No. 458 in French
championnat
A "championship" or competition to determine a champion.
In a sentence
Le championnat de football commence ce weekend.
The football championship starts this weekend.
Here, 'championnat' is used to denote an organized competition or series of games to determine the best team or player in a sport, specifically in the context of football.
Elle a gagné le championnat de danse l'année dernière.
She won the dance championship last year.
In this sentence, 'championnat' is used to refer to a competition in a field such as dance, showing its application beyond traditional sports.
Ils suivent le championnat avec beaucoup d'enthousiasme.
They follow the championship with great enthusiasm.
Here, 'championnat' describes a standalone event or series that interests the observers, showing its usage in discussions about following competitions or leagues.
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