boxeur
/bɔk.sœʁ/masculine
The English word 'boxer' is translated into French as boxeur.
The term refers to a participant in a boxing match.
Meaning: participant in a boxing match (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun boxeur has the plural form boxeurs. If you are referring to a female boxer, use the feminine form boxeuse.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /bɔk.sœʁ/.
Did you know?
- In French, the word boxeur also refers to a specific style of men's underwear, known as caleçon boxeur. This usage mirrors the English 'boxer shorts' but is integrated into the French wardrobe terminology.
- If you are talking about a boxer's training or style, you might encounter the term noble art, a classic French way to refer to the sport of boxing itself.
- While boxeur is the technical term, French speakers often use the word pugiliste to sound more prestigious or formal when describing a professional fighter.
Examples in context
- Le boxeur fut contraint de s'allonger.The boxer was pressured to throw the fight.This sentence shows the use of boxeur in a context regarding a fight.Tatoeba #805715 by sacredceltic, translation #696937 by darinmex
- Le boxeur challenger a vaincu le champion.The challenging boxer defeated the champion.This sentence shows the use of boxeur when describing a challenger.Tatoeba #651757 by Snout, translation #2756663 by Max101
- Le boxeur a dû perdre du poids pour le combat du championnat.The boxer had to lose weight for the championship fight.This sentence shows the use of boxeur in relation to weight loss for a championship.Tatoeba #1807184 by kenigberg, translation #6694910 by Eccles17
- Le boxeur a remporté le championnat du monde.The boxer won the world championship.
- Elle est fan de boxe et suit les meilleurs boxeurs du pays.She's a fan of boxing and follows the best boxers in the country.
- Ma sœur est une excellente boxeuse.My sister is an excellent boxer.
- Les boxeurs sont des athlètes très dévoués.Boxers are very dedicated athletes.
- Julie est une excellente boxeuse dans la région de Québec.Julie is an excellent boxer in the Quebec region.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are watching a sports event on TV.
- ManonCe boxeur est vraiment rapide !This boxer is really fast!
- GabrielOui, il a un style impressionnant.Yes, he has an impressive style.
- ManonEst-ce que ce boxeur a déjà gagné ?Has this boxer already won?
- GabrielNon, c'est son premier grand combat.No, it is his first big fight.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “boxer” translations and entries boxeur, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
