ringuette
ringuette is the French translation for the English term ringette.
The term refers to the ice sport similar to ice hockey that is played using a straight stick and a rubber ring.
Did you know?
- Because 'ringette' is a relatively modern sport, the French spelling ringuette follows the common pattern of adding a 'u' after a 'g' to maintain the soft 'g' sound before the letter 'e'.
- In France, the sport is often referred to by its English name, 'ringette', though the French spelling ringuette is the official term used in Quebec and by many international sporting bodies.
- Because ringuette is so deeply tied to Francophone culture in Canada, the sport's governing bodies often operate in both French and English simultaneously.
Examples in context
- Pendant notre voyage au Québec, nous avons assisté à un match de ringuette.During our trip to Quebec, we attended a ringette match.
- Elle joue à la ringuette le samedi.She plays ringette on Saturdays.
- Mon fils adore la ringuette.My son loves ringette.
Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are discussing sports at the skating rink.
- ChloéEst-ce que tu connais la ringuette ?Do you know ringette?
- HugoOui, j'en ai déjà fait.Yes, I have done it before.
- ChloéC'est amusant à regarder.It is fun to watch.
- HugoC'est vrai, c'est très dynamique.That's true, it's very dynamic.
