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Did the french invent tennis

Updated: 10/20/2022

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While the modern version of the sport was born in England circa 1859, a close predecessor to the modern game (similar to handball) was founded in 12th century France. The game was avidly played by King Louis X.

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How do you spell invent in French?

To invent is "inventer" in French.

Did France invent tennis?

No, most probably not.

How do you spell tennis in French?

Tennis is spelled the same in French: le tennis (masc.).

How do you say in French play tennis in French?

jouer au tennis

What is the french translation for 'Tennis'?

the French use the same word, tennis.

What is 'tennis court' when translated from English to French?

"Tennis court" in English is court de tennis in French.

French word for 'out' in tennis?

The French word for Tennis is the same as in English: (le) tennis.

What is to play tennis in french?

jouer le tennis

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How is tennis spelled?

English- Tennis French- Tennis Spanish- Tenis Finnish- Tennis Czech- Tenis Dutch- Tennis German- Tennis

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What is envent in french?

Did you mean 'invent'?To invent can be either «inventer» or «fabriquer».