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    Berges (en. Banks)

    /bɛʁʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The sides of a stream or river.
    The banks of the Seine are beautiful in spring.
    Les berges de la Seine sont magnifiques au printemps.
    The terraces bordering a watercourse.
    Residents often gather along the banks to picnic.
    Les habitants se réunissent souvent le long des berges pour pique-niquer.
    The slopes that descend toward the water.
    Erosion has worn down the banks of the river.
    L'érosion a creusé les berges de la rivière.

    Etymology

    Derived from Old French 'berge', from the verb 'berger' which means 'to protect'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    on the banks
    near the water
    sur les berges
    landscaped banks
    banks modified for various uses
    berges aménagées
    ecological banks
    study of the riparian environment
    écologique des berges

    Related Words

    river
    a natural watercourse flowing toward an ocean, sea, or lake.
    rivière
    bank
    the edge of a river.
    rive
    ecosystem
    the totality of living beings and their environment in a given space.
    écosystème

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to people who enjoy gathering near the water.
    They are bank-goers, always partying by the river.
    Ce sont des berges, toujours en train de faire la fête au bord de la rivière.