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    Océan (en. Ocean)

    /o.se.ɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A vast expanse of salty water, larger than a sea.
    The Atlantic is one of the oceans of the world.
    L'Atlantique est un des océans du monde.
    A system of interacting ocean currents.
    The waves of the ocean are influenced by the wind.
    Les vagues de l'océan sont influencées par le vent.
    A metaphor to describe something very vast.
    He has an ocean of ideas for his project.
    Il a un océan d'idées pour son projet.

    Etymology

    From the ancient Greek 'okeanos', referring to the vast body of water surrounding the world.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    diving into the ocean
    To enter and explore the depths of the sea.
    plongée dans l'océan
    ocean of possibilities
    Thousands of options available.
    océan de possibilités
    on the other side of the ocean
    At a very distant location.
    à l'autre bout de l'océan

    Related Words

    marine
    Related to the sea or seas.
    marin
    coast
    The land part that borders an ocean.
    coast
    ship
    Boat designed to sail on oceans.
    navire

    Slang Meanings

    To get lost in something vast.
    He is completely lost in the ocean with all these numbers.
    Il est complètement dans l'océan avec tous ces chiffres.
    To be in a big mess.
    This situation is an ocean of complications.
    Cette situation est un océan de complications.