English–French

“skating” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/patinaʒ/

Example

J'aime le patinage.

I like skating.

Illustration for patinage (skating)

How to say “skating” in French

“Skating” in French is patinage.

A skater moves across a smooth surface on blades or wheels, using balance to steer and continue forward.

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

Example sentences with patinage

On a regardé le patinage artistique à la télévision.

We watched figure skating on television.

Tips for using patinage

  • The usual expression for taking part is faire du patinage, while specific disciplines include le patinage artistique and le patinage de vitesse.

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