Noms de Base - Sports

a type of sport where two teams, with eleven players each, try to kick a ball into a specific area to win points

football

a type of sport where two teams, with often five players each, try to throw a ball through a net that is hanging from a ring and gain points

basket-ball

a sport in which two or four players use rackets to hit a small ball backward and forward over a net

tennis

a game that is mostly played outside where each person uses a special stick to hit a small white ball into a number of holes with the least number of swings

golf

a game played with a bat and ball by two teams of 9 players who try to hit the ball and then run around four bases before the other team can return the ball

base-ball

a sport, played by two teams of eleven players who try to score by carrying or kicking an oval ball into the other team's end zone or through their goalpost

football

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 game played by two teams of eleven players who try to get points by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks

cricket

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

a sport played by two or four players who hit a lightweight object called a shuttle back and forth over a tall net using rackets

badminton

a game played on a table by two or four players who bounce a small ball on the table over a net using special rackets

tennis de table

a game played on ice by two teams of six skaters who try to hit a hard rubber disc into the other team's goal, using long sticks

hockey

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

cyclisme

a sport in which two players hold each other while trying to throw or force the other one to the ground

lutte

a sport in which fighters wear special gloves and use only their fists to hit each other

boxe

any type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.

art martial

a sport that develops and displays one's agility, balance, coordination, and strength

gymnastique

a game similar to baseball but on a smaller field in which players use a larger and softer ball

softball

a game similar to hockey, played by two teams of eleven players on a field or grass, using sticks and a ball

hockey sur gazon

a sport that involves various athletic events, including running, jumping, and throwing competitions, that are held on a running track

athlétisme

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 martial art and sport that is practiced using arrows and bows

tir à l'arc

a sport in which a boat is propelled through water using long poles called oars

aviron

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

surf

a variation of pool played on a special green table with 1 white ball, 15 red balls, and 6 balls of other colors

snooker

the competitive sport of riding horses, often with specific goals such as jumping over obstacles or performing in show competitions

équitation

a martial art in which two people fight using long and thin swords

escrime

a sport where participants lift heavy weights in predefined movements or exercises

haltérophilie

the sport or activity of moving around quickly on skates

patinage à roulette

the sport or activity of riding a skateboard

skateboard

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

escalade

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

squash

a game for two or four people who play with a hollow rubber ball and special rackets on a court with four walls

racketball

an indoor game for two teams of players each trying to throw a ball with their hands to the opponent's goal

handball

a team sport played in water, combining elements of swimming and soccer

water polo

a martial art and sport that emphasizes grappling and throwing techniques, originated in Japan

judo

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

karaté

a Korean martial art characterized by its emphasis on high kicks and jumping and spinning kicks

taekwondo

‌the activity or sport of jumping into water from a diving board, with the head and arms first

plongée

the sport or activity of moving on ice with ice skates

patinage (sur glace)

the activity or sport of sailing on water by standing on a special board with a sail attached to it

planche à voile

the act or sport of swimming underwater, using special equipment such as an oxygen tank, etc.

plongée sous-marine

the activity or sport in which individuals jump from a flying aircraft and do special moves while falling before opening their parachute at a specified distance to land on the ground

parachutisme

a track and field event in which an athlete uses a long, flexible pole to jump over a bar

saut à la perche

the sport or activity of moving through an area, particularly an urban area, by running, jumping, and climbing over, under, or around different obstacles

parkour

a sport or game in which a player rolls a ball down a lane with the aim of knocking over as many pins as possible at the other end of the lane

bowling

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

jogging

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

escalade

a sport where drivers compete to drive their cars the fastest around a track

course de voitures