marshes

UK
/ˈmɑːʃɪz/
US
/ˈmɑrʃɪz/

Translations

marshnoun

marshes

pl

marshes
pl
UK
/mɑːʃ/
US
/mɑrʃ/
maraisTerme général pour une zone humide; plus neutre et fréquent.
We walked carefully through the marsh.
Nous avons marché prudemment dans le marais.
Additional translations
marécageS’emploie souvent pour insister sur un terrain très humide et boueux.

Definitions

marshnoun
A type of wetland that is dominated by herbaceous rather than woody plant species.
The marsh was teeming with wildlife, including frogs and various species of birds.
An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide, and typically remains waterlogged at all times.
The coastal marshes provide a crucial habitat for many migratory birds.