A1 noun Neutre

wave

/weɪv/

A wave is a raised line of water that moves across the surface of an ocean or lake. It is usually created by the wind and ends by breaking on the shore.

Exemples

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1

The children were jumping over a small wave at the beach.

The children were jumping over a small wave at the beach.

2

The research team measured the height of each wave during the storm.

The research team measured the height of each wave during the storm.

3

Check out that huge wave! It's perfect for surfing.

Check out that huge wave! It's perfect for surfing.

Famille de mots

Nom
wave
Verb
wave
Adverbe
wavily
Adjectif
wavy
Apparenté
waver
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Astuce mémo

The letter 'W' looks like two waves in the water.

Quiz rapide

The surfer waited for a big ______ to come toward the shore.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : wave

Exemples

1

The children were jumping over a small wave at the beach.

everyday

The children were jumping over a small wave at the beach.

2

The research team measured the height of each wave during the storm.

formal

The research team measured the height of each wave during the storm.

3

Check out that huge wave! It's perfect for surfing.

informal

Check out that huge wave! It's perfect for surfing.

4

A seismic wave travels through the Earth's crust after an earthquake.

academic

A seismic wave travels through the Earth's crust after an earthquake.

5

The company is riding a wave of popularity following the tech expo.

business

The company is riding a wave of popularity following the tech expo.

Famille de mots

Nom
wave
Verb
wave
Adverbe
wavily
Adjectif
wavy
Apparenté
waver

Collocations courantes

ocean wave ocean wave
tidal wave tidal wave
big wave big wave
heat wave heat wave
sound wave sound wave

Phrases Courantes

make waves

to cause trouble or change a situation

ride the wave

to enjoy a period of success

on the same wavelength

to think in a similar way to someone else

Souvent confondu avec

wave vs waive

wave vs waver

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Notes d'usage

When used in a nature context, 'wave' is a countable noun. It can refer to physical water movements or abstract movements like sound or heat.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'wave' as an uncountable noun, but you should say 'a wave' or 'many waves' when talking about the sea.

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Astuce mémo

The letter 'W' looks like two waves in the water.

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Origine du mot

From the Old English word 'wafian', meaning to fluctuate or move to and fro.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural form: waves Often used with verbs like 'crash', 'break', or 'roll'
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Contexte culturel

In many coastal cultures, waves are symbols of both recreational fun (surfing) and the dangerous power of nature.

Quiz rapide

The surfer waited for a big ______ to come toward the shore.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : wave

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coral reef

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vegetation

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foliage

A1

Foliage refers to the leaves of a plant or tree, considered as a group. It is often used to describe the overall appearance and mass of greenery in a landscape or forest.

canopy

A1

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photosynthesis

A1

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pollination

A1

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