rip current

• Courant marin étroit, rapide et puissant qui s'éloigne du rivage, pouvant entraîner les nageurs vers le large et représenter un danger.

A strong, narrow, fast-moving current of water that flows away from the shore, often posing a danger to swimmers by pulling them out to sea.

1. Strong water currentB2formal

   A powerful, narrow channel of fast-moving water that flows away from the shore, often dangerous for swimmers.

   Courant d'arrachement

   • Lifeguards warned beachgoers about the dangerous rip current.
   • Swimmers should avoid panicking if caught in a rip current.
   • The rip current pulled the surfer far out to sea.