gants de boxe
The English phrase "boxing gloves" is translated into French as gants de boxe.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase gants de boxe is composed of gants (gloves), de (of) and boxe (boxing).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québec, it is common to use the term mitaines de boxe to refer to boxing gloves.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single boxing glove, use the singular form gant de boxe.
Did you know?
- The phrase jeter le gant (to throw down the glove) is a French expression meaning to challenge someone to a duel, mirroring the historical 'throwing down the gauntlet'.
- The word gant shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the English word 'gauntlet', which historically referred to a heavy armored glove used by knights.
- While boxe refers to the sport, the French word for a physical 'box' or 'container' is boîte, showing a clear linguistic split between the action and the object.
Examples in context
- On se retrouve demain pour une séance d'entraînement avec les gants de boxe.Let's meet tomorrow for a training session with the boxing gloves.
- J'ai besoin de nouvelles mitaines de boxe pour mon prochain combat.I need new boxing gloves for my upcoming fight.
- Il a mis ses gants de boxe.He put on his boxing gloves.
- J'ai acheté de nouveaux gants de boxe.I bought new boxing gloves.
- Où sont mes gants de boxe ?Where are my boxing gloves?
- Ces gants de boxe sont très légers.These boxing gloves are very light.
Example conversation
Nathan is looking for his gym gear in the living room.
- ChloéNathan, tu cherches tes gants de boxe ?Nathan, are you looking for your boxing gloves?
- NathanOui, je ne les trouve pas.Yes, I can't find them.
- ChloéIls sont sur le canapé.They are on the sofa.
- NathanAh, merci Chloé !Ah, thanks Chloé!
