This is the 3116th most frequent French word.
playoffs
"Playoffs" in French refers to a series of matches or games in a sports competition to determine the champion or final rankings.
Here, 'playoffs' is a noun referring to the sports competition phase after regular matches to determine the champions.
Les équipes qualifiées pour les playoffs se préparent intensément.
The teams qualified for the playoffs are preparing intensely.
In this sentence, 'playoffs' is again used as a noun denoting the significant competition period.
La tension monte à l'approche des playoffs.
The tension rises as the playoffs approach.
The term 'playoffs' refers to the aspirational goal for athletes to reach this stage in their sport.