French Conversation · Level 12
90 words
French word
douche
Pronunciation
IPA/duʃ/
Meaning
- feminine nounshower
Example
La douche est chaude.
The shower is hot.
More examples
Je vais prendre une douche rapide.
I'm going to have a quick shower.
Core concept
Water is guided into a controlled flow that surrounds the body during a quick wash.
Common phrases
prendre une douche
have a shower
douche chaude
hot shower
Similar words
bain: The act of bathing by soaking the body in a tub of hot water.
baignoire: A long tub designed for holding water and soaking the body.
lavabo: A basin with a faucet for washing the hands and face.
salle de bains: A room used for bathing and washing at a sink.
Definition in French
Flux d'eau destiné à rincer le corps; par extension, l'installation ou l'action de se laver sous ce flux.
Word origin
The word entered French from Italian doccia, which developed from Medieval Latin ductia, related to the Latin verb ducere, 'to lead'.
Usage tips
- French commonly uses prendre une douche or se doucher, while faire une douche is not the standard everyday choice.