coach

• Nom désignant une personne qui entraîne, forme ou guide des individus ou des équipes, ou un type de véhicule pour les voyages longue distance.

A noun referring to a person who trains, instructs, or guides individuals or teams, or a type of vehicle used for long-distance travel.

1. Sports trainerA2formal

   A person who trains and instructs athletes or sports teams.

   entraîneur sportif

   • The coach gave the team a motivational speech.
   • She works as a basketball coach at the university.
   • Our coach taught us new strategies for the game.

   Synonymesinstructormanagermentortrainer

2. Personal instructorB1formal

   A person who gives private instruction or guidance in a specific area.

   entraîneur personnel

   • He hired a life coach to improve his career.
   • The vocal coach helped her prepare for the audition.
   • A business coach can help you grow your company.

   Synonymesguideinstructormentorteachertrainertutor

3. Bus or carriageA2formalbritish

   A large, comfortable bus used for long-distance travel.

   Autocar

   • We traveled by coach from London to Edinburgh.
   • The coach stopped at several cities along the route.
   • She booked a seat on the overnight coach.

   Synonymesbusmotorcoachomnibus

4. Railway carriageB1formalbritish

   A passenger car on a train.

   Voiture de train

   • The train has ten coaches attached to it.
   • We found our seats in the first-class coach.
   • The dining coach is at the end of the train.

   Synonymescarcarriagerailcar

• Former ou guider quelqu'un dans le développement d'une compétence ou d'une activité, en particulier dans le sport.

A verb meaning to train or instruct someone in a particular skill or activity, especially in sports.

1. Train or instructB1formal

   To teach or train someone, especially in sports or a specific skill.

   entraîner

   • She coaches the local basketball team.
   • He coaches students for the debate competition.
   • The manager coaches new employees on company procedures.

   Synonymesdrillguideinstructmentorprepareteachtraintutor

2. Give advice or guidanceB2informal

   To give someone advice or guidance to help them improve or succeed.

   Coacher (sens) : conseiller et guider

   • She coached him through the difficult interview.
   • He coaches his colleagues on public speaking.
   • The mentor coached her on how to handle stress.

   Synonymesadvisecounseldirectguideinstructmentorpreparetraintutor