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    Brasses (en. Fathoms)

    /bʁas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A unit of measurement for water depth.
    The diver used a breaststroke to measure the depth.
    Le plongeur a utilisé une brasse pour mesurer la profondeur.
    Backstroke swimming movement.
    He did breaststrokes to return to shore.
    Il a fait des brasses pour revenir sur la terre.
    The action of diving into the water.
    The children are doing breaststrokes in the pool.
    Les enfants font des brasses dans la piscine.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'bracchium' meaning 'arm'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do the breaststroke
    Swimming using arm movement.
    faire des brasses
    water depth
    Measurement of water depth.
    brasses d'eau
    breaststroke techniques
    Swimming techniques using the arms.
    brasses de nage

    Related Words

    scoop
    Measure of a movement or quantity of water.
    brassée
    dive
    The action of diving underwater.
    plongée
    swim
    The action of moving in water.
    nage

    Slang Meanings

    To go for a quick swim.
    We're going to do breaststrokes at the beach tonight.
    On va faire des brasses à la plage ce soir.
    To get wet or dive into something.
    He swam in the lake without hesitation.
    Il a brasse dans le lac sans hésiter.