Coupe du monde
“La Coupe du monde de football a lieu tous les quatre ans.”
“The FIFA World Cup takes place every four years.”
The FIFA World Cup, an international football (soccer) tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA.
Le Brésil a remporté la Coupe du monde cinq fois.
Brazil has won the World Cup five times.
La Coupe du monde de football féminin est un événement majeur.
The FIFA Women's World Cup is a major event.
The term refers to both the men's and women's tournaments, though the men's tournament is more commonly associated with the name.
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Gender and Usage
While 'Coupe du monde' is grammatically feminine, it is often referred to as 'le Mondial' (masculine) in informal speech.
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Capitalization
The official name is 'Coupe du monde de football' (with capital letters for each word), but in everyday speech, it is often written with lowercase letters.
📖Word Origin
From French 'coupe' (cup) and 'monde' (world), referring to the global nature of the tournament.
📝Usage Notes
The term is often shortened to 'la Coupe du monde' or simply 'le Mondial' in informal contexts. It is the most prestigious international football competition.