Rivage (en. Shore)

/ʁi.vaʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The end of land that is in contact with water.
They walked along the shore of the sea.
Ils se promenaient le long du rivage de la mer.
The area that borders a body of water.
The shore was covered with fine sand.
Le rivage était couvert de sable fin.
The line of separation between land and water.
The waves come crashing onto the shore.
Les vagues viennent frapper le rivage.

Etymology

From Latin 'rivāgus', deriving from 'rivus' which means 'brook'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

leave the shore
To move away from dry land to venture out to sea.
quitter le rivage
at the edge of the shore
The place where land meets water.
au bord du rivage
the shore of the sea
The specific spot where the sea meets the land.
le rivage de la mer

Related Words

coastal
Coastal area bordering the sea.
littoral
beach
Sandy or gravelly area along the sea.
plage
shell
Small boat used along the shores.
coque

Slang Meanings

A nice place to relax by the water.
We're going to the shore this summer to party!
On va au rivage cet été pour faire la fête !