What does sport in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word sport in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use sport in French.

The word sport in French means sport, exercise, P.E., PE, casual, a good sport, sports item, sports product, sports article, This is hard work!, sports shoe, sports exemption, play sport, do sport, there'll be fun and games, there's going to be fun and games, sports doctor, play a sport, sports holdall, sports bag, gym bag, gym, sports hall, aviation sport, water sport, motor sport, motorsport, mental exercise, team sport, team sport, winter sport, combat sport, contact sport, winter sports, high-level sport, racket sport, racquet sport, rich man's sport, speed sport, bedroom sports, bedroom antics, equestrian sport, extreme sport, equestrian sport, individual sport, motor sport, national sport, national hobby, national pastime, national sport, water sport, sports study programme, sports gear, sports kit, playing field, sports field, sports ground, sportswear, sports car. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word sport

sport

nom masculin (jeu)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le football est un sport collectif. // La pratique régulière d'un sport maintient l'individu en bonne santé.
Football is a team sport. // Doing sport regularly helps to keep you in good health.

exercise

nom masculin (activité physique)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le sport est bon pour la santé. // Mon médecin m'a conseillé de faire plus de sport.
Exercise is good for your health. // My doctor advised me to do more exercise.

P.E., PE

nom masculin (cours d'éducation physique) (UK, abbreviation)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ce trimestre, en sport, on a le choix entre athlétisme et hand.

casual

adjectif invariable (décontracté)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cette tenue sport ne convient pas à l'événement.
That casual outfit isn't suitable for the occasion.

a good sport

adjectif (fair-play) (dated)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il faut être sport pour faire de la compétition. Mon adversaire a été très sport et m'a même prêté une de ses raquettes quand j'ai cassé la mienne.
You have to be a good sport to compete.

sports item, sports product

nom masculin (accessoire, équipement sportif)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

sports article

(texte journalistique sportif)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

This is hard work!

(figuré, familier (C'est intense, intensif !)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

sports shoe

nom féminin (basket, tennis) (usually plural)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Pour courir, il faut une bonne paire de chaussures de sport.

sports exemption

nom féminin (certificat d'exemption)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

play sport, do sport

locution verbale (avoir une activité physique) (UK, team games, athletics)

Les enfants font du sport au club du quartier. Pour rester en forme, j'essaie de faire du sport au moins deux fois par semaine.
To stay fit, I try to exercise at least twice a week.

there'll be fun and games, there's going to be fun and games

(la situation va se compliquer) (colloquial, figurative)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Les grands patrons rencontrent les syndicats concernant la restructuration de l'usine ; il va y avoir du sport.

sports doctor

nom masculin (médecin pour les sportifs)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

play a sport

locution verbale (faire régulièrement un sport)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

sports holdall, sports bag, gym bag

nom masculin (grande housse de transport)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

gym

nom féminin (salle de musculation) (fitness)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Jean-Luc passe à la salle de sport 3 fois par semaine.
Jean-Luc goes to the gym three times a week.

sports hall

nom féminin (gymnase) (team and other sports)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'hiver, je fais du tir à l'arc dans une salle de sport.
In winter, I do archery in a sports hall. Our sports hall has a wood floor.

aviation sport

nom masculin (sport pratiqué dans les airs)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'aérodrome propose des stages de sports aériens.

water sport

nom masculin (sport pratiqué dans ou sur l'eau) (specific)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

motor sport, motorsport

nom masculin (course automobile)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Marc est un féru des sports automobiles.

mental exercise

nom masculin (loisir intellectuel)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les mots croisés sont l'archétype du sport cérébral.

team sport

nom masculin (sport pratiqué en équipe) (specific)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le hand est un sport collectif.

team sport

nom masculin (sport à plusieurs) (specific)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le hockey sur glace est un sport d'équipe.

winter sport

nom masculin (sport nécessitant un temps froid) (often plural)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

combat sport

nom masculin (sport de lutte contre un adversaire) (specific)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Karaté et judo sont des sports de combat.

contact sport

nom masculin (sport avec contact physique) (specific)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le hockey sur glace est un sport de contact.

winter sports

nom masculin (sport d'hiver) (general)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Ski, patinage et luge sont des sports de glisse.

high-level sport

nom masculin (sport à niveau national)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le sport de haut niveau permet de suivre des études aménagées.

racket sport, racquet sport

nom masculin (tennis, badminton...)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

rich man's sport

nom masculin (sport pour personne riche)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
On dit souvent que le golf est un sport de riche.

speed sport

nom masculin (sport requérant de la vitesse)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

bedroom sports, bedroom antics

nom masculin (figuré (fait de faire l'amour)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Je ne fais aucun sport. Enfin, que du sport en chambre !

equestrian sport

nom masculin (sport utilisant des chevaux)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

extreme sport

nom masculin (sport procurant des sensations fortes)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le parachutisme est un sport extrême.

equestrian sport

nom masculin (sport utilisant des chevaux)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

individual sport

nom masculin (sport non pratiqué en équipe)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Bernard préfère les sports individuels aux sports d'équipe. Le tennis est le plus souvent un sport individuel.

motor sport

nom masculin (sport automobile)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

national sport

nom masculin (sport le plus pratiqué d'une nation)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

national hobby, national pastime, national sport

nom masculin (figuré (occupation favorite d'un peuple) (figurative)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

water sport

nom masculin (sport aquatique)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Une base de sport nautique est ouverte sur le plan d'eau.

sports study programme

nom masculin invariable (filière avec sport intensif) (UK)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les grands sportifs sont souvent en sport-études.

sports gear, sports kit

nom féminin (vêtements pour faire du sport)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

playing field, sports field, sports ground

nom masculin (espace pour le sport)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les terrains de rugby et de tennis sont des terrains de sport.

sportswear

nom masculin (tenue pour faire du sport)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Chaque sport a sa tenue : le maillot de bain pour la nageuse et la combinaison de ski pour le skieur.

sports car

nom féminin (voiture à comportement nerveux)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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