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flux
/flyks/
flow or movement
Le flux de la rivière est puissant aujourd'hui.
The river's flow is strong today.
general
A continuous movement or flow of something, such as liquid, energy, or information.
Le flux de données sur Internet est énorme.
The flow of data on the Internet is enormous.
Can refer to physical flow (water, electricity) or abstract flow (information, traffic).
technical
In physics, the rate of flow of a quantity (e.g., electric charge, fluid).
Le flux magnétique est mesuré en webers.
Magnetic flux is measured in webers.
Common in electromagnetism and fluid dynamics.
figurative
A state of constant change or instability.
La vie est un flux perpétuel de changements.
Life is a perpetual flow of changes.
Often used metaphorically to describe dynamic situations.
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Pro Tip
Technical vs. General Use
In physics, 'flux' is a precise term for flow rates, while in general language, it describes any continuous movement.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Always check if 'flux' is used literally (e.g., water flow) or figuratively (e.g., information flow).
Word Origin
From Latin 'fluxus', meaning 'flow' or 'melt'.
Usage Notes
In technical contexts, often paired with specific domains (e.g., 'flux magnétique' for magnetic flux).
Word Breakdown
flux
flow or movement
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