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    L’eau (en. Water)

    /lo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Liquid substance, vital for all living beings.
    Water is essential for survival.
    L'eau est essentielle pour survivre.
    Chemical element H₂O, main constituent of oceans and rivers.
    This river is filled with clear water.
    Cette rivière est remplie d'eau claire.
    Mood or feeling related to sadness, expressed by tears.
    He had tears in his eyes after the news.
    Il a eu les yeux pleins d'eau après la nouvelle.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'aqua'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    water in the mouth
    Expression that means something is appetizing.
    l'eau à la bouche
    saltwater
    Means a close relationship between two people.
    eau et sel
    murky water
    Refers to a situation that is opaque or confusing.
    eau trouble

    Related Words

    drinking water
    Water that can be safely consumed.
    eau potable
    rainwater
    Water from precipitation.
    eau de pluie
    mineral water
    Water from natural sources, often enriched with minerals.
    eau minérale

    Slang Meanings

    Bottled water
    He only drinks bottled water; he doesn't like tap water.
    Il ne boit que de l'eau en bouteille, il n'aime pas l'eau du robinet.
    clear water
    This news is clear water; everyone knows it.
    Cette nouvelle est de l'eau claire, tout le monde la connaît.
    To have tears in one's eyes
    He had tears in his eyes while watching that sad movie.
    Il a eu de l'eau dans les yeux en regardant ce film triste.