noun
Uncommon
eau
oh
Eau (noun) means Water — used in English mainly in borrowed French phrases. Example: “The perfume is labeled eau de parfum.”
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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 notesIn 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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Etymology
From French eau ("water"), from Latin aqua — making it a doublet of the English word "aqua."
Rhymes for eau
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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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