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touchdown in French

touchdown in French is touchdown, touché — touchdown means in American football, a scoring play worth six points, made by getting the ball into the opponent's end zone.

touchdown in French

touchdown
noun
(American football, Canadian football) A six-point score occurring when the ball enters possession of a team's player in the opponent's end zone.
touché
noun
(American football, Canadian football) A six-point score occurring when the ball enters possession of a team's player in the opponent's end zone.

What does "touchdown" mean?

  1. noun In American football, a scoring play worth six points, made by getting the ball into the opponent's end zone.
    "The crowd roared when the running back dived over the line for a touchdown."
  2. noun The moment an aircraft or spacecraft first makes contact with the ground while landing.
    "The passengers clapped after a gentle touchdown on the wet runway."
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touchdown in a sentence

  • The crowd roared when the running back dived over the line for a touchdown.
  • After a late touchdown, the home team led by a single point.
  • The passengers clapped after a gentle touchdown on the wet runway.
  • The pilot radioed confirmation of a smooth touchdown.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "touchdown" in French?
"touchdown" in French is touchdown, touché. touchdown means: In American football, a scoring play worth six points, made by getting the ball into the opponent's end zone.
How do you use "touchdown" in a sentence?
Example: "The crowd roared when the running back dived over the line for a touchdown." In French, "touchdown" is touchdown, touché.
Are there other ways to say "touchdown" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "touchdown": touchdown, touché.
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