La douche
Example: Je prends une douche chaude tous les matins.
Definition
"La douche" refers to a shower, a device or act of washing oneself by standing under a spray of water, often used for personal hygiene. It is commonly used in phrases like 'Je prends une douche chaude tous les matins,' meaning taking a hot shower every morning.
Etymology
The word "la douche" comes from the French language, originally derived from the Italian 'doccia,' which means 'conduit' or 'channel for water.' The term evolved to describe the water spray device used for washing. Did you know? The Italian word itself is linked to Latin 'ductia,' meaning 'leading' or 'guiding,' referring to the flow of water.
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"La douche" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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