French word

piscine

Pronunciation

IPA/pisin/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpool

Example

La piscine est fermée aujourd'hui.

The pool is closed today.

Illustration for piscine (pool)

More examples

Je vais à la piscine cet après-midi.

I am going to the swimming pool this afternoon.

Core concept

A swimming facility where the basin, surrounding space, and equipment form one organized place for aquatic activity.

Common phrases

  • aller à la piscine

    go to the swimming pool

  • piscine municipale

    municipal swimming pool

  • piscine couverte

    indoor swimming pool

Similar words

piscine municipale: A publicly accessible swimming facility managed by a municipality or similar authority.
centre aquatique: A spacious leisure facility with several pools and water slides for recreation or sport.
piscine couverte: A swimming pool sheltered indoors or by a roof from rain and cold.
piscine extérieure: A swimming pool situated outside and suited to fair-weather use.

Definition in French

Établissement ou espace aménagé contenant un bassin destiné à la baignade et à la pratique de la natation.

Word origin

The French noun piscine derives from Latin piscina, a fish pond related to piscis, whose meaning later extended to places for bathing and swimming.

Usage tips

  • French uses the preposition à for this place, as in aller à la piscine and être à la piscine.

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