No. 7,413 in French
padel
Padel: A sport combining elements of tennis and squash, played on a smaller enclosed court with solid rackets and underhand serves.
In a sentence
Le padel est un sport qui combine le tennis et le squash.
Padel is a sport that combines tennis and squash.
Here, 'padel' refers to the sport itself, demonstrating its existence and nature as a type of game.
Nous avons joué au padel pendant tout l'après-midi.
We played padel all afternoon.
Here, 'padel' is used to express the action of participating in the sport, highlighting its practical application and relevance as a leisure activity.
Le terrain de padel près de chez moi est toujours occupé.
The padel court near my house is always occupied.
Here, 'padel' references the physical setting specifically designated for playing this sport, showing how the term is applied in the context of facilities.
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