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a competition in which the best player or team is chosen

championnat

championnat

Ex: She trained rigorously in preparation for the upcoming tennis championship.Elle s'est entraînée rigoureusement en préparation du prochain **championnat** de tennis.
tour
[nom]

a series of matches played by a particular sports teams in various locations

tournée, circuit

tournée, circuit

Ex: The soccer team embarked on a preseason tour, playing friendly matches in different countries to prepare for the upcoming season .L'équipe de football a entrepris une **tournée** de pré-saison, jouant des matchs amicaux dans différents pays pour se préparer à la saison à venir.
prelim
[nom]

an initial round or stage that comes before the main competition, often used to determine who qualifies or how participants are placed

tour préliminaire, étape préliminaire

tour préliminaire, étape préliminaire

Ex: The perlims allowed participants to gauge their competition before the final showdown.Les **préliminaires** ont permis aux participants d'évaluer leur compétition avant l'affrontement final.

a round or series of rounds where competitors who have been previously defeated have another opportunity to continue in the competition

repêchage

repêchage

Ex: The judo tournament included a repechage round for those who did n't advance directly .Le tournoi de judo comprenait un tour de **repechage** pour ceux qui ne se sont pas qualifiés directement.
final
[nom]

the last match, race, etc., in a competition that determines the champion

finale

finale

Ex: The final of the tennis tournament drew a large crowd of excited fans .La **finale** du tournoi de tennis a attiré une grande foule de fans excités.

one of the two competitions before the final round

demi-finale

demi-finale

Ex: The crowd went wild when their team advanced to the semifinal, hopeful for a win in the next round.La foule est devenue folle lorsque leur équipe s'est qualifiée pour la **demi-finale**, pleine d'espoir pour une victoire au tour suivant.

a competition where teams are composed of one male and one female player

double mixte, double messieurs-dames

double mixte, double messieurs-dames

Ex: Mixed doubles pairings can be challenging but fun .Les paires de **double mixte** peuvent être difficiles mais amusantes.
league
[nom]

a group of sports clubs or players who compete against each other and are put together based on the points they have gained through the season

league

league

Ex: Professional athletes often compete in international leagues.Les athlètes professionnels participent souvent à des **ligues** internationales.
match
[nom]

a competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.

match, rencontre

match, rencontre

Ex: He trained hard for the upcoming match, determined to improve his performance and win .Il s'est entraîné dur pour le **match** à venir, déterminé à améliorer ses performances et à gagner.
matchup
[nom]

a sports event with two players or teams competing against one another

association

association

Ex: I ’m looking forward to watching the matchup between the defending champions and the underdogs .J'ai hâte de regarder le **match** entre les champions en titre et les outsiders.

a non-competitive match or game played for entertainment, practice, or promotional purposes, rather than as part of a formal competition or league

match amical, match d'exhibition

match amical, match d'exhibition

Ex: She scored a hat trick in the exhibition game against the visiting team .Elle a marqué un coup du chapeau lors du **match exhibition** contre l'équipe visiteuse.

the top professional football league in England, comprising 20 clubs competing for the championship title

Premier League, Ligue des champions d'Angleterre

Premier League, Ligue des champions d'Angleterre

Ex: Premier League matches are played in stadiums across England , with some also held abroad .Les matchs de la **Premier League** se jouent dans des stades à travers l'Angleterre, certains se tenant également à l'étranger.

a competitive international match in sports such as cricket or rugby, serving as a formal test of skill between national teams

match test, match international

match test, match international

Ex: Fans traveled from across the country to watch the test match at the historic stadium .Les fans ont voyagé de tout le pays pour regarder le **match test** au stade historique.

a professional American football league comprising 32 teams

Ligue Nationale de Football, Championnat National de Football

Ligue Nationale de Football, Championnat National de Football

Ex: Winning the Super Bowl is the NFL's top prize.Gagner le Super Bowl est le premier prix de la **Ligue nationale de football**.

a series of sporting games in which teams or players compete against different rivals in different rounds until only one remains and that is the winner

tournoi

tournoi

Ex: The local golf tournament raised funds for charity while showcasing impressive talent .Le **tournoi** de golf local a permis de collecter des fonds pour des œuvres caritatives tout en mettant en valeur des talents impressionnants.

a substance used by athletes to improve athletic performance, often banned by sports organizations due to unfair advantages

substance améliorant la performance, dopage

substance améliorant la performance, dopage

Ex: Athletes who use performance-enhancing drugs risk disqualification from competition .Les athlètes qui utilisent des **produits dopants** risquent la disqualification de la compétition.

a set of rules or conditions that are put in place to balance the game and give a disadvantaged player a better chance of winning

handicap, désavantage compensatoire

handicap, désavantage compensatoire

a special additional round or rule used to determine a winner when the score is equal after regular play

départageur, bris d'égalité

départageur, bris d'égalité

Ex: The chess match reached a stalemate and was decided by a tiebreaker.Le match d'échecs a atteint un statu quo et a été décidé par un **départage**.

