French Conversation · Level 16
89 words
French word
podium
Pronunciation
IPA/podjɔm/
Meaning
- masculine nounpodium
Example
Les athlètes sont montés sur le podium.
The athletes climbed onto the podium.
More examples
Elle a pris la parole depuis le podium.
She spoke from the podium.
Core concept
A raised stand where a person is displayed, speaks, or directs an event in front of an audience.
Common phrases
monter sur le podium
climb onto the podium
être sur le podium
be on the podium
Similar words
scène: A large stage where people perform for an audience.
Definition in French
Plate-forme surélevée utilisée pour recevoir une distinction ou pour se tenir en vue lors d'une cérémonie.
Word origin
The French noun podium comes through Latin podium from Greek pódion, meaning a small foot or base, and developed into the sense of a raised platform.
Usage tips
- The fixed phrase monter sur le podium commonly describes an athlete reaching a prize position.