No. 9,907 in French
flots
"Flots" in English means "waves" or "streams" (of water or other flowing substances).
In a sentence
Les flots agités de l'océan reflétaient la lumière de la lune.
The turbulent waves of the ocean reflected the moonlight.
Here, 'flots' is used poetically to refer to the waves of the ocean, emphasizing the imagery of movement and agitation.
Les flots de paroles qu'il déversa lors de son discours captivèrent l'audience.
The torrents of words he unleashed during his speech captivated the audience.
In this sentence, 'flots' metaphorically describes the abundance or overflow of words, showing intensity and impact.
Sous les flots de pluie, les passants couraient se mettre à l'abri.
Under the downpour of rain, the passersby ran to seek shelter.
Here, 'flots' metaphorically refers to the continuous and heavy flow of rain, illustrating persistence and density.
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