centre sportif
masculine
The English phrase 'sports center' is translated into French as centre sportif.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun centre (center) and the adjective sportif (sporting/sports).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, use centres sportifs. Both the noun and the adjective take an 's'.
Did you know?
- The word centre shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'center', but its original Greek root kéntron actually meant a 'sharp point' or 'prickle'.
- In many French cities, you might not see centre sportif on a building at all. Instead, official signage and public documents will frequently use the term complexe sportif to describe these facilities.
- In France, the term sportif is not just an adjective for a centre, but also a common noun used to describe any athlete or 'sports person'.
Examples in context
- Le tournoi aura lieu à la salle de sportsThe tournament will take place at the sports center
- Je m'entraîne régulièrement au centre sportifI regularly train at the sports center
- On se retrouve à la salle de sport demain matin?Shall we meet at the sports center tomorrow morning?
- Venez visiter notre nouveau complexe sportifCome visit our new sports center
- Connaissez-vous de bons centres sportifs près d'ici?Do you know any good sports centers around here?
- Quelles installations proposez-vous dans votre salle de sport?What facilities do you offer in your sports center?
- J'ai commencé à m'entraîner au centre sportif près de chez moiI started training at the sports center near my place
- Je vais au centre sportif pour nager.I am going to the sports center to swim.
- Il y a un nouveau centre sportif en ville.There is a new sports center in town.
- Le centre sportif est fermé le lundi.The sports center is closed on Mondays.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their afternoon plans.
- EmmaTu veux aller au centre sportif avec moi ?Do you want to go to the sports center with me?
- GabrielOui, c'est une excellente idée, Emma.Yes, it is an excellent idea, Emma.
- EmmaOn peut faire du basket là-bas.We can play basketball there.
- GabrielParfait, on se retrouve devant le centre sportif.Perfect, let's meet in front of the sports center.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sports center” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries centre, sportif, CC BY-SA 4.0.
