luge
Sledding is luge in French.
The word luge refers to the act of sliding downhill on a sled. It is also used to refer to the sled itself.
Meaning: act of sliding downhill on a sled (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 'luge' refers to the activity of sledding, it is also the word used for the sled itself.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the activity of going sledding, French speakers typically use the expression faire de la luge. For example, to say 'I am sledding', you would say Je fais de la luge.
Did you know?
- In the Alps, you might encounter luge d'été, which refers to 'summer sledding' on specially designed tracks of concrete or metal.
- The term luge traces back to the Gaulish word *stludio, meaning sliding on runners was common in the region since the Celtic era.
- The term luge is actually a linguistic import from Swiss French and the Franco-Provençal dialect rather than being a native word from central France.
Examples in context
- Allons faire de la luge cet après-midi.Let's go sledding this afternoon.This example shows how to suggest going sledding in the afternoon using luge.Tatoeba #9547804 by Aiji, translation #3022500 by sharptoothed
- Faire de la luge, c'est très simple, il suffit de se caler bien dessus et de se laisser glisser.Sledding is very easy. All you have to do is sit down tight and let it slide.This sentence explains that the activity of luge is simple and involves letting oneself slide.Tatoeba #1000850 by sysko, translation #3348258 by _undertoad
- J'aime pratiquer la luge lorsque je vais à la montagne.I love sledding when I go to the mountains.
- On va faire de la luge cet après-midi?Are we going sledding this afternoon?
- Je me suis amusé à glisser en luge sur la colline enneigée.I had fun sliding on a sled down the snowy hill.
- On se rejoint demain pour faire de la luge ensemble?Shall we meet tomorrow to go sledding together?
- La luge est une activité de plein air très amusante.Sledding is a very fun outdoor activity.
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are talking about winter activities at a cafe.
- ManonEst-ce que tu aimes la luge, Gabriel ?Do you like sledding, Gabriel?
- GabrielOui, j'adore faire de la luge en hiver.Yes, I love sledding in winter.
- ManonMoi aussi, c'est génial de glisser dans la neige.Me too, it's great to slide in the snow.
- GabrielOn devrait y aller ensemble samedi prochain.We should go together next Saturday.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries luge, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
