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athlète — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • athlete noun A person who competes in sports, especially one who trains and performs at a high level.
  • sportsman noun A man who takes part in sports, especially as an athlete.

Senses

athlète is used for these senses in English:

  • athlete (US, Canada) A person who actively participates in physical sports, especially with great skill; a sportsperson.
  • sportsman (UK) A man who engages in sports; an athlete.

sportsman — full definition

  1. noun A man who takes part in sports, especially as an athlete.
  2. noun A man who takes part in country pursuits such as hunting or fishing.

Related French words