Eau (en. Water)

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Liquid substance that makes up rivers, lakes, and oceans.

The water from this river is very clear.

L'eau de cette rivière est très claire.

Purity of liquid used for hydration.

You need to drink at least two liters of water per day.

Il faut boire au moins deux litres d'eau par jour.

Valuable resource for agriculture.

Water is necessary for growing plants.

L'eau est nécessaire pour cultiver les plantes.

From Latin 'aqua', which also means water.

the still water

Something or someone that seems peaceful but can be dangerous.

l'eau qui dort

to have a problem in a relationship

To have problems in a relationship.

avoir de l'eau dans le gaz

to launch into the water

To launch a boat into the water.

mettre à l'eau

hydration

Action of maintaining a sufficient level of water in the body.

hydratation

aquatic

Related to water.

aquatique

dehydration

Lack of water in the body.

déshydratation

Water in the form of a drink.

I'm going to have sparkling water.

Je vais prendre une eau pétillante.

Water used in an informal context.

I need to fill the water bottle.

Il faut que je remplisse la bouteille d'eau.