Bellamare (en. Bellamare)

/bɛ.la.maʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A sea of beauty, often used to evoke idyllic places.
The beautiful sea of the Côte d'Azur attracts many tourists.
La bellamare de la Côte d'Azur attire de nombreux touristes.
A body of water appreciated for its clarity and beauty.
We swam in the beautiful waters of the Mediterranean.
Nous avons nagé dans les eaux bellamares de la Méditerranée.
A beautifully calm sea that inspires serenity and contemplation.
Watching the beautiful sea at sunset is a magical moment.
Regarder la bellamare au coucher du soleil est un moment magique.

Etymology

From the French 'belle' meaning beautiful and 'mare' derived from Latin 'mare' meaning sea.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a beautiful sea in sight
Used when a magnificent sea presents itself to the eye.
une bellamare en vue
on a beautiful sea
Referring to activities taking place on a beautiful sea.
sur une bellamare
the serenity of the beautiful sea
A state of calm and peace associated with a beautiful sea.
la sérénité de la bellamare

Related Words

beach
A sandy area often located near the sea.
plage
shore
The area where the sea meets the land.
rivage
ocean
A large expanse of salty water.
ocean

Slang Meanings

A place of well-being and friendliness near the sea.
We meet at the beautiful sea for a moment among friends.
On se retrouve à la bellamare pour un moment entre amis.
Referring to relaxing holidays by the sea.
I dream of spending my holidays at a beautiful sea.
Je rêve de passer mes vacances dans une bellamare.