étang
Meaning
- pond (small lake, often shallow)
- lagoon (especially on the Mediterranean coast)
Frequency
Gender
♂️ Masculine
Pronounced as (IPA)
/e.tɑ̃/
Etymology
Derived from the Old French verb estanchier, through an earlier form estanc. Unrelated to Latin stāgnum (“pond”), which influenced the change in spelling from ⟨c⟩ to ⟨g⟩.
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Sentences
La commune compte lieux-dits administratifs répertoriés dont Le Grand Étang , la Pinsonnière, les Jondelles.
The town has listed administrative places, including Le Grand Étang, la Pinsonnière, and les Jondelles.
