ollie
The English term 'ollie' is used in French to refer to a skateboarding trick where the rider jumps into the air with the board.
The term refers specifically to the skateboarding maneuver. To describe the act of performing the trick, you can use the phrase faire un ollie.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec slang, the term pop is used to refer to an ollie.
Did you know?
- Because ollie is an English loanword, it does not follow standard French gender rules for borrowed words, but it is almost universally treated as masculine in the phrase un ollie.
- In the French skateboarding community, the English term is treated as a loanword that does not require translation, meaning you do not need to look for a native French equivalent for the maneuver.
- In formal French sports journalism, you might see the term italicized or placed in quotation marks to signify that it is a foreign technical term.
Examples in context
- Est-ce que tu peux me montrer comment faire un ollie?Can you show me how to do an ollie?
- Il a réussi un ollie parfait.He landed a perfect ollie.
- Tu sais faire un ollie ?Do you know how to do an ollie?
- Je m'entraîne pour mon premier ollie.I am practicing for my first ollie.
Example conversation
Two friends are at a skatepark.
- ChloéRegarde mon ollie, Gabriel !Look at my ollie, Gabriel!
- GabrielC'était super, Chloé.That was great, Chloé.
- ChloéMerci, je travaille dur.Thanks, I am working hard.
- GabrielTu progresses vite.You are progressing fast.
