French word

score

Pronunciation

IPA/skɔʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounscore

Example

J'ai un score de huit au test.

I got a score of eight on the test.

Illustration for score (score)

More examples

Je veux améliorer mon score au jeu.

I want to improve my score in the game.

Core concept

The total number displayed as the result of a test, game, or other competition.

Common phrases

  • avoir un score

    get a score

  • améliorer son score

    improve one's score

Similar words

point: A numerical unit representing one point earned or awarded.
note: A mark showing a grade given in an exam or assessment.
résultat: Information showing the final result of a match or exam.
total: The overall number obtained by adding several scores together.

Definition in French

Mesure numérique du résultat, généralement la somme des points obtenus par un individu ou une équipe.

Word origin

French adopted score from English, where score originally referred to a notch used for keeping a record before acquiring its point total sense.

Usage tips

  • In match results, score de 2 à 1 contrasts the two sides' scores, with à separating the figures.

Related words

  • scorerscoreverb

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