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Vocabulaire Clé des Sports de Combat - Lutte

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Key Combat Sports Vocabulary
wrestling

a sport in which two players hold each other while trying to throw or force the other one to the ground

lutte

lutte

old
old
[Adjectif]

(of a thing) having been used or existing for a long period of time

vieux, vielle, vieil

vieux, vielle, vieil

Ex: She had old photographs of her parents displayed on the wall. 
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. 
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.

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. 
before Christ
before Christ
[Adverbe]

marking the years before Christ's supposed birth

av. J-C

av. J-C

Ex: The construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza began around 2580 BC. 
important
important
[Adjectif]

having a lot of value

important

important

Ex: Education is an important tool for personal and professional development. 

L'éducation est un outil important pour le développement personnel et professionnel.

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. 
Greek
Greek
[nom]

an individual of Greek nationality or heritage

Grec, Hellène

Grec, Hellène

Ex: A Greek helped us navigate the busy streets of Athens. 
popular
popular
[Adjectif]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

populaire

populaire

Ex: Sushi is a popular food choice among those who love Japanese cuisine. 
Egypt
Egypt
[nom]

a country on the continent of Africa with a rich history, famous for its pyramids, temples, and pharaohs

Égypte

Égypte

Ex: I am planning a trip to Egypt next year. 
China
China
[nom]

the biggest country in East Asia

Chine

Chine

Ex: The economy of China has grown rapidly over the past few decades, making it one of the world's largest economies. 
punch
punch
[nom]

a hard hit made with a closed fist

coup de poing,  punch

coup de poing, punch

Ex: Daniel avoided the first punch but was hit by the second. 
kick
kick
[nom]

the act of delivering a blow with the foot

coup de pied, frappe du pied

coup de pied, frappe du pied

Ex: The door opened after one hard kick. 
hand
hand
[nom]

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

main

main

Ex: He reached out his hand to shake mine. 
arm
arm
[nom]

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

bras

bras

Ex: He rolled up his sleeve to reveal a tattoo on his arm. 
body
body
[nom]

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

corps

corps

Ex: The cat stretched its body lazily after a long nap in the sun. 
goal
goal
[nom]

our purpose or desired result

objectif, but

objectif, but

Ex: Setting achievable goals is essential for personal growth and development. 
to pin
to pin
[verbe]

to hold or press someone or something firmly in one position so that movement is impossible

immobiliser,  clouer

immobiliser, clouer

Ex: Emma pinned his arm behind his back. 
type
type
[nom]

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

genre, type

genre, type

Ex: Environmentalists study the impact of pollution on different types of ecosystems. 
freestyle wrestling

a form of combat sport where opponents grapple and attempt to pin each other to the mat using various techniques, emphasizing takedowns and ground control

lutte libre, lutte style libre

lutte libre, lutte style libre

Ex: The Olympic gold medalist excelled in freestyle wrestling. 

Le médaillé d'or olympique a excellé dans la lutte libre.

greco-roman wrestling

a style of wrestling where the wrestlers are forbidden to tackle or trip or use holds below the waist

lutte gréco-romaine, lutte gréco-romaine (un style de lutte où les lutteurs ont interdiction de faire des plaquages

lutte gréco-romaine, lutte gréco-romaine (un style de lutte où les lutteurs ont interdiction de faire des plaquages

sumo wrestling

a Japanese combat sport where two wrestlers aim to force each other out of a ring or to the ground

lutte sumo, sumo

lutte sumo, sumo

Ex: The objective of sumo wrestling is to push or throw your opponent out of the ring. 

L'objectif du sumo est de pousser ou de projeter son adversaire hors du ring.

