English–French

“swim” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/naʒe/

Example

Je sais nager.

I can swim.

Illustration for nager (swim)

How to say “swim” in French

“Swim” in French is nager.

A body moves through water by beating its limbs, either advancing, staying afloat, or swimming.

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

Example sentences with nager

Il aime nager en mer.

He likes swimming in the sea.

Tips for using nager

  • For ability, French uses savoir nager, while pouvoir nager usually concerns permission or a particular possibility.

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