What is the difference between la rivière and le fleuve ?

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asked by
Pawel published
over 4 years ago

I think there are two different words in French for a river. They are la rivière and le fleuve. What is the difference between them? How to use them correctly?

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answered by
Marvin published
about 4 years ago

Basically, "un fleuve" is bigger than "une rivière". For the Seine or the Garonne or the Rhin, we'll talk about "fleuves"

What is the difference between la rivière and le fleuve ?

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