maillot de bain /majˈodə-bˈɛ̃/ · noun · CEFR A2. French translation of "bathing suit".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: maillot de bain
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: bathing suit
  • IPA: /majˈodə-bˈɛ̃/
  • CEFR Level: A2
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Image:Photo of maillot de bain (French)

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Example Sentences

  • J'ai mis mon maillot de bain pour aller à la piscine. English: I put on my swimsuit to go to the pool.
  • Elle a acheté un nouveau maillot de bain pour les vacances. English: She bought a new swimsuit for her vacation.
  • Mon maillot de bain est encore mouillé. English: My swimsuit is still wet.

When and How to Use "maillot de bain"

Use "maillot de bain" when you want to talk about "bathing suit" in French. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in A2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "maillot de bain" mean in French?

"maillot de bain" is the French word for "bathing suit".

What CEFR level is "maillot de bain"?

"maillot de bain" is tagged at CEFR A2 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "maillot de bain"?

"maillot de bain" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

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J'ai mis mon maillot de bain pour aller à la piscine.

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