La baignoire
Example: La baignoire est pleine d'eau chaude pour le bain.
Definition
"La baignoire" refers to a bathtub, a large container designed to hold water for people to bathe in. It is commonly found in bathrooms and is used for personal hygiene by filling it with warm water for soaking or washing.
Etymology
The word "la baignoire" comes from the French verb "baigner," meaning 'to bathe.' It evolved to denote the object used for bathing. Did you know? The root 'baign-' relates to immersion in water, highlighting its function as a place to soak and clean oneself.
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"La baignoire" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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