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sporting

UK
/ˈspɔːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈspɔrtɪŋ/

Translations

sportingadjective
more sporting
Comp.
most sporting
Super.
UK
/ˈspɔːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈspɔrtɪŋ/
sportifRelatif au sport ; peut aussi qualifier une personne qui aime le sport.
The sporting event attracted thousands of fans from all over the country.
L'événement sportif a attiré des milliers de fans de tout le pays.
Additional translations
fair-playAu sens de loyal, respectueux dans la compétition.
Synonyms
athletic
active
playful
recreational
sportive
gamesome
sportverb

sporting

Gerund

sported
Past Simple
sported
Past Participle
sporting
Gerund
UK
/spɔːt/
US
/spɔrt/
arborerSe dit d’un vêtement, d’un accessoire ou d’un trait visible porté de façon ostentatoire.
She sported a new hat at the party.
Elle arborait un nouveau chapeau à la fête.
faire du sportSens général d’une activité sportive pratiquée pour le plaisir.
They sported on the beach all afternoon.
Ils ont fait du sport sur la plage tout l’après-midi.
Synonyms
display
exhibit
show
wear
present
sportgerund / present participle

sporting

sportifSens relatif aux sports et à l’esprit sportif.
It was a sporting gesture to offer them a rematch.
C’était un geste sportif de leur proposer une revanche.
Additional translations
chevaleresquePour insister sur la générosité, la loyauté ou le fair-play.
Synonyms
sporting
sporty
athletic
playful
lively
frisky
jocular
merry
frolicsome
wearing
displaying
showing off
fair
generous
munificent

Definitions

sportingadjective
Relating to or characterized by sports or athletic activities.
The sporting event attracted thousands of fans from all over the country.
Displaying fairness and respect in competition; sportsmanlike.
He showed a sporting attitude by congratulating his opponent after the match.
Involving or interested in sports.
She has always been a sporting person, participating in various athletic activities since childhood.
sportverb
To wear or display something in a proud or noticeable way.
She sported a new hat at the party.
To engage in a sport or activity for enjoyment.
They sported on the beach all afternoon.
sportgerund / present participle
Relating to or characteristic of sports, sportsmen, or fair play; showing fairness, generosity, or willingness to take a risk.
It was a sporting gesture to offer them a rematch.
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