French word

athlétisme

Pronunciation

IPA/atletizm/

Meaning

  • masculine nounathletics

Example

J'aime l'athlétisme.

I like athletics.

Illustration for athlétisme (athletics)

More examples

Elle fait de l'athlétisme tous les samedis.

She does track and field every Saturday.

Core concept

A track and field discipline that brings sprinting, jumping, and throwing events under one sporting category.

Common phrases

  • faire de l'athlétisme

    do track and field

  • pratiquer l'athlétisme

    practice track and field

  • club d'athlétisme

    track and field club

Similar words

sport: Physical activity or competition involving bodily movement.
athlète: A competitor who takes part in a sporting event or contest.
épreuve: An individual event held as part of a competition.
compétition: A match or tournament in which participants compete to win.

Definition in French

Désigne les épreuves de piste et de terrain axées sur la vitesse, le saut et le lancer, pratiquées en compétition ou à l'entraînement.

Word origin

The word combines French athlète with the suffix -isme, and athlète ultimately derives from Greek athlētēs through Latin athleta.

Usage tips

  • French uses faire de l'athlétisme for taking part in the sport, rather than faire l'athlétisme.

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