Lagon (en. Lagoon)

/la.ɡɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A flooded depression, often surrounded by land.

The lagoon of Bora Bora is a highly sought-after diving spot.

Le lagon de Bora Bora est un lieu de plongée très prisé.

A calm body of water connected to the sea by channels.

Lagoons are home to a great variety of marine life.

Les lagons abritent une grande variété de vie marine.

Marine area surrounded by coral with less salty waters.

We spent the day exploring the lagoon and its corals.

Nous avons passé la journée à explorer le lagon et ses coraux.

From the Spanish word 'laguna', which means 'pond' or 'swamp'.

blue lagoon

A lagoon with very clear and transparent waters.

lagon bleu

diving in the lagoon

Underwater diving activity in a lagoon.

plongée en lagon

lagoon protection

Measures aimed at preserving the lagoon ecosystem.

protection du lagon

coral

Marine organism that forms reefs and barriers.

corail

beach

Part of the coastline where land meets the sea.

plage

biodiversity

Variety of living species in an ecosystem.

biodiversité

Moment of relaxation by the water.

We're having a 'lagoon' this weekend at the beach.

On se fait un 'lagon' ce week-end à la plage.

A paradise-like place to relax.

This beach is a true lagoon, perfect for vacation.

Cette plage est un vrai lagon, idéale pour les vacances.