racing

• Relatif à une course, notamment dans des sports comme la course automobile ou les courses hippiques.

Relating to or used in competitive races, especially in sports like car racing or horse racing.

1. Related to competitive speed contestsA2formalsport

   Involving or used in competitions where participants race against each other.

   de course

   • He loves watching racing cars at the circuit.
   • She bought a pair of racing shoes for the marathon.
   • The racing team practiced for the championship.

   Synonymesrace

2. Moving very fastB1informal

   Describing something that moves or operates at high speed.

   qui se déplace ou fonctionne à très grande vitesse

   • Her heart was racing after the sprint.
   • The racing wind made the sails billow.
   • He spoke in a racing voice, full of excitement.

   Synonymesfastflyingrapidspeedingswift

   Antonymesslowsluggish

• Nom désignant une activité sportive ou compétitive où des concurrents, comme des pilotes, des chevaux ou des athlètes, s'affrontent pour être les plus rapides.

A noun referring to a competitive sport or activity involving speed contests between participants, such as cars, horses, or athletes.

indénombrable

1. Competitive speed contestsA2formalsport

   The sport or activity of competing in races, especially with vehicles, horses, or on foot.

   Course (sport de compétition)

   • He is a professional in motor racing.
   • Horse racing is popular at the track.
   • She enjoys watching Formula 1 racing on TV.

2. Running competitionsB1formalsport

   Competitive running events, such as track and field races.

   Courses de compétition

   • The Olympics feature world-class racing events.
   • He trains daily for the 100m racing sprint.
   • Athletics racing requires great endurance.

   Synonymesathleticsrunningtracktrack and field

• Verbe désignant le fait de participer à une compétition de vitesse ou de se déplacer très rapidement.

A verb used to indicate competing in a speed contest or moving very quickly.

1. Compete in a speed contestA2formalsport

   To take part in a competition of speed against others.

   courir une course

   • She raced against the fastest runners in the country.
   • They raced their cars around the track.
   • He raced to win the gold medal.

   Synonymescompetecontendcontestrunsprint

2. Move quicklyA1informal

   To move or go very fast, often in a hurry.

   se dépêcher / courir vite

   • I raced home to catch the bus.
   • He raced down the stairs to answer the phone.
   • The children raced around the playground.

   Synonymesboltdashflyhurryrushscurryspeedsprinttearzoom

   Antonymesamblecrawldawdle

3. Compete urgentlyB1formal

   To compete or strive quickly to achieve something before others.

   se précipiter pour gagner

   • Companies are racing to develop new technology.
   • They raced against time to finish the rescue.
   • The teams raced to meet the deadline.

   Synonymesdashhastenhurryhustlerushscramblesprint

   Antonymesdawdledelaylagloiter