Lagune (en. Lagoon)

/la.ɡyn/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A body of salty or brackish water, usually shallow, located between the sea and the land.

The Venice lagoon is famous for its beauty.

La lagune de Venice est célèbre pour sa beauté.

Wetland formed by a coastal depression.

Lagoons are habitats rich in biodiversity.

Les lagunes sont des habitats riches en biodiversité.

A body of stagnant or semi-stagnant water often sheltered by islands or sandbanks.

Fishermen often go to the lagoon to catch shellfish.

Les pêcheurs se rendent souvent à la lagune pour attraper des crustacés.

From Latin 'lacuna', meaning 'lake' or 'hole'.

to take a vacation at the lagoon

Enjoying the pleasures of the beach and water.

prendre des vacances à la lagune

to kayak in the lagoon

Practicing kayaking in a sheltered body of water.

faire du kayak dans la lagune

to observe the wildlife of the lagoon

Watching the birds and other animals that inhabit the lagoon's ecosystem.

observer la faune de la lagune

coastal

Transition zone between land and sea.

littoral

delta

Area formed by the deposition of sand and silt at the mouth of a river.

delta

marsh

Swampy terrain filled with water.

marais

To lounge by the water.

We spent the day at the lagoon lounging around.

On a passé la journée à la lagune à buller.

To have a peaceful and tranquil life.

After retiring, he lives like a king at the lagoon.

Après avoir pris sa retraite, il vit comme un roi à la lagune.