This is the 1956th most frequent French word.
ski
A long, narrow piece of material used for gliding over snow.
The word 'ski' is used in the phrase 'faire du ski', which is the activity of skiing, typically involving the sport or leisure activity.
Je vais faire du ski avec mes amis ce week-end.
I am going skiing with my friends this weekend.
Here, 'ski' refers to the general concept of skiing as a seasonal activity, highlighting the setting where it occurs.
Les Alpes sont idéales pour le ski en hiver.
The Alps are ideal for skiing in winter.
In this sentence, 'skis' refers to the physical objects used in skiing, specifically the equipment.