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high tide

/haɪ taɪd/

Traduction: Niveau le plus élevé atteint par la mer lors de la montée des eaux, se produisant deux fois par jour sous l'effet de l'attraction gravitationnelle de la Lune et du Soleil.

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/haɪ taɪd/B1formalscientific
  • frNiveau le plus élevé atteint par la mer lors de la montée des eaux, se produisant deux fois par jour sous l'effet de l'attraction gravitationnelle de la Lune et du Soleil.

The highest level reached by the sea when the tide comes in, occurring twice daily due to the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

  1. Highest sea levelB1formal

    The time when the sea reaches its highest level on the shore due to gravitational forces of the moon and sun.

    frmarée haute

    • We went swimming at high tide when the water was deepest.
    • The beach is much smaller during high tide.
    • High tide occurs twice a day in most coastal areas.
  2. Peak or climaxB2informal

    The highest point or most successful period of something.

    frapogée

    • The company reached a high tide of success in the 1990s.
    • His career was at high tide after winning the award.
    • The festival marks the high tide of the cultural season.