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    Plage (en. Beach)

    /plaʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Area of sand or gravel by an ocean, sea, or lake.
    We spent the day at the beach.
    Nous avons passé la journée à la plage.
    Leisure zone, often frequented by bathers.
    The children are playing at the beach during the holidays.
    Les enfants jouent à la plage pendant les vacances.
    Surface where you can spread towels and relax in the sun.
    It is important to protect yourself from the sun at the beach.
    Il est important de se protéger du soleil à la plage.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'palanca' meaning 'beach, shore'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go to the beach
    to go to a stretch of sand by the sea.
    aller à la plage
    pebble beach
    beach made up of small pebbles rather than sand.
    plage de galets
    private beach
    beach owned by a private person or establishment.
    plage privée

    Related Words

    swimming
    Action of swimming in the water.
    baignade
    sunscreen
    Product used to protect oneself from the sun.
    crème solaire
    beach towel
    Fabric used to dry off or lie on the sand.
    serviette de plage

    Slang Meanings

    To bask in the sun
    We're going to have fun at the beach, relaxing in the sun!
    On va s'éclater à la plage, tranquille au soleil !
    To party on the beach
    This summer, we're going to throw a big beach party!
    Cet été, on va faire une grosse plage party !