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gear

/ɡɪər/

Gear refers to the clothes and equipment used for a specific activity, especially sports or hobbies. It is usually an uncountable noun that describes the collection of things you need to participate in an event.

Exemples

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1

I need to put my running gear in the car before we leave.

I need to put my running clothes and shoes in the car before we leave.

2

All participants are required to wear the appropriate safety gear during the competition.

Every person must wear the correct protective equipment during the event.

3

Do you have all your gym gear ready for tomorrow morning?

Do you have your exercise clothes and equipment ready for tomorrow?

Famille de mots

Nom
gear
Verb
gear
Adjectif
geared
Apparenté
gearing
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'G' in gear for 'Go': you need your gear before you can GO play sports.

Quiz rapide

The football players left all their ______ in the locker room after the game.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : gear

Exemples

1

I need to put my running gear in the car before we leave.

everyday

I need to put my running clothes and shoes in the car before we leave.

2

All participants are required to wear the appropriate safety gear during the competition.

formal

Every person must wear the correct protective equipment during the event.

3

Do you have all your gym gear ready for tomorrow morning?

informal

Do you have your exercise clothes and equipment ready for tomorrow?

4

The study analyzes the impact of advanced technological gear on athletic performance.

academic

The research looks at how modern equipment affects how well athletes perform.

5

Our company is looking to expand its line of professional camping gear.

business

Our business wants to sell more professional outdoor equipment.

Famille de mots

Nom
gear
Verb
gear
Adjectif
geared
Apparenté
gearing

Collocations courantes

sports gear clothing and equipment for sports
safety gear protective equipment
hiking gear equipment for walking in the mountains
protective gear items worn to prevent injury
outdoor gear equipment for activities outside

Phrases Courantes

gear up

to prepare or get ready for something

in high gear

performing at a fast or very efficient level

shift gears

to suddenly change what you are doing or how you are doing it

Souvent confondu avec

gear vs equipment

Equipment is more formal and general, whereas gear is often used for personal, portable items for hobbies.

gear vs gears

Gears usually refers to the toothed wheels in a machine or bicycle, while gear (uncountable) refers to equipment.

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Notes d'usage

When talking about sports equipment, 'gear' is usually uncountable. You do not typically say 'gears' to mean multiple pieces of equipment.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'I have many gears for football,' but they should say 'I have a lot of gear for football' because the word is uncountable in this context.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'G' in gear for 'Go': you need your gear before you can GO play sports.

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Origine du mot

From the Middle English word 'gere', meaning equipment, preparation, or dress.

Modèles grammaticaux

Usually used as an uncountable noun in the context of equipment. Commonly preceded by a specific activity noun (e.g., fishing gear, camping gear).
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, buying specialized 'gear' is a significant part of starting a new hobby or sport.

Quiz rapide

The football players left all their ______ in the locker room after the game.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : gear

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soccer

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Soccer is a team sport played with a round ball where two teams of eleven players try to kick the ball into the opposing team's goal. It is the most popular sport in the world and is played on a rectangular grass or turf field.

golf

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Golf is an outdoor sport played on a large grass course using various metal or wooden clubs to hit a small white ball. The objective is to hit the ball into a series of small holes in as few strokes as possible.

skiing

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Skiing is the sport or activity of moving over snow on skis, which are long, narrow pieces of wood, metal, or plastic. It is a popular winter activity performed for recreation or in professional competitions on mountains and hills.

net

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A net is a piece of material made from threads or strings tied together with many small holes in it. In sports, it is used to catch a ball or birdie, such as in tennis or soccer, to indicate a point has been scored or to divide a court.

glove

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A glove is a piece of clothing that covers your hand and wrist to keep it warm or protect it. Each finger usually has its own separate part, unlike a mitten.

shoe

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A shoe is a piece of footwear intended to protect and comfort the human foot. It usually consists of a sole and a covering made of leather, cloth, or synthetic material.

jersey

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A jersey is a knitted shirt worn by members of a sports team, usually featuring a player's number and name. It also refers to a soft, stretchy sweater or pullover made from wool or cotton fabric.

socks

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A piece of clothing made of soft material that you wear on your foot inside your shoe. They are usually sold and worn in pairs to keep your feet warm, dry, or comfortable during physical activities.

equipment

A1

Equipment refers to the set of tools, clothing, or objects that you need for a specific activity or purpose. In a sports context, it includes things like balls, rackets, helmets, and nets required to play the game.

stadium

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A stadium is a large building with an open area in the center where sports or concerts happen. It has many rows of seats for people to sit and watch the event.

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