French · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Wave (sea)" in French: vague
la vague
Wave in French is la vague, feminine. Une grosse vague is a big wave. Vague de chaleur means heat wave — same noun in a compound.
At the beach
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How to pronounce vague
Say it
lah vahg
/la vaɡ/
Vague: vahg. Soft g; final e light. La vague is lah vahg.
"Wave (sea)" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la vague | the wave Sea or figurative. | Sea or figurative. |
| une grosse vague | a big wave Beach. | Beach. |
| vague de chaleur | heat wave Weather. | Weather. |
| surfer la vague | to ride the wave Literal or figurative. | Literal or figurative. |
How to use vague in real life
- 1At the beach
Attention — grosse vague derrière toi !
Watch out—big wave behind you!
Vague warning.
- 2Weather news
Une vague de chaleur arrive lundi.
A heat wave arrives Monday.
Compound.
- 3Swimming chat
Les vagues sont trop fortes pour les enfants.
The waves are too strong for the kids.
Plural vagues.
Mistakes English speakers make with vague
Incorrect: Une wave énorme.
Correct: Une vague énorme.
Use vague.
Incorrect: Le vague est haut.
Correct: La vague est haute.
Vague is feminine.
Good to know
Atlantic and Mediterranean beaches talk vagues constantly for swimming safety. News loves vague de froid / de chaleur. In slang, une vague can also mean a craze or wave of people.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ocean swim decision
ChatPal
Tu vois la vague là-bas ?
Do you see the wave over there?
You
Oui — trop grosse vague pour moi aujourd'hui.
Yes—too big a wave for me today.
ChatPal
On reste près du bord. Les vagues sont plus douces.
We'll stay near the edge. The waves are gentler.
You
Parfait. Crème solaire d'abord.
Perfect. Sunscreen first.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Wave (sea)" in French
How do you say wave in French?
La vague.
Is vague feminine?
Yes.
How do you say heat wave?
Vague de chaleur.
How do you pronounce vague?
vahg.
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