English–French
“float” in French
How to say “float” in French
“Float” in French is planer.
A feather drifting level through a sunbeam, with no visible effort.
Example sentences with planer
Pendant la réunion, il planait dans les nuages.
During the meeting, he had his head in the clouds.
Tips for using planer
- With a person as subject, planer often suggests dreamy detachment or euphoria and can sound judgmental when directed at someone.
Other French words for “float”
Le bouchon flotte sur l'eau.
The cork floats on the water.
Le maçon lisse le mur avec une planette.
The mason smooths the wall with a float.