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La plage et la piscine
There’s nothing like a big body of water to escape hot weather. Learn all the French vocabulary you’ll need to enjoy a beach or pool.
beach
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la plage
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lake | le lac | |
ocean | l’océan (m) | |
pool
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la piscine
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sea | la mer | |
water
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l’eau (f)
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air mattress | le matelas | |
bathing cap | le bonnet de bain | |
beach bag | le sac de plage | |
beach ball | le ballon de plage | |
beach robe | la robe de plage | |
beach towel | la serviette de plage | |
beach umbrella | le parasol | |
boat
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le bateau
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deep (adj) | profond | |
floaties | les brassards gonflables (m) | |
lounger | le lit de plage | |
mask, snorkel, and flippers | le masque, le tuba et les palmes | |
pail and shovel | le seau et la pelle | |
sand castle | le château de sable | |
sunburn | le coup de soleil | |
sunglasses | les lunettes de soleil (f) | |
sun hat | le chapeau de soleil | |
sunscreen | l’écran solaire (m) | |
swimsuit | le maillot (de bain) | |
swim trunks | le maillot / slip (de bain) | |
waterproof (adj) | étanche | |
Beach and pool verbs | ||
to body surf | faire du body | |
to be able to touch the bottom | avoir pied | |
to dive | plonger | |
to float | flotter | |
to get sunburned | attraper / prendre un coup de soleil | |
to surf | faire du surf | |
to swim | se baigner, nager | |
to tan | bronzer | |
to water ski | faire du ski nautique |
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