écoulés

Écoulés is a French word that translates to "elapsed," "flowed," or "passed" in English. It is the past participle of the verb "écouler," which means to flow, to pass, or to run out. The word is often used in contexts relating to time, duration, or the depletion of something.

For example, "le temps écoulé" refers to the time that has passed or elapsed. Similarly, "les années écoulées" means the years that have gone by. The word can also describe the process of liquid flowing out, as in "l'eau s'est écoulée du réservoir," meaning the water flowed out of the tank. In a more figurative sense, "les biens écoulés" could refer to goods that have been sold or disposed of.

The meaning of "écoulés" is highly dependent on the context in which it is used. It generally implies a progression or a movement from one point to another, whether it be time, a substance, or a quantity. Its usage is common in both everyday language and more formal settings in French.