The term 'English Channel, Informally' can be represented by the four-letter word 'Beeb'. The English Channel is a body of water that separates the southern coast of England from the northern coast of France. It is also known as La Manche in French, which translates to 'the sleeve'. The English Channel is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world and is an important route for international trade. The informal name 'Beeb' is derived from the BBC, which is the British Broadcasting Corporation.