le basket, la basket
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. basketball
Je fais souvent du basket le week-end.I often play basketball on the weekend.
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. sneaker
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
J'ai perdu une basket en courant dans la boue.I lost a sneaker while running through the mud.
b. trainer
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Mes baskets blanches se sont salies pendant la randonnée.My white trainers got dirty during the hike.
c. sports shoe
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Cette marque a lancé une nouvelle basket inspirée du style rétro.This brand released a new sports shoe inspired by the retro style.
d. tennis shoe
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Ma sœur veut des baskets roses avec des lacets violets.My sister wants pink tennis shoes with purple laces.
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