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French Phrase

Les pompes et le rowing sont aussi fonctionnels.

/le pɔ̃p e lə ʁɔwi sɔ̃ osi fɔ̃ksjɔ.nɛl/
Meaning"Push‑ups and rowing are also functional."
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Meaning

The sentence states that both push‑ups (les pompes) and rowing (le rowing) are functional exercises, i.e., they improve overall strength and movement patterns useful in daily life or sport. The word « fonctionnels » conveys the idea of ‘functional’ rather than just ‘useful’.

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When to use

Use this phrase when comparing different workout moves, especially in a conversation about functional training, a gym class, or a personal training plan. It’s handy when you want to highlight that several exercises share the same benefit.

Grammar Breakdown

Lespompesetlerowingsontaussifonctionnels.

1

Article défini pluriel

« Les » is the plural definite article used before a plural noun (pompes).

2

Conjonction de coordination

« et » links two nouns, making the subject plural, which requires a plural verb.

3

Accord du verbe

Because the subject is plural (pompes + rowing), the verb uses the third‑person plural form « sont ».

4

Adjectif au masculin pluriel

When a mixed‑gender group is described, the adjective takes the masculine plural form « fonctionnels ».

5

Placement de « aussi »

« aussi » (also) is placed before the adjective to modify the whole predicate.

6

Emprunt anglais

« rowing » is an English loanword used in French fitness jargon; it is treated as a masculine noun.

🗨In Conversation

A

Les pompes et le rowing sont aussi fonctionnels.

Push‑ups and rowing are also functional.

Oui, ils renforcent le tronc et améliorent l’endurance cardio‑respiratoire.

Yes, they strengthen the core and improve cardio‑respiratory endurance.

B

Common Mistakes

  • Les pompes et le rowing est aussi fonctionnel.

    The verb must agree with the plural subject; use « sont » instead of « est ».

  • Les pompes et le rowing sont aussi fonctionnelle.

    With a mixed‑gender plural subject, the adjective takes the masculine plural form « fonctionnels ».

  • Les pompes et le rowing sont fonctionnels aussi.

    If you want to stress addition, you can use « également » or « tout aussi », but the placement of « aussi » before the adjective is correct.

Alternatives

  • Les pompes et le rameur sont également fonctionnels.

    Push‑ups and the rowing machine are also functional.

  • Les push‑ups et le rowing sont tout aussi fonctionnels.

    Push‑ups and rowing are just as functional.

  • Ces exercices, les pompes et le rowing, sont fonctionnels.

    These exercises, push‑ups and rowing, are functional.

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Cultural Tip

In French fitness circles, English loanwords like « rowing », « crossfit », or « HIIT » are common, especially in urban gyms. However, when speaking with older generations or in formal contexts, you might prefer « rameur » for the rowing machine. Also, the term « exercices fonctionnels » is widely used to describe movements that mimic real‑life activities.