haltère
dumbbell, barbell
noun ahl-TAIR Rare
Origin: From Greek halteres (jumping weights used in athletics).
Usage Note
Haltère is masculine despite ending in -e, a common trap for learners (un haltère, not une haltère). The plural haltères covers both dumbbells and barbells. The practice of lifting them is l'haltérophilie (weightlifting), and a competitive lifter is un haltérophile.
Examples
"Il soulève des haltères tous les matins."
Natural Translation
He lifts dumbbells every morning.

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