De douche
Example: Na het sporten neem ik altijd een warme douche.
Definition
"De douche" refers to a device or installation that sprays water for bathing, commonly used to wash the body quickly and efficiently. It is often found in homes, gyms, and hotels, and provides a refreshing way to clean oneself, as in the example: 'After sports, I always take a warm shower.'
Etymology
The word "de douche" originates from the French term 'douche,' meaning 'shower' or 'to rinse.' It was borrowed into Dutch, retaining its meaning related to the water spray used for bathing. Did you know? The French word itself comes from the Latin 'ducta,' meaning 'leading' or 'conduit,' referring to the flow of water.
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"De douche" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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