French Conversation · Level 2
83 words
French word
aquarium
Pronunciation
IPA/akwaʁjɔm/
Meaning
- masculine nounaquarium
Example
Nous allons à l'aquarium demain.
We are going to the aquarium tomorrow.
More examples
Les enfants adorent visiter l'aquarium le week-end.
The children love visiting the aquarium on weekends.
Core concept
A water-filled display space where aquatic life is kept for viewing, from a home tank to a public venue.
Common phrases
aller à l'aquarium
go to the aquarium
visiter l'aquarium
visit the aquarium
Similar words
bocal: A small glass jar used to keep small fish at home.
bassin: An artificial shallow pool or basin designed to hold water.
Definition in French
Lieu public ou objet domestique constitué de bacs d'eau où vivent et sont visibles des organismes aquatiques.
Word origin
French aquarium comes from Latin aquarium, formed from aqua, 'water', with -arium for a place or container.
Usage tips
- Aquarium is masculine, and à l'aquarium uses l' before the vowel; context identifies a public aquarium or a household tank.