This is the 10873rd most frequent French word.
oscillant
"Oscillant" means "oscillating" or "swinging."
'Oscillant' is used as a present participle to describe the ongoing gentle oscillation of the pendulum.
Le pendule de l'horloge oscillant doucement montre le passage du temps.
The clock's pendulum oscillating gently shows the passage of time.
'Oscillantes' is used as an adjective to describe the waves that are moving back and forth.
Elle observe les vagues oscillantes qui se brisent sur le rivage.
She observes the oscillating waves breaking on the shore.
'Oscillants' is used as an adjective to modify 'mouvements', indicating the back-and-forth nature of the electrostatic movements.