speed skate

• Pratiquer le patinage à grande vitesse, généralement dans un contexte compétitif ou de course, souvent sur glace ou sur roulettes, où l'objectif principal est la vitesse et l'endurance.

To skate at high speed, typically in a competitive or racing context, often referring to inline skating or ice skating where the primary goal is velocity and endurance.

1. Competitive ice skatingB2formal

   A type of ice skating where athletes race against each other over a set distance, focusing on speed and technique.

   patinage de vitesse

   • She won a gold medal in speed skating at the Winter Olympics.
   • Speed skaters wear special suits to reduce air resistance.
   • The speed skating competition was incredibly fast-paced.

2. The act of speed skatingB2informal

   To skate at high speeds, typically in a competitive or training context.

   patinage de vitesse

   • He loves to speed skate on the frozen lake every winter.
   • They practice speed skating every morning before school.
   • Speed skating requires excellent balance and stamina.