French word

hamac

Pronunciation

IPA/amak/

Meaning

  • masculine nounhammock

Example

Le hamac est près de la piscine.

The hammock is near the pool.

Illustration for hamac (hammock)

More examples

Il aime faire la sieste dans le hamac du jardin.

He likes to nap in the hammock in the garden.

Core concept

A fabric sling hanging between two supports, holding a resting body above the ground.

Common phrases

  • faire la sieste dans le hamac

    nap in the hammock

  • installer un hamac

    set up a hammock

  • un hamac entre deux arbres

    a hammock between two trees

Similar words

transat: A folding lounge chair with a wooden or metal frame, used outdoors for sunbathing or resting.
chaise longue: A long reclining chair for resting with the legs extended indoors or on a terrace.

Definition in French

Objet suspendu constitué d'une toile ou d'un filet, servant de lit ou de siège pour se reposer, surtout en extérieur.

Word origin

French hamac comes through Spanish hamaca from Taíno hamaka, a Caribbean loanword adopted into European languages.

Usage tips

  • Hamac is masculine, so French uses un hamac, le hamac, and ce hamac.

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