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gonflable

inflatable

adjective gohn-FLAB-luh Rare

Origin: from gonfler (to inflate)

Usage Note

Gonflable describes anything designed to be inflated, from un château gonflable ('bouncy castle') to un bateau gonflable ('inflatable dinghy'); it does not change for gender. Used as a noun (un gonflable) it informally refers to any inflatable structure.

Examples

"Les enfants adorent jouer dans le château gonflable."

Natural Translation

The children love playing in the bouncy castle.

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