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(of physical exercise) including activities that increase one's heart rate and oxygen consumption rate

d'aérobic

activities someone does in order to enjoy their free time

loisir

an object or device used for producing music, such as a violin or a piano

instrument de musique

related to athletes or their career

de sport, sportif

the activity of ‌living outdoors in a tent, camper, etc. on a vacation

camping

the activity or sport of going upwards toward the top of a mountain or rock

escalade

a game designed to be played on a computer

jeu vidéo

‌the act of moving our body to music; a set of movements performed to music

danse

the activity or art of creating illustrations by a pen or pencil

dessin

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

exercice

the sport or activity of running at a slow and steady pace

jogging

a martial art that involves striking and blocking techniques, typically practiced for self-defense, sport, or physical fitness

karaté

the act or art of making pictures, using paints

peinture

the process, art, or profession of capturing photographs or recording videos

photographie

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

départ

the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis

ski

a winter sport or activity in which the participant stands on a board and glides over snow, typically on a mountainside

snowboard

a game that involves two or more players, hitting a rubber ball against the walls of a closed court by a racket

squash

the sport or activity of riding a surfboard to move on waves

surf

a type of sport in which two teams of 6 players try to hit a ball over a net and into the other team's side

volley, volley-ball

the necessary things that you need for doing a particular activity or job

équipement

a long and narrow item that you usually wear around your waist to hold your clothes in place or to decorate your outfit

ceinture

a flat and hard tool made of wood, plastic, paper, etc. that is designed for specific purposes

tableau

a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

botte

an object that has hair or thin pieces of plastic or wood attached to a handle that we use for making our hair tidy

brosse, brosse à cheveux

a durable, tough, and tightly woven material made from natural or synthetic fibers, commonly used for a variety of purposes including painting, construction, and outdoor equipment

toile, cannevas

pieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing

costume, déguisement

a type of eyewear that are designed to protect the eyes from harm

lunettes de protection, lunettes de sécurité

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

casque

the barrier in the middle of a court over which players hit the ball, used in sports such as tennis

filets

a sports equipment made of fiberglass, used for vaulting over a high bar

perche, bâton de saut

a sports equipment used in games like tennis, badminton, and squash, consisting of a frame with strings or catgut for hitting a ball or shuttlecock

raquette, raquette de tennis

a seat made for riding on the back of a horse or other animal

selle

a sports shoe with a rubber sole that is worn casually or for doing exercise

chaussure de sport

having a lot of different and often bright colors

coloré, colorée

making one feel sad and hopeless

déprimant

causing feelings of unease, discomfort, or concern

troublant, inquiétant

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

fascinant

considered unusual, particularly in a way that makes one confused

étrange, bizarre, curieux

the act of participating in social activities or gatherings with other people, often for the purpose of building relationships, sharing experiences, or having fun

socialisation, sociabilité