Translation of "rip current" into French

courant d’arrachement, courant d'arrachement, courant de retour are the top translations of "rip current" into French.

rip current noun grammar

A strong flow of surface water, away from the shore, that returns water from incoming waves [..]

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  • courant d’arrachement

    noun

  • courant d'arrachement

    narrow current of water which moves directly away from the shore, cutting through the lines of breaking waves

    Even the strongest of swimmers will be in trouble if caught in a rip current.

    Même les très bons nageurs sont en danger quand ils sont emportés par un courant d'arrachement.

  • courant de retour

    Watch for signs of dangerous waters like rip currents (discoloured or unusually choppy, foamy water with debris) while swimming.

    Sachez reconnaître les eaux dangereuses, comme les courants de retour (l’eau est habituellement décolorée ou anormalement agitée, spumeuse ou couverte de débris).

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    • baïne
    • courant de déchirure
    • courant sagittal
    • flot de retour

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