English–French

“bullfighting” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/toʁomaʃi/

Example

Il a vu une tauromachie à Séville l'année dernière.

He saw a bullfighting event in Seville last year.

Illustration for tauromachie (bullfighting)

How to say “bullfighting” in French

“Bullfighting” in French is tauromachie.

A traditional arena spectacle centered on a ritualized contest between a torero and a bull.

Full entry for tauromachie: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with tauromachie

La tauromachie est liée à des traditions locales.

Bullfighting is linked to local traditions.

Tips for using tauromachie

  • In French, la tauromachie is usually the broad practice or tradition, while une corrida generally refers to a particular bullfight.

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