swim
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swim
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
3. (figurative) (to spin)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. tourner
My head was swimming after the roller coaster ride.J’avais la tête qui tournait après le tour de montagnes russes.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
a. traverser à la nage
Paula is going to try to swim the Strait of Gibraltar.Paula va essayer de traverser le détroit de Gibraltar à la nage.
a. nager
I don't like to swim the butterfly. I get tired too quickly.Je n'aime pas nager le papillon. Je me fatigue trop vite.
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
a. se baigner (pronominal verb)
Do you want to go for a swim before dinner?Tu veux aller te baigner avant le dîner ?
b. nager (intransitive verb)
The friends went for a swim in the lake.Les amis sont allés nager dans le lac.
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