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Liste de Mots Niveau C2 - Sports

Ici, vous apprendrez tous les mots essentiels pour parler des sports, spécialement rassemblés pour les apprenants de niveau C2.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
curling
[nom]

a winter game where players slide round flat stones across the ice in order to hit a certain mark

curling, jeu de curling

curling, jeu de curling

Ex: He watched in awe as the curling team executed a perfect shot, sending their stone curling around obstacles to land squarely in the center of the house.

a game played on a field with two teams, each consisting of ten players using long-handled sticks with a net to throw, carry, and catch the ball

crosse, lacrosse

crosse, lacrosse

Ex: She cheered from the sidelines as her son scored a goal in the final seconds of the lacrosse match, securing the team's victory.

a high-intensity fitness program that combines various exercises like weightlifting, cardio, and gymnastics

CrossFit

CrossFit

Ex: CrossFit has gained popularity in recent years for its effectiveness in improving strength , endurance , and overall athletic performance , attracting athletes of all ages and fitness levels .

a team sport played indoors with plastic sticks and a lightweight ball, resembling indoor hockey

floorball, unihockey

floorball, unihockey

Ex: He scored a hat trick in the floorball match, leading his team to victory with his precise shooting and strategic playmaking.

an outdoor game played with a tall pole and a ball attached to a rope, where players hit the ball in opposite directions to wrap the rope around the pole in their favor

ballon captif, ballon sur corde

ballon captif, ballon sur corde

Ex: Tetherball required quick reflexes and strategic positioning to outmaneuver opponents and strike the ball with enough force to win the game.Le **tetherball** exigeait des réflexes rapides et un positionnement stratégique pour déjouer les adversaires et frapper la balle avec suffisamment de force pour gagner le jeu.
seed
[nom]

a strong and highly ranked player in a sports tournamnet

tête de série, favori

tête de série, favori

Ex: The top seed in the tennis tournament breezed through the early rounds , showcasing their skill and dominance on the court .Le **tête de série** du tournoi de tennis a facilement passé les premiers tours, démontrant son talent et sa domination sur le court.

a competition consisting of ten different sports that takes place over two days

décathlon

décathlon

Ex: He struggled with fatigue during the final events of the decathlon but summoned the strength to finish strong and earn a podium spot .Il a lutté contre la fatigue lors des dernières épreuves du **décathlon** mais a trouvé la force de terminer en beauté et de monter sur le podium.
titlist
[nom]

a person who holds a title or championship in a particular activity or sport

titulaire, champion

titulaire, champion

Ex: He was hailed as the new titlist in the world of chess, winning the championship match against the reigning grandmaster with a brilliant display of strategy and skill.Il a été salué comme le nouveau **titulaire** dans le monde des échecs, remportant le match de championnat contre le grand maître en titre avec une brillante démonstration de stratégie et de compétence.

a person or team trying to win something in a contest, especially one with a strong chance of winning

concurrent, concurrente

concurrent, concurrente

Ex: He was determined to prove himself as a contender in the marathon , training rigorously and pushing himself to the limit in preparation for the race .Il était déterminé à se prouver en tant que **prétendant** au marathon, s'entraînant rigoureusement et se poussant à la limite en préparation de la course.
rookie
[nom]

a person in their first year of professional competition or activity

recrue, débutant

recrue, débutant

Ex: The rookie journalist covered her first assignment with enthusiasm and determination , eager to prove herself in the competitive field of reporting .Le **journaliste débutant** a couvert sa première mission avec enthousiasme et détermination, désireux de faire ses preuves dans le domaine compétitif du journalisme.
playoff
[nom]

the final match to determine the winning team or player when they have the same score

barrage, match de barrage

barrage, match de barrage

Ex: The baseball playoffs were a thrilling showdown between the top teams in the league , with each game bringing fans to the edge of their seats as they watched their favorite teams battle for supremacy .Les **playoffs** de baseball ont été une confrontation passionnante entre les meilleures équipes de la ligue, chaque match tenant les fans en haleine alors qu'ils regardaient leurs équipes préférées se battre pour la suprématie.

an exciting or dramatic conclusion to a sporting event, often with a close or unexpected outcome

finale spectaculaire, fin en apothéose

finale spectaculaire, fin en apothéose

Ex: The golf tournament reached a grandstand finish as the leader narrowly missed a putt on the final hole , opening the door for a sudden-death playoff to determine the winner .Le tournoi de golf a atteint un **final spectaculaire** lorsque le leader a raté de justesse un putt sur le dernier trou, ouvrant la porte à une mort subite pour déterminer le gagnant.

the palyer that is judged to be the most significant or useful in the team

joueur le plus précieux, meilleur joueur

joueur le plus précieux, meilleur joueur

Ex: The soccer goalkeeper was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament after making a series of crucial saves and keeping clean sheets in several key matches.

a set of championships or matches happening in a particular sport including tennis, golf, or rugby that are of great significance

grand chelem

grand chelem

Ex: The boxer aspired to win a grand slam of world titles by becoming the champion in multiple weight divisions , cementing his legacy as one of the greatest fighters of all time .Le boxeur aspirait à remporter un **Grand Chelem** de titres mondiaux en devenant champion dans plusieurs catégories de poids, cimentant ainsi son héritage comme l'un des plus grands combattants de tous les temps.

