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    D’eau (en. Of water)

    /do/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An essential liquid for life and present in nature in the form of rivers, lakes, and oceans.
    The water in this lake is very clear.
    L’eau de ce lac est très claire.
    Know-how related to water activities.
    He has a good rapport with water when he swims.
    Il a un bon rapport avec l'eau lorsqu'il nage.
    A substance used in various contexts such as cooking or chemistry.
    Add a little water to this recipe.
    Ajoutez un peu d'eau à cette recette.

    Etymology

    The term 'eau' comes from the Latin 'aqua'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pay in water
    To pay using resources or goods of no value.
    payer par l'eau
    soaked to the bone
    To be completely soaked.
    mouiller jusqu'aux os
    return to the source
    To return to the origin or to the essential.
    retourner à la source

    Related Words

    drinking water
    Water intended for human consumption.
    eau potable
    water cycle
    Continuous process of water circulation in nature.
    cycle de l'eau
    wastewater
    Water that has been used and needs to be treated.
    eau usée

    Slang Meanings

    To be in hot water
    He is in hot water with his boss.
    Il est dans l’eau chaude avec son boss.
    To be swimming in the unknown
    He is swimming in the unknown after leaving his job.
    Il nage dans l'inconnu après avoir quitté son job.