se baigner
to swim / to bathe (in natural water)
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/sə bɛ.ɲe/
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Cultural Note
In France, 'se baigner' specifically refers to swimming or bathing in natural bodies of water (sea, lake, river), while 'nager' is the more general verb for swimming. Many French beaches and lakes have 'baignade interdite' (swimming prohibited) signs where conditions are unsafe.
📝 Example Sentences
On peut se baigner dans cette rivière ?
Can we swim in this river?
Les enfants se sont baignés toute la journée.
The children swam all day long.