French Conversation · Level 25
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French word
boxe
Pronunciation
IPA/bɔks/
Meaning
- feminine nounboxing
Example
Il fait de la boxe.
He is boxing.
More examples
Le match de boxe a duré dix rounds.
The boxing match lasted ten rounds.
Core concept
Two gloved fighters exchange punches inside a marked ring while an official enforces the rules.
Common phrases
faire de la boxe
box
match de boxe
boxing match
gants de boxe
boxing gloves
Similar words
entraînement: Repeated practice sessions or activities aimed at developing technique and fitness.
club: A group or place where people pursue the same sport or hobby together.
match: A formal contest between opponents to decide the winner.
sport: A type of physical activity pursued for competition or enjoyment.
Definition in French
Sport de combat où deux personnes s'affrontent sur un ring en portant des coups de poing selon des règles et sous la surveillance d'un arbitre.
Word origin
French boxe comes from English boxing, the gerund of box used as the name of the sport, and entered French in the nineteenth century.
Usage tips
- Boxe is feminine, so standard phrases use la boxe and faire de la boxe rather than a masculine article.