This is the 479th most frequent French word.
tournoi
Tournament.
The word 'tournoi' is used here to denote a structured competitive event in the context of sports.
Le tournoi de tennis a commencé hier.
The tennis tournament started yesterday.
'Tournoi' in this sentence refers to a competitive event, specifically for chess, highlighting its adaptability to different activities.
Ils préparent un tournoi d'échecs pour les débutants.
They are organizing a chess tournament for beginners.
This usage of 'tournoi' refers to historical competitive jousting or similar contests among knights.