one of a series of international motorcycle or car racing competitions

Grand Prix

Grand Prix

Ex: The Grand Prix motorcycle racing series features thrilling races on circuits around the world , with riders competing for the championship title in multiple classes .La série de courses motocyclistes **Grand Prix** propose des courses palpitantes sur des circuits du monde entier, avec des pilotes en compétition pour le titre de championnat dans plusieurs catégories.

a weight between lightweight and middleweight in boxing and other sports, usually between 63 and 67 kilograms

poids superléger, poids super-léger

poids superléger, poids super-léger

Ex: The welterweight competition at the Olympics showcased the talent and skill of athletes from diverse backgrounds , competing for medals and glory on the world stage .La compétition **poids welter** aux Jeux Olympiques a mis en valeur le talent et la compétence des athlètes de divers horizons, concourant pour des médailles et la gloire sur la scène mondiale.

a field painted with parallel lines in which American football is played

terrain de football

terrain de football

Ex: The annual Thanksgiving Day game was a tradition cherished by fans , who gathered to watch their favorite teams battle it out on the gridiron.Le match annuel du Thanksgiving Day était une tradition chérie par les fans, qui se rassemblaient pour regarder leurs équipes préférées s'affronter sur le **terrain de football américain**.
pennant
[nom]

a flag representing a sports championship or other achievement, especially in American baseball leagues

fanion

fanion

Ex: The historic ballpark displayed numerous pennants along its walls , each one commemorating a significant achievement in the franchise 's storied past .Le stade historique affichait de nombreux **fanions** le long de ses murs, chacun commémorant une réalisation significative dans le passé riche en histoire de la franchise.
rappel
[nom]

the act of descending a cliff using rope that is coiled around the body

rappel

rappel

Ex: The guide demonstrated the proper techniques for a safe rappel, ensuring everyone was comfortable with the equipment before they began .Le guide a démontré les techniques appropriées pour un **rappel** en toute sécurité, en s'assurant que tout le monde était à l'aise avec l'équipement avant de commencer.

a powerful hockey shot using a swinging motion to strike the puck with force and speed

un tir frappé, un slap shot

un tir frappé, un slap shot

Ex: The player 's slapshot was so fast that it caught the goalie off guard .
smash
[nom]

a powerful shot with great force and speed, often seen in games like tennis or badminton

smash, coup puissant

smash, coup puissant

Ex: The badminton player practiced his smash technique to improve his game .Le joueur de badminton a pratiqué sa technique de **smash** pour améliorer son jeu.
birdie
[nom]

(golf) a score of one stroke less than the par value for a hole, typically achieved by sinking the ball into the hole with one fewer stroke than the expected number

birdie, oiselet

birdie, oiselet

Ex: They marked their birdie on the scorecard with a red circle .Ils ont marqué leur **birdie** sur la carte de score avec un cercle rouge.

a softly hit shot in sports like tennis or badminton, aimed to land just over the net and close to the opponent's side

amorti, coup amorti

amorti, coup amorti

Ex: He used a drop shot to break his opponent 's rhythm during the match .Il a utilisé un **drop shot** pour briser le rythme de son adversaire pendant le match.

(tennis) the failure of a player to successfully serve the ball into the opponent's court twice in a row, resulting in the loss of a point

double faute, deuxième faute de service

double faute, deuxième faute de service

Ex: Her opponent capitalized on the double fault, winning the game .Son adversaire a profité de la **double faute**, remportant le jeu.
fumble
[nom]

an act of dropping or failing to catch the ball properly

réception ratée

réception ratée

Ex: The fans groaned in disappointment at the receiver's fumble, which led to a turnover.Les fans ont gémi de déception face au **fumble** du receveur, qui a conduit à un turnover.

a race in which people or animals, typically horses, have to jump over fences, ditches, bushes, etc. in order to finish the race

steeple-chase

steeple-chase

Ex: He excelled in the steeplechase, consistently finishing at the top of his class due to his powerful running and precise jumping abilities .Il excellait dans le **steeple-chase**, terminant systématiquement en tête de sa classe grâce à sa course puissante et à ses capacités de saut précises.
regatta
[nom]

a sporting event consisting of a series of races between rowboats or sailing boats

régate

régate

Ex: The coastal town came alive during the regatta, with festivities , parades , and races attracting tourists and locals alike to celebrate the maritime tradition .La ville côtière s'est animée pendant la **régate**, avec des festivités, des défilés et des courses attirant touristes et locaux pour célébrer la tradition maritime.
to dope
[verbe]

to induce an animal or person with drugs in order to affect their performance in a competition

se doper

se doper

Ex: To ensure a fair contest, officials implemented stricter measures to prevent athletes from doping before and during the competition.Pour garantir un concours équitable, les officiels ont mis en place des mesures plus strictes pour empêcher les athlètes de se **doper** avant et pendant la compétition.
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