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    L’océan (en. The ocean)

    /l‿o.se.ɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A large expanse of salt water that covers two-thirds of the planet.
    The Atlantic Ocean separates America from Europe.
    L'océan Atlantique sépare l'Amérique de l'Europe.
    An expression used to refer to seas and oceans in general.
    The oceans play a crucial role in Earth's climate.
    Les océans jouent un rôle crucial dans le climat de la Terre.
    A symbolic concept of depth and vastness.
    Her emotions were as vast as the ocean.
    Ses émotions étaient aussi vastes que l'océan.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'okeanos', originally referring to the river that surrounds the earth.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    as far as the eye can see
    Means something that extends very far, without visible limits.
    à perte de vue
    to swim in the ocean
    Used to refer to a situation of great scope or abundance.
    nager dans l'océan

    Related Words

    oceanic
    Related to the ocean.
    océanique
    maritime
    Related to the sea, often used to describe a coastal area.
    maritime
    thalasso
    A term referring to therapy using seawater.
    thalasso

    Slang Meanings

    To be in one's element
    When I love swimming, I am in the ocean.
    Quand j'adore nager, je suis dans l'océan.
    To have an overview
    To understand the situation, one must see the ocean of possibilities.
    Pour comprendre la situation, il faut voir l'océan des possibilités.