English–French
“swimming” in French
How to say “swimming” in French
“Swimming” in French is nage.
A swimmer's body advances through water by coordinated limb movements, with attention either to the swimming or to its technique.
Example sentences with nage
Il a amélioré sa nage grâce à l'entraînement.
He improved his swimming through training.
Tips for using nage
- French uses nager for swimming as a verb and natation for swimming as a sport or organized activity; nage often names the manner or quality of swimming.
Other French words for “swimming”
La baignade est bonne pour la santé.
Swimming is good for your health.
Il apprend la natation à la piscine.
He is learning to swim at the pool.