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. 
leg
leg
[nom]

each of the two long body parts that we use when we walk

jambe

jambe

Ex: He used his leg to pedal the bicycle and move forward. 
to hold
to hold
[verbe]

to put one's arms around the body of another person

serrer dans ses bras

serrer dans ses bras

Ex: He held her gently, providing comfort in her time of need. 
waist
waist
[nom]

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, usually narrower than the areas above and below it

taille

taille

Ex: The water came up to Daniel's waist. 
japan
japan
[nom]

a country that is in East Asia and made up of many islands

Japon

Japon

Ex: The cherry blossoms in Japan attract millions of tourists each spring for hanami festivals. 

Les cerisiers en fleurs au Japon attirent des millions de touristes chaque printemps pour les festivals de hanami.

to push
to push
[verbe]

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

pousser

pousser

Ex: She pushed the stroller along the path in the park. 
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. 
to touch
to touch
[verbe]

to make contact with something physically

toucher

toucher

Ex: The raindrops touched the surface of the pond, creating concentric circles. 
foot
foot
[nom]

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

pied

pied

Ex: She stood on one foot to test her balance during the exercise. 
school
school
[nom]

a place where children learn things from teachers

école

école

Ex: My children go to school to learn new things and make friends. 
college
college
[nom]

a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school

université

université

Ex: John applied to several colleges across the country before finally deciding on one close to home. 
young
young
[Adjectif]

still in the earlier stages of life

jeune, not old

jeune, not old

Ex: Young people today are more environmentally conscious than ever. 
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. 
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. 
fit
fit
[Adjectif]

healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet

en (bonne) forme

en (bonne) forme

Ex: He exercises regularly, so he's very fit and full of energy. 
balance
balance
[nom]

the ability to maintain a steady position or posture, preventing falling or tipping

équilibre, stabilité

équilibre, stabilité

Ex: After the injury, she worked on her balance before returning to sports. 
flexible
flexible
[Adjectif]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

flexible, souple

flexible, souple

Ex: A flexible mindset helps in navigating unexpected challenges at work. 

Un état d'esprit flexible aide à naviguer dans les défis imprévus au travail.

medieval
medieval
[Adjectif]

belonging or related to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from roughly the 5th to the 15th century

médiéval

médiéval

Ex: Medieval literature, such as the tales of King Arthur, continues to captivate modern readers. 

La littérature médiévale, comme les contes du roi Arthur, continue de captiver les lecteurs modernes.

Europe
Europe
[nom]

the second smallest continent‌, next to Asia in the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the Mediterranean Sea in the south

Europe

Europe

Ex: Europe is home to famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Colosseum, and Big Ben. 
knight
knight
[nom]

in medieval Europe, a mounted warrior of recognized military and social rank who served a king or lord

chevalier

chevalier

Ex: A young knight pledged loyalty to his lord. 
battle
battle
[nom]

a fight between opposing armed forces, particularly during a war

bataille, combat

bataille, combat

Ex: Soldiers prepared for the upcoming battle by reviewing strategy and tactics. 
quick
quick
[Adjectif]

having rapid movement or speed

rapide, vif

rapide, vif

Ex: The quick fish zipped through the water, evading the net. 
entertainment

activities, performances, films, shows, or other things provided for people's enjoyment

divertissement, spectacle

divertissement, spectacle

Ex: Movies are a popular form of entertainment. 
professional wrestling

wrestling for money

lutte professionnelle, catch professionnel

lutte professionnelle, catch professionnel

colorful
colorful
[Adjectif]

full of variety, interest, or excitement

coloré, vivant

coloré, vivant

Ex: The festival was a colorful celebration, with music, dancing, and a joyful atmosphere. 

Le festival était une célébration colorée, avec de la musique, de la danse et une atmosphère joyeuse.

wrestler

an athlete who participates in wrestling

lutteur, catcheur

lutteur, catcheur

Ex: On the wrestling mat, the wrestler showcased agility and quick reflexes. 

Sur le tapis de lutte, le lutteur a fait preuve d'agilité et de réflexes rapides.

to last
to last
[verbe]

to sustain oneself in a challenging situation

tenir, résister

tenir, résister

Ex: I hope she will last in her new position at the company for at least a year before considering a move. 
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