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    Marée (en. Tide)

    /maʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Periodic movement of the sea level.
    The high tide covered the beach.
    La marée haute a recouvert la plage.
    Height reached by the sea during the rising waters.
    We swam at low tide.
    Nous avons nagé à la marée basse.
    Variation in sea level caused by the gravity of the moon and the sun.
    Fishermen must consider the tide schedules.
    Les pêcheurs doivent tenir compte des horaires de la marée.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'maria', which means 'sea'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rising tide
    Period when the sea level rises.
    marée montante
    falling tide
    Period when the sea level decreases.
    marée descendante
    to fight against the tide
    To struggle against obstacles or challenges.
    battre la marée

    Related Words

    swamp
    Wetland often flooded.
    marécage
    oil spill
    Pollution caused by hydrocarbons in the sea.
    marée noire

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a situation that fluctuates.
    The restaurant's business is like the tide, it goes up and down.
    Les affaires du restaurant sont comme la marée, ça monte et ça descend.
    Moment of high activity or enthusiasm.
    It was the tide of good deals this weekend.
    C'était la marée des bonnes affaires ce week-end.