underwater

• Décrit ce qui existe, se produit ou est utilisé sous la surface de l'eau. Peut aussi qualifier quelque chose de submergé ou de situé au fond d'un plan d'eau.

Describes something that exists, happens, or is used beneath the surface of water.

1. Beneath the surface of waterA2formal

   Located, occurring, or used beneath the surface of a body of water.

   sous-marin / sous l'eau

   • The submarine is designed for underwater exploration.
   • They discovered an underwater cave system.
   • Underwater cameras captured footage of the coral reef.

   Synonymessubaquaticsubaqueoussubmarinesubmergedsunkenundersea

   Antonymesabovegroundaerialsurfaceterrestrial

2. Growing or remaining under waterB1formal

   Describing plants or organisms that live or grow entirely beneath the water's surface.

   subaquatique (pour plantes et organismes)

   • Underwater plants provide oxygen for aquatic life.
   • The lake is filled with underwater vegetation.
   • Certain species of fish thrive in underwater forests of kelp.

   Synonymessubaquaticsubaqueoussubmergedsubmersed

   Antonymesabovegroundaeriallandterrestrial