la vague, vague
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. wave
La mer est calme aujourd'hui, il n'y a pas de vagues.The sea is calm today—there are no waves.
a. wave
Une vague de solidarité s'est rapidement formée après la catastrophe.A wave of solidarity quickly formed after the disaster.
a. wave
Après que l'actrice a adopté une coupe pixie, une vague de jeunes femmes a fait de même.After the actress adopted a pixie haircut, a wave of young women followed suit.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. vague
Édouard avait la vague impression d'être observé.Édouard had the vague feeling he was being watched.
b. indistinct
J'ai vu quelques silhouettes vagues traverser le champ au clair de lune.I saw a few indistinct figures walking across the field in the moonlight.
c. hazy
A word or phrase used to refer to the second-person informal “tu” by its conjugation or implied context (e.g., Et toi ?).
(informal)
J'ai de vagues souvenirs d'une visite en Floride à l'âge de trois ans.I have hazy memories of visiting Florida when I was three.
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