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to swim
01
nager
to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs
Intransitive
Example
My sister swims every morning before breakfast.
Last summer, he swam in the ocean for the first time.
02
nager, flotter
to float or move in a liquid substance, typically water
Intransitive
Example
The rubber duckies swam in the bathtub.
The colorful paper boats swam in the pond, sailing gracefully on the still water.
03
nager, baigner
to be submerged or covered by a liquid
Intransitive: to swim in sth
Example
The ice cream sundae arrived at the table with a mountain of whipped cream swimming in chocolate syrup.
The breakfast plate showcased fluffy pancakes swimming in a pool of maple syrup.
04
avoir la tête qui tourne, se sentir étourdi
to feel lightheaded, dizzy, or disoriented
Intransitive
Example
After standing up too quickly, she felt her head swim for a moment.
The intense heat made him dizzy, causing his head to swim.
05
nager
to engage in or participate in swimming as a sport or leisure activity
Transitive: to swim a race or stroke
Example
Every morning, she swims laps in the pool as part of her fitness routine.
Chaque matin, elle fait de la natation dans la piscine dans le cadre de sa routine de fitness.
The talented swimmer decided to swim the individual medley for the championship.
Le nageur talentueux a décidé de nager le relais individuel pour le championnat.
Swim
01
natation, baignade
a period or act of moving our body through water with the use of our arms and legs
Example
She enjoyed a refreshing swim in the lake on a hot summer day.
The swim was invigorating, and it left him feeling energized for the rest of the afternoon.
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