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rivage

shore, bank

noun ree-VAHZH Rare
Animals & Nature Environment

Usage Note

rivage refers to the edge of any large body of water — sea, lake, or large river — with a slightly literary or elevated register. In everyday speech, plage (beach) or bord (edge/bank) is more common. Sur le rivage is a frequent phrase in poetry and songs. The related word rive is used for riverbanks in urban contexts (Rive gauche, Rive droite).

Examples

"Ils marchent le long du rivage."

Natural Translation

They walk along the shore.

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