French Conversation · Level 4
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French word
surf
Pronunciation
IPA/sœʁf/
Meaning
- masculine nounsurfing
Example
Il fait du surf tous les étés.
He goes surfing every summer.
More examples
La planche de surf est abîmée.
The surfboard is damaged.
Core concept
A rider standing on a board and gliding along the sloping face of a wave.
Common phrases
faire du surf
go surfing
planche de surf
surfboard
spot de surf
surfing spot
Similar words
planche de surf: A narrow board designed for riding ocean waves.
spot: A place with suitable conditions for surfing.
surfeur: Someone who rides waves on a surfboard.
kitesurf: A water sport that uses wind, a kite, and a board.
Definition in French
Activité consistant à glisser sur les vagues en se tenant sur une planche.
Word origin
French borrowed surf from English in the 20th century for the activity of riding ocean waves on a board.
Usage tips
- The usual expression is faire du surf, with the partitive article du before the masculine noun surf.
Related words
- surfeursurfernoun
- surfeusefemale surfernoun
- surfersurfverb