recreational

• Relatif aux activités pratiquées pour le plaisir, la détente ou les loisirs, plutôt que dans un but professionnel ou obligatoire.

Relating to activities done for enjoyment, relaxation, or leisure.

1. Related to leisure activitiesB1formal

   Relating to activities done for enjoyment, relaxation, or refreshment during free time.

   lié aux loisirs

   • The city has many recreational facilities, including parks and swimming pools.
   • Recreational activities like hiking and cycling are popular in this area.
   • They built a recreational center for the community.

   Synonymesavocationalleisurespare time

   Antonymesoccupationalprofessionalvocational

2. Done as a hobby or pastimeB1formal

   Engaged in for pleasure rather than as a profession or for serious purposes.

   de loisir

   • He plays recreational soccer on weekends with his friends.
   • Recreational fishing is a relaxing way to spend the afternoon.
   • She took up painting as a recreational activity.

   Synonymesamateuravocationalleisurenonprofessional

   Antonymesoccupationalprofessionalvocationalwork