aquifer

• Couche souterraine de roche, de sable ou de gravier qui contient de l'eau et peut alimenter des puits et des sources.

An underground layer of rock, sand, or gravel that contains water and can supply wells and springs.

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   A body of permeable rock or sediment that can contain or transmit groundwater, often used as a source for wells and springs.

   aquifère

   • The city relies on a large aquifer for its drinking water.
   • Farmers drilled a well to access the aquifer beneath the field.
   • Overuse of the aquifer has led to a drop in the water table.