French Word · Intermediate
athlète
athlete
Pronunciation: /at.lɛt/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "athlete".
Example
C'est un des plus grands athlètes de tous les temps.
He is one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Practice tips
- Practice athlète out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.