Off-Piste

Pronunciation: /ɔf pɪst/

Definitions of off-piste

noun a term used in skiing and snowboarding to refer to skiing or snowboarding on untamed, unmarked, or unpatrolled slopes outside of designated ski runs

Example Sentences

A1 I have never tried skiing off-piste.

A2 The ski instructor warned us about the dangers of going off-piste.

B1 Experienced skiers often prefer the challenge of skiing off-piste.

B2 The group decided to venture off-piste for a more thrilling skiing experience.

C1 The professional skier navigated the treacherous off-piste terrain with ease.

C2 She was known for her daring off-piste skiing adventures in the Alps.

Examples of off-piste in a Sentence

formal The experienced skier decided to venture off-piste to explore untouched snow.

informal Let's go off-piste and find some hidden trails to ski on.

slang I love the thrill of going off-piste and carving my own path down the mountain.

figurative Sometimes in life, it's necessary to go off-piste and take a different approach to reach your goals.

Grammatical Forms of off-piste

• past tense: skied off-piste
• plural: off-pistes
• comparative: more off-piste
• superlative: most off-piste
• present tense: skiing off-piste
• future tense: will ski off-piste
• perfect tense: have skied off-piste
• continuous tense: are skiing off-piste
• singular: off-piste
• positive degree: off-piste
• infinitive: to ski off-piste
• gerund: skiing off-piste
• participle: skiing off-piste

Origin and Evolution of off-piste

First Known Use: 1930 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The term 'off-piste' originated in skiing culture to refer to skiing on unmarked or ungroomed slopes away from designated ski runs.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in skiing contexts, 'off-piste' has since been adopted in general usage to refer to activities or situations that are unconventional, unorthodox, or outside the usual boundaries.