B2 noun Littéraire

briny

/ˈbraɪni/

Commonly used with the definite article 'the,' this term refers to the sea or the ocean in a humorous or old-fashioned way. It highlights the salty nature of seawater and is often found in maritime literature or nautical contexts.

Exemples

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1

After a long day on the beach, the children decided to take a quick dip in the briny.

After a long day at the shore, the kids decided to take a short swim in the ocean.

2

The explorer documented various species of micro-organisms found within the briny.

The researcher recorded different types of tiny organisms found inside the sea.

3

Jump into the briny, the water is actually quite warm today!

Get into the sea, the water is really warm today!

Famille de mots

Nom
brine
Verb
brine
Adverbe
brinily
Adjectif
briny
Apparenté
brininess
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Astuce mémo

Think of salty pickles sitting in 'brine'; then imagine the ocean as a giant bowl of brine for 'the briny' fish.

Quiz rapide

The old sailor looked out at the horizon, missing his many years spent on the ________.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : briny

Exemples

1

After a long day on the beach, the children decided to take a quick dip in the briny.

everyday

After a long day at the shore, the kids decided to take a short swim in the ocean.

2

The explorer documented various species of micro-organisms found within the briny.

formal

The researcher recorded different types of tiny organisms found inside the sea.

3

Jump into the briny, the water is actually quite warm today!

informal

Get into the sea, the water is really warm today!

4

Geological studies suggest that the briny deep holds significant untapped mineral reserves.

academic

Scientific research indicates that the deep ocean contains many unused mineral resources.

5

Our cruise line offers the most luxurious way to travel across the briny.

business

Our shipping company provides the most expensive way to travel over the sea.

Famille de mots

Nom
brine
Verb
brine
Adverbe
brinily
Adjectif
briny
Apparenté
brininess

Collocations courantes

the briny deep the vast, deep ocean
a dip in the briny a swim in the sea
smell of the briny the scent of the salty ocean air
sail across the briny travel over the ocean by boat
harvest from the briny gathering food or resources from the sea

Phrases Courantes

the briny deep

a poetic way to say the bottom of the ocean

take to the briny

to start a journey at sea

old briny

an affectionate or personified nickname for the sea

Souvent confondu avec

briny vs brine

Brine is the actual salty liquid (often used for pickles), whereas 'the briny' refers to the ocean as a whole.

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Notes d'usage

When used as a noun, it is almost always preceded by 'the.' It is slightly informal or humorous and is more common in British English than American English.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'briny' to describe any water, but it specifically refers to very salty water, like the ocean, and never freshwater like lakes or rivers.

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Astuce mémo

Think of salty pickles sitting in 'brine'; then imagine the ocean as a giant bowl of brine for 'the briny' fish.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old English 'bryne,' referring to salt water used for preserving food.

Modèles grammaticaux

Usually functions as a singular collective noun when preceded by 'the'. Can be used as an adjective modifying other nouns (e.g., briny air).
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Contexte culturel

The term is associated with British maritime history and Victorian-era literature about sailors and sea voyages.

Quiz rapide

The old sailor looked out at the horizon, missing his many years spent on the ________.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : briny

Mots lis

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B2

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layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

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immune

B2

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virus

B2

A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.

species

B2

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

business

B2

Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

bonus

B2

A bonus is an extra amount of money, credit, or benefit added to what is expected or required. It is typically given as a reward for good performance or as an incentive to encourage future effort.

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