Court
Example: Le court de tennis est près de la maison.
Definition
"Court" refers to a designated outdoor or indoor area marked for playing sports, such as tennis or basketball. It is a flat surface where the game is played according to specific rules, often surrounded by boundaries or nets.
Etymology
The word "court" comes from the Old French word 'court,' which originally meant an enclosed yard or garden. Over time, it evolved to describe a space for sports and games. Did you know that the term is related to the Latin 'cohors,' meaning an enclosed area or yard?
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"Court" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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