fleuve
river (flowing to the sea)
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/flœv/
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Cultural Note
The distinction between 'fleuve' (a river that flows to the sea) and 'rivière' (a tributary) is important in French geography. France's five major fleuves are the Loire, Seine, Garonne, Rhône, and Rhine. This distinction has no equivalent in English.
📝 Example Sentences
La Seine est le fleuve qui traverse Paris.
The Seine is the river that flows through Paris.
La Loire est le plus long fleuve de France.
The Loire is the longest river in France.