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sparring

/ˈspɑː.rɪŋ/

/ˈspɑr.ɪŋ/

sparring over

Translations

sparringnoun

joute verbaleAu sens figuré, pour un échange vif ou une dispute amicale.

There was plenty of sparring between the candidates during the debate.

Il y a eu beaucoup de joute verbale entre les candidats pendant le débat.

sparringBoxe et arts martiaux.

The coach scheduled a sparring session to help the fighters prepare for the upcoming tournament.

L'entraîneur a programmé une séance de sparring pour aider les combattants à se préparer au tournoi à venir.

Synonyms

combat practice

exercise

drill

training

practice fighting

sparringgerund / present participle

/ˈspɑː.rɪŋ/

/ˈspɑːr.ɪŋ/

de sparringSports de combat.

She needed a new sparring partner before the championship.

Elle avait besoin d'un nouveau partenaire de sparring avant le championnat.

Synonyms

sparverb

sparring

Gerund

sparred

Past Simple

sparred

Past Participle

sparring

Gerund

/spɑː/

/spɑr/

boxerEntraînement de boxe.

The two boxers decided to spar in the gym to prepare for their upcoming matches.

Les deux boxeurs ont décidé de boxer à la salle pour se préparer à leurs prochains matchs.

Additional translations

se chamaillerSens figuré, registre courant.

Synonyms

spar with

Definitions

sparringnoun

A practice fight or training session in boxing or martial arts, where participants engage in mock combat to improve their skills.

The coach scheduled a sparring session to help the fighters prepare for the upcoming tournament.

The activity of engaging in a lively or friendly argument or debate, often for practice or amusement.

There was plenty of sparring between the candidates during the debate.

sparringgerund / present participle

Relating to or used for practice fighting, especially in combat sports.

She needed a new sparring partner before the championship.

sparverb

To engage in a practice fight or friendly boxing match.

The two boxers decided to spar in the gym to prepare for their upcoming matches.

To argue or debate in a light-hearted or playful manner.

The friends often spar over trivial matters, enjoying the banter more than the argument itself.