French Conversation · Level 94
58 words
French word
plongée
Pronunciation
IPA/plɔ̃ʒe/
Meaning
- feminine noundiving
Example
Il a fait une plongée hier.
He went diving yesterday.
More examples
Nous avons fait une plongée sous-marine ce matin.
We went scuba diving this morning.
Core concept
A person passes below the waterline, from a sudden entry into the water to a controlled descent for underwater observation.
Common phrases
faire une plongée
go diving
plongée sous-marine
scuba diving
plongée en apnée
free diving
Similar words
plongée sous-marine: Deep underwater diving using an oxygen tank and specialized equipment.
plongeon: A headfirst entry into the water after jumping from a height.
plongée en apnée: Underwater diving performed while holding the breath without breathing equipment.
snorkeling: Swimming near the surface with a mask and snorkel to observe underwater life.
Definition in French
Descente sous la surface de l'eau, soit par saut soit en exploration avec un équipement, désignant souvent la plongée sous-marine.
Word origin
The noun plongée derives from plonger by adding -ée, a suffix used here to name the act or outcome of descending.
Usage tips
- Plongée alone can leave the activity unspecified, while plongée sous-marine clearly refers to underwater diving.
Other meanings
- divenoun
Opposites
- remontéeascentnoun
Related words
- plongeurdivernoun
- plongeoirdiving boardnoun