a swimming sport that combines elements of dance, gymnastics, and swimming in choreographed routines performed in water

natation artistique, natation synchronisée
a race where swimmers can use any stroke style they prefer, typically the front crawl, known for its speed and efficiency

nage libre, style libre
the competitive swimming for athletes with physical disabilities

natation para, natation adaptée
a swimming stroke performed on one's back, with backward arm movements and a flutter kick

brasse inversée, nage sur le dos
a stroke where the swimmer lies on their back, using alternating arm movements and a flutter kick

natation sur le dos, dos crawlé
a fast stroke characterized by alternating arm movements and a flutter kick

nage libre, crawl
a stroke where the swimmer moves both arms in a half-circle motion in front of the body while performing a frog-like kick

brasse, nage en brasse
a stroke where both arms move simultaneously in a windmill motion while the legs perform a dolphin kick

papillon, brasse papillon
a basic stroke where the swimmer moves their hands and feet in a paddling motion similar to a dog's movement in the water

brasse de chien, nage de chien
a stroke where the swimmer lies on their side, using a scissor kick and alternating arm movements to carry themselves through the water

coup de côté, nage de côté
a powerful swimming kick where both legs move simultaneously in a wave-like motion

coup de pied en dauphin, coup de pied de dauphin
a rapid, alternating leg movement in swimming where the legs move up and down in a quick, continuous motion

coup de pied battu, coup de pied en battement
a technique where a swimmer touches the wall, turns onto their back, and pushes off the wall using a flutter kick

tournant ouvert, virage ouvert
a swimming technique designed for efficient and stealthy movement in water, commonly used in military operations

le coup de natation de combat, la brasse de combat
a basic swimming stroke on the back using simple arm and leg movements

crawlé élémentaire, dos élémentaire
a swimming stroke that is a combination of a flutter kick and a windmill-like arm motion

trudgen, coup de pédale et bras en moulin
a swimming technique for floating on your back and moving with minimal effort

dos de survie, nage de survie sur le dos
a professional swimming organization featuring elite athletes competing in team-based events worldwide

Ligue Internationale de Natation, Ligue Mondiale de Natation
the international governing body for aquatic sports, including swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming, and open water swimming

World Aquatics, Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA)
a race where a swimmer competes in all four strokes in one continuous race

médaille individuelle, mêlée individuelle
a type of swimming race where competitors swim four different strokes in a specific order

plongeon en medley, épreuve de medley
a track or swimming relay race in which each team member competes in a different stroke

relai medley, relai mixte
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