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    Nageait (en. Was swimming)

    /naʒɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Making movements in water to move.
    He was swimming in the pool all afternoon.
    Il nageait dans la piscine tout l'après-midi.
    Being in the act of swimming at a given time in the past.
    When I was a child, I swam every summer at the sea.
    Quand j'étais enfant, je nageais tous les étés à la mer.
    Participating in an aquatic activity.
    They were swimming together in the lake.
    Ils nageaient ensemble dans le lac.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb "nager", which originates from the Latin "natare".

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    swimming in deep water
    difficult or risky situation.
    nage en eau profonde
    swimming against the current
    to go against difficulties.
    nager à contre-courant
    swimming like a fish
    to be very good at swimming.
    nager comme un poisson

    Related Words

    swim
    action of moving in water.
    nager
    swim
    in the form of movement in water.
    nage
    swimmer
    person who swims.
    nageur

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a difficult situation.
    He was swimming in a sea of troubles.
    Il nageait dans la mer des soucis.
    To be enjoying a situation.
    She was swimming in happiness after her success.
    Elle nageait dans le bonheur après sa réussite.