sports en salle
The English phrase "indoor sports" is translated into French as sports en salle.
This phrase refers to athletic activities that are played inside a building rather than outdoors. It is commonly used to contrast with sports de plein air (outdoor sports).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sports (sports), en (in) and salle (room/hall), literally meaning "sports in a room/hall".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regional contexts, Les sports couverts may be used to mean "indoor sports".
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural sports en salle is the common form, but the singular sport en salle can be used when referring to a specific type of indoor activity.
Did you know?
- The word salle is a close relative of the English word 'salon'.
- The word salle shares a common ancestor with the Old English word 'sæl' meaning 'room' or 'castle'.
- In French, the word salle is used for a vast variety of indoor spaces, from a salle de bain (bathroom) to a salle de concert (concert hall).
Examples in context
- Je préfère jouer à des sports en salle comme le basketball ou le badminton.I prefer playing indoor sports like basketball or badminton.
- Les sports en salle sont une excellente alternative pendant les jours pluvieux.Indoor sports are an excellent alternative during rainy days.
- J'aime les sports en salle comme le badminton.I like indoor sports like badminton.
- Je préfère les sports en salle.I prefer indoor sports.
- Il y a beaucoup de sports en salle ici.There are many indoor sports here.
- Elle pratique des sports en salle le mardi.She practices indoor sports on Tuesdays.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are discussing their fitness routines.
- GabrielTu veux aller courir avec moi demain ?Do you want to go running with me tomorrow?
- EmmaNon, je préfère les sports en salle quand il pleut.No, I prefer indoor sports when it rains.
- GabrielOn peut aller à la salle de gym alors.We can go to the gym then.
- EmmaC'est une excellente idée, Gabriel !That's a great idea, Gabriel!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries en, salle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
