Fouls Meaning in English

word · lemma: foul

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Definition

'Fouls' are actions that break the rules in sports or other formal games, usually resulting in a penalty. Sometimes also used for other rule violations.

Usage & Nuances

Most common in sports contexts (soccer, basketball, etc.) meaning a rule violation; always plural in team statistics ('committed 3 fouls'). Can be used for minor or serious infractions. Not used outside of rule-based situations.

• Spanish: faltas (deporte) - infracciones (reglas)
• Portuguese (BR): faltas (esporte) - infrações (regras)
• Portuguese (PT): faltas (desporto) - infrações (regras)
• Chinese (Simplified): 犯规 (体育) - 违规 (规则)
• Chinese (Traditional): 犯規 (體育) - 違規 (規則)
• Hindi: फाउल (खेल में गलती) - उल्लंघन (नियमों का)
• Arabic: أخطاء (رياضية) - مخالفات (القوانين)
• Bengali: ফাউল - নিয়মভঙ্গ (খেলায়)
• Russian: фолы - нарушения (в спорте)
• Japanese: ファウル
• Vietnamese: lỗi (trong thể thao)
• Korean: 파울
• Turkish: faul - kural ihlali (spor için)
• Urdu: فاؤل - خلاف ورزی (کھیل میں)
• Indonesian: pelanggaran (olahraga)

Example Sentences

Despite their fouls, the team managed to win.

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The player made three fouls during the match.

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Too many fouls can get you sent off.

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The referee counted five fouls at halftime.

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He keeps arguing every time the coach mentions his fouls.

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Sometimes players commit silly fouls just to stop the clock.

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