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Translate Files Rives (en. Banks)
ʁiv
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Edges of a river or a stream.
The banks of the river are very picturesque.
Les rives du fleuve sont très pittoresques.
Coastal, by the sea.
The banks of the Mediterranean Sea attract many tourists.
Les rives de la mer Méditerranée attirent de nombreux touristes.
The banks of a lake.
The banks of the lake are ideal for a walk.
Les rives du lac sont idéales pour une promenade.
Etymology
From Old French 'rive', derived from Latin 'ripa'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
on the banks of the river
Near the river.
sur les rives du fleuve
the banks of love
The borders of love, often used in a poetic context.
les rives de l'amour
to sit on the banks of
To take the time to reflect or meditate.
s'asseoir sur les rives de
Related Words
river
A body of water that flows toward a lake or the sea.
rivière
lake
A stretch of fresh or salt water, typically surrounded by land.
lac
river
A large river that flows into the sea.
fleuve
Slang Meanings
To have banks
To embrace someone on the banks, to signify a romantic relationship.
Étreindre quelqu'un sur les rives, pour signifier une relation romantique.