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the part of water in a river that runs very fast and looks foamy

eau blanche

the practice of using a raft to travel with the flow of a river as a sport or hobby

rafting

a type of sport in which a person climbs rock surfaces that are very steep

escalade

a sport that involves riders performing specific tasks like jumping over obstacles or showcasing their skills on horseback

équitation

able to be driven or ridden on rough ground

tout-terrain

the activity or sport of riding a mountain bike over rough ground

vélo tout-terrain

a game played by two teams of thirteen or fifteen players, who kick or carry an oval ball over the other team’s line to score points

rugby

a martial art and sport that is practiced using arrows and bows

tir à l'arc

the act of moving our bodies through water with the use of our arms and legs, particularly as a sport

natation

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

casque

a supportive arrangement of straps or bands worn on the body to distribute weight or pressure evenly, provide stability for a body part or function, or secure an object in place

harnais

a piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially by women and girls

maillot de bain

a tight-fitting piece of clothing made of rubber that is worn by underwater swimmers to remain warm

combinaison de plongée

a special type of vest worn to help keep a person afloat in water, especially in case of an emergency

gilet de sauvetage

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

chaussure de sport

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

lunettes de protection

item of clothing for our hands with a separate space for each finger

gant