French Conversation · Level 27
90 words
French word
gym
Pronunciation
IPA/ʒim/
Meaning
- feminine noungym
Example
Je vais à la gym ce soir.
I'm going to the gym tonight.
More examples
Elle fait de la gym trois fois par semaine.
She works out at the gym three times a week.
Core concept
A place or activity centered on physical training, from stretching to strength work.
Common phrases
aller à la gym
go to the gym
faire de la gym
work out at the gym
abonnement à la gym
gym membership
Similar words
salle de sport: A sports facility with equipment and machines open to members and the public.
fitness: An exercise center with strength-training and cardio machines and workout programs.
gymnase: A large hall for physical education and indoor sports at a school or public facility.
gymnastique: Gymnastics practiced with mats and specialized apparatus.
Definition in French
Salle de fitness ou pratique d'exercices physiques, dans un registre familier.
Word origin
The French noun gym comes from gymnastique, whose history leads back through Latin to Greek terms for bodily training.
Usage tips
- Faire de la gym can mean exercising generally, while une salle de gym more specifically denotes a fitness facility.
Other meanings
- gymnasiumnoun
- gymnasticsnoun
Related words
- gymnasegymnasiumnoun
- gymnastiquegymnasticsnoun
- gymnastegymnastnoun