How do you say 'kayak' in French?
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Terms related to kayaking, rafting, swimming, and other water activities in French landscapes.
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| 1 | How do you say 'kayak' in French? | Kayak | Same as in English, used in French as well. |
| 2 | What is the French term for 'raft'? | Une radeau | Think of 'raft' as 'radeau' in French. |
| 3 | How do you say 'swimming' in French? | La natation | Related to 'natation' in English as well. |
| 4 | Translate 'life jacket' into French. | Un gilet de sauvetage | Literally 'safety vest'. |
| 5 | What is the French term for 'paddle' used in water sports? | Une pagaie | Sounds like 'paddle' with a French ending. |
| 6 | How do you say 'to paddle' (verb) in French? | Pagaier | Derived from 'pagaie', meaning paddle. |
| 7 | Translate 'whitewater rafting' into French. | Le rafting en eaux vives | Eaux vives = lively waters, whitewater. |
| 8 | What is 'the current' (water flow) called in French? | Le courant | Same as 'current' in English. |
| 9 | How do you say 'deep water' in French? | Les eaux profondes | Eaux = waters, profondes = deep. |
| 10 | What is the French word for 'swimming pool'? | La piscine | Common term for swimming pool. |
| 11 | Translate 'to rescue' in the context of water safety. | Sauver | Think of 'rescue' as 'to save' in French. |
| 12 | What does 'une combinaison de plongée' mean? | A diving suit or wetsuit | Used for diving or cold water swimming. |
| 13 | How do you say 'safety instructions' related to water activities? | Les consignes de sécurité | Important to follow during water sports. |
| 14 | Translate 'to capsize' in French. | Capoter | Similar to 'to flip over'. |
| 15 | What is the French term for 'oar'? | Une rame | Used in rowing and paddling. |
| 16 | How do you say 'lifeguard' in French? | Un sauveteur / Une sauveteuse | Person responsible for water safety. |
| 17 | Translate 'navigation' in the context of water sports. | La navigation | Same as 'navigation' in English; refers to guiding a boat or kayak. |
| 18 | What does 'une corde de sécurité' mean? | A safety rope | Used in rescue or securing boats. |
| 19 | How is 'training for water sports' expressed in French? | La formation aux sports aquatiques | Training or courses for water activities. |
| 20 | Translate 'to surf' in French. | Surfer | Same as in English, used as a verb. |
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