Cascades (en. Waterfalls)

/kas.kad/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A natural phenomenon where water falls from a height, forming a waterfall.
The Niagara Falls are impressive.
Les cascades du Niagara sont impressionnantes.
An arrangement of several levels or steps, often referring to movement or flow.
The data cascade in the report was well-structured.
La cascade de données dans le rapport était bien structurée.

Etymology

From the Latin 'cascata', meaning 'fall' or 'flow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cascades of laughter
An uncontrollable and loud laughter.
cascades de rire
cascades of flowers
A layered floral arrangement.
cascades de fleurs

Related Words

cascade
Action of falling in series or successively.
cascade
cascading
Relating to a chain effect or a series of events.
cascading

Slang Meanings

Too much of something that overflows.
He has a cascade of problems to solve.
Il a une cascade de problèmes à régler.
An event that unfolds rapidly.
The party was a cascade of surprises.
La fête était une cascade de surprises.