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    Vague (en. Wave)

    /vaɡ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Movement of water, oscillation.
    The ocean waves are very powerful.
    Les vagues de l'océan sont très puissantes.
    The size of the sea during a storm.
    The waves reached several meters high.
    Les vagues ont atteint plusieurs mètres de haut.
    adjective
    Not clear, lacking precision.
    His response was vague and ambiguous.
    Sa réponse était vague et ambigüe.
    Presenting itself in an uncertain form.
    He had a vague idea of what he wanted.
    Il avait une vague idée de ce qu'il voulait.
    Related to vague feelings or perceptions.
    She felt a vague unease.
    Elle ressentait une vague inquiétude.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vagus', meaning 'wandering' or 'uncertain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    vague memory
    A memory that is not well defined.
    vague souvenir
    to have a vague idea
    To have a vague idea.
    avoir une vague idée
    vague feeling
    A feeling of melancholy or uncertainty.
    vague à l'âme

    Related Words

    vaguely
    In a vague or imprecise manner.
    vaguement
    vagueness
    Character of what is vague.
    vagueté
    to wander
    Wandering aimlessly, being scattered.
    vaguer

    Slang Meanings

    A wave of energy or enthusiasm.
    I felt a wave just before going on stage.
    J'ai ressenti une vague juste avant de monter sur scène.
    Feeling a bit lost or disoriented.
    After that movie, I was in total vibes.
    Après ce film, j'étais dans une vague totale.