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coulant

runny, flowing

adjective koo-LAH Rare

Also means

easy-going, smooth

Usage Note

Coulant describes something that flows freely — un fromage coulant is a cheese with a runny, oozing centre (like Brie at peak ripeness). Applied to a person or a style, it means relaxed and accommodating: un patron coulant is an easygoing boss. The feminine form is coulante.

Examples

"Ce camembert est bien coulant."

Natural Translation

This camembert is nicely runny.

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