Connexion
the practice of diving underwater without the use of breathing apparatus
plongée libre
the activity of underwater diving in water-filled caves using specialized equipment
plongée en grotte
the practice of diving beyond recreational limits using specialized equipment and techniques
plongée technique
a type of scuba diving where the diver is moved around by currents, allowing the water's flow to carry the diver along
plongée dérivante
a type of scuba diving where the diver dives underwater at night using specialized lights
plongée nocturne
a type of scuba diving where the diver explores sunken ships and other underwater structures
plongée épave
a condition where sudden pressure changes cause nitrogen bubbles in the body, leading to symptoms like joint pain and fatigue
mal de décompression
the organisms that inhabit the oceans and other saltwater environments
vie marine
the duration a diver spends underwater during a single dive, typically measured from descent to ascent
temps de fond
to swim under water for specific purposes using special swimming and breathing equipment
plonger
to swim under water with a hollow tube called snorkel through which one can breathe
faire de la plongée avec masque et tuba
a physical underwater activity where individuals swim near the water's surface using a snorkel
plongée avec tuba
device that reduces the pressure of the air supply to breathable levels and delivers it to the diver underwater
détendeur de plongée
*** a gas cylinder used to store and transport high pressure gas used in diving operations
cylindre de plongée
a device that recycles air, extending dive time while conserving gas
respirateur de plongée
a method of providing oxygen to divers underwater on demand to treat decompression sickness or other diving-related injuries
thérapie à l'oxygène par soupape de demande
(diving equipment) a removable plastic or rubber device worn in the mouth to protect the teeth and jaws while using scuba equipment
embout
a hollow tube used by swimmers and divers to breathe while their face is submerged underwater
tuba
a device used by divers that allows them to breathe underwater
aqualung
a belt worn by divers to help them stay balanced and not float too much underwater
ceinture de lest
