noun🔗ShareCourant de fondA current of water which flows under the surface, and often in a different direction from surface currents."The strong undercurrent of the river made it difficult for the swimmer to stay afloat. "Le fort courant de fond de la rivière rendait difficile pour le nageur de rester à flot.environmentnatureoceangeographynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCourant sous-jacent, tendance cachéeA tendency of feeling or opinion that is concealed rather than exposed."The meeting was pervaded with an undercurrent of dread, as the managers tried not to admit that firings were looming."La réunion était imprégnée d'un courant sous-jacent de crainte, car les managers essayaient de ne pas admettre que des licenciements se profilaient.attitudetendencymindsocietypoliticscharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCouler en dessousTo flow under some surface."The quiet unhappiness undercurrent in the classroom hinted at problems the teacher wasn't aware of. "Le malaise silencieux qui coulait en dessous dans la salle de classe laissait entrevoir des problèmes dont le professeur n'était pas conscient.naturegeographyoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
