bikini
/bi.ki.ni/masculine
The English word bikini is translated into French as bikini.
The term bikini refers to a bathing suit. It can also be used as an adjective in the phrase épilation bikini to refer to pubic hair removal.
Meaning: bathing suit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so it is used with the masculine article un when saying un bikini.
How do you pronounce it?
/bi.ki.ni/
Did you know?
- The name bikini was chosen by its creator to evoke the explosive sensation of a nuclear test, rather than a piece of clothing. It was named after the Bikini Atoll, where the United States conducted atomic tests in 1946.
- The term bikini is a rare example of a word that entered the French language almost simultaneously with its entry into English.
- While bikini is common, French speakers often use the more general term maillot de bain to avoid specifying the cut of the suit.
Examples in context
- Marie s'est fait faire une épilation bikini.Mary got a bikini wax.This sentence shows how the word is used in the context of an épilation bikini.Tatoeba #1387566 by sacredceltic, translation #1386836 by Spamster
- Son bikini échancré a fait tourner les têtes à la piscine.Her skimpy bikini turned heads at the pool.This sentence uses the word to describe a type of bikini at a pool.Tatoeba #13417865 by lbdx, translation #13417864 by AlanF_US
- Elle remarqua avec joie que ses yeux s'écarquillèrent lorsqu'il la vit en bikini pour la première fois.She noticed with glee that his eyes widened, as he saw her in a bikini for the first time.This sentence describes a person wearing a bikini.Tatoeba #10372439 by lbdx, translation #8979813 by Atomo
- Je vais acheter un maillot de bain deux pièces pour mes vacances.I am going to buy a two-piece swimsuit for my holidays.
- Oh, tu devrais essayer ce bikini, il te conviendra parfaitement.Oh, you should try this bikini, it will suit you perfectly.
- J'adore cette plage, tout le monde porte des bikinis ici!I love this beach, everyone wears bikinis here!
- Oui, c'est vrai. J'ai opté pour un deux pièces aussi.Yes, it's true. I opted for a two-piece as well.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are packing for a beach trip.
- LucasAs-tu déjà choisi ton bikini pour les vacances ?Have you already chosen your bikini for the vacation?
- EmmaPas encore, je cherche un nouveau bikini bleu.Not yet, I am looking for a new blue bikini.
- LucasOn peut aller au magasin ensemble demain.We can go to the store together tomorrow.
- EmmaC'est une super idée, merci Lucas !That is a great idea, thanks Lucas!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bikini” translations and entries bikini, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bikini, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
