Rivieres is a French word that translates to "rivers" in English. Synonyms for this word include streams, brooks, creeks, watercourses, and rivulets. They all refer to natural flowing bodies of water that are smaller than a river. Streams and brooks are usually found in wooded areas and can be easily crossed. Creeks are also smaller than rivers, but can offer enough water to support fishing or even kayaking. Watercourses are more general terms, referring to any kind of flowing water, including man-made canals. Rivulets are even smaller and can refer to tiny channels of water flowing down a slope or through a crack in a rock.