kick-off

language: fr

definitions

  1. noun
    The act of starting a match or half in sports such as football or rugby by kicking the ball from the center spot.
    fr: Coup d'envoi
  2. noun
    The beginning or official start of an event, project, meeting, or campaign.
    fr: Lancement
  3. noun
    A sudden disturbance, noisy argument, or physical fight.
    fr: Bagarre
  4. verb
    To start or begin an event, process, or activity.
    fr: commencer

examples

  1. The referee blew the whistle for the kick-off.

    L'arbitre a sifflé le coup d'envoi.

  2. The project kick-off meeting is scheduled for Monday morning.

    La réunion de lancement du projet est prévue pour lundi matin.

  3. There was a massive kick-off at the pub after the match.

    Il y a eu une énorme bagarre au pub après le match.

  4. The festival will kick off with a parade through the city center.

    Le festival commencera par un défilé dans le centre-ville.