No. 780 in French
olympique
Relating to the Olympics or Olympism.
In a sentence
Les jeux olympiques se dérouleront cet été.
The Olympic Games will take place this summer.
Here, the word 'olympique' is used as an adjective describing 'jeux' (games), referring to the international sporting competition.
Il a une endurance olympique, il peut courir pendant des heures.
He has Olympic endurance; he can run for hours.
In this sentence, 'olympique' is used metaphorically to describe extraordinary qualities or abilities, evoking the high standards associated with the Olympics.
Le stade olympique est situé au centre de la ville.
The Olympic stadium is located in the center of the city.
Here, the word 'olympique' functions as an adjective describing 'stade' (stadium), indicating it is used or designated for Olympic purposes.
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