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    Fleuve (en. River)

    /flœv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An important body of water, usually large in size.
    The Amazon River is the longest in the world.
    Le fleuve Amazone est le plus long du monde.
    A body of water that flows directly into the sea.
    The Rhône is a major river in France.
    Le Rhône est un fleuve majeur en France.
    A navigable body of water.
    Many boats travel on the Mississippi River.
    De nombreux bateaux circulent sur le fleuve Mississippi.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'fluvium', derived from 'fluere' which means 'to flow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    on the banks of the river
    close to the water, related to the river.
    à fleur de fleuve
    crazy as a river
    very agitated or disordered.
    fou comme un fleuve
    to flow like a river
    to move slowly like a river.
    faire le fleuve

    Related Words

    stream
    A body of water smaller than a river.
    rivière
    source
    The starting point of a body of water.
    source
    estuary
    The part of a river that flows into the sea.
    estuaire

    Slang Meanings

    A river that flows very quickly.
    This river is a true torrent at this time of year.
    Ce fleuve est un vrai torrent à cette période de l'année.
    A peaceful place by the water.
    We’re going to chill by the river.
    On va se poser au fleuve pour chiller.