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weightlifting in French

weightlifting in French is musculation, haltérophilie — weightlifting means exercise that involves lifting weights to build strength.

weightlifting in French

musculation
noun
A form of exercise in which weights are lifted.
haltérophilie
noun
A form of exercise in which weights are lifted.
haltérophilie
noun
(sports) A sport in which competitors lift heavy weights in two events: the snatch and the clean and jerk.

What does "weightlifting" mean?

  1. noun Exercise that involves lifting weights to build strength.
    "She took up weightlifting to build strength after her injury."
  2. noun A competitive sport in which athletes lift heavy weights in the snatch and the clean and jerk.
    "She won a bronze medal in weightlifting at the championships."
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weightlifting in a sentence

  • She took up weightlifting to build strength after her injury.
  • Weightlifting three times a week improved his fitness.
  • She won a bronze medal in weightlifting at the championships.
  • Weightlifting has been part of the Olympic programme for many years.

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What is "weightlifting" in French?
"weightlifting" in French is musculation, haltérophilie. weightlifting means: Exercise that involves lifting weights to build strength.
How do you use "weightlifting" in a sentence?
Example: "She took up weightlifting to build strength after her injury." In French, "weightlifting" is musculation, haltérophilie.
Are there other ways to say "weightlifting" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "weightlifting": musculation, haltérophilie.
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