clubs de golf
The English phrase "golf clubs" is translated into French as clubs de golf.
The term refers to the long sticks used to hit a ball in the game of golf. When describing specific types of clubs, you may use the word fer for an iron or bois for a wood.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the word for clubs followed by the prepositional phrase de golf, which means "of golf".
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single golf club, use the singular form un club de golf.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers may mistakenly use the word bâton (stick) to describe a golf club, but club is the standard term in French.
Did you know?
- While club is the standard term for golf equipment, using the word bâton might lead a French speaker to believe you are carrying a walking stick or a magic wand.
- The word club was originally borrowed from English into French, meaning clubs de golf is a linguistic loop of a borrowed term and a native preposition.
- French golfers still use the term bois for 'woods' even when the clubs are constructed from modern materials like carbon fiber or titanium.
Examples in context
- J'ai besoin de ranger les clubs de golf dans mon sac.I need to organize the golf clubs in my bag.
- les clubs de golf en boisWooden golf clubs
- mes clubs de golfMy golf clubs
- ses clubs de golfHis/her golf clubs
- Il a oublié ses clubs de golf.He forgot his golf clubs.
- Où sont mes clubs de golf ?Where are my golf clubs?
- Je cherche un sac pour mes clubs de golf.I am looking for a bag for my golf clubs.
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are preparing for a trip to the golf course.
- HugoEst-ce que tu as pris les clubs de golf ?Did you take the golf clubs?
- ChloéOui, ils sont déjà dans la voiture.Yes, they are already in the car.
- HugoSuper, je n'ai plus rien à préparer.Great, I have nothing left to prepare.
- ChloéN'oublie pas ton chapeau, Hugo.Don't forget your hat, Hugo.
