mer
sea
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/mɛʁ/
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Cultural Note
France is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the English Channel, and the Mediterranean Sea. The expression 'ce n'est pas la mer à boire' (it's not the sea to drink) means something isn't that difficult.
📝 Example Sentences
J'adore nager dans la mer.
I love swimming in the sea.
La mer Méditerranée est très calme en été.
The Mediterranean Sea is very calm in summer.