L'angara (en. The angara)

/lɑ̃ɡaʁa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A river that originates from Lake Baikal and flows into the Arctic Ocean.
The angara is the only river that emerges from Lake Baikal.
L'angara est le seul fleuve qui émerge du lac Baïkal.
A reference to the surrounding fauna and flora of this river.
The biodiversity along the angara is fascinating.
La biodiversité le long de l'angara est fascinante.

Etymology

The name l'angara comes from the indigenous languages of the Siberian region.

Common Phrases and Expressions

take the angara
To use or follow the course of the angara.
prendre l'angara
navigate on the angara
To go boating on this river.
naviguer sur l'angara

Related Words

Baikal
The largest freshwater lake in the world, located in Siberia.
baïkal
Siberia
A large region of Russia, known for its vast expanses and natural resources.
Sibérie

Slang Meanings

To refer to a fast or intense movement, like the current of the angara.
He dove into the project like an angara into its bed.
Il a plongé dans le projet comme un angara dans son lit.