No. 3,116 in French
playoffs
"Playoffs" in French refers to a series of matches or games in a sports competition to determine the champion or final rankings.
In a sentence
Les équipes qualifiées pour les playoffs se préparent intensément.
The teams qualified for the playoffs are preparing intensely.
Here, 'playoffs' is a noun referring to the sports competition phase after regular matches to determine the champions.
La tension monte à l'approche des playoffs.
The tension rises as the playoffs approach.
In this sentence, 'playoffs' is again used as a noun denoting the significant competition period.
Participer aux playoffs est le rêve de nombreux joueurs.
Participating in the playoffs is the dream of many players.
The term 'playoffs' refers to the aspirational goal for athletes to reach this stage in their sport.
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