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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