petanque

[US]/pəˈtæŋk/
[UK]/peɪˈtɑːŋk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a French boules game in which players take turns throwing metal balls as close as possible to a smaller target ball

Phrases & Collocations

playing petanque

petanque game

petanque tournament

petanque player

petanque court

petanque championship

petanque club

petanque balls

petanque match

petanque league

Example Sentences

many french villagers gather every afternoon to play petanque in the town square.

the annual petanque tournament attracts players from all over the region.

he has been a dedicated petanque player for over thirty years.

the smooth gravel terrain provides ideal conditions for a serious petanque game.

our local petanque club meets every saturday morning for practice sessions.

the petanque championship final will be held at the national stadium next month.

traditional metal boules are essential equipment for competitive petanque.

she learned the fundamentals of petanque from her grandfather during summer vacations.

the relaxing atmosphere of petanque makes it popular among retirees in the community.

professional petanque demands years of practice and precise technique.

rainy weather often forces the cancellation of outdoor petanque competitions.

the international petanque federation establishes rules for all official tournaments.

beginners are often surprised by how challenging petanque can be.

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