Aquatiques (en. Aquatic)
/akʁa.tik/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Living or found in water.
Aquatic plants provide oxygen in rivers.
Les plantes aquatiques fournissent de l'oxygène dans les rivières.
Relating to aquatic environments.
Aquatic ecosystems are essential for biodiversity.
Les écosystèmes aquatiques sont essentiels pour la biodiversité.
Characteristic of water.
Water sports are very popular in summer.
Les sports aquatiques sont très populaires en été.
Etymology
From Latin 'aqua' meaning 'water'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
aquatic environment
The natural environment that supports life in water.
environnement aquatique
water sports
Sports activities practiced in or on water.
sports aquatiques
aquatic fauna
The animals that live in water environments.
faune aquatique
Related Words
water
The colorless, odorless, tasteless liquid that makes up the main part of plants and animals.
eau
aquatic ecosystem
A system of interactions between living organisms in an aquatic environment.
écosystème aquatique
aquatic biome
A large biological area characterized by its aquatic environment.
biome aquatique
Slang Meanings
water thing
When it comes to leisure, any water thing is always fun.
Quand il s'agit de loisirs, n'importe quel truc aquatique est toujours amusant.
water swimming
At the beach, everyone talks about the latest water swimming.
À la plage, tout le monde parle de la dernière baignade aquatique.