French Conversation · Level 117
58 words
French word
vaseux
Pronunciation
IPA/vazø/
Meaning
- adjectivemuddy
Example
Après la pluie, le sol est vaseux.
After the rain, the ground is muddy.
More examples
Le lit du ruisseau est vaseux après les orages.
The creek bed is muddy after the storms.
Core concept
A heavy, muddy mass that yields underfoot and resists easy passage or movement.
Common phrases
chemin vaseux
muddy path
terrain vaseux
muddy ground
Similar words
boueux: Covered with mud and soft enough for feet to sink.
humide: Moist and holding a great deal of water.
Definition in French
Se dit d'un sol ou d'un liquide rendu boueux et épais, difficile à traverser ou à manipuler.
Word origin
French vaseux derives from the noun vase by adding -eux, a suffix used to form adjectives describing something characterized by or full of the base noun.
Usage tips
- The masculine form vaseux ends in a silent x, while the feminine vaseuse is pronounced with a final z sound.