French word

sport

Pronunciation

IPA/spɔʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsport

Example

J'aime le sport.

I like sports.

Illustration for sport (sport)

More examples

Nous regardons le sport à la télévision.

We watch sports on television.

Core concept

An organized or informal bodily activity in which enjoyment, well-being, or winning can be the focus.

Common phrases

  • faire du sport

    play sports

  • un sport d'équipe

    team sport

  • un sport individuel

    individual sport

Similar words

loisir: A casual activity enjoyed in one's free time.
jeu: Play or competition conducted according to rules.
exercice: Physical activity or practice that supports health and fitness.
entraînement: Practice repeated to improve performance in a particular sport or skill.

Definition in French

Activité physique, souvent organisée, pratiquée pour le plaisir, pour la santé ou en vue d'une compétition.

Word origin

The French noun sport entered mainly from English during the nineteenth century, with a history reaching back through Old French desport to Latin deportare.

Usage tips

  • In sport, the final t is normally silent in French, giving a pronunciation close to /spɔʁ/ rather than an English-style final consonant.

Other meanings

  • exercisenoun

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