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    Creek (en. Creek)

    /kriːk/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A small watercourse, often shallow and narrow.
    The children played in the creek near the farm.
    Les enfants ont joué dans le creek près de la ferme.
    A small river or stream.
    We followed the creek to the pond.
    Nous avons suivi le creek jusqu'à l'étang.
    A place to relax by the water.
    She likes to relax by the creek in the summer.
    Elle aime se relaxer près du creek pendant l'été.

    Etymology

    The word 'creek' comes from the Old English 'crīca', which means 'stream'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    creek bed
    The bottom of a creek, often dry.
    creek bed
    creek bank
    The bank of the creek.
    creek bank

    Related Words

    stream
    A small watercourse similar to a creek.
    ruisseau
    river
    A larger watercourse than the creek.
    rivière

    Slang Meanings

    A place to relax and socialize.
    We're going to the creek this weekend to relax.
    On va au creek ce week-end pour se relaxer.
    A quiet meeting spot.
    This creek is our secret spot.
    Ce creek est notre endroit secret.