French Conversation · Level 5
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French word
volley-ball
Pronunciation
IPA/volɛbɔl/
Meaning
- masculine nounvolleyball
Example
Il aime jouer au volley-ball le dimanche.
He likes playing volleyball on Sundays.
More examples
Ils s'entraînent cet après-midi sur le terrain de volley-ball.
They practice this afternoon on the volleyball court.
Core concept
A coordinated team sends a ball over a net with quick hand strikes while the other team defends its court.
Common phrases
faire du volley-ball
play volleyball
terrain de volley-ball
volleyball court
Similar words
volley: An informal short name for volleyball.
beach-volley: Sand volleyball played by small teams, typically two players per side.
Definition in French
Sport collectif où deux équipes séparées par un filet cherchent à faire tomber un ballon dans le camp adverse en le frappant surtout avec les mains.
Word origin
The name began as English volleyball, formed from volley for a ball struck before it lands and ball, then entered French as volley-ball.
Usage tips
- French commonly shortens the name to volley in phrases such as jouer au volley or faire du volley.