Picture scene
French beach vocabulary: explore a day by the sea
Tap the sand, waves, parasol, beach towel, lifeguard post and more in a French beach scene, then play Find it. With phrases for a day at the seaside.
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In short
At la plage you'll talk about le sable (sand), la mer and les vagues (waves), le parasol, la serviette de plage, le maillot de bain and le poste de secours (lifeguard station). The flags tell you if swimming is safe.
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Explore the beach: tap a spot, then play Find it
Find:
What do the flags on French beaches mean?
| Flag | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vert | baignade surveillée, pas de danger particulier |
| jaune / orange | baignade dangereuse mais surveillée |
| rouge | baignade interdite |
| violet | pollution, baignade interdite |
Se baigner is to go swimming in the sea, bronzer is to sunbathe, and mettre de la crème solaire is to put on sun cream. In summer, many beaches have une baignade surveillée: a stretch watched by lifeguards between two flags.