bronzer
to sunbathe / to tan
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/bʁɔ̃.ze/
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Cultural Note
The cult of tanning in France traces back to Coco Chanel, who popularized the suntan in the 1920s after returning bronzed from a Mediterranean cruise. The classic French comedy 'Les Bronzés' (1978) satirizes beach vacation culture.
📝 Example Sentences
Elle adore bronzer sur la plage.
She loves sunbathing on the beach.
Tu as beaucoup bronzé pendant tes vacances !
You got very tanned during your vacation!