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diving in French

diving in French is plongeant, plongeur, plongement — diving means the sport of jumping into water, often with acrobatic movements.

diving in French

plongeant
adj
That or who dives or dive.
plongeur
adj
That or who dives or dive.
plongement
noun
The action of the verb to dive in any sense.
plongeon
noun
The action of the verb to dive in any sense.
plongeon
noun
The sport of jumping into water, often acrobatically.
plongée sous-marine
noun
The sport of jumping into water, often acrobatically.
plongée sous-marine
noun
Descending below the surface of the water to interact with the environment.

What does "diving" mean?

  1. noun The sport of jumping into water, often with acrobatic movements.
    "Diving requires great balance and years of careful training."
  2. noun The activity of going underwater to explore, work, or observe marine life, usually with breathing equipment.
    "Diving lets you see fish and turtles up close."
  3. noun In football and similar sports, faking a fall to try to win an undeserved foul or penalty.
    "The referee has no patience for diving and shows a yellow card quickly."
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diving in a sentence

  • Diving requires great balance and years of careful training.
  • He practises diving from the high board every evening at the pool.
  • Diving lets you see fish and turtles up close.
  • You need a certificate before you can go diving without an instructor.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "diving" in French?
"diving" in French is plongeant, plongeur, plongement. diving means: The sport of jumping into water, often with acrobatic movements.
How do you use "diving" in a sentence?
Example: "Diving requires great balance and years of careful training." In French, "diving" is plongeant, plongeur, plongement.
Are there other ways to say "diving" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "diving": plongeant, plongeur, plongement, plongeon, plongée sous-marine.
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