euphrates

• Nom propre désignant un grand fleuve du sud-ouest de l'Asie, se jetant dans le golfe Persique et ayant eu une importance historique pour le développement des anciennes civilisations de Mésopotamie.

A proper noun referring to a major river in southwestern Asia that flows into the Persian Gulf and was historically significant for the development of ancient Mesopotamian civilizations.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Major river in Western AsiaB2formal

   A historically significant river in southwestern Asia that flows through Turkey, Syria, and Iraq before joining the Tigris and emptying into the Persian Gulf. It was crucial for the development of ancient Mesopotamian civilizations.

   Euphrate

   • The Euphrates River was a lifeline for the ancient Sumerian cities.
   • Many early agricultural settlements were established along the banks of the Euphrates.
   • The river's flow has been reduced in recent decades due to dam construction.