L'indre (en. The indre)
/lɛ̃dʁ/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A French river that flows in the region of Indre-et-Loire.
The Indre is a tributary of the Loire.
L'Indre est un affluent de la Loire.
A watercourse characterized by its meanders.
The banks of the Indre are lined with trees.
Les rives de l'Indre sont bordées d'arbres.
A place favorable for fishing and water activities.
You can go kayaking on the Indre.
On peut faire du kayak sur l'Indre.
Etymology
The name 'Indre' comes from the Latin 'Indra', which already referred to a river.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Float on the Indre
To be at ease, to have no worries.
Flotter sur l'Indre
Have one's mind in the Indre
To be lost in one's thoughts.
Avoir l'esprit dans l'Indre
Related Words
Indre-et-Loire
Department in France where the Indre river is located.
Indre-et-Loire
Loire
Major river in France of which the Indre is a tributary.
Loire
meander
One of the bends made by a river.
méandre
Slang Meanings
To be in a blur
I am completely in the Indre on this project.
Je suis complètement dans l'Indre sur ce projet.
To remain calm and relaxed
Everything is fine, stay in the Indre!
Tout va bien, reste dans l'Indre!