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Vocabulaire des Principaux Événements d'Athlétisme - Décathlon

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Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary
decathlon

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

décathlon

décathlon

Ex: The decathlon requires a diverse skill set and athleticism, testing competitors' speed, strength, agility, and stamina across a range of disciplines. 

Le décathlon exige un ensemble de compétences diversifié et de l'athlétisme, testant la vitesse, la force, l'agilité et l'endurance des concurrents dans une gamme de disciplines.

exciting
exciting
[Adjectif]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

passionnant

passionnant

Ex: The concert was exciting, with amazing performances by my favorite bands. 

Le concert était passionnant, avec des performances incroyables de mes groupes préférés.

sport
sport
[nom]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

sports

sports

Ex: Boxing is a competitive sport demanding strength, speed, and resilience. 
track and field

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

athlétisme

athlétisme

Ex: Track and field events include hurdles, relays, and high jump. 
different
different
[Adjectif]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

différent

différent

Ex: She studied different subjects in school, from math to history. 
event
event
[nom]

a specific contest or competition within a larger tournament or meet

épreuve, compétition

épreuve, compétition

Ex: The gymnastics event drew a large crowd of spectators. 
Greek
Greek
[Adjectif]

belonging or relating to Greece, its people, or its language

grec, grecque

grec, grecque

Ex: Greek mythology is full of fascinating tales and characters. 
contest
contest
[nom]

an organized competition in which people or teams try to win

concours, tournoi

concours, tournoi

Ex: The cooking contest attracted more than fifty participants. 
test
test
[nom]

an examination that consists of a set of questions, exercises, or activities to measure someone's knowledge, skill, or ability

épreuve

épreuve

Ex: Mark received a high score on the history test because he reviewed the material thoroughly. 
strength

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

force

force

Ex: The athlete demonstrated impressive physical strength during the weightlifting competition. 
speed
speed
[nom]

the rate or pace at which something or someone moves

vitesse

vitesse

Ex: Please drive at a safe speed on this road; the limit is 50 miles per hour. 
skill
skill
[nom]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

compétence

compétence

Ex: His skill in coding allowed him to develop innovative software applications. 
to hold
to hold
[verbe]

to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.

avoir lieu

avoir lieu

Ex: The company will hold a seminar on business ethics. 
athlete
athlete
[nom]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

athlète

athlète

Ex: As a well-rounded athlete, she competed in swimming, cycling, and running events. 

En tant que athlète polyvalente, elle a participé à des épreuves de natation, de cyclisme et de course à pied.

to compete
to compete
[verbe]

to join in a contest or game

concourir

concourir

Ex: I plan to compete in the city's photography contest. 
meter
meter
[nom]

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

mètre

mètre

Ex: The fabric was sold by the meter at the textile store. 
long jump

an athletic event in which competitors run down a track and jump as far as possible from a takeoff board, aiming to land in a pit filled with sand

saut en longueur, saut de longueur

saut en longueur, saut de longueur

shot put

an athletic field event where competitors throw a heavy metal ball as far as possible within a marked circle

lancer de poids, jet du poids

lancer de poids, jet du poids

Ex: The shot put competition was the final event of the track meet. 

Le lancer de poids était la dernière épreuve de la compétition d'athlétisme.

high jump

a sport in which participants jump without using any equipment over a horizontal bar that is placed at different heights

saut en hauteur, saut en hauteur (sport)

saut en hauteur, saut en hauteur (sport)

discus throw

a field event where athletes hurl a heavy discus as far as possible within a designated throwing area

lancer du disque, jet du disque

lancer du disque, jet du disque

Ex: The discus throw event requires strength, technique, and precision. 

L'épreuve du lancer du disque exige de la force, de la technique et de la précision.

pole vault

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

saut à la perche, saut à la perche

saut à la perche, saut à la perche

Ex: He set a new personal record in pole vault at the track meet. 

Il a établi un nouveau record personnel en saut à la perche lors de la rencontre d'athlétisme.

javelin
javelin
[nom]

a long, spear-like tool used by athletes to throw as far as possible in track and field events

javelot, lance

javelot, lance

Ex: The coach gave him tips on how to hold the javelin correctly. 

