jogging

noun DJOG-eeng Rare

Origin: English 'jogging'

Also means

tracksuit

Usage Note

jogging in French refers both to the activity of jogging and, very commonly, to the tracksuit or sweatpants worn for it — mettre son jogging means 'to put on one's tracksuit'. This dual sense (activity and garment) is a French-specific usage that surprises English speakers.

Examples

"Il a enfilé son jogging avant de sortir courir."

Natural Translation

He put on his tracksuit before going out for a run.

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