La plage
Example: Nous allons à la plage pour nager et jouer au sable.
Definition
"La plage" refers to a sandy or pebbly area beside a body of water, such as a sea or lake, where people often go to swim, relax, and play. It is commonly associated with leisure activities like sunbathing and building sandcastles.
Etymology
The French term "la plage" originates from the Old French word 'plage,' which itself comes from the Latin 'plagia,' meaning shore or beach. Did you know that its roots trace back to the Greek word 'plakos,' meaning flat or broad, reflecting the typically flat surface of a beach?
Learn to use this word actively
"La plage" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select French as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