L'entraîneur lui a donné des conseils sur la façon de tenir correctement le javelot.

the Olympic Games

a global sporting event held every four years, where athletes from around the world compete in various sports for medals

Jeux Olympiques

Jeux Olympiques

Ex: Volunteers play a crucial role in organizing and supporting the Olympic Games. 

Les bénévoles jouent un rôle crucial dans l'organisation et le soutien des Jeux Olympiques.

winner
winner
[nom]

someone who achieves the best results or performs better than other players in a game, sport, or competition

gagnant

gagnant

Ex: Every game needs a winner and a loser. 
famous
famous
[Adjectif]

known by a lot of people

fameux, célèbre, excellent

fameux, célèbre, excellent

Ex: The famous author's novels have been translated into multiple languages. 

Les romans de l'auteur célèbre ont été traduits dans plusieurs langues.

the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

les États-Unis

les États-Unis

Ex: Thanksgiving is a popular holiday celebrated in the United States. 
United Kingdom

a country in northwest Europe, consisting of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

Royaume-Uni

Royaume-Uni

Ex: Fish and chips is a popular dish in the United Kingdom. 
gold medal

an award made of gold or gold-colored metal, given to the winner of a race or competition to symbolize their victory

médaille d'or, or

médaille d'or, or

Ex: The athlete received a gold medal for first place. 

L'athlète a reçu une médaille d'or pour la première place.

similar
similar
[Adjectif]

(of two or more things) having qualities in common that are not exactly the same

identique

identique

Ex: He found two similar shirts in different colors, deciding to buy both. 

Il a trouvé deux chemises similaires de couleurs différentes, décidant d'acheter les deux.

heptathlon

a combined event consisting of seven track and field events for female athletes

heptathlon, épreuve combinée de sept disciplines d'athlétisme pour athlètes féminines

heptathlon, épreuve combinée de sept disciplines d'athlétisme pour athlètes féminines

Ex: Her strongest event in the heptathlon is the javelin throw. 

Son épreuve la plus forte dans l'heptathlon est le lancer de javelot.

training

the process during which someone learns the skills needed in order to do a particular job

formation

formation

Ex: Professional athletes undergo rigorous training to improve their performance. 
to practice

to do or play something many times to become good at it

s'entraîner, s'exercer

s'entraîner, s'exercer

Ex: Athletes diligently practice their routines to enhance performance. 
running
running
[nom]

the act of walking in a way that is very fast and both feet are never on the ground at the same time, particularly as a sport

course

course

Ex: Running is a great way to improve your cardiovascular health. 
jumping
jumping
[nom]

the athletic action or sport of pushing oneself off the ground using one or both legs, often for height or distance

saut

saut

Ex: Jumping requires strength and timing. 

Sauter nécessite de la force et du timing.

healthy
healthy
[Adjectif]

making someone feel well or showing good health

sain

sain

Ex: Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. 
coach
coach
[nom]

someone who trains a person or team in sport

entraîneur, entraîneuse

entraîneur, entraîneuse

Ex: Sarah's basketball coach guided her team to the city championship. 
to improve
to improve
[verbe]

to make a person or thing better

améliorer

améliorer

Ex: Adding more details to your essay will improve its clarity and depth. 
fun
fun
[Adjectif]

providing entertainment or amusement

amusant, drôle

amusant, drôle

Ex: Watching a comedy movie is a fun way to relax and unwind. 
to watch
to watch
[verbe]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

regarder, observer

regarder, observer

Ex: She sat on the park bench and watched the children play in the playground. 
fan
fan
[nom]

someone who has a strong interest in and enthusiasm for a particular sport, team, or athlete

fan, supporteur

fan, supporteur

Ex: As a dedicated fan, he never misses a game of his favorite basketball team. 
competition

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

compétition, concours

compétition, concours

Ex: The basketball competition was exciting, and our team won. 
excitement

a strong feeling of enthusiasm, eagerness, or emotional stimulation

excitation

excitation

Ex: Emma's voice was full of excitement when she announced the news. 
energy
energy
[nom]

the physical and mental strength required for activity, work, etc.

énergie

énergie

Ex: After the concert, he was out of energy. 
all-around
all-around
[Adjectif]

versatile or skilled in many different areas, especially in sports or competitions requiring multiple disciplines

polyvalent, complet

polyvalent, complet

Ex: The decathlon tests all-around ability in 10 track and field events. 

Le décathlon teste la capacité polyvalente dans 10 épreuves d'athlétisme.

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