Borrowed from Italian cascata, from cascare meaning “to fall”, with French uses extending from falling water to falls, stunts, and linked sequences.
Borrowed from Italian cascata, from cascare meaning “to fall”, with French uses extending from falling water to falls, stunts, and linked sequences.
What does cascade mean in French?
Cascade can mean a waterfall, a stunt, a rush of things, or a technical sequence of linked stages.
Is cascade masculine or feminine?
Cascade is feminine, so the standard form is la cascade.
How is cascade pronounced?
Cascade is pronounced /kas.kad/ in standard French.
What is une cascade de problèmes?
It is a chain or flood of problems where several difficulties follow one another quickly.
Does cascade mean a stunt?
Yes. In film, theatre, or sport, cascade can name a risky acrobatic action performed by a cascadeur or cascadeuse.
What does en cascade mean?
En cascade means in a linked sequence, often with one stage or event causing the next.
Where does cascade come from?
It comes from Italian cascata, from cascare, “to fall”.