English–French

“riverbank” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bɛʁʒ/

Example

On a pique-niqué sur la berge hier.

We had a picnic on the riverbank yesterday.

Illustration for berge (riverbank)

How to say “riverbank” in French

“Riverbank” in French is berge.

A narrow strip of earth or stone beside flowing water, sometimes shaped into a usable walkway.

Full entry for berge: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with berge

Nous avons marché le long de la berge.

We walked along the riverbank.

Tips for using berge

  • Berge is feminine, so standard forms include une berge, la berge, and sur la berge.

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