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    Écume (en. Foam)

    /ekym/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Frothy part that forms on the surface of waves or liquids in agitation.
    The foam of the waves glistened in the sun.
    L'écume des vagues brillait sous le soleil.
    Set of particles in a flow, often used in the context of beer.
    The foam from the fresh beer is very pleasant.
    L'écume de la bière fraîche est très agréable.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'ecume', derived from Latin 'cumulus', meaning 'heap'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The foam of days
    Reference to fleeting life and ephemeral pleasures.
    L'écume des jours
    Sea foam
    Froth or foam formed on the surface of the sea.
    Écume de mer

    Related Words

    wave
    Surface movement of a liquid.
    onde
    sea
    Large body of saltwater.
    mer

    Slang Meanings

    Froth or excess.
    There is foam in his explanations, it’s not clear.
    Il y a de l'écume dans ses explications, ce n'est pas clair.
    Superficial or useless aspect.
    All that is just foam, the real problem is elsewhere.
    Tout ça, ce n'est que de l'écume, le vrai problème est ailleurs.