Sports - Gymnastics

a type of gymnastics involving graceful movements with apparatus such as ribbons, hoops, and balls

gymnastique rythmique, rythmique

a discipline of gymnastics that involves routines on apparatuses emphasizing strength, flexibility, and artistry

gymnastique artistique, gymnastique esthétique

a gymnastics sport involving acrobatic movements performed on a trampoline

trampoline, trampoline acrobatique

special moves such as walking on a tight rope, swinging in the air using certain equipment, etc.

acrobaties

a gymnastics position where the legs are extended in opposite directions, either sideways or front and back

écart, fente

a body position in gymnastics where the legs are straight and held together, while the upper body is bent forward at the waist

pique, position de pike

a movement in gymnastics or dance where a one turns on one foot with the other leg lifted to the knee

tourné piqué, pique tourné

a gymnastics position where the legs are spread wide apart while seated or standing, often with the torso upright

écart, écarté

a gymnastics position where the body is inverted and supported upright by the hands, with arms straight and shoulders aligned over the wrists

équilibre sur les mains, poirier

a gymnastic competition refers to an event where participants compete in multiple categories to determine an overall winner

tout-around, toute épreuve

(gymnastics) a routine performed on a padded floor mat, showcasing tumbling, dance, and acrobatic skills

exercice au sol, floor

the governing body for gymnastics worldwide

Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique, FIG (Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique)

to perform a gymnastic or acrobatic movement in which the body makes a complete revolution, typically forwards or backwards, with the feet passing over the head

faire une roulade, effectuer un salto

to perform a gymnastic move involving rolling the body sideways in a full circle, typically with arms and legs extended

faire une roue, exécuter une roue

to leap or spring over an obstacle with the aid of hands or a pole

sauter par-dessus, franchir