This is the 458th most frequent French word.
championnat
A "championship" or competition to determine a champion.
Here, 'championnat' is used to denote an organized competition or series of games to determine the best team or player in a sport, specifically in the context of football.
Le championnat de football commence ce weekend.
The football championship starts this weekend.
In this sentence, 'championnat' is used to refer to a competition in a field such as dance, showing its application beyond traditional sports.
Elle a gagné le championnat de danse l'année dernière.
She won the dance championship last year.
Here, 'championnat' describes a standalone event or series that interests the observers, showing its usage in discussions about following competitions or leagues.