This is the 5849th most frequent French word.
creek
"Creek" in French refers to a small inlet or cove along a coastline.
In this sentence, 'ruisseau' is used to describe a natural small stream of water, illustrating its physical presence in a natural setting.
Le petit ruisseau traverse la forêt verdoyante.
The small creek runs through the lush forest.
Here, 'ruisseau' emphasizes its role as a geographical feature that hikers interact with or navigate through in outdoor activities.
Lors de notre randonnée, nous avons traversé un ruisseau à pied.
During our hike, we crossed a creek on foot.
In this instance, 'ruisseau' is depicted with an auditory focus, describing the calming influence of the sound it produces.