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    Pancrace (en. Pancrace)

    /pɑ̃.kʁas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A combat sport that incorporates both wrestling and martial arts.
    Pankration was a popular sport in ancient Greece.
    Le pancrace était un sport populaire dans la Grèce antique.
    A competition where participants face off using various techniques.
    He signed up for a pankration tournament this weekend.
    Il s'est inscrit à un tournoi de pancrace ce week-end.
    A mix of different fighting styles.
    Modern pankration includes elements of judo and boxing.
    Le pancrace moderne inclut des éléments de judo et de boxe.

    Etymology

    From ancient Greek 'pankrations', derived from 'pan' (all) and 'kratos' (strength).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to practice pankration
    Training in the combat techniques of this sport.
    pratiquer le pancrace
    pankration competition
    An event where fighters participate in pankration duels.
    compétition de pancrace
    amateur pankration
    A version of pankration without professional status.
    pancrace amateur

    Related Words

    karate
    A martial art of Japanese origin focused on punches and kicks.
    karaté
    judo
    A Japanese martial art centered on grappling and throws.
    judo
    boxing
    A combat sport where two opponents face each other with gloves in a ring.
    boxe

    Slang Meanings

    A mix of several fighting styles.
    This guy practices pankration and kickboxing.
    Ce gars pratique du pancrace et du kickboxing.
    Intensive training in preparation for a competition.
    He does pankration every day to be ready for the tournament.
    Il fait du pancrace tous les jours pour être prêt pour le tournoi.