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flounder in French

flounder in French is flet, tituber — flounder means to struggle clumsily or act confused, especially when trying to make progress.

flounder in French

flet
noun
A European species of flatfish having dull brown colouring with reddish-brown blotches; fluke, European flounder (Platichthys flesus).
tituber
verb
(intransitive) To make clumsy attempts to move or regain one's balance.

What does "flounder" mean?

  1. verb To struggle clumsily or act confused, especially when trying to make progress.
    "The new employee floundered without proper training."
  2. noun A type of flatfish found in shallow coastal waters.
    "They caught a flounder off the pier."
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flounder in a sentence

  • The new employee floundered without proper training.
  • She floundered for words when asked to explain.
  • They caught a flounder off the pier.

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What is "flounder" in French?

"flounder" in French is flet, tituber. flounder means: To struggle clumsily or act confused, especially when trying to make progress.

How do you use "flounder" in a sentence?

Example: "The new employee floundered without proper training." In French, "flounder" is flet, tituber.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "flounder": flet, tituber.

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