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wave in French

wave in French is vague, flot, onde — wave means a moving ridge on the surface of water, especially the sea.

wave in French

vague
noun
A moving disturbance in the level of a body of liquid; an undulation.
flot
noun
A moving disturbance in the level of a body of liquid; an undulation.
onde
noun
A moving disturbance in the level of a body of liquid; an undulation.
onde
noun
(physics) A moving disturbance in the energy level of a field.
vague
noun
(physics) A moving disturbance in the energy level of a field.
ondulation
noun
A shape that alternatingly curves in opposite directions.
onde
noun
A shape that alternatingly curves in opposite directions.
vague
noun
A shape that alternatingly curves in opposite directions.
vague
noun
onde
noun
flotter
verb
brandir
verb
(transitive, metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.
agiter
verb
(transitive, metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.
saluer
verb
(transitive, metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.
onduler
verb
(transitive, metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.

What does "wave" mean?

  1. noun A moving ridge on the surface of water, especially the sea.
    "Big waves crashed against the rocks during the storm."
  2. noun A moving disturbance that carries energy, such as sound, light, or radio signals.
    "Sound waves travel faster through water than through air."
  3. noun A sudden but temporary surge or increase in something.
    "A wave of applause swept through the crowd."
  4. verb To move your hand back and forth, usually to greet someone or say goodbye.
    "She waved to her friends across the street."

wave in a sentence

  • Big waves crashed against the rocks during the storm.
  • Sound waves travel faster through water than through air.
  • A wave of applause swept through the crowd.
  • They're bracing for a new wave of the virus this winter.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "wave" in French?

"wave" in French is vague, flot, onde. wave means: A moving ridge on the surface of water, especially the sea.

How do you use "wave" in a sentence?

Example: "Big waves crashed against the rocks during the storm." In French, "wave" is vague, flot, onde.

Are there other ways to say "wave" in French?

Yes — French has 9 translations listed for "wave": vague, flot, onde, ondulation, flotter, brandir.

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