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    Berge (en. Bank)

    /bɛʁʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The bank refers to the land that borders a watercourse.
    The children are playing on the riverbank.
    Les enfants jouent sur la berge du fleuve.
    A bank can also be an elevation of land near a body of water.
    They built a house on the bank overlooking the lake.
    Ils ont construit une maison sur la berge surplombant le lac.
    In some contexts, the term 'bank' is used to refer to a shore.
    The right bank of the river is particularly steep.
    La berge droite de la rivière est particulièrement escarpée.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'berga', meaning a slope or an incline.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be on the bank
    To be safe or away from danger.
    être sur la berge
    to go to the bank
    To go for a walk near a watercourse.
    aller à la berge
    to find oneself on the bank
    To be in a delicate or precarious situation.
    se retrouver sur la berge

    Related Words

    shore
    Part of the land that borders a river, a lake, or the sea.
    rive
    slope
    Earth slope built to support a road.
    talus
    bed
    Part of the bottom of a watercourse.
    lit

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe a person who finds themselves in a difficult situation.
    He is really in a bind now, he has no options left.
    Il est vraiment en berge maintenant, il n'a plus d'options.
    Used to describe a relaxed atmosphere near the water.
    We’re going to chill by the bank, it’s so relaxing here.
    On va se poser à la berge, c'est tellement chill ici.