Lori Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 So, what is the difference between a Bassin and a Piscine? I always thought a bassin was much like a pool but without the filters and equipment. Just a square of beton, covered in some sort of crepi with water in it. My neighbor in Bédoin had a bassin they used for their farm. Some years they would clean it up and paint it with a sort of crepi for the grandkids to use as a pool. Of course, no filters/equipment, etc. Obviously I am wrong as I frequently see homes for sale that note there is a 'bassin' on the property and I can clearly see the filters etc. Looks just like an inground pool to me. So, what is the difference? Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kong Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 I thought in this context it simply meant a pond? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Lori said: So, what is the difference between a Bassin and a Piscine? So, what is the difference? Anyone? Interestingly enough a 'bassin' can be lots of things .. including your pelvis. From Word Reference .. https://www.wordreference.com/fren/bassin Basin, pool, pond and bedpan. Piscine .. pool, swimming pool, swimming baths. Edited September 24, 2021 by suein56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Kong said: I thought in this context it simply meant a pond? Nope, not in the house for sale cases I've seen. They clearly show photos of what appears to be a normal in-ground swimming pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 1 hour ago, suein56 said: Interestingly enough a 'bassin' can be lots of things .. including your pelvis. From Word Reference .. https://www.wordreference.com/fren/bassin Basin, pool, pond and bedpan. Piscine .. pool, swimming pool, swimming baths. Funny, I hadn't thought of that but yes, a pelvis too. So, I guess a proper, in-ground swimming pool can also be called a bassin. ? I wonder if it is determined by the size of the pool/bassin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 Thank you both for the replies, forgot to say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 (edited) Interesting about bassins and pools, Lori. I found out that a pelvis was also a bassin some years ago when a newly-arrived neighbour in our apartment building fell as she entered the building when moving in and broke her bassin. Very nasty and painful. I can’t see me ever getting used to this new format. Edited September 24, 2021 by Gardengirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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