red sea

• Mer située entre l'Afrique et la péninsule arabique, connue pour sa riche vie marine et ses récifs coralliens. C'est un nom propre désignant un lieu géographique précis.

A narrow sea located between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, known for its rich marine life and coral reefs. It is a proper noun referring to a specific geographical location.

1. Geographic body of waterB1formal

   A narrow sea located between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, connected to the Indian Ocean.

   Mer Rouge

   • The Red Sea is famous for its coral reefs and marine life.
   • Many tourists go diving in the Red Sea.
   • The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.

2. Biblical referenceB1formal

   In the Bible, the body of water that the Israelites crossed when fleeing from Egypt, which parted miraculously.

   mer Rouge

   • According to the Bible, Moses parted the Red Sea.
   • The crossing of the Red Sea is a key event in the Exodus story.
   • The Israelites walked through the Red Sea on dry ground.