lac

/lak/
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A body of water surrounded by land.

Examples

  • Ces lacs sont très profonds.
    These lakes are very deep.
  • Elle regarde les montagnes de l'autre côté du lac.
    She looks at the mountains on the other side of the lake.
  • Nous marchons autour du lac.
    We walk around the lake.
  • Le lac est près de notre village.
    The lake is near our village.
  • Il y a des poissons dans ce lac.
    There are fish in this lake.

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Meanings

Inland water

noun
geography
neutral
A large area of standing water with land around it, natural or made by a dam.

Examples

  • Le lac est près de notre village.
    The lake is near our village.
  • Nous marchons autour du lac.
    We walk around the lake.
  • Il y a des poissons dans ce lac.
    There are fish in this lake.
  • Elle regarde les montagnes de l'autre côté du lac.
    She looks at the mountains on the other side of the lake.
  • Ces lacs sont très profonds.
    These lakes are very deep.

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Etymology

From Latin lacus, “lake”.

FAQ

What does lac mean?

It means lake.

Is lac masculine?

Yes, un lac.

Is the final c pronounced?

Yes, lac is /lak/.

What is the plural of lac?

Lacs.

Is a lac surrounded by land?

Yes, unlike the sea, it lies inland.

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