L'océan
Example: L'océan est très grand et plein de poissons.
Definition
"L'océan" refers to the vast body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface, playing a crucial role in climate regulation and supporting diverse marine life. It is immense, deep, and home to numerous species, as in the phrase, "L'océan est très grand et plein de poissons."
Etymology
The word "l'océan" originates from the Latin 'oceanus', which itself derives from the ancient Greek 'okeanos', meaning a large body of water or ocean. Did you know? The term once described the great river believed by ancient Greeks to encircle the world.
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"L'océan" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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