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flotant

flotant

8.2
Floating on water without sinking
  • adjective
  • /floʊˈtænt/
  • Archaic
translation icon : flotante
  • The lily pads were flotant on the surface of the pond.

Examples

  • The artist painted a scene with flotant leaves drifting down the river.

  • After the storm, debris remained flotant in the flooded streets.

  • The lily pads were flotant on the surface of the pond.

  • The flotant leaves drifted gracefully on the pond.

  • The flotant flowers added beauty to the lake.

  • The flotant leaves drifted gracefully on the pond.

  • The flotant flowers added beauty to the lake.

Synonyms

buoyant
vsflotant
  • Specialized
9 5.3

Able to float in water or rise in air

is limited to being on or in water rather than in air
floaty
vsflotant
4 4.2

Light, soft fabric like a dress or curtains that moves easily in the air

refers to physical support in water, not to texture or feel
afloat
vsflotant
1 2.0

Floating on water like a boat and not sinking

is about being supported in water by an upward force
waterborne
vsflotant
3.9

A craft or object that floats on water like a boat

covers any item supported on or in water, not only vehicles
floatable
vsflotant
3.2

Can float on water or stay in the air

describes actual support in water rather than mere ability
suspended
vsflotant
  • Specialized
5.8

Small pieces that float in water or air and do not sink

means whole items are supported on or in water, not particles

Antonyms

4.2

Completely under the surface of water

How Buoyant

buoyant
  • Specialized
9 5.3
afloat
1 2.0
flotant
  • Archaic
8.2
waterlogged
3 5.2

Surface Forms

flotant positive

Etymology

Flotant comes from a root meaning 'to float', the same root as English float, so it describes something that floats on water and does not sink.