rippling

• Nom désignant une petite vague ou une série de petites vagues à la surface d'un liquide, souvent provoquée par une perturbation.

A noun referring to a small wave or series of waves on the surface of a liquid, often caused by a disturbance.

1. Small wave on liquidB1formal

   A small wave or series of waves on the surface of a liquid, often caused by a disturbance.

   Petite vague à la surface d'un liquide

   • The stone created rippling across the pond.
   • She watched the rippling of the water in the breeze.
   • The rippling from the boat spread outward.

   Synonymesrifflerippleundulationwavelet

   Antonymescalmflatnesssmoothnessstillness

• 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