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Vocabulaire Clé des Sports Nautiques - Snowboard

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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
snowboarding

a winter sport or activity in which the participant stands on a board and glides over snow, typically on a mountainside

snowboard

snowboard

Ex: They went on a family vacation to a ski resort where they could enjoy skiing and snowboarding together. 

Ils sont partis en vacances en famille dans une station de ski où ils pouvaient profiter du ski et du snowboard ensemble.

fun
fun
[Adjectif]

providing entertainment or amusement

amusant, drôle

amusant, drôle

Ex: Watching a comedy movie is a fun way to relax and unwind. 
winter sport

any sport or recreational activity that is typically played or practiced during the winter months and often involves snow or ice like snowboarding

sport d'hiver, sport de neige

sport d'hiver, sport de neige

Ex: Skiing is a popular winter sport enjoyed by millions around the world. 

Le ski est un sport d'hiver populaire apprécié par des millions de personnes dans le monde.

snowy
snowy
[Adjectif]

covered or filled with snow

enneigé

enneigé

Ex: He wore warm boots to walk through the snowy paths. 

Il portait des bottes chaudes pour marcher sur les sentiers enneigés.

hill
hill
[nom]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

colline

colline

Ex: She jogged up the hill every morning as part of her workout. 
board
board
[nom]

a flat, often elongated piece of equipment used to glide over surfaces like water or snow

planche, surf

planche, surf

Ex: She balanced carefully on the board as she surfed her first big wave. 
wide
wide
[Adjectif]

having a large length from side to side

large

large

Ex: The bridge was wide, allowing for multiple lanes of traffic. 
ski
ski
[nom]

one of a pair of long, narrow pieces worn on the feet for moving over snow

ski

ski

Ex: One of Daniel's skis came loose during the descent. 
pole
pole
[nom]

a long flexible pole used by an athlete to jump over a high bar in pole vaulting

Ex: Modern vaulting poles are designed to bend under the athlete's weight. 
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. 
to steer
to steer
[verbe]

to control the direction in which a vehicle, boat, or other moving object travels

conduire, piloter, barrer, gouverner, diriger, guider

conduire, piloter, barrer, gouverner, diriger, guider

Ex: He learned to steer the boat in rough water. 
to balance
to balance
[verbe]

to keep something in a stable and even position, typically by adjusting or redistributing weight

équilibrer, maintenir en équilibre

équilibrer, maintenir en équilibre

Ex: The gymnast had to balance carefully on the beam during her routine. 
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. 
Snurfer
Snurfer
[nom]

an early type of snowboard, invented in the 1960s, that looks like a small, simple board without bindings, originally ridden by standing and steering with a rope

Snurfer, Planche à neige primitive

Snurfer, Planche à neige primitive

Ex: Kids used to race down snowy hills standing on a Snurfer. 

Les enfants avaient l'habitude de descendre les collines enneigées debout sur un Snurfer.

snow
snow
[nom]

small, white pieces of frozen water vapor that fall from the sky in cold temperatures

neige

neige

Ex: Children eagerly awaited the first snow of the season to build snowmen. 
wind
wind
[nom]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

vent

vent

Ex: She enjoyed the gentle wind on her face during the boat ride. 
style
style
[nom]

the manner in which something takes place or is accomplished

style

style

Ex: His teaching style makes complex topics easy to grasp. 
freestyle

a race where swimmers can use any stroke style they prefer, typically the front crawl, known for its speed and efficiency

nage libre, style libre

nage libre, style libre

Ex: She competed in freestyle throughout her swimming career. 

Elle a concouru en nage libre tout au long de sa carrière de nageuse.

trick
trick
[nom]

a skillful or difficult action performed to demonstrate ability or entertain people

figure

figure

Ex: Emma taught her dog a new trick. 
jump
jump
[nom]

the act of springing or leaping into the air

saut, bond

saut, bond

Ex: Children love to make a jump on the trampoline. 
natural
natural
[Adjectif]

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

naturel, naturelle

naturel, naturelle

Ex: The natural resources of the country include coal, gas, and oil. 

Les ressources naturelles du pays comprennent le charbon, le gaz et le pétrole.

slope
slope
[nom]

the inclined side of a hill, mountain, or valley

pente

pente

Ex: Emma climbed slowly up the steep slope. 
to race
to race
[verbe]

to compete against someone to see who is the fastest

faire la course

faire la course

Ex: They are racing to see who reaches the hilltop first. 
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 learn
to learn
[verbe]

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

apprendre

apprendre

Ex: I learned to ride a bicycle when I was a child. 
practice

the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it

entraînement, pratique, répétition

entraînement, pratique, répétition

Ex: Joining a debate club provides ample opportunities for public speaking practice. 
lesson
lesson
[nom]

a period of learning or teaching; a period of time in which someone is taught something

leçon, cours

leçon, cours

Ex: The lesson lasted forty-five minutes. 
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. 
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.

adventurous
adventurous
[Adjectif]

(of a person) eager to try new ideas, exciting things, and take risks

aventureux, aventurier

aventureux, aventurier

Ex: His adventurous spirit led him to try skydiving, bungee jumping, and other thrilling activities. 

Son esprit aventureux l'a conduit à essayer le parachutisme, le saut à l'élastique et d'autres activités palpitantes.

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. 
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. 
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. 
the Winter Olympic Games

a global sporting event held every four years, featuring winter sports such as skiing, skating, and snowboarding, where athletes from around the world compete for medals

Jeux Olympiques d'hiver, Jeux d'hiver Olympiques

Jeux Olympiques d'hiver, Jeux d'hiver Olympiques

Ex: Athletes trained vigorously for the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. 

Les athlètes se sont entraînés vigoureusement pour les Jeux Olympiques d'hiver à Pékin.

boot
boot
[nom]

a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

botte

botte

Ex: I put on my boots to go for a walk in the snowy park. 
binding
binding
[nom]

a device that secures a boot to a ski and can release it during a fall

fixation,  fixation de ski

fixation, fixation de ski

Ex: One of Daniel's ski bindings came loose. 
to attach
to attach
[verbe]

to physically connect or fasten something to another thing

attacher, joindre

attacher, joindre

Ex: Last night, he attached the missing button to his shirt. 
warm
warm
[Adjectif]

having a temperature that is high but not hot, especially in a way that is pleasant

chaud

chaud

Ex: The cat lay in the warm sunlight coming through the window. 
clothes
clothes
[nom]

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

vêtements

vêtements

Ex: I need to wash my clothes before I can wear them again. 
helmet
helmet
[nom]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

casque

casque

Ex: The cyclist adjusted his aerodynamic helmet and set off on the race. 

Le cycliste a ajusté son casque aérodynamique et est parti pour la course.

goggles
goggles
[nom]

a type of eyewear that are designed to protect the eyes from harm

lunettes de protection, lunettes de sécurité

lunettes de protection, lunettes de sécurité

Ex: The skier put on goggles to shield his eyes from the snow glare. 

Le skieur a mis des lunettes de protection pour protéger ses yeux de l'éblouissement de la neige.

head
head
[nom]

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

tête

tête

Ex: He accidentally bumped his head on the low doorway. 
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. 
amazing
amazing
[Adjectif]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

incroyable, extraordinaire

incroyable, extraordinaire

Ex: She baked an amazing cake for her friend's birthday party. 

Elle a préparé un gâteau incroyable pour l'anniversaire de son amie.

Antarctica

the most southern continent where the South Pole is situated

Antarctique

Antarctique

Ex: Scientists conduct research on climate change in Antarctica. 

Les scientifiques mènent des recherches sur le changement climatique en Antarctique.

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