corrida
/kɔ.ʁi.da/
The English word for bullfighting in French is corrida.
The term refers to the spectacle involving the manipulation and killing of a bull.
Meaning: spectacle of manipulating and killing a bull (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In southwestern France, a traditional form known as Course landaise is practiced. This version does not involve killing the bull.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɔ.ʁi.da/. The word has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word corrida is a direct transplant from Spanish, meaning 'a run' or 'a race', reflecting the movement of the spectacle.
- French speakers often use la tauromachie instead of corrida when discussing the ethics or legality of the sport. This term emphasizes the 'art' and 'science' of the practice rather than the event itself.
- Even when speaking French, practitioners and spectators often use the Spanish word matador to describe the lead bullfighter instead of a French equivalent.
Examples in context
- la corridaLa corrida est très populaire en Espagne.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are discussing a trip to Spain.
- LéaEst-ce que tu veux voir la corrida ?Do you want to see the bullfighting?
- GabrielNon, je ne suis pas fan de la corrida.No, I am not a fan of bullfighting.
- LéaC'est dommage, c'est un spectacle intense.That's a pity, it's an intense spectacle.
- GabrielJe préfère visiter les musées.I prefer visiting museums.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry corrida, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corrida, CC BY-SA 4.0.
