Baigné (en. Bathed)

/bɛɲe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To immerse oneself in a liquid.
He soaked his feet in the river.
Il a baigné ses pieds dans la rivière.
To be surrounded by something.
She is bathed in sunlight.
Elle est baignée par la lumière du soleil.
To be subjected to an atmosphere or influence.
He is filled with nostalgia when looking at these photos.
Il est baigné de nostalgie en revoyant ces photos.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'baigner', of Latin origin 'balneare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

soaked in water
to be completely submerged in water.
baigné dans l'eau
bathed in light
surrounded by great light.
baigné de lumière
to immerse oneself in something
to be exposed to an influence or atmosphere.
se baigner dans quelque chose

Related Words

bathtub
Basin filled with water for washing.
baignoire
bathes
Form of the verb 'baigner' in the present tense.
baigne
swimming
The action of bathing.
baignade

Slang Meanings

To be in an euphoric state.
That concert was incredible, I felt so high!
Ce concert, c'était incroyable, je me suis senti baigné !
To be immersed in a culture or style.
He is immersed in the city's artistic scene.
Il est baigné dans le milieu artistique de la ville.