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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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