No. 10,905 in French
paralympique
Relating to the Paralympics, an international competition for athletes with disabilities.
In a sentence
Les Jeux paralympiques se déroulent après les Jeux olympiques.
The Paralympic Games take place after the Olympic Games.
The word 'paralympiques' is used as an adjective describing the specific games tailored for athletes with disabilities.
Elle participe à une compétition paralympique de natation.
She is participating in a Paralympic swimming competition.
Here, 'paralympique' functions as an adjective modifying the competition, indicating that it is a competition within the Paralympic context.
Le mouvement paralympique permet d'inspirer et de motiver des milliers de personnes.
The Paralympic movement inspires and motivates thousands of people.
In this instance, 'paralympique' is an adjective pertaining to the movement or organization involved in the Paralympic Games.
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