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    Rivière (en. River)

    /ʁivjɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A watercourse that flows along a defined path.
    The Seine is a famous river in Paris.
    La Seine est une rivière célèbre à Paris.
    A tributary of a larger river or stream.
    The Rhône receives several rivers along its course.
    Le Rhône reçoit plusieurs rivières dans son cours.
    Geographical site where water flows continuously.
    Mountain rivers are often fast-flowing.
    Les rivières de montagne sont souvent rapides.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ripa', which means 'bank' or 'shore'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to throw a stone in the river
    Disrupting the balance of a situation.
    jeter une pierre dans la rivière
    to swim against the current
    Acting in opposition to a dominant trend.
    nager à contre-courant

    Related Words

    river (used for a larger river)
    A large river that flows into the sea.
    fleuve
    stream
    A small watercourse.
    ruisseau
    pond
    A small body of water, often stagnant.
    étang

    Slang Meanings

    To have a quiet life
    He lives like a river, without worries.
    Il vit comme une rivière, sans souci.
    To go with the flow
    She goes with the flow like a river following its course.
    Elle se laisse aller comme une rivière qui suit son cours.