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a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

vacances

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

plage

a sea or body of water located between North and South America, which is connected to the Atlantic Ocean

Caraïbes, mer des Caraïbes

a journey taken by a ship for pleasure, especially one involving several destinations

croisière

a short vacation or trip typically taken in a city, often for a weekend or a few days, to explore the sights and attractions

escapade urbaine, week-end en ville

a trip taken by car, typically for leisure or vacation purposes, where the primary mode of transportation is driving on roads and highways

voyage en voiture, road trip

a journey, typically for observing and photographing wild animals in their natural habitat, especially in African countries

safari

the activity of visiting interesting places in a particular location as a tourist

tourisme

a journey for pleasure, during which we visit several different places

voyage, visite

the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis

ski

a commercial establishment that offers a range of services related to health, beauty, and relaxation, such as massages, facials, saunas, and hot tubs

spa, centre de bien-être

a difficult and lengthy journey, often taken on foot or by hiking

randonnée difficile, trek

a country house that has a large garden, particularly the one located in southern Europe or warm regions

villa, maison de campagne

to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

admirer

the painted hangings at the background and the accessories on a theater stage

décor

to start talking about something that is different from the topic of the discussion

s'éloigner de

to take a small portion or specimen of something for examination, testing, or as a representation of a larger whole

échantillonner, prélever

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

local

to attempt to do something that one has no experience in

any recreational or competitive activity that takes place on or in water such as swimming and rowing

sport nautique, activité aquatique

to briefly swim or wade in the sea for leisure or recreation

to observe something with one's eyes, often paying close attention to the details

observer, examiner

to go skiing or snowboarding on a mountain slope, typically for leisure or recreation

to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax

to relax in a comfortable way

se détendre, se prélasser

a container of water that people can swim in

piscine