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onde
/ɔ̃d/
wave
L'onde se brise sur le rivage.
The wave crashes on the shore.
general
A wave, especially a wave of water
Les ondes du lac étaient calmes ce matin.
The lake's waves were calm this morning.
In physics, 'onde' can also refer to any wave-like phenomenon, including sound or light waves.
figurative
A wave of emotion or energy
Une onde de joie l'a submergé.
A wave of joy overwhelmed him.
Used metaphorically to describe emotional or energetic waves.
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Scientific Usage
'Onde' is commonly used in physics to describe wave phenomena, such as radio waves or sound waves.
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Metaphorical Use
In figurative contexts, 'onde' can describe emotional or energetic waves, such as 'une onde de colère' (a wave of anger).
Word Origin
From Latin 'unda', meaning 'wave'.
Usage Notes
In modern French, 'onde' is often used in scientific contexts to refer to various types of waves, including electromagnetic and sound waves.
Word Breakdown
ond
wave
root-e
feminine noun ending
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