Bains (en. Baths)

/bɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Space or facility dedicated to bathing.

Public baths were very popular in the 19th century.

Les bains publics étaient très fréquentés au XIXe siècle.

The action of bathing.

After the baths, she always felt rejuvenated.

Après les bains, elle se sentait toujours revigorée.

Care service in a spa or wellness center.

She booked steam baths to relax.

Elle a réservé des bains de vapeur pour se détendre.

From the Latin 'balneum', meaning 'bath'.

sunbathing

Taking sun outside, often on a beach.

bains de soleil

Turkish baths

Type of steam bath, traditional in Turkey.

bains turcs

Roman baths

Public baths from the Roman era, used for care and relaxation.

bains romains

swimming

Action of bathing in water.

baignade

thermalism

Practice of care through thermal waters.

thermalisme

spa

Wellness care establishment, often with baths.

spa

Taking a good moment to relax.

After a long week, I deserve a good bath.

Après une longue semaine, je mérite un bon bain.

Reference to moments of relaxation.

We are going to take baths in the jacuzzi this weekend.

On va prendre des bains dans le jacuzzi ce week-end.