French word

rallye

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁali/

Meaning

  • masculine nounrally

Example

Le rallye commence demain matin.

The rally starts tomorrow morning.

Illustration for rallye (rally)

More examples

Les mécaniciens préparent les voitures pour le rallye.

The mechanics prepare the cars for the rally.

Core concept

A car crew following a marked route, with each stage adding a time or timing-accuracy result to the final ranking.

Common phrases

  • un rallye automobile

    an automobile rally

  • les spectateurs du rallye

    spectators at the rally

Similar words

compétition: A contest in which participants compete for victory or ranking.
course: A race over a set distance or course in which speed determines the result.

Definition in French

Épreuve automobile organisée sur un itinéraire en plusieurs étapes, dans laquelle on compare les temps accumulés ou la précision du respect des horaires sur chaque tronçon.

Word origin

French rallye is borrowed from English rally in its motor-sport sense, while English rally ultimately comes from Old French rallier, meaning to regroup.

Usage tips

  • Rallye is masculine, so the standard article is un, as in un rallye automobile.

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