English–French

“olympic” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/olɛ̃pik/

Example

C'est une cérémonie olympique.

It is an Olympic ceremony.

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How to say “olympic” in French

“Olympic” in French is olympique.

Something connected with the Olympic tradition, from a highly organized competition to its solemn opening ceremony.

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

Example sentences with olympique

La flamme olympique a traversé la ville.

The Olympic flame traveled across the city.

Tips for using olympique

  • Outside sports, olympique can describe something grand or solemn, so context distinguishes a literal Olympic reference from a figurative one.

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