French translation of paddle is 
paddle

Meaning of "paddle" in English

The term "paddle" is used in various contexts in English. As a noun, it refers to a tool used for rowing or paddling a boat, consisting of a long pole with a broad blade at one end. It's also used in sports like table tennis and some forms of racket sports. Additionally, "paddle" can denote a small, flat board used for play or punishment. As a verb, it means to propel a canoe or small boat using a paddle. The word can also describe shallow wading in water.

Meaning of "paddle" in French

In French, "paddle" often refers to the same equipment used in water sports, such as rowing, known as "pagaie" for the paddle tool. It extends to the activity of paddleboarding, which is called "paddle" or "stand-up paddle." Much like in English, the term can describe the action of using a paddle in water sports. It is used in contexts involving both leisure activities and competitive sports, relating mainly to water-based movement.

Pronunciation of "paddle" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈpæd.əl/

Pronunciation Variations: In American English, "paddle" typically retains a consistent pronunciation, though regional accents may slightly alter the vowel sound. In British English, the pronunciation remains largely similar, with minor variations depending on specific regional accents.

Pronunciation of "paddle" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /pa.dl/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, the pronunciation of "paddle" remains fairly stable across French-speaking regions. However, slight tonal differences might occur based on regional accents in France and other Francophone countries.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. He used a paddle to steer the canoe. (Il a utilisé une pagaie pour diriger le canoë.)
2. We bought a new paddle for our kayak adventures. (Nous avons acheté une nouvelle pagaie pour nos aventures en kayak.)
3. She learned to paddle in the summer camp. (Elle a appris à pagayer au camp d'été.)
4. The paddle tournament is next weekend. (Le tournoi de paddle est le week-end prochain.)
5. He lost his paddle in the river. (Il a perdu sa pagaie dans la rivière.)
6. They paddled across the lake all afternoon. (Ils ont pagayé à travers le lac tout l'après-midi.)
7. The instructor demonstrated the correct paddle technique. (L'instructeur a démontré la technique correcte de pagayage.)
8. We rented a paddle for the day. (Nous avons loué une pagaie pour la journée.)
9. The paddle was too big for her to handle easily. (La pagaie était trop grande pour qu'elle la manie facilement.)
10. He crafted a wooden paddle by hand. (Il a fabriqué une pagaie en bois à la main.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "paddle" in English

Synonyms: oar, blade, scull, racket, bat, spoon, row, stir, stroke, propel

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: canoe, kayak, rowboat, dinghy, raft, boat, float, skim, slosh, wade

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "paddle" in French

Synonyms: pagaie, aviron, palme

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: canoë, kayak, radeau, planche, pagaie de stand-up, rame, barque

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