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    Nage (en. Swim)

    /naʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Movement of swimming.
    Swimming is essential for swimming competitions.
    La nage est essentielle pour les compétitions de natation.
    Mode of aquatic movement.
    One must learn the different strokes in the pool.
    Il faut apprendre les différentes nages en piscine.
    verb
    To move in water by the action of limb force.
    She swims quickly to reach the edge of the pool.
    Elle nage rapidement pour atteindre le bord de la piscine.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to swim', from Latin 'natare', meaning 'to swim'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    freestyle
    Style of swimming where any technique may be used.
    nage libre
    to swim like a fish
    To be very comfortable in the water.
    nager comme un poisson
    to go swimming
    To participate in a swimming activity.
    faire de la nage

    Related Words

    to swim
    Action of moving in water.
    nager
    fin
    Anatomical member used for propulsion in water, as in fish.
    nageoire
    swimming
    Aquatic sport practiced in the form of competitions.
    natation

    Slang Meanings

    To be comfortable in a situation
    In this meeting, he swims like a fish in water.
    Dans cette réunion, il nage comme un poisson dans l'eau.
    To be completely lost
    In this project, I’m swimming in thick fog.
    Dans ce projet, je nage en plein brouillard.