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

compétition, concours

compétition, concours

Ex: The dance competition at the festival was the highlight of the night .La **compétition** de danse au festival a été le point culminant de la soirée.

the traditional Scottish athletic competitions that feature events like hammer throwing

jeux des Highlands, compétitions traditionnelles écossaises

jeux des Highlands, compétitions traditionnelles écossaises

Ex: The highland games offer a unique experience for visitors to Scotland .Les **Highland Games** offrent une expérience unique aux visiteurs de l'Écosse.

the athletic events where participants showcase strength through various feats of power, such as lifting heavy objects and pulling vehicles

compétitions d'homme fort, concours de force athlétique

compétitions d'homme fort, concours de force athlétique

Ex: Strongman competitions attract athletes from around the world .Les **compétitions de strongman** attirent des athlètes du monde entier.
to replay
[verbe]

to play a match again, due to specific circumstances such as a tie or inconclusive outcome

rejouer

rejouer

Ex: In the event of a draw , chess players may opt to replay the match to establish a clear winner .En cas de match nul, les joueurs d'échecs peuvent choisir de **rejouer** la partie pour établir un vainqueur clair.

the period in a game when the outcome is virtually decided, and less experienced or non-starting players are often given playing time

temps mort, temps de jeu sans enjeu

temps mort, temps de jeu sans enjeu

Ex: The coach used garbage time to experiment with different lineup combinations .L'entraîneur a utilisé le **temps mort** pour expérimenter différentes combinaisons d'alignement.

a race format where individuals or teams compete against the clock to achieve the fastest time

contre-la-montre

contre-la-montre

Ex: He struggled during the time trial but still managed to finish in the top ten.Il a eu du mal pendant le **contre-la-montre** mais a quand même réussi à finir dans le top dix.

the initial round where teams compete within groups to advance

phase de groupes

phase de groupes

Ex: Each team plays multiple opponents in the group stage.Chaque équipe affronte plusieurs adversaires dans la **phase de groupes**.

the highest level of competition within a particular league or division

Premiership, Championnat

Premiership, Championnat

Ex: Injury setbacks can hinder a team's chances in the Premiership.Les contretemps de blessure peuvent entraver les chances d'une équipe dans la **Premiership**.

a round or stage of a tournament, where the number of participants is reduced to eight

quart de finale, quart de final

quart de finale, quart de final

Ex: Fans packed the stadium to watch the quarterfinals of the soccer championship .Les fans ont rempli le stade pour regarder les **quarts de finale** du championnat de football.

the international competitions where athletes or teams from various countries compete to determine the best in their sport

championnat du monde, coupe du monde

championnat du monde, coupe du monde

Ex: They are the current world championships winners .Ils sont les vainqueurs actuels des **championnats du monde**.

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.

a sports match or event where both teams are near each other in the league standings, and the result significantly affects their rankings

match à six points, rencontre cruciale

match à six points, rencontre cruciale

Ex: Tonight 's fixture is a six pointer; a win could lift us out of the relegation zone .Le match de ce soir est un **six pointer** ; une victoire pourrait nous sortir de la zone de relégation.
to run
[verbe]

to participate in a race

participer, courir

participer, courir

Ex: She ran her first 10 K race and finished with a smile .Elle a **couru** sa première course de 10 km et a terminé avec un sourire.
century
[nom]

a race or competition that spans a distance of one hundred units, such as meters, kilometers, or miles

centaine, course du siècle

centaine, course du siècle

Ex: Every year , the town hosts a century walk to celebrate its founding .Chaque année, la ville organise une **course du siècle** pour célébrer sa fondation.
high-scoring
[Adjectif]

of a game or match, where a large number of points or goals are scored

à haut score,  à grand score

à haut score, à grand score

Ex: The tennis match turned into a high-scoring marathon , lasting over five hours .Le match de tennis s'est transformé en un marathon **à haut score**, durant plus de cinq heures.

a competitive contest where athletes perform dives from a springboard or platform into water, aiming for skill, technique, and grace

épreuve de plongeon, compétition de plongeon

épreuve de plongeon, compétition de plongeon

Ex: He practiced his twists and flips for weeks leading up to the diving event.Il a pratiqué ses torsades et sauts pendant des semaines avant l'**événement de plongée**.
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