match
A match is a formal game or competition between two people or teams, typically in sports like football, tennis, or cricket. It is used to describe a specific event where players compete to see who can score more points or win the contest.
Exemples
3 sur 5Are you coming to watch the football match with us tonight?
Are you coming to watch the football match with us tonight?
The international cricket match will begin promptly at noon.
The international cricket match will begin promptly at noon.
That was an amazing match! I can't believe they won.
That was an amazing match! I can't believe they won.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of two teams 'matching' their skills against each other to see who is better.
Quiz rapide
Did you see the tennis ____ on TV yesterday? It was very exciting.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : match
Exemples
Are you coming to watch the football match with us tonight?
everydayAre you coming to watch the football match with us tonight?
The international cricket match will begin promptly at noon.
formalThe international cricket match will begin promptly at noon.
That was an amazing match! I can't believe they won.
informalThat was an amazing match! I can't believe they won.
Research indicates that spectator heart rates increase significantly during a live match.
academicResearch indicates that spectator heart rates increase significantly during a live match.
Our company has secured VIP tickets for the championship match.
businessOur company has secured VIP tickets for the championship match.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
match of the day
match of the day
a perfect match
a perfect match
rematch
rematch
Souvent confondu avec
'Game' is a broader term for any play activity, while 'match' specifically refers to a competitive sporting event.
A 'race' is a competition of speed, whereas a 'match' is a competition for points or goals.
Notes d'usage
In British English, 'match' is the standard word for sports like soccer (football). In American English, 'game' is more frequently used for most sports.
Erreurs courantes
Learners sometimes use 'play' as a noun instead of 'match' (e.g., saying 'I saw a football play' instead of 'I saw a football match').
Astuce mémo
Think of two teams 'matching' their skills against each other to see who is better.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Middle English 'macche', which meant a companion, peer, or equal.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In the UK, attending 'the match' on a Saturday is a significant cultural tradition for millions of football fans.
Quiz rapide
Did you see the tennis ____ on TV yesterday? It was very exciting.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : match
Grammaire lie
Expressions liées
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