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eau

Eau (noun) means Water — used in English mainly in borrowed French phrases. Example: “The perfume is labeled eau de parfum.”

noun

Water — used in English mainly in borrowed French phrases.

"The perfume is labeled eau de parfum."

"She dabbed on a bit of eau de cologne before leaving."

How to use eau

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFrench for "water," seen in English mostly in perfume and cologne names.

Common pairings

eau de toilette eau de cologne eau de parfum

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The perfume is labeled _____ de parfum.

Etymology

From French eau ("water"), from Latin aqua — making it a doublet of the English word "aqua."

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for eau

au Tau pau Bau lau Mau Hau Yau Kau beau Frau luau

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Frequently asked questions

What does “eau” mean?

The word “eau” means water — used in English mainly in borrowed French phrases. In plain terms, french for "water," seen in English mostly in perfume and cologne names.

How do you pronounce “eau”?

“Eau” is pronounced oh (/oʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “eau” in a sentence?

Here is “eau” used in a sentence: “The perfume is labeled eau de parfum.”

What part of speech is “eau”?

“Eau” is a noun.

Where does the word “eau” come from?

The word “eau” comes from Latin. From French eau ("water"), from Latin aqua — making it a doublet of the English word "aqua.".

Is “eau” a common word?

“Eau” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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