French · Travel & Places
plage
beach
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A sandy or pebbly shore by the sea.
Example
Nous allons a la plage en ete.
We go to the beach in summer.
Etymology
'Plage' comes from the Old French term 'plage', which referred to a short, flat area of land. Its meaning has consistently pertained to sandy shores by the sea.
How & Where It’s Used
'Plage' is commonly used in both spoken and written French in informal discussions relating to recreation and tourism, especially in coastal regions.