raquette
/ʁa.kɛt/feminine
The English phrase "racket" translates to French as raquette when referring to a sports implement.
The word raquette refers specifically to an implement used in sports. For the English meaning of a loud noise or disturbance, French uses different words depending on the context and level of formality.
Meaning: implement (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
raquette is a feminine noun. It is used with the feminine indefinite article une (for example, une raquette) or feminine adjectives like nouvelle.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ʁa.kɛt/ and consists of two syllables.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use raquette to mean an illegal scheme or a fraudulent business. In French, raquette only refers to the sports implement.
Did you know?
- The word raquette may trace its roots back to the Arabic term for 'palm of the hand', rāḥat al-yad, suggesting the implement was originally defined by the part of the body it mimics.
- In French, the term raquette à neige refers to a snowshoe, showing how the concept of a 'frame' or 'implement' can be applied to winter gear.
- French speakers use raquette to refer to the equipment in 'pelote basque', a traditional sport from the Basque Country.
Examples in context
- Il dispose d'une raquette.He has a racket.This sentence is useful for describing someone who possesses a raquette.Tatoeba #7694684 by sacredceltic, translation #293333 by CK
- Combien coûte cette raquette ?How much is this racket?This sentence is useful for asking the price of a raquette.Tatoeba #2308653 by nimfeo, translation #60367 by CK
- Choisissez votre raquette préférée.Choose your favorite racket.This sentence is useful for telling someone to select their preferred raquette.Tatoeba #9019 by dominiko, translation #17187 by CK
- Le tumulte de la rue est assourdissant.The racket in the street is deafening.
- Arrêtez ce tapage immédiatement !Stop this racket immediately!
- Quel boucan infernal !What a racket!
- Le chahut dans la salle de classe était insupportable.The racket in the classroom was unbearable.
- Je n'en peux plus de ce boucan incessant !I can't take this constant racket anymore!
- 23 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are at a sports equipment store.
- LéaRegarde cette belle raquette, Lucas.Look at this beautiful racket, Lucas.
- LucasElle est très jolie, mais est-elle lourde ?It is very pretty, but is it heavy?
- LéaNon, elle est vraiment facile à utiliser.No, it is really easy to use.
- LucasD'accord, elle te convient parfaitement.Okay, it suits you perfectly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “racket” translations and entries raquette, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries raquette, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
