意思
To wash oneself in a bath.
文化背景
The French 'salle de bains' is often a separate room from the 'toilettes' (WC). Taking a bath is seen as a slow, luxurious process. In Quebec, you might hear 'prendre son bain' more frequently than 'un bain', emphasizing the personal routine. In North Africa, the 'hammam' (public bath) is a major cultural institution. While 'prendre un bain' is used for home tubs, 'aller au bain' often refers to going to the hammam. The 'bain de siège' was a common medical treatment in the 19th century, involving sitting in a shallow tub.
Add 'son'
Using 'prendre son bain' makes you sound more like a native speaker when talking about your daily routine.
Avoid 'Faire'
Never say 'faire un bain'. It's a classic mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.
意思
To wash oneself in a bath.
Add 'son'
Using 'prendre son bain' makes you sound more like a native speaker when talking about your daily routine.
Avoid 'Faire'
Never say 'faire un bain'. It's a classic mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.
Metaphorical use
Use 'prendre un bain de soleil' instead of 'bronzer' to sound more descriptive and elegant.
Water conservation
In France, taking a bath is often seen as an occasional treat due to high water costs and environmental awareness.
自我测试
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'prendre'.
Hier soir, j'ai _______ un bain chaud.
The sentence is in the passé composé, so you need the past participle 'pris'.
Which phrase is correct for washing in a tub?
Pour me relaxer, je vais...
The standard collocation is 'prendre un bain'.
Complete the dialogue.
Maman: 'Léo, va ________ ton bain !' Léo: 'Oui, j'arrive.'
The imperative/infinitive structure here requires 'prendre'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
A politician meeting many people in public.
'Bain de foule' is the specific idiom for mingling with a crowd.
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视觉学习工具
Bain vs. Douche
练习题库
4 练习Hier soir, j'ai _______ un bain chaud.
The sentence is in the passé composé, so you need the past participle 'pris'.
Pour me relaxer, je vais...
The standard collocation is 'prendre un bain'.
Maman: 'Léo, va ________ ton bain !' Léo: 'Oui, j'arrive.'
The imperative/infinitive structure here requires 'prendre'.
A politician meeting many people in public.
'Bain de foule' is the specific idiom for mingling with a crowd.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题Yes, adding the reflexive 'me' makes it more informal and implies you are doing it for your own pleasure/relaxation.
'Un bain' is the act or the water itself, while 'une baignoire' is the physical tub.
No, it is neutral. It can be used in any context.
You say 'un bain de mousse'.
Most French people prefer showers ('douches') for daily hygiene; baths are usually for relaxation.
No, use 'se baigner' or 'nager' for a pool.
It means to do something that makes you feel young again.
Je prendrai, tu prendras, il prendra, etc.
Only literally (e.g., in the hotel industry) or figuratively in journalism ('bain de foule').
It means 'a bloodbath', used figuratively for a violent event.
相关表达
prendre une douche
similarTo take a shower
se baigner
similarTo bathe/swim
prendre un bain de foule
specialized formTo mingle with a crowd
prendre un bain de soleil
specialized formTo sunbathe
faire sa toilette
builds onTo wash oneself
couler un bain
builds onTo run a bath
