Hamac (en. Hammock)

/a.mak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A resting device made of fabric, often suspended between two trees.

We set up the hammock in the garden to enjoy the sun.

Nous avons installé le hamac dans le jardin pour profiter du soleil.

A type of portable bed, recommended for camping.

The hammock is very practical when hiking.

Le hamac est très pratique lors des randonnées.

A relaxation space often used in tropical regions.

She likes to read a book in her hammock during summer afternoons.

Elle aime lire un livre dans son hamac pendant les après-midis d'été.

The word 'hamac' comes from the Spanish 'hamaca', which itself has roots in Caribbean languages.

to get into the hammock

to take time to relax

se mettre dans le hamac

to take a nap in the hammock

to fall asleep briefly while suspended

faire la sieste dans le hamac

suspended

that is attached or held up

suspendu

bed

furniture designed for sleeping

lit

fabric

fabric often used to make hammocks

toile

To completely relax

After a long day, all I want is to get into the hammock.

Après une longue journée, je n'ai qu'une envie, c'est de me mettre dans le hamac.

To be in a state of extreme relaxation

When I'm in the hammock, I feel like I'm on vacation even at home.

Quand je suis dans le hamac, je me sens en vacances même à la maison.