créoles
The English term 'hoops' can be translated into French as créoles, which is a slang term for basketball.
In this context, créoles is used as a slang noun to refer to the sport of basketball.
Meaning: slang: basketball (noun)
Did you know?
- The word créoles can also refer to a specific style of gold hoop earrings popular in the French West Indies.
- If you use the word créoles in a standard French classroom in Paris, people will likely be confused, as it is not standard French for basketball.
- In French, the word for the actual hoop or rim is le cercle or le panier, meaning 'the basket'.
Examples in context
- Les arceaux du jardin sont solidesThe hoops in the garden are sturdy.
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are deciding what to do after school.
- NathanTu veux faire un créoles avec moi ?Do you want to play some hoops with me?
- LéaOui, je suis partante !Yes, I'm in!
- NathanGénial, on y va maintenant ?Great, shall we go now?
- LéaC'est parti pour le créoles !Let's go for hoops!
