Raie (en. Ray)

/ʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Marine fish, flat and wide, with a flattened body and a movement that allows it to glide along the sea floor.

The manta ray is famous for its large wings that allow it to swim gracefully.

La raie mantas est célèbre pour ses grandes ailes qui lui permettent de nager avec grâce.

A line that marks the separation of hair.

She has a part on the left side of her head.

Elle a une raie sur le côté gauche de sa tête.

In zoology, a name used to refer to different types of fish or marine creatures.

Rays are often confused with sharks due to their similar appearance.

Les raies sont souvent confondues avec les requins en raison de leur apparence similaire.

From the Latin 'raia', designating the fish.

to part (one's hair)

To separate the hair into two parts.

mettre une raie

back part

Expression used to designate a certain type of pain in the back.

raie de dos

side part

Hairstyle where the hair is parted to the side.

raie sur le côté

manta ray

A large species of ray, often common in tropical waters.

raie manta

eagle ray

Another species of ray that has a distinct shape and unique patterns.

raie aigle

Used colloquially to refer to an elderly person.

He has become a real ray, always complaining about everything.

Il est devenu une vraie raie, toujours à se plaindre de tout.

Term used to refer to someone who is not very intelligent.

Stop being a ray, think a little before you speak.

Arrête de faire la raie, pense un peu avant de parler.