s'écouler

s'écouler
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun (e.g., se lever).
pronominal verb
a. to flow
L'eau de la rivière s'écoule doucement.The river water flows slowly.
a. to pass
Comme vous venez de donner votre sang, vous devez laisser s'écouler quelques minutes avant de vous lever.Since you just gave blood, you need to let a few minutes pass before you stand up.
b. to go by
Plusieurs semaines se sont écoulées depuis notre dernière rencontre.Several weeks have gone by since we last met.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(to be sold)
a. to sell
Le dernier livre de cette autrice à succès s'est écoulé à 155 632 exemplaires.The best-selling author's latest book has sold 155,632 copies.
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