hydraté
The English word "hydrated" is translated into French as hydraté.
hydraté is used to describe a person or thing that has absorbed enough water to maintain good health or to keep skin moist.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes to agree with the noun it describes: hydratée is the feminine form, hydratés is the masculine plural form and hydratées is the feminine plural form.
Did you know?
- In French pharmacy and skincare culture, the term hydratant is used for products that add water to the skin, while nourrissant is used for those that add oils, a distinction more strictly maintained than in English.
- While 'hydrated' in English is quite neutral, in French, describing a person as hydraté can sound slightly technical or clinical, as if you are discussing a biological specimen rather than a person's well-being.
- To describe food that is pleasantly moist or juicy, French speakers often prefer the word moelleux over hydraté.
Examples in context
- Il faut rester bien hydraté.It is important to stay well hydrated.
- Une peau bien hydratée.Well hydrated skin.
- Après le sport, je me sens mieux quand je suis hydraté.After sports, I feel better when I am hydrated.
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are hiking on a hot day.
- LucasOn doit s'arrêter pour boire.We need to stop for a drink.
- ManonTu as raison, je ne me sens pas hydraté.You're right, I don't feel hydrated.
- LucasBois beaucoup d'eau, Manon.Drink plenty of water, Manon.
- ManonMerci, Lucas, je vais le faire.Thanks, Lucas, I will.
