French word

patinage

Pronunciation

IPA/patinaʒ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounskating

Example

J'aime le patinage.

I like skating.

Illustration for patinage (skating)

More examples

On a regardé le patinage artistique à la télévision.

We watched figure skating on television.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • faire du patinage

    go skating

  • patinage sur glace

    ice skating

  • patinage artistique

    figure skating

Similar words

patin: A shoe or device worn on the foot for gliding.
patinage sur glace: The activity or sport of skating on ice.
patinoire: A facility or place with an ice or skating surface.

Definition in French

Désigne l'action ou le sport de glisser sur des patins, que ce soit sur la glace ou sur roulettes.

Word origin

The noun patinage comes from patiner plus -age, an established French formation for naming an action or activity.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • ice skatingnoun
  • roller skatingnoun

Related words

  • patinerskateverb
  • patineurskaternoun
  • patineusefemale skaternoun

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