L'eau (en. Water)

/lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A liquid substance composed of hydrogen and oxygen molecules.
It is necessary to drink water to stay hydrated.
Il faut boire de l'eau pour rester hydraté.
All the liquids that cover the surface of the Earth.
Oceans are a large amount of water.
Les océans sont une grande quantité d'eau.

Etymology

From Latin 'aqua', which means 'water'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

water is life
It means that water is essential for survival.
l'eau est la vie
to launch
Means to put something in water.
mettre à l'eau
to have a problem in the relationship
Expresses a tension in a relationship.
avoir de l'eau dans le gaz

Related Words

aquatic
Related to water.
aquatique
aqualide
Related to freshwater.
aqualide
hydration
Action of supplying water to an organism.
hydratation

Slang Meanings

liquor
He offered a glass of liquor after dinner.
Il a offert un verre d'eau de vie après le dîner.
It's water
When it rains, it is often said that 'it's water'.
Quand il pleut, on dit souvent que 'c'est l'eau'.