French Conversation · Level 25
90 words
French word
plage
Pronunciation
IPA/plaʒ/
Meaning
- feminine nounbeach
Example
La plage est calme ce matin.
The beach is quiet this morning.
More examples
Cet été, nous avons passé la journée à la plage.
This summer, we spent the day at the beach.
Core concept
A shore-side band of sand or stones forming a place for people to spend time beside the sea.
Common phrases
aller à la plage
go to the beach
être sur la plage
be on the beach
plage de sable
sandy beach
Similar words
mer: A large expanse of salt water.
bord de mer: A coastal area or place beside the sea.
sable: Fine-grained rock material often found on beaches.
Definition in French
Étendue de sable ou de galets au bord de la mer où l'on peut marcher, se baigner ou se détendre.
Word origin
The French noun plage comes from Latin plaga, a word for a region or stretch of land, and is related to Spanish playa.
Usage tips
- In plage horaire, plage means a time slot rather than a seaside place, a common extended use in French.