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