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waterfall in French

waterfall in French is cascade, chute d'eau — waterfall means a place where a stream or river drops steeply over a cliff or rock ledge.

waterfall in French

cascade
noun
(figuratively) A waterfall-like outpouring of liquid, smoke, etc.
chute d'eau
noun
(figuratively) A waterfall-like outpouring of liquid, smoke, etc.

What does "waterfall" mean?

  1. noun A place where a stream or river drops steeply over a cliff or rock ledge.
    "We hiked for an hour to reach a hidden waterfall in the forest."
  2. verb To drink from a bottle or can by pouring the liquid into the mouth from a distance, without touching the container to the lips.
    "At the picnic, my cousin waterfalled his bottle of juice just to show off."
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waterfall in a sentence

  • We hiked for an hour to reach a hidden waterfall in the forest.
  • Cool mist rose from the base of the waterfall.
  • At the picnic, my cousin waterfalled his bottle of juice just to show off.
  • Can you waterfall a drink without spilling it on your shirt?

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What is "waterfall" in French?
"waterfall" in French is cascade, chute d'eau. waterfall means: A place where a stream or river drops steeply over a cliff or rock ledge.
How do you use "waterfall" in a sentence?
Example: "We hiked for an hour to reach a hidden waterfall in the forest." In French, "waterfall" is cascade, chute d'eau.
Are there other ways to say "waterfall" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "waterfall": cascade, chute d'eau.
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