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    Ressac (en. Surf)

    /ʁɛsak/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Natural movement of waves that recedes after hitting the shore.
    The backwash of the waves was slowly eroding the beach.
    Le ressac des vagues érodait lentement la plage.
    Phenomenon of waves returning to sea after breaking on the coast.
    The backwash can be very dangerous for careless swimmers.
    Le ressac peut être très dangereux pour les nageurs imprudents.

    Etymology

    From old French 'ressac', derived from the verb 'ressacquer' which means 'to return'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the backwash
    To be in a difficult or unstable situation.
    être dans le ressac
    backwash of the sea
    The backward movement of waves on the beach.
    ressac de la mer

    Related Words

    wave
    Mass of water that moves on the surface of the sea.
    vague
    tide
    The movement of rising and falling seawater.
    maree
    coast
    The strip of land bordering the sea.
    côte

    Slang Meanings

    To find oneself in a complicated situation.
    After this project, I'm really in the backwash.
    Après ce projet, je suis vraiment dans le ressac.
    When a person is hesitant or indecisive.
    He is in the backwash regarding his studies.
    Il est dans le ressac concernant ses études.