undertow in French
undertow in French is courant de retour, reflux — undertow means a strong current beneath the surface of the water that pulls back out to sea after a wave breaks.
undertow in French
courant de retour
A short-range flow of water returning seaward from the waves breaking on the shore.
reflux
A short-range flow of water returning seaward from the waves breaking on the shore.
What does "undertow" mean?
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noun A strong current beneath the surface of the water that pulls back out to sea after a wave breaks.
"Swimmers were warned about a dangerous undertow near the pier."
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noun A hidden feeling or force that runs contrary to the more obvious mood or situation.
"Beneath the celebration there was an undertow of tension between the two families."
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undertow in a sentence
- Swimmers were warned about a dangerous undertow near the pier.
- Beneath the celebration there was an undertow of tension between the two families.
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What is "undertow" in French?
"undertow" in French is courant de retour, reflux. undertow means: A strong current beneath the surface of the water that pulls back out to sea after a wave breaks.
How do you use "undertow" in a sentence?
Example: "Swimmers were warned about a dangerous undertow near the pier." In French, "undertow" is courant de retour, reflux.
Are there other ways to say "undertow" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "undertow": courant de retour, reflux.
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