English–French

“bath” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bɛ̃/

Example

Je prends un bain chaud après le travail.

I take a hot bath after work.

Illustration for bain (bath)

How to say “bath” in French

“Bath” in French is bain.

A contained bath in which someone washes or rests, extending naturally to the act and the space made for it.

Full entry for bain: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bain

Le bébé a besoin d'un bain tous les soirs.

The baby needs a bath every evening.

Tips for using bain

  • With a child, donner le bain means bathing the child, while se baigner describes bathing oneself or swimming.

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