the practice of diving underwater without the use of breathing apparatus

plongée libre, plongée en apnée

the activity of underwater diving in water-filled caves using specialized equipment

plongée en grotte, plongée dans les cavernes

the practice of diving beyond recreational limits using specialized equipment and techniques

plongée technique, plongée spécialisée

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, plongée en dérive

a type of scuba diving where the diver dives underwater at night using specialized lights

plongée nocturne, plongée de nuit

a type of scuba diving where the diver explores sunken ships and other underwater structures

plongée épave, plongée sur épave

a condition where sudden pressure changes cause nitrogen bubbles in the body, leading to symptoms like joint pain and fatigue

mal de décompression, sickness de décompression

the organisms that inhabit the oceans and other saltwater environments

vie marine, organismes marins

the duration a diver spends underwater during a single dive, typically measured from descent to ascent

temps de fond, durée de plongée

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, snorkeling

a device that reduces the pressure of the air supply to breathable levels and delivers it to the diver underwater

détendeur de plongée, régulateur de plongée

a pressurized tank that holds compressed air for divers to breathe underwater

cylindre de plongée, bouteille de plongée

a device that recycles air, extending dive time while conserving gas

respirateur de plongée, recycleur 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, traitement à l'oxygène par valve 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, bouchon de bouche

a hollow tube used by swimmers and divers to breathe while their face is submerged underwater

tuba, snorkel

a device used by divers that allows them to breathe underwater

aqualung, scaphandre autonome

