Pétanque

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪˌtɑŋk/

Definitions of pétanque

noun a form of boules in which the objective is to throw metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet or jack

Example Sentences

A1 Pétanque is a popular French game played with metal balls.

A2 I learned how to play pétanque during my vacation in France.

B1 Many parks in Europe have designated areas for playing pétanque.

B2 Competitions for pétanque players attract participants from all over the world.

C1 The rules of pétanque can be quite complex, requiring strategy and skill.

C2 Professional pétanque players train rigorously to compete at the highest level.

Examples of pétanque in a Sentence

formal The local pétanque club meets every Saturday afternoon to play a friendly game.

informal Let's grab some drinks and play a game of pétanque at the park.

slang I'm a pro at pétanque, no one can beat me!

figurative In the game of life, sometimes you have to strategize like you would in a game of pétanque.

Grammatical Forms of pétanque

• past tense: played
• plural: pétanques
• comparative: more pétanque
• superlative: most pétanque
• present tense: plays
• future tense: will play
• perfect tense: has played
• continuous tense: is playing
• singular: pétanque
• positive degree: pétanque
• infinitive: to play pétanque
• gerund: playing
• participle: played

Origin and Evolution of pétanque

First Known Use: 1910 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'pétanque' originated in the Provence region of France.

Evolution of the word: Originally derived from the Provençal word 'pès tancats' meaning 'feet together', pétanque evolved from the game of boules and gained popularity in the early 20th century.