pause hydratation
The English phrase water break is translated into French as pause hydratation.
This phrase refers to a short pause taken during a physical activity specifically to drink water.
How does it change in a sentence?
While pause hydratation is used as a concise label or heading, in a full sentence, you would often add the preposition 'de' to say pause d'hydratation.
Did you know?
- In a professional sports context, you are more likely to hear coaches call for a pause technique or simply a pause rather than using the formal pause d'hydratation. The latter can sound a bit like a clinical term from a medical manual.
- The word pause in French has a musical history dating back to the 14th century, referring to a momentary rest in a piece of music before it was used in a general sense.
- While pause hydratation is the technical term, French athletes often just say une pause boisson or boire un coup when talking informally about a quick drink.
Examples in context
- Puis-je prendre une pause pour boire de l'eau, s'il vous plaît?May I have a break to drink some water, please?
- Serait-il possible d'avoir une pause pour me désaltérer?Would it be possible to have a break to quench my thirst?
- Est-ce que je peux prendre une petite pause pour boire de l'eau?Can I take a short break to have some water?
- Je peux faire une pause pour boire de l'eau?Can I take a break to drink some water?
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are training for a race.
- GabrielJe suis épuisé, Chloé.I am exhausted, Chloé.
- ChloéMoi aussi, on fait une pause hydratation ?Me too, shall we take a water break?
- GabrielOui, c'est une bonne idée.Yes, that is a good idea.
- ChloéOn reprend la course dans deux minutes.We resume the race in two minutes.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hydratation, pause, CC BY-SA 4.0.
