Mares (en. Ponds)

/mɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Dreams or visions experienced during sleep.
He had strange dreams last night.
Il a fait des mares étranges cette nuit.
Sounds emitted by horses.
The horses' whinnies echoed in the valley.
Les mares des chevaux résonnaient dans la vallée.

Etymology

From the Latin 'mare', which designates a dream.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have dreams
To have dreams, often confusing or unusual.
faire des mares
to have dreams
To be disturbed by thoughts or nightmares.
avoir des mares

Related Words

dream
State of sleep where images and sensations can be experienced.
rêve
nightmare
Dream that causes intense fears.
cauchemar

Slang Meanings

Disturbing dreams.
After that evening, he had dreams all night.
Après cette soirée, il a eu des mares toute la nuit.
Confused thoughts.
This situation gives me dreams.
Cette situation me donne des mares.