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Vocabulaire Clé des Sports de Combat - Boxe

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Key Combat Sports Vocabulary
to knock out

to defeat an opponent in boxing by making them fall unconscious or unable to get up

mettre K.-O., mettre KO

mettre K.-O., mettre KO

Ex: He trained hard to improve his punching skills and increase his chances of knocking out his opponent. 

Il s'est entraîné dur pour améliorer ses compétences de frappe et augmenter ses chances de mettre KO son adversaire.

opponent

someone who plays against another player in a game, contest, etc.

adversaire, concurrent, concurrente

adversaire, concurrent, concurrente

Ex: She admired her opponent's skills but was determined to win the race. 
match
match
[nom]

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

match, rencontre

match, rencontre

Ex: She was excited to watch the boxing match between the two world champions this weekend. 
round
round
[nom]

a period of play in certain sports during which one team or competitor is on the offensive, attempting to score or defeat their opponent

manche, tour

manche, tour

Ex: Our team advanced to the next round. 
minute
minute
[nom]

each of the sixty parts that creates one hour and is made up of sixty seconds

minute

minute

Ex: I need a minute to think about your question before I respond. 
to win
to win
[verbe]

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

gagner

gagner

Ex: Despite the challenges, they managed to win the contract. 
fast
fast
[Adjectif]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

rapide

rapide

Ex: The express train provided a fast and efficient way for commuters to reach the city. 
strong
strong
[Adjectif]

having a lot of physical power

fort, vigoureux

fort, vigoureux

Ex: She admired his strong arms as he effortlessly carried the bags. 
champion

the winner of a competition

champion, championne

champion, championne

Ex: The team celebrated their victory, finally becoming champions. 
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.

event
event
[nom]

something special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day

événement

événement

Ex: Valentine's Day is a global event celebrated with love, gifts, and special gestures. 
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. 
energy
energy
[nom]

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

énergie

énergie

Ex: After the concert, he was out of energy. 
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 cheer
to cheer
[verbe]

to shout loudly to show approval, encouragement, or support

applaudir, acclamer

applaudir, acclamer

Ex: Fans cheered their team throughout the match. 
favorite
favorite
[Adjectif]

liked or preferred the most among the rest that are from the same category

préféré, favori

préféré, favori

Ex: The romantic comedy genre is her favorite when it comes to movies. 
weight
weight
[nom]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

poids

poids

Ex: What is the weight of an average adult male? 
category

a group of items that share a common feature

catégorie

catégorie

Ex: All the recipes are grouped into different categories such as appetizers, main courses, and desserts. 
evenly
evenly
[Adverbe]

in a way that has symmetry and uniformity in proportions

uniformément, également

uniformément, également

Ex: The sunlight filtered evenly through the blinds, casting a soft glow in the room. 

La lumière du soleil filtrait uniformément à travers les stores, projetant une lueur douce dans la pièce.

matched
matched
[Adjectif]

having an opponent of equal or similar ability or strength

à égalité, de même niveau

à égalité, de même niveau

Ex: The boxers seemed well matched from the opening bell. 
jab
jab
[nom]

a quick, straight punch thrown with the lead hand to create distance

coup direct, jab

coup direct, jab

Ex: His opponent struggled to defend against his fast jabs. 

Son adversaire a eu du mal à se défendre contre ses coups rapides.

hook
hook
[nom]

a short, powerful punch delivered from the side with the arm bent

crochet, coup de poing en crochet

crochet, coup de poing en crochet

Ex: The right hook caught his opponent on the jaw. 
technique

a specific method of carrying out an activity that requires special skills

technique

technique

Ex: She practiced her piano technique diligently to improve her 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. 
gym
gym
[nom]

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

salle de sport, gym

salle de sport, gym

Ex: The gym was crowded with people after work. 

La salle de sport était bondée de monde après le travail.

to inspire
to inspire
[verbe]

to give rise to an idea, work, action, or creation

inspirer

inspirer

Ex: A true story inspired the film. 
struggle

a strenuous effort, especially involving difficulty or exertion

lutte, combat

lutte, combat

Ex: Climbing the mountain was a struggle for the hikers. 
physical
physical
[Adjectif]

related to the body rather than the mind

physique

physique

Ex: Regular physical exercise is beneficial for overall health. 

L'exercice physique régulier est bénéfique pour la santé globale.

mental
mental
[Adjectif]

happening or related to someone's mind, involving thoughts, feelings, and cognitive processes

mental

mental

Ex: The puzzle requires significant mental effort to solve. 

Le puzzle nécessite un effort mental important à résoudre.

strength

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

force

force

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

the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided

égalité, match nul

égalité, match nul

Ex: A tie forced the teams to play an extra round. 
boxing
boxing
[nom]

a sport in which two opponents fight by punching each other with gloved fists according to established rules

boxe

boxe

Ex: Boxing requires strength, speed, and careful footwork. 
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. 
to fight
to fight
[verbe]

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

combattre, se battre

combattre, se battre

Ex: It's essential to find peaceful resolutions rather than resorting to fighting in conflicts. 
fist
fist
[nom]

a hand closed tightly with the fingers bent into the palm

poing

poing

Ex: She raised her fist in celebration. 
glove
glove
[nom]

a large padded covering worn over the hand and fist for boxing

Ex: Michael tightened the strap on his left glove before the match. 
history
history
[nom]

a description of a past event available in the form of a writing or recorded voice

histoire

histoire

Ex: He listened to a recorded history of World War II. 
Ancient Greek

the Greek language prior to the Roman Empire

grec ancien, ancien grec

grec ancien, ancien grec

ancient
ancient
[Adjectif]

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

ancien

ancien

Ex: Myths and legends from ancient times continue to captivate the imagination of people around the world. 
Greece
Greece
[nom]

a country in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula

Grèce

Grèce

Ex: Emma traveled to Greece during the summer. 
Rome
Rome
[nom]

the capital city of Italy, historically significant as the center of the Roman Empire and the seat of the Vatican

Rome

Rome

Ex: She dreamed of visiting Rome to see the Sistine Chapel in person. 
century
century
[nom]

a period of one hundred years

siècle

siècle

Ex: The 19th century was marked by significant industrial advancements. 
rule
rule
[nom]

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

règle

règle

Ex: Players must follow the rules to avoid penalties. 
England
England
[nom]

the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe

Angleterre

Angleterre

Ex: The national football team of England has a passionate following and competes in international tournaments. 
safe
safe
[Adjectif]

protected from any danger

sûr, en sécurité

sûr, en sécurité

Ex: She didn't feel safe on her own while walking home at night. 
organized
organized
[Adjectif]

arranged in a structured and efficient manner, particularly on a larger scale

organisé, structuré

organisé, structuré

Ex: The organized event showcased seamless coordination among various departments. 

L'événement organisé a mis en valeur une coordination sans faille entre divers départements.

boxers
boxers
[nom]

men's underwear that loosely covers the thighs

caleçon

caleçon

Ex: The store had a wide selection of boxers, featuring everything from classic plaid to quirky patterns. 

Le magasin avait un large choix de boxers, proposant tout, du motif classique aux motifs originaux.

square
square
[Adverbe]

having the shape of a square

carrément, de manière carrée

carrément, de manière carrée

Ex: The cloth was folded square before being packed. 
ring
ring
[nom]

a platform surrounded with ropes on which boxing and wrestling competitions take place

ring

ring

Ex: He trained for months before stepping into the boxing ring. 
rope
rope
[nom]

a strong, thick cord made by twisting or braiding strands of fiber, wire, or similar material together

corde,  cordage

corde, cordage

Ex: The climber checked the rope before starting up the rock face. 
to punch
to punch
[verbe]

to hit someone or something hard with a closed fist

donner un coup de poing à

donner un coup de poing à

Ex: The attacker punched him in the face. 
to score
to score
[verbe]

to gain a point, goal, etc. in a game, competition, or sport

marquer

marquer

Ex: Maria scored three points with that move. 
point
point
[nom]

one of the marks or numbers that indicates our score in a game or sport

point

point

Ex: He shot the ball and earned three points. 
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