French Conversation · Level 87
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French word
sportif
Pronunciation
IPA/spɔʁtif/
Meaning
- adjectivekeen on sports
Example
Mon frère est très sportif.
My brother is very keen on sports.
More examples
Il est sportif et préfère les activités en plein air.
He is athletic and prefers outdoor activities.
Core concept
Someone whose routine includes a steady interest in sports and exercise.
Common phrases
être sportif
be athletic
avoir un équipement sportif
have sports equipment
avoir un look sportif
have a sporty look
Similar words
actif: Energetic and often physically active.
en forme: In good physical condition and ready for activity.
athlétique: Athletic in build or movement.
musclé: Muscular with a firm, well-defined build.
Definition in French
Qui aime et pratique régulièrement des activités physiques.
Word origin
French sport was borrowed from English, whose sport ultimately derives from Old French desport, and sportif adds the suffix -if.
Usage tips
- Être sportif describes a regular trait, whereas faire du sport describes taking part in physical activity.
Other meanings
- sportyadjective
Opposites
- sédentairesedentaryadjective
- paresseuxlazyadjective
Related words
- sportivementsportilyadverb