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/flɔt.mɑ̃/
1.
nounmasculine
hesitation
momentary pause or uncertainty (in speech, decision, a situation)
Il y a eu un petit flottement avant qu'il ne réponde à ma question.
There was a brief moment of hesitation before he answered my question.
2.
nounmasculine
looseness, play or wobble in a mechanism; instability or slackness (also used for a loose/flapping movement of fabric)
On sent un léger flottement dans la direction de la voiture quand la route est abîmée.
You can feel a slight wobble in the car's steering when the road is rough.