French word

match

Pronunciation

IPA/matʃ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmatch

Example

Le match commence à huit heures.

The match begins at eight o'clock.

Illustration for match (match)

More examples

Nous regardons le match à la télévision.

We are watching the match on television.

Core concept

A scheduled sporting contest places two teams or opponents against each other to establish the better result.

Common phrases

  • un match de football

    a football match

  • regarder le match

    watch the match

  • gagner un match

    win a match

Similar words

partie: One complete game or match played as a single session.
rencontre: A single sporting contest, whether official or friendly.
compétition: An organized competition held to determine rankings or winners.

Definition in French

Confrontation sportive entre deux équipes ou adversaires visant à déterminer un vainqueur.

Word origin

French borrowed match from English as modern organized sports spread, retaining the English sense of a contest between opponents.

Usage tips

  • The plural is matchs, pronounced almost like the singular match.

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