Raies (en. Rays)

/ʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Lines or marks on a surface.

The stripes on the wall add a decorative effect.

Les raies sur le mur ajoutent un effet décoratif.

Refers to certain types of fish, notably sea rays.

We saw rays at the beach during our dive.

Nous avons vu des raies à la plage lors de notre plongée.

From Latin 'radius', meaning 'ray', by extension 'ray'.

to draw a line

To make a clear distinction.

tirer la raie

rays of light

Rays of visible light.

raies de lumière

diamond ray

A species of sea ray.

raie de diamant

manta ray

A large species of ray.

raie manta

In informal language, refers to stripes on the skin.

After tanning, I have stripes on my arms.

Après le bronzage, j'ai des raies sur les bras.