noun
- A French game played outdoors in which players throw or roll metal balls as close as possible to a small target ball.
Usage: Also called boules in some contexts, though petanque is the more specific French variant.; Commonly played in France and Mediterranean