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buoyant in French

buoyant in French is flottable, flottant, gai — buoyant means able to float; having buoyancy.

buoyant in French

flottable
adj
Having buoyancy; able to float.
flottant
adj
Having buoyancy; able to float.
gai
adj
(figuratively) Lighthearted and lively.
joyeux
adj
(figuratively) Lighthearted and lively.
léger
adj
(figuratively) Lighthearted and lively.

What does "buoyant" mean?

  1. adjective Able to float; having buoyancy.
    "Cork is buoyant, so it floats easily on water."
  2. adjective Cheerful, lively, and quick to recover from setbacks.
    "She stayed buoyant even after losing the first set."
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buoyant in a sentence

  • Cork is buoyant, so it floats easily on water.
  • She stayed buoyant even after losing the first set.
  • The market has been surprisingly buoyant this quarter.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "buoyant" in French?

"buoyant" in French is flottable, flottant, gai. buoyant means: Able to float; having buoyancy.

How do you use "buoyant" in a sentence?

Example: "Cork is buoyant, so it floats easily on water." In French, "buoyant" is flottable, flottant, gai.

Are there other ways to say "buoyant" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "buoyant": flottable, flottant, gai, joyeux, léger.

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