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sportif — 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.
  • athletic adjective Relating to athletes or physical sports.
  • sporting adj Relating to sports.
  • sportsman noun A man who takes part in sports, especially as an athlete.
  • sportsperson noun Someone who plays sport, regardless of gender.
  • sporty adj Enjoying or good at sports.

Senses

sportif is used for these senses in English:

  • athlete (US, Canada) A person who actively participates in physical sports, especially with great skill; a sportsperson.
  • athletic (not comparable) Having to do with athletes.
  • sporting (not comparable) Pertaining to sports
  • sportsman (UK) A man who engages in sports; an athlete.
  • sportsperson Someone who plays sport, regardless of gender.
  • sporty Fond of sports.

athletic — full definition

  1. adjective Relating to athletes or physical sports.
  2. adjective Physically strong, fit, and well-built.

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