.
   • The company maintains a steady cash flow.

   Synonymescascadecurrentfluxgushoutpouringspatestreamsurgetidetorrent

3. Movement of speech or thoughtB2formal

   The smooth and continuous way in which words or ideas are expressed.

   flux de parole ou de pensée

   • Her speech had a natural flow that captivated the audience.
   • The writer's flow of ideas was interrupted by the phone call.
   • He lost the flow of his argument when he was questioned.

   Synonymescontinuitycoursecurrentfluencyprogressionsequencestreamsuccessiontrain

• Verbe décrivant le mouvement d'un liquide, d'un gaz ou de l'électricité en un flux continu et régulier, ou le déroulement harmonieux de quelque chose d'abstrait comme le temps ou une conversation.

A verb used to describe the movement of a liquid, gas, or electricity in a steady, continuous stream, or the smooth progression of something abstract like time or conversation.

1. Move smoothlyA2formal

   To move steadily and continuously in a current or stream.

   Couler

   • The river flows gently through the valley.
   • Water flows from the tap when you turn it on.
   • Traffic flows smoothly during off-peak hours.

   Synonymescoursedriftglidepourrunstream

   Antonymesceasefreezehaltsolidifystagnatestop

2. Proceed continuouslyB1formal

   To proceed or be produced smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly.

   Couler (de manière continue)

   • The conversation flowed easily between old friends.
   • Ideas began to flow as she started writing.
   • The music flowed from the speakers throughout the hall.

   Synonymescontinuecourseglidemovepourrollrunstream

   Antonymesceasehaltpausestagnatestop

3. Hang looselyB2formal

   To hang or fall loosely and gracefully.

   flotter

   • Her hair flowed down her back in waves.
   • The dress flowed around her ankles as she walked.
   • The curtains flowed in the breeze from the open window.

   Synonymescascadedrapefallhangspillstreamsweeptrail

Variantes phrasalflow awayflow fromflow offflow out