Baignoire (en. Bathtub)

/bɛɲwaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Sanitary furniture in which one takes baths.

Example Sentence: The bathtub is filled with hot water.

La baignoire est remplie d'eau chaude.

Definition: Large receptacle, often made of ceramic or acrylic.

Example Sentence: There are very elegant cast-iron bathtubs.

Il existe des baignoires en fonte très élégantes.

Definition: Space in a bathroom for relaxation.

Example Sentence: Taking a bath in my bathtub is my way of relaxing.

Prendre un bain dans ma baignoire est ma façon de me relaxer.

Etymology/Origin: Derived from the verb 'to bathe', coming from the Latin 'balneare'.

Phrase: to take a bath

Meaning: To bathe in the bathtub.

prendre un bain

Phrase: whirlpool bathtub

Meaning: Bathtub equipped with jets for massage.

baignoire à jets

Phrase: to fill the bathtub

Meaning: To add water to the bathtub.

remplir la baignoire

Related Word: bath

Description: Action of washing or relaxing in water.

bain

Related Word: bathroom

Description: Room where the bathtub and sanitary fixtures are located.

salle de bain

Related Word: shower

Description: Device for washing using a stream of water.

douche

Slang Meaning: Warm and relaxing bath.

Example: After a long day, I'm going to take a 'king's bath' in my bathtub.

Après une longue journée, je vais prendre un 'bain de roi' dans ma baignoire.

Slang Meaning: Expression of pleasure related to comfort.

Example: It was like a 'wellness bath'.

C'était comme un 'bain de bien-être'.