maillot de bain /majˈodə-bˈɛ̃/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "swimsuit".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Mode et Soins Personnels

Source term
swimsuit
Translation
maillot de bain
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "le".

Dictionary form maillot de bain
Article le
Gender/article class masculine
Regular/likely plural maillot de bains
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + le maillot de bain
Examples
Vas-tu porter ton maillot de bain bleu à la plage ?
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the French Mode et Soins Personnels.

Example Sentences

Vas-tu porter ton maillot de bain bleu à la plage ?

English: Are you going to wear your blue swimsuit at the beach?

B1 · Fashion and Personal Care

Elle a acheté un nouveau maillot de bain pour la piscine.

English: She bought a new swimsuit for the pool.

B1 · Clothes And Accessories

J'ai pris mon maillot de bain pour les vacances.

English: I packed my swimsuit for the holiday.

B1 · Clothes And Accessories

Il a oublié son maillot de bain à la maison.

English: He forgot his swimsuit at home.

B1 · Clothes And Accessories

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