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Vocabulaire des Sports Extrêmes et d'Action - Saut en parachute

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Key Extreme and Action Sports Vocabulary
skydiving

the activity or sport in which individuals jump from a flying aircraft and do special moves while falling before opening their parachute at a specified distance to land on the ground

parachutisme

parachutisme

Ex: Proper training and equipment are essential for ensuring safety during skydiving adventures. 

Une formation adéquate et un équipement approprié sont essentiels pour assurer la sécurité lors des aventures de parachutisme.

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. 
jumping
jumping
[nom]

the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground

saut

saut

airplane

a flying vehicle with fixed wings that moves people and goods from one place to another through sky

avion

avion

Ex: I had to go through security before boarding the airplane. 
parachute

an object that allows a person or thing to slowly come to the ground after dropping from a flying aircraft

parachute

parachute

land
land
[nom]

the earth's surface where it is not under water

terre

terre

Ex: They built their house on fertile land near the river. 
skydiver

a person who jumps from an aircraft and free-falls before deploying a parachute

parachutiste, sauteur en parachute

parachutiste, sauteur en parachute

Ex: The skydiver checked the weather conditions before the jump. 

Le parachutiste a vérifié les conditions météorologiques avant le saut.

high
high
[Adjectif]

having a relatively great vertical extent

haut, élevé

haut, élevé

Ex: He built a high fence around his garden to keep out the deer. 
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. 
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. 
parachute jumper

a person who jumps from aircraft using a parachute

parachutiste, sauteur en parachute

parachutiste, sauteur en parachute

France
France
[nom]

a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower

France

France

Ex: France is one of the most visited countries in the world, attracting millions of tourists annually. 
hot-air balloon

an extremely large balloon filled with heated air, which enables it to float and travel through the sky

ballon, montgolfière

ballon, montgolfière

Ex: The hot-air balloon gently ascended into the sky as the burner heated the air inside. 

Le ballon à air chaud s'éleva doucement dans le ciel tandis que le brûleur chauffait l'air à l'intérieur.

simple
simple
[Adjectif]

not involving difficulty in doing or understanding

simple, facile

simple, facile

Ex: The concept was simple to grasp; it required only a basic understanding of the topic. 
modern
modern
[Adjectif]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

moderne

moderne

Ex: The novel explores modern issues, such as digital privacy and climate change. 
century
century
[nom]

a period of one hundred years

siècle

siècle

Ex: The 19th century was marked by significant industrial advancements. 
World War II

the war that took place from the year 1939 to 1945 between the axis and the allies

Seconde Guerre mondiale, Deuxième Guerre mondiale

Seconde Guerre mondiale, Deuxième Guerre mondiale

soldier
soldier
[nom]

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

soldat

soldat

Ex: He's a soldier known for his bravery and dedication. 
war
war
[nom]

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

guerre

guerre

Ex: The two nations have been at war for many years. 
tandem
tandem
[nom]

an arrangement of two or more objects or persons one behind another

tandem,  arrangement en série

tandem, arrangement en série

beginner

someone who has just started to learn or do something; a person who is new to a field or activity

débutant, débutante

débutant, débutante

experienced
experienced
[Adjectif]

possessing enough skill or knowledge in a certain field or job

expérimenté, confirmé

expérimenté, confirmé

Ex: His experienced leadership guided the team through challenging projects with confidence. 

Son leadership expérimenté a guidé l'équipe à travers des projets difficiles avec confiance.

instructor

a person who teaches a practical skill or sport to someone

moniteur, monitrice, instructeur, éducateur, éducatrice, professeur

moniteur, monitrice, instructeur, éducateur, éducatrice, professeur

Ex: My fitness instructor recommends thirty minutes of exercise every day. 

Mon instructeur de fitness recommande trente minutes d'exercice chaque jour.

solo
solo
[Adverbe]

without the presence or assistance of others

seul, en solo

seul, en solo

Ex: He completed the entire research project solo, demonstrating his ability to work independently. 
alone
alone
[Adverbe]

without anyone else

seul

seul

Ex: He spent the evening alone reading a book. 

Il a passé la soirée seul à lire un livre.

feeling
feeling
[nom]

an emotional state or sensation that one experiences such as happiness, guilt, sadness, etc.

sentiment

sentiment

Ex: After receiving the unexpected gift, a feeling of gratitude washed over him. 
freedom
freedom
[nom]

the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

liberté

liberté

Ex: After years of oppression, they finally gained their freedom. 
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. 
free fall

the motion of an object or person falling solely under the influence of gravity

chute libre, descente en chute libre

chute libre, descente en chute libre

Ex: The astronaut felt weightless during free fall in space. 

L'astronaute s'est senti en apesanteur pendant la chute libre dans l'espace.

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.

all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: All over the world, people are adapting to new technologies. 
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.

experience

the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

expérience

expérience

Ex: Traveling to different countries broadens one's cultural experiences. 
unique
unique
[Adjectif]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

unique

unique

Ex: He has a unique habit of sketching people he meets for the first time. 

Il a une habitude unique de dessiner les personnes qu'il rencontre pour la première fois.

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