Le match
Example: Le match de football commence à huit heures ce soir.
Definition
"Le match" refers to a sports contest or game between two teams or individuals, such as a football match. It involves competition following specific rules and is often scheduled at a particular time, like in the phrase 'Le match de football commence à huit heures ce soir.'
Etymology
The term "le match" comes from the English word 'match,' which originally meant a contest or competition. It was adopted into French to specifically denote sports games. Did you know? The English 'match' also historically referred to a pair or something that fits well, linking to the idea of two opponents paired against each other.
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"Le match" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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