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    Ruisseau (en. Stream)

    /ʁɥis.o/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A current of water, smaller than a river.
    The stream winds through the forest.
    Le ruisseau serpente à travers la forêt.
    A small tributary of a river.
    The streams merge to form a large river.
    Les ruisseaux se rejoignent pour former une grande rivière.
    A small water drainage in a garden.
    The drainage stream is well-equipped.
    Le ruisseau d'évacuation est bien aménagé.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'ruissel', derived from the verb 'ruisseler'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    clear stream
    a clear and pure stream.
    ruisseau clair
    to run like a stream
    to move quickly and smoothly.
    courir comme un ruisseau
    to start singing in a stream
    to dive or enter into a stream.
    entonner dans un ruisseau

    Related Words

    river
    A watercourse that is wider and more significant than a stream.
    rivière
    lake
    A large body of stagnant water.
    lac
    torrent
    A powerful and fast stream, especially after rain.
    torrent
    canal
    An artificial watercourse.
    canal

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to a small amount of water or drink.
    I took a trickle of water just to quench my thirst.
    J'ai pris un ruisseau d'eau juste pour étancher ma soif.
    Evokes a slow and tranquil movement.
    He moved like a peaceful stream in the conversation.
    Il a avancé comme un ruisseau paisible dans la conversation.