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river
river
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
1. (geography)
a. la rivière (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The river overflowed its banks due to the rain.La rivière a débordé à cause de la pluie.
b. le fleuve (M) (that flows into the sea)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The river reflected the evening sky.Le fleuve reflétait le ciel du soir.
2. (figurative) (flowing liquid)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. le torrent (M) (figurative)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
A river of mud poured down the street.Un torrent de boue s’est déversé dans la rue.
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