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    D'écume (en. Of foam)

    /de.kym/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Definition: A frothy substance formed on the surface of water.
    Example Sentence: The foam on the waves was beautiful at sunset.
    La d'écume sur les vagues était magnifique au coucher du soleil.
    Definition: Aesthetic appearance of a disturbed surface, especially in reference to the sea.
    Example Sentence: The foam of the waves created a lively picture on the beach.
    L'écume des vagues créait un tableau vivant sur la plage.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: Derived from the Old French 'ecume', from Latin 'spuma', meaning foam or froth.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Phrase: to create foam
    Meaning: To be agitated or annoyed to the point of creating ripples.
    faire d'écume
    Common Phrase: frothy literature
    Meaning: Light and superficial writing, often sensational.
    littérature d'écume

    Related Words

    Related Word: to skim
    Description: The action of creating foam, often used to describe waves or fluid movements.
    écumer
    Related Word: foamy
    Description: Related to foam, possessing a frothy appearance.
    spumeux
    Related Word: froth
    Description: A light and airy substance, similar to foam.
    mousse

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: To make unnecessary stories
    Example: Don't make a fuss, it's not worth it.
    Ne fais pas d’écume, ça ne vaut pas la peine.
    Slang Meaning: Small conflicts of no importance
    Example: We quarreled for nothing, just some trivial matters.
    On s'est disputés pour rien, juste des écumes.