Translation of float from English into Dutch
Verb
physics
- Leaves float gently on the river.Bladeren drijven zachtjes op de rivier
proposal
- She decided to float the idea during the meeting.Ze besloot het idee tijdens de vergadering te voorstellen
Noun
celebration
elaborate vehicle for display in a parade- The float was beautifully decorated for the parade.De praalwagen was prachtig versierd voor de parade.
fishing
small object on a fishing line indicating a catch- The float bobbed up and down in the water.De dobber deinde op en neer in het water.
Expressions with float: examples in English and translations in Dutch
Images of float
(celebration) praalwagen 
(fishing) dobber 
(construction) rei 
(beverage) ijsdrank
Synonyms and analogies of float in English
Examples of float in a sentence
The paper boat began to float across the pond. A paper boat can float on the pond. Oil will float on water. He decided to float a new proposal. They will float the idea at the next conference. The leaves float gently to the ground.
Her voice seemed to float through the air. They decided to float their shares to raise capital. Several startups are planning to float this quarter. The button was floated to the top of the page. They floated the sidebar to improve layout. The central bank decided to float the national currency. They chose to float the exchange rate to stabilize the economy. The mason floated the ceiling with precision. She expertly floated the plaster on the new wall. The float won first prize at the festival. Children waved from the float during the parade. He watched the float for any movement. A fish tugged at the line, moving the float. The mason grabbed a float to smooth the wet concrete. A float is essential for achieving a polished finish on plaster. She enjoyed a creamy float on a hot day. The menu featured a chocolate float for dessert. The store manager checked the float before opening. They counted the float at the end of the day. He converted the integer to a float for precision. The software uses a float to handle decimal values. The biologist studied the fish's float under the microscope. Damage to the float can affect the fish's survival. The dairy float stopped outside our house. A float delivered bottles before dawn.
Translations of "float" in Context ordered by category and frequency
The lava lamp's wax blobs gently float up and down continuously.
De wasbolletjes in de lavalamp zweven voortdurend rustig op en neer.
Wood tends to float because it is less dense than water.
Hout heeft de neiging te drijven omdat het lichter is dan water.
Leaves float lazily on the pond, shimmering under the sunlight.
Bladeren dobberen loom op de vijver en glinsteren in het zonlicht.
The parade float was decked with flowers and glittering ribbons.
De praalwagen was uitbundig versierd met bloemen en fonkelende linten.
Floating nearby, the lightweight float marked where the bait was set underwater.
Vlakbij dreef een lichtgewicht dobber die aangaf waar het aas onder water lag.
This is a boat with on each side a float for more stability.
Dit is een boot met aan iedere kant een drijver voor meer stabiliteit.
float: Examples and translations in context
She could float across the dance floor without disturbing anyone's rhythm.
Ze leek gewichtloos over de dansvloer te zweven zonder iemands ritme te verstoren.
She could cast a spell that made objects float in the air.
Ze kon een spreuk uitspreken waardoor voorwerpen door de lucht gingen zweven.
The willowy dancer appeared to float across the stage with effortless ease.
De ranke, sierlijke danseres leek moeiteloos over het podium te zweven.
The levitated glass table appeared to float, supported by hidden wires.
De zwevende glazen tafel leek te drijven, ondersteund door onzichtbare draden.
His spirit seemed to float above the crowd, untouched by their worries.
Het was alsof zijn geest boven de menigte zweefde, onaangeraakt door hun zorgen.
The children were fascinated by the magical formula that made objects float.
De kinderen waren gefascineerd door de magische formule waardoor voorwerpen gingen zweven.
Countries with weaker economies sometimes struggle when they float their currency.
Landen met een zwakkere economie hebben het soms moeilijk wanneer ze hun munt laten zweven.
The ancient book describes how to put a spell on objects to make them float.
In het oude boek staat beschreven hoe je voorwerpen kunt betoveren zodat ze gaan zweven.
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