No. 6,210 in French
fleuve
A large river that flows into the sea.
In a sentence
Le fleuve coule doucement à travers le paysage magnifique.
The river flows gently through the beautiful landscape.
In this sentence, 'fleuve' refers to a large natural watercourse—specifically one that flows to the sea—highlighting its geographical characteristic and its role in shaping the scenery.
Paris est célèbre pour ses ponts qui traversent la Seine, un fleuve emblématique.
Paris is famous for its bridges that span the Seine, an iconic river.
Here, 'fleuve' is used to describe a specific well-known watercourse, emphasizing its cultural and historical significance.
L'étude des fleuves est essentielle pour comprendre l'écologie régionale.
The study of rivers is essential to understand regional ecology.
In this context, 'fleuves' represents rivers in a general sense, focusing on their importance in ecological and environmental studies.
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