Etang is a French word that means "pond" or "lake." Depending on the context or region, there are various synonyms for this term. Some possible synonyms of etang include: mare (a small pond), lagoon (a body of water separated from the sea but connected to it), loch (a Scottish term for a lake), tarn (a small mountain lake), mere (a shallow pond), reservoir (an artificial lake created by damming a river), and pool (a small artificial basin for swimming or recreation). Depending on the geographical region, the term used could differ, but the meaning will be quite similar.