cours de natation
The English phrase "swimming lesson" is translated into French as cours de natation.
This phrase is used to describe a period of time during which a person is taught how to swim.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cours (course/class) and natation (swimming).
Which one should you use?
While leçon de natation is a more literal translation of "swimming lesson", cours de natation is the more common way to refer to a scheduled class or a course of instruction.
Did you know?
- Public swimming pools in France often have strict bonnet de bain rules, meaning a swimming cap is mandatory for any cours de natation.
- While natation is used for lessons, the French word for a swimming pool, piscine, actually comes from the Latin word for a fish pond.
- In French, natation refers specifically to the technical sport of swimming, while baignade is used for the casual act of splashing or dipping in the water.
Examples in context
- Où puis-je trouver des cours de natation?Where can I find swimming lessons?
- Excusez-moi, avez-vous des cours de natation ?Excuse me, do you have swimming lessons?
- Oui, nous organisons des cours de natation tous les samedis.Yes, we organize swimming lessons every Saturday.
- Je voudrais m'inscrire à une leçon de natation, s'il vous plaît.I would like to enroll in a swimming lesson, please.
- Bien sûr, voici les informations pour les cours de natation disponibles.Certainly, here is the information for the available swimming lessons.
- J'ai un cours de natation ce soir.I have a swimming lesson this evening.
- Le cours de natation commence à dix heures.The swimming lesson starts at ten o'clock.
- Elle cherche un cours de natation pour enfants.She is looking for a swimming lesson for children.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are talking about their weekly schedules.
- LucasQu'est-ce que tu fais demain, Léa ?What are you doing tomorrow, Léa?
- LéaJ'ai mon cours de natation à seize heures.I have my swimming lesson at four p.m.
- LucasC'est génial, tu nages déjà bien !That's great, you already swim well!
- LéaMerci, Lucas, mais je veux m'améliorer.Thank you, Lucas, but I want to improve.
