A1 Collocation Neutral

Prendre une douche.

To take a shower.

Practice it

Meaning

To wash oneself under a spray of water.

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Cultural Background

Showers are standard. Bathing is considered a luxury. Similar to France, though 'prendre une douche' is universal. Very similar to France, neutral usage.

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Gender check

Always remember 'une' for douche.

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False friend

Don't use the English meaning of 'douche' in French.

Meaning

To wash oneself under a spray of water.

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Gender check

Always remember 'une' for douche.

⚠️

False friend

Don't use the English meaning of 'douche' in French.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Je vais ___ une douche.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: prendre

The correct collocation is 'prendre une douche'.

Which is correct?

Choose the correct gender.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Prendre une douche

Douche is feminine.

🎉 Score: /2

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Je vais ___ une douche.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: prendre

The correct collocation is 'prendre une douche'.

Which is correct? Choose A1

Choose the correct gender.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Prendre une douche

Douche is feminine.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions

No, always use 'prendre'.

No, it is neutral.

Related Phrases

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Prendre un bain

contrast

To take a bath

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Se doucher

synonym

To shower oneself

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Passer sous la douche

similar

To step into the shower

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