No. 479 in French

tournoi

Tournament.

In a sentence

Le tournoi de tennis a commencé hier.
The tennis tournament started yesterday.
The word 'tournoi' is used here to denote a structured competitive event in the context of sports.
Ils préparent un tournoi d'échecs pour les débutants.
They are organizing a chess tournament for beginners.
'Tournoi' in this sentence refers to a competitive event, specifically for chess, highlighting its adaptability to different activities.
Au Moyen Âge, les chevaliers participaient souvent à des tournois.
In the Middle Ages, knights often participated in tournaments.
This usage of 'tournoi' refers to historical competitive jousting or similar contests among knights.

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