English–French

“canoeing” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kanoɛkajak/

Example

Il pratique le canoë-kayak depuis dix ans.

He has been canoeing for ten years.

Illustration for canoë-kayak (canoeing)

How to say “canoeing” in French

“Canoeing” in French is canoë-kayak.

Paddlers in narrow boats race across water while balancing speed with precise steering.

Full entry for canoë-kayak: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with canoë-kayak

Nous allons faire du canoë-kayak ce week-end.

We are going canoe-kayaking this weekend.

Tips for using canoë-kayak

  • The sport takes the masculine article: le canoë-kayak, as in faire du canoë-kayak.

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