Refined Sporting Disciplines | Eloquent Sporting Actions & Maneuvers | Specialised Sporting Equipment & Venues |
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Equestrianism (Sports équestres) (i-KWES-tree-uhn-iz-uhm)
The sport of riding horses. Her dedication to equestrianism has led her to compete at international levels. Triathlon (Triathlon) (trye-ATH-lon)
An athletic event consisting of swimming, cycling, and running. He trained rigorously for the upcoming triathlon. Synchronized Swimming (Natation synchronisée) (SIN-kruh-nahyzd SWIM-ing)
A sport of performing synchronized routines in water. The synchronized swimming team executed a breathtaking routine. Fencing (Escrime) (FEN-sing)
The sport of fighting with swords. He demonstrated remarkable skill in the art of fencing. Curling (Curling) (KUR-ling)
A team sport played on ice with stones and brooms. The strategy involved in curling is surprisingly complex. Badminton (Badminton) (BAD-min-ton)
A racket sport played with a shuttlecock. They enjoyed a spirited game of badminton in the park. Gymnastics (Gymnastique) (jim-NAS-tiks)
A sport involving exercises requiring balance and strength. Her grace and agility were evident in her gymnastics routine. Archery (Tir à l'arc) (AHR-cher-ee)
The sport of shooting arrows with a bow. He practiced archery with focus and precision. Bobsleigh (Bobsleigh) (BOB-sley)
A winter sport involving racing down an ice track in a sled. The bobsleigh team prepared for their descent down the treacherous track. Decathlon (Décathlon) (di-KATH-lon)
An athletic contest comprising ten different events. Winning the decathlon requires a diverse range of athletic abilities. |
Execute a Flawless Pirouette (Exécuter une pirouette impeccable) (EK-si-kyoot uh FLAW-luhs pir-oo-ET)
To perform a perfect spin on one foot. The figure skater executed a flawless pirouette, earning high marks from the judges. Unleash a Thunderous Volley (Déchaîner une volée tonitruante) (un-LEESH uh THUN-der-uhs VOL-ee)
To hit a ball powerfully before it bounces. The tennis player unleashed a thunderous volley that his opponent couldn't return. Clinch Victory in the Dying Seconds (Arracher la victoire dans les dernières secondes) (klinch VIK-tuh-ree in thuh DYE-ing SEK-uhnds)
To secure a win just before the end of the game. With a spectacular goal in the dying seconds, they clinched victory. Demonstrate Impeccable Footwork (Faire preuve d'un jeu de jambes impeccable) (DEM-uhn-streyt im-PEK-uh-buhl FOOT-wurk)
To show perfect and skillful movement of the feet. The boxer's impeccable footwork allowed him to evade his opponent's attacks. Hurl a Javelin with Precision (Lancer un javelot avec précision) (hurl uh JAV-uh-lin with pri-SIZH-uhn)
To throw a javelin accurately. The athlete hurled the javelin with precision, landing it just short of the record. Navigate the Slalom Course Adroitly (Naviguer habilement sur le parcours de slalom) (NAV-i-gayt thuh SLAH-luhm kors uh-DROYT-lee)
To skillfully move through a series of obstacles. The skier navigated the slalom course adroitly, weaving through the gates with ease. Score a Hat-Trick with Aplomb (Marquer un coup du chapeau avec assurance) (skor uh HAT-trik with uh-PLOM)
To confidently score three goals in a game. He scored a hat-trick with aplomb, leading his team to a decisive victory. Execute a Gravity-Defying Dunk (Réaliser un dunk défiant la gravité) (EK-si-kyoot uh GRAV-i-tee-di-FYE-ing dunk)
To perform a spectacular slam dunk in basketball. The basketball player executed a gravity-defying dunk that brought the crowd to its feet. Parry a Blow with Finesse (Parer un coup avec finesse) (PAR-ee uh bloh with fi-NES)
To skillfully deflect an opponent's attack. The fencer parried the blow with finesse, turning the tables on his opponent. Achieve a Hole-in-One with Panache (Réussir un trou en un avec panache) (uh-CHEEV uh HOHL-in-wuhn with puh-NASH)
To hit the ball directly into the hole in golf with style. The golfer achieved a hole-in-one with panache, much to the delight of the spectators. |
Velodrome (Vélodrome) (VEL-uh-drohm)
An arena for track cycling. The cyclists competed fiercely in the velodrome. Rink (Patinoire) (ringk)
An area of ice for skating. They spent the afternoon skating on the outdoor rink. Fairway (Fairway) (FAIR-way)
The mown area between the tee and the green on a golf course. His tee shot landed perfectly in the middle of the fairway. Pommel Horse (Cheval d'arçons) (POM-uhl hors)
A gymnastic apparatus with two handles. The gymnast demonstrated incredible strength on the pommel horse. Quiver (Carquois) (KWIV-er)
A container for holding arrows. The archer reached into his quiver for another arrow. Foil (Fleuret) (foil)
A light fencing sword. He carefully cleaned his foil after the fencing match. Shuttlecock (Volant) (SHUT-uhl-kok)
The object hit in badminton. The players volleyed the shuttlecock back and forth across the net. Bobsled (Bobsleigh) (BOB-sled)
A racing sled used in the winter sport of bobsleighing. The four-person bobsled sped down the icy track. Bullseye (Centre de la cible) (BUL-eye)
The center of a target in shooting sports. She hit the bullseye with her last arrow. Wetsuit (Combinaison de plongée) (WET-soot)
A garment providing thermal insulation for water sports. He put on his wetsuit before going surfing. |
Word | Learned |
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Equestrianism | |
Triathlon | |
Synchronized Swimming | |
Fencing | |
Curling | |
Badminton | |
Gymnastics | |
Archery | |
Bobsleigh | |
Decathlon | |
Execute a Flawless Pirouette | |
Unleash a Thunderous Volley | |
Clinch Victory in the Dying Seconds | |
Demonstrate Impeccable Footwork | |
Hurl a Javelin with Precision | |
Navigate the Slalom Course Adroitly | |
Score a Hat-Trick with Aplomb | |
Execute a Gravity-Defying Dunk | |
Parry a Blow with Finesse | |
Achieve a Hole-in-One with Panache | |
Velodrome | |
Rink | |
Fairway | |
Pommel Horse | |
Quiver | |
Foil | |
Shuttlecock | |
Bobsled | |
Bullseye | |
Wetsuit |