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natation — meaning in English

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English meaning

swim verb To move through water by moving the arms, legs, fins, or tail.
swimming noun The activity or sport of moving through water using the body.

Senses

natation is used for these senses in English:

swim An act or instance of swimming.
swimming The act or art of sustaining and propelling the body in water.

swim — full definition

verb To move through water by moving the arms, legs, fins, or tail.
verb To feel dizzy, or to seem to spin.
noun An instance of swimming.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related French words

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