corrida

bullfight

noun koh-ree-DAH Rare

Origin: Spanish 'corrida de toros' (running of bulls)

Usage Note

Corrida is a loanword from Spanish used without adaptation in French. It refers specifically to the Spanish-style bullfight and carries strong cultural associations with Andalusia and southern France (Nîmes, Arles). The event remains controversial in France; the phrase corrida de toros is sometimes used for added specificity.

Examples

"La corrida attire chaque été des milliers de touristes."

Natural Translation

The bullfight attracts thousands of tourists every summer.

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