résultats de tennis
The English phrase "tennis scores" is translated into French as résultats de tennis.
This phrase refers to the final outcomes or the current points of tennis matches.
Did you know?
- While tennis refers to the sport in résultats de tennis, the word tennis is also used as a common noun for 'sneakers' or 'tennis shoes' in France.
- Before tennis was borrowed from English, the French played a predecessor called jeu de paume, which literally means 'game of the palm'.
- French tennis players and fans often use the English word 'score' instead of résultat when referring to the live point count during a match.
Examples in context
- Avantage pour FedererAdvantage Federer
- Je cherche les résultats de tennis sur internet.I am looking for the tennis scores on the internet.
- Tu as vu les résultats de tennis de ce matin ?Did you see this morning's tennis scores?
- Les résultats de tennis sont disponibles sur le site.The tennis scores are available on the website.
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are talking about a sports tournament.
- LucasSalut Chloé, as-tu vu les résultats de tennis ?Hi Chloé, did you see the tennis scores?
- ChloéNon, qui a gagné le match ?No, who won the match?
- LucasLe favori a perdu en deux sets.The favorite lost in two sets.
- ChloéC'est incroyable, je vais vérifier ça !That's incredible, I'm going to check that!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, tennis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
