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Vocabulaire des Sports Extrêmes et d'Action - Vélo de Montagne

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Key Extreme and Action Sports Vocabulary
mountain biking

the activity or sport of riding a mountain bike over rough ground

vélo tout-terrain

vélo tout-terrain

Ex: He bought a new bike for mountain biking last weekend. 

Il a acheté un nouveau vélo pour le VTT le week-end dernier.

fun
fun
[Adjectif]

providing entertainment or amusement

amusant, drôle

amusant, drôle

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

a bicycle

vélo, bicyclette

vélo, bicyclette

Ex: Daniel bought a new bike for his daughter. 
rough
rough
[Adjectif]

characterized by unsteady and wild weather or sea conditions

agité, houleux

agité, houleux

Ex: The rough weather forced the outdoor concert to be canceled. 
path
path
[nom]

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

chemin

chemin

Ex: He shoveled the snow off the path. 
mountain

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

montagne

montagne

Ex: The mountain is a popular destination for climbers and hikers. 
biker
biker
[nom]

someone who rides a motorcycle or bicycle

motard, cycliste

motard, cycliste

Ex: Every weekend, the biker joins his friends for a long ride. 

Chaque week-end, le motard rejoint ses amis pour une longue balade.

special
special
[Adjectif]

designed or set aside for a specific purpose or need, often different from what is commonly available

spécial, particulier

spécial, particulier

Ex: They offer special parking for people with disabilities near the entrance. 
tough
tough
[Adjectif]

difficult to endure

difficile, rude

difficile, rude

Ex: They went through a tough period financially after the unexpected medical expenses. 
trail
trail
[nom]

a path through countryside, mountains, or other natural terrain, especially one used for walking or riding

sentier,  piste

sentier, piste

Ex: The mountain trail becomes steep near the summit. 
California

a state in the western United States on the Pacific coast

Ex: She moved to California after graduating from college. 
to explore
to explore
[verbe]

to visit places one has never seen before

explorer

explorer

Ex: The team explores uncharted territories to expand scientific knowledge. 
off-road
off-road
[Adjectif]

able to be driven or ridden on rough ground

tout-terrain

tout-terrain

Ex: The bike’s off-road tires handled the rocky trail well. 

Les pneus tout-terrain du vélo ont bien géré le sentier rocheux.

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. 
better
better
[Adjectif]

having more of a good quality

meilleur, supérieur

meilleur, supérieur

Ex: The revised edition of the book is better, offering additional insights and information. 

L'édition révisée du livre est meilleure, offrant des perspectives et des informations supplémentaires.

quickly
quickly
[Adverbe]

with a lot of speed

vite, rapidement

vite, rapidement

Ex: He typed quickly to meet the deadline. 

Il a tapé rapidement pour respecter le délai.

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. 
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. 
cross-country
cross-country
[Adverbe]

away from the roads and tracks and across the countryside

dans la campagne

dans la campagne

distance

the length of the space that is between two places or points

distance

distance

Ex: She measured the distance from her house to the nearest grocery store. 
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. 
flat
flat
[Adjectif]

(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts

plat

plat

Ex: The artist painted a flat horizon with a beautiful sunset. 
area
area
[nom]

a particular part or region of a city, country, or the world

région

région

Ex: The downtown area is busy during office hours. 
downhill
downhill
[Adverbe]

in a downward direction, typically toward the lower point of a hill

en descente, vers le bas

en descente, vers le bas

Ex: The water flowed downhill, creating small streams in the hilly terrain. 

L'eau a coulé en descente, créant de petits ruisseaux dans le terrain vallonné.

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. 
steep
steep
[Adjectif]

(of a slope or surface) rising or falling at a sharp angle

escarpé, raide, pente

escarpé, raide, pente

Ex: A steep path leads from the village to the castle. 
extra
extra
[Adjectif]

more than enough or the amount needed

supplémentaire

supplémentaire

Ex: There was extra food left over after the party, enough to last for days. 
safety
safety
[nom]

the condition of being protected and not affected by any potential risk or threat

sécurité

sécurité

Ex: Wearing seat belts is essential for the safety of everyone in the vehicle. 

Porter des ceintures de sécurité est essentiel pour la sécurité de tous les occupants du véhicule.

gear
gear
[nom]

equipment, tools, or clothing used for a particular activity or purpose

équipement,  matériel

équipement, matériel

Ex: The players changed into their protective gear before practice. 
trail riding

riding along a roughly blazed path

randonnée équestre, balade à cheval sur sentier

randonnée équestre, balade à cheval sur sentier

mix
mix
[nom]

the act of mixing together

mélange,  mixage

mélange, mixage

Ex: The paint needs another mix before you use it. 
descent
descent
[nom]

a movement or action of coming or going downward

descente, pente

descente, pente

Ex: As he started his descent from the ladder, he realized he forgot his tools at the top. 

Alors qu'il commençait sa descente de l'échelle, il réalisa qu'il avait oublié ses outils au sommet.

exercise

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

exercice

exercice

Ex: Regular exercise is important for your health. 
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. 
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. 
coordination

the skillful and effective interaction of movements

coordination

coordination

quick
quick
[Adjectif]

taking a short time to move, happen, or be done

rapide

rapide

Ex: He gave a quick wave to his friend before rushing off to catch the bus. 
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.

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.

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.

knee pad

a protective equipment worn over the knee to cushion impacts and prevent injuries during sports like volleyball, basketball, or skateboarding

genouillère, protection de genou

genouillère, protection de genou

Ex: Every skateboarder wears knee pads to shield their knees during tricks and falls. 

Chaque skateboarder porte des genouillères pour protéger ses genoux pendant les figures et les chutes.

glove
glove
[nom]

a covering for the hand and wrist with separate sections for the thumb and fingers, worn for warmth or protection

gant

gant

Ex: Michael wore rubber gloves while cleaning the bathroom. 
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