athlétisme /atletˈism/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "athletics".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French)

Source term
athletics
Translation
athlétisme
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article note: a regular/likely article is "l'" for "athlétisme". Check context for exceptions.

Dictionary form athlétisme
Likely article l'
Likely gender elided article
Regular/likely plural athlétismes
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + l'athlétisme
Examples
Elle aime l'athlétisme et court tous les jours.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Elle aime l'athlétisme et court tous les jours.

English: She loves athletics and runs every day.

B1 · Thrilling Sports

Il a gagné un prix au meeting d'athlétisme.

English: He won a prize at the athletics meeting.

B1 · Thrilling Sports

J'ai regardé de l'athlétisme à la télé le week-end dernier.

English: I watched athletics on TV last weekend.

B1 · Thrilling Sports

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