disc golf
disc golf is the French term for disc golf.
This phrase refers to the sport where players throw a plastic disc into a metal basket.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, the variation Le Golf Frisbee is used to refer to this sport.
Did you know?
- French enthusiasts often refer to the target basket as le panier, which literally translates to 'the basket' used for shopping or laundry.
- The term golf frisbee in Quebec is a result of a specific linguistic trend in Canada to translate North American sports into descriptive French terms.
- Even though 'Frisbee' is a trademarked brand, many French speakers use the word frisbee as a generic noun for any flying disc.
Examples in context
- Je joue au golf frisbee ce week-endI'm playing disc golf this weekend
- On joue au disc golf le dimanche.We play disc golf on Sundays.
- Le disc golf est très amusant.Disc golf is very fun.
- Est-ce que tu connais le disc golf ?Do you know disc golf?
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are talking in a park.
- EmmaNathan, tu veux faire du disc golf ?Nathan, do you want to play disc golf?
- NathanOui, c'est une excellente idée !Yes, that is an excellent idea!
- EmmaJ'ai apporté mon propre disque.I brought my own disc.
- NathanSuper, je vais prendre le mien.Great, I will take mine.
