The Paris Olympics 2024 is just around the corner. Are you ready? Now is the perfect time to familiarize yourself with some key athletics vocabulary in French! We’ve selected 70 essential terms related to the Olympic Games. Let’s take a look at them one by one!
20 Sports Played by Single Players
| French | English |
| Tir à l’arc | Archery |
| Athlétisme | Athletics |
| Badminton | Badminton |
| Boxe | Boxing |
| Canoë-kayak | Canoeing |
| Cyclisme | Cycling |
| Plongeon | Diving |
| Équitation | Equestrian |
| Escrime | Fencing |
| Golf | Golf |
| Gymnastique | Gymnastics |
| Judo | Judo |
| Aviron | Rowing |
| Tir | Shooting |
| Skateboard | Skateboarding |
| Natation | Swimming |
| Tennis de table | Table tennis |
| Taekwondo | Taekwondo |
| Tennis | Tennis |
| Haltérophilie | Weightlifting |
10 Sports Played by Teams
| French | English |
| Baseball/Softball | Baseball/Softball |
| Basketball | Basketball |
| Volleyball | Volleyball |
| Volleyball de plage | Beach volleyball |
| Hockey sur gazon | Field hockey |
| Football | Football/Soccer |
| Handball | Handball |
| Rugby | Rugby |
| Natation artistique | Synchronized swimming |
| Water-polo | Water polo |
20 Vocab to Describe Equipment
| French | English |
| Piste | Track |
| Stade | Stadium |
| Piscine | Pool |
| Vélo | Bicycle |
| Casque | Helmet |
| Javelot | Javelin |
| Disque | Discus |
| Lancer de poids | Shot put |
| Cible de tir à l’arc | Archery target |
| Tapis de gymnastique | Gymnastics mat |
| Épée | Fencing sword |
| Plongeoir | Diving board |
| Selle | Equestrian saddle |
| Aviron | Rowing boat |
| Canoë | Canoe |
| Raquette de badminton | Badminton racket |
| Raquette de tennis | Tennis racket |
| Terrain de basketball | Basketball court |
| Filet de volleyball | Volleyball net |
| Ballon de rugby | Rugby ball |
20 Vocab about People
| French | English |
| Athlète | Athlete |
| Coéquipier/Coéquipière | Teammate |
| Arbitre | Referee |
| Spectateur/Spectatrice | Spectator |
| Bénévole | Volunteer |
| Chronométreur/Chronométreuse | Timekeeper |
| Annonceur/Annonceuse | Announcer |
| Organisateur | Organizer |
| Médecin | Doctor |
| Infirmier/Infirmière | Nurse |
| Physiothérapeute | Physiotherapist |
| Paramédical | Paramedic |
| Journaliste | Journalist |
| Cameraman | Cameraman |
| Photographe | Photographer |
| Commentateur/Commentatrice | Commentator |
| Reporter | Reporter |
| Entraîneur/Entraîneuse | Coach |
| Sponsor | Sponsor |
| Supporteur/Supportrice | Fan |
How do you feel about these 70 vocabulary words? Are you getting more excited about the Olympic Games now? For more French expressions and learning tips, check out the FluenDay app! Let’s learn French while enjoying the games this summer!
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