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    Baignée (en. Bathed)

    [bɛɛɲe]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Body of liquid in which one immerses oneself or that one covers.
    She took a dip in the sea to cool off.
    Elle a pris une baignée dans la mer pour se rafraîchir.
    Moment or act of bathing.
    We had a pleasant swim at the pool.
    Nous avons passé une agréable baignée à la piscine.

    Etymology

    From the verb to immerse, derived from the Latin 'batere' which means to beat or strike water.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a dip
    to bathe or plunge into water.
    prendre une baignée
    to be immersed
    to be submerged, particularly in a liquid.
    être en baignée
    sun exposure
    exposure to the sun, often during a swim.
    baignée de soleil

    Related Words

    swimming
    Action of bathing.
    baignade
    swimmer
    Person who swims.
    baigneur
    bathtub
    Sanitary furniture where one takes a bath.
    baignoire

    Slang Meanings

    To take a dip means to suffer a defeat.
    The team took a beating in the last match.
    L'équipe a pris une baignée lors du dernier match.
    To be very effective or proficient in a task.
    He took a beating at work today!
    Il a pris une baignée au travail aujourd'hui!