French word

ring

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁiŋ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounring

Example

Le combat aura lieu ce soir sur le ring.

The fight will take place in the ring tonight.

Illustration for ring (ring)

More examples

Le boxeur monte sur le ring.

The boxer steps into the ring.

Core concept

A raised fighting platform enclosed by ropes, with athletes inside and spectators outside.

Common phrases

  • monter sur le ring

    step into the ring

  • un ring de boxe

    a boxing ring

Similar words

bague: A circular piece of jewelry worn on a finger.
stade: A large venue for sports and other events, indoors or outdoors.
arène: A large indoor or outdoor venue surrounded by seating for spectators.
cage: A fenced or caged structure enclosing competitors in mixed martial arts.

Definition in French

Le ring est le terrain de combat délimité pour la boxe et autres sports de combat, souvent constitué d'une plateforme entourée de cordes.

Word origin

French ring is borrowed from English, where the boxing sense developed from the older idea of a circle or enclosed area.

Usage tips

  • French ring is masculine, so the usual phrase is sur le ring, while a jewelry ring is une bague.

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