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pétanque

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English

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Etymology

From French.

Pronunciation

Noun

pétanque (uncountable)

  1. A form of boules originating from the south of France.

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French

Etymology

From Provençal and Occitan petanca, pèd tanco (foot fixed (to the ground)), a contraction of (foot) and tancar (to attach, close), together meaning "feet together" in reference to the position that players are supposed to adopt when throwing the ball (in contrast to that of the Provençal version).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pe.tɑ̃k/
  • Audio:(file)
    (Provence) IPA(key): /peˈtãᵑkə/

Noun

pétanque f (uncountable)

  1. pétanque

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