trampoline
/tʁɑ̃.pɔ.lin/feminine, masculine
The English word 'trampoline' is trampoline in French. Wiktionary also lists trampolin.
Meaning: gymnastic and recreational device (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| trampoline | /tʁɑ̃.pɔ.lin/ | feminine, masculine |
| trampolin | masculine, uncommon |
trampoline refers to a gymnastic or recreational device used for jumping.
Which one should you use?
trampoline is the standard form used in modern French, while trampolin is an uncommon masculine form. Note that while trampoline can be tagged as both feminine and masculine, it is most commonly used as a masculine noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
In modern French, trampoline is most commonly used as a masculine noun (le trampoline).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables and is pronounced /tʁɑ̃.pɔ.lin/.
Did you know?
- The word trampoline is a linguistic traveler that arrived in French from Spanish or Italian roots. It is believed to have evolved from the word trampolín, which entered the language via the American circus tradition.
- If you are looking for a similar-sounding word in a French sports context, you might encounter tremplin. While it sounds like trampoline, it actually means a 'springboard' or 'stepping stone' used metaphorically for a career boost.
- Despite the spelling being the same as the English word, the French pronunciation is distinct because the 'am' sound is a nasal vowel, which does not exist in English.
Examples in context
- Holly saute sur le trampoline.Holly is jumping on the trampoline.This sentence shows someone jumping on a trampoline.Tatoeba #4002129 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #4001512 by CN
- Les enfants sautent sur le trampoline.The children are bouncing on the trampoline.This sentence shows children bouncing on a trampoline.Tatoeba #12322451 by lbdx, translation #3633721 by Hybrid
- Les enfants sautèrent sur le trampoline.The kids jumped on the trampoline.This sentence shows children jumping on a trampoline.Tatoeba #1800429 by sacredceltic, translation #1797672 by Spamster
- On va sauter sur la tramplinette dans le jardin!Let's jump on the trampoline in the backyard!
- J'ai acheté un trampoline pour l'anniversaire de mon fils.I bought a trampoline for my son's birthday.
- Les enfants passent des heures à sauter en l'air sur le trampoline.The children spend hours jumping in the air on the trampoline.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are in a garden.
- HugoEst-ce que je peux utiliser ton trampoline ?Can I use your trampoline?
- LéaOui, mais fais attention à ne pas tomber.Yes, but be careful not to fall.
- HugoMerci, le trampoline a l'air super.Thanks, the trampoline looks great.
- LéaAmuse-toi bien avec !Have fun with it!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “trampoline” translations and entries trampoline, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries trampoline, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
