No. 10,835 in French
océan
"Océan" in French means "ocean" in English, referring to a vast expanse of saltwater that covers much of the Earth's surface.
In a sentence
Je rêve de naviguer sur l'océan Atlantique.
I dream of sailing on the Atlantic Ocean.
Here, 'océan' is used to refer to a specific large body of water, highlighting its vastness and navigable nature.
L'océan contient une diversité incroyable de vie marine.
The ocean contains an incredible diversity of marine life.
In this context, 'océan' represents ecosystems and emphasizes the biological richness present in oceans universally.
Un voyage à travers l'océan peut être une aventure incroyable.
A journey across the ocean can be an incredible adventure.
Here, 'océan' symbolizes the idea of distance and the challenge of traversing large bodies of water.
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