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    Mare (en. Pond)

    /mɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Small natural or artificial body of water, usually shallow.
    Frogs often hide near the pond.
    Les grenouilles se cachent souvent près de la mare.
    Bodies of stagnant water, often associated with specific ecosystems.
    The pond is inhabited by many species of aquatic insects.
    La mare est habitée par de nombreuses espèces d'insectes aquatiques.
    In literature, can refer to a place of calm and contemplation.
    He was walking near the pond to think.
    Il se promenait près de la mare pour réfléchir.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'māra', meaning a body of water.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have a lot of problems
    To be faced with numerous problems.
    Avoir une mare de problèmes
    To be in the mire
    To be in a delicate situation.
    Être dans la mare

    Related Words

    pond
    Small natural or artificial body of water, larger than a pond.
    étang
    basin
    Container or depression where water accumulates.
    bassin
    water lily
    Aquatic plant often found in ponds.
    nénuphar

    Slang Meanings

    To feel trapped in an embarrassing situation.
    He's really in the muck with that lie.
    Il est vraiment dans la mare avec ce mensonge.
    To have a big trouble.
    It's chaotic at the office today, too much work.
    C'est la mare aujourd'hui au bureau, trop de travail.