événement sportif
The English phrase "sporting event" is translated into French as événement sportif.
This phrase refers to a planned competition or game where athletes compete in a sport.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun événement (event) and the adjective sportif (sporting or sport-related).
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, both the noun and the adjective must take an 's', resulting in événements sportifs.
Did you know?
- If you are talking about a major sporting event like the Olympics, you might hear the term manifestation sportive, which places emphasis on the organized display or phenomenon rather than just the event itself.
- French spelling underwent a reform in 1990 that allows événement to be written as évènement with a different accent, though both versions are accepted.
- In French, the word sportif can be used as a noun to describe a person who is an athlete or very active, rather than just as an adjective to describe an event.
Examples in context
- L'événement sportif de cette année attire des milliers de spectateurs.The sporting event of this year attracts thousands of spectators.
- La compétition sportive se déroulera dans le stade principal de la ville.The sporting competition will take place in the city's main stadium.
- On va regarder un match ce soir.We're going to watch a sporting event tonight.
- La rencontre sportive entre nos équipes rivales sera très intense.The sports meeting between our rival teams will be very intense.
- Je vais assister à un événement sportif ce weekend.I am going to attend a sporting event this weekend.
- Le match de football était incroyable !The football match was incredible!
- J'ai assisté à une compétition sportive de natation.I attended a swimming sporting competition.
- Les étudiants ont organisé une rencontre sportive dans le parc.The students organized a sports meeting in the park.
- C'est un événement sportif important.It is an important sporting event.
- Je cherche un événement sportif local.I am looking for a local sporting event.
- Nous allons assister à un événement sportif.We are going to attend a sporting event.
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are discussing their plans for the weekend.
- LéaQuel événement sportif vas-tu voir ce week-end ?Which sporting event are you going to see this weekend?
- HugoJe vais voir un match de rugby.I am going to see a rugby match.
- LéaEst-ce un grand événement sportif ?Is it a big sporting event?
- HugoOui, c'est un événement très célèbre.Yes, it is a very famous event.
