La Mer brise, the sea breaks, or foams, by striking a rock or shore.
La Mer brûle, the sea burns, as in a dark and tempestuous night.
La Mer est courte, the sea runs short, broken, or interrupted.
La Mer est longue, the sea runs long and steddy, or without breaking.
La Mer étale, the sea is smooth, as in a calm.
La Mer mugit, the sea roars, as being turbulent.
La Mer rapporte, the spring-tides have begun, or commenced.
La Mer roule, the sea rolls.
La Mer se creuse, the sea rises and runs cross.
La Mer va chercher le vent, the wind rises against the sea.