Also means
Mexican wave
Usage Note
Ola refers specifically to the stadium 'Mexican wave' where spectators rise and sit in sequence to create a rippling effect. It was popularised during the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. In French the word is feminine and borrowed directly from Spanish.
Examples
"Le public a lancé une ola dans le stade."
Natural Translation
The crowd started a Mexican wave in the stadium.

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