Joueurs (en. Players)

/ʒu.œʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A person who participates in a game or sport.

The football players train every day.

Les joueurs de football s'entraînent tous les jours.

A person who plays a musical instrument.

The musicians tune themselves before the concert.

Les joueurs de musique s'accordent avant le concert.

A person who bets money in a game of chance.

The poker players were focused around the table.

Les joueurs de poker étaient concentrés autour de la table.

Comes from the verb 'jouer', from Latin 'jocari' which means 'to make jokes'.

shadow players

People who act discreetly, often behind the scenes.

joueurs de l'ombre

team players

Indicates collaboration among several people in a sport or game.

joueurs d'équipe

professional players

Athletes who practice their sport at a high level and earn a living from it.

joueurs professionnels

to play

To participate in a game or perform a fun activity.

jouer

game

Structured activity often practiced for enjoyment or competition.

jeu

competition

An event where several players compete against each other.

compétition

Gamer

In the digital realm, players are often referred to as gamers.

Dans le milieu numérique, les joueurs sont souvent appelés des gamers.

Pro

A pro player is someone who makes a living from their skills in a game.

Un joueur pro est quelqu'un qui vit de ses compétences dans un jeu.