rippled

• Qualifie une surface présentant de petites ondulations ou des plis, ou un son doux et ondoyant.

Describes a surface that has small waves or folds, or a sound that is soft and undulating.

1. Having small wavesB1formal

   Describes a surface that has small, gentle waves or undulations.

   ondulé

   • The rippled surface of the lake reflected the moonlight.
   • The wind created a rippled pattern on the sand dunes.
   • The rippled water made it difficult to see the bottom.

   Synonymesbillowycorrugatedcrinkledfurrowedruffledwavywrinkled

   Antonymescalmflatlevelsmoothstill

2. Marked with wavy linesB2formal

   Having a pattern or texture of wavy lines or ridges.

   ondulé

   • The glass had a rippled texture that distorted the view.
   • The artist painted a rippled effect on the canvas.
   • The rippled edges of the paper gave it an antique look.

   Synonymescorrugatedcrinkledfurrowedridgedwavywrinkled

• Verbe décrivant l'action de former ou de se déplacer en petites vagues ou ondulations, souvent à la surface de l'eau ou d'un milieu similaire.

A verb used to describe the action of forming or moving in small waves or undulations, often on a surface of water or a similar medium.

1. B1formal

   To cause a liquid surface to form small waves or undulations.

   former de petites vagues

   • The wind rippled the surface of the lake.
   • A stone thrown into the pond rippled the water.
   • Her fingers rippled the water as she trailed them in the stream.

   Synonymesruffleundulatewave

2. Flow with a murmuring soundB2formal

   To flow or move with a gentle, irregular, bubbling noise.

   Murmurer en s'écoulant

   • The brook rippled over the pebbles.
   • Water rippled softly against the boat's hull.
   • The stream rippled through the forest, creating a peaceful sound.

   Synonymesbabblebubbleburblegurglemurmur