La douche
Example: Je prends toujours une douche chaude après le sport.
Definition
"La douche" refers to the act or facility of washing the body with a spray of water, typically in a bathroom setting. It is commonly used in hotels and restaurants to describe a shower where guests can clean themselves efficiently and comfortably.
Etymology
The word "la douche" comes from the French language, meaning 'shower.' It originally derives from the Italian word 'doccia,' which means a conduit or pipe for water. Did you know that the term evolved to specifically describe the spray of water used for washing rather than just the pipe itself?
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"La douche" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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