water
A clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid that is essential for all forms of life. It falls from the clouds as rain and forms the seas, lakes, and rivers on Earth.
Exemples
3 sur 5I drink a glass of water every morning to stay hydrated.
I drink a glass of water every morning to stay hydrated.
The committee emphasized the importance of sustainable water management.
The committee emphasized the importance of sustainable water management.
Can you grab me a water from the fridge?
Can you grab me a water from the fridge?
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Visualize the letter 'W' as a wave in the ocean.
Quiz rapide
I am very thirsty, may I have a glass of ____?
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : water
Exemples
I drink a glass of water every morning to stay hydrated.
everydayI drink a glass of water every morning to stay hydrated.
The committee emphasized the importance of sustainable water management.
formalThe committee emphasized the importance of sustainable water management.
Can you grab me a water from the fridge?
informalCan you grab me a water from the fridge?
Water covers approximately 71% of the Earth's surface.
academicWater covers approximately 71% of the Earth's surface.
The factory must comply with strict regulations regarding water waste.
businessThe factory must comply with strict regulations regarding water waste.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
like a fish out of water
like a fish out of water
to be in hot water
to be in hot water
under the water
under the water
Souvent confondu avec
A waiter is a person who serves food in a restaurant, while water is a liquid you drink.
Notes d'usage
Water is usually an uncountable noun, but it can be used as a countable noun when referring to a specific serving, like 'a bottle of water' or 'two waters' in a restaurant.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use 'water' with 'a' (e.g., 'I want a water') without being in a restaurant context; it is better to say 'some water' or 'a glass of water'.
Astuce mémo
Visualize the letter 'W' as a wave in the ocean.
Origine du mot
From Old English 'wæter', derived from the Proto-Germanic 'watōr'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many English-speaking countries, tap water is free and safe to drink in public places and restaurants.
Quiz rapide
I am very thirsty, may I have a glass of ____?
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : water
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