flowing

• Décrit quelque chose qui se déplace ou s'écoule de manière douce, continue et sans interruption.

Describes something that moves or proceeds smoothly, continuously, and without interruption.

1. Designed for minimal fluid resistanceC1formaltechnical

   Shaped or arranged to allow fluid (liquid or gas) to pass over or through with the least possible drag or obstruction.

   aérodynamique / hydrodynamique

   • The car's flowing design improves fuel efficiency by reducing air resistance.
   • Engineers developed a flowing hull profile for the racing yacht.
   • The pipes have a flowing interior surface to prevent sediment buildup.

   Synonymesaerodynamichydrodynamicsleekstreamlined

   Antonymesbluntclunkyobstructiveresistantturbulent

2. Moving smoothly and continuouslyB1formal

   Characterized by a continuous, graceful, or effortless motion.

   qui coule, fluide

   • She performed a flowing dance routine across the stage.
   • The river's flowing current carried the leaves downstream.
   • His flowing handwriting was both elegant and legible.

   Synonymescontinuouscoursingeffortlessfluentfluidglidinggracefulseamlesssmoothstreaming

   Antonymesabrupthaltingirregularjerkystilted

3. Hanging loosely or draped gracefullyB1formal

   Describes fabric, hair, or other materials that fall in an unconfined, attractive manner.

   qui tombe en ondulant

   • She wore a long flowing dress to the gala.
   • His flowing hair caught the sunlight as he rode the motorcycle.
   • The curtains had a soft flowing quality that gave the room a dreamy feel.

   Synonymesbillowingcascadingfallingloosestreamingsweepingtrailing

4. Natural and effortless (of speech or writing)B2informal

   Characterized by a smooth, coherent, and easy-flowing style.

   coulant, fluide (style)

   • The author’s flowing prose made the novel a pleasure to read.
   • Her speech was natural and flowing, without any awkward pauses.
   • The conversation was so flowing that hours passed without notice.

   Synonymescoherenteasyeffortlessfluentfluidgracefulnaturalseamlesssmooth

   Antonymesawkwardchoppydisjointedforcedhaltingjerkylaboredstilted

• Nom désignant un mouvement continu, propre aux liquides ou aux gaz, ou par extension à toute chose qui s'écoule de manière régulière.

A noun referring to the motion characteristic of fluids, such as liquids or gases.

indénombrable

1. Motion of FluidsB1formal

   The continuous movement of a liquid or gas, characterized by smooth and steady progression.

   Écoulement de fluides

   • The flowing of the river was gentle and calm.
   • The flowing of air through the vents kept the room cool.
   • The flowing of lava from the volcano was slow but unstoppable.

   Synonymescirculationcurrentflowfluxmotionmovementstream

   Antonymesblockagestagnationstillnessturbulence

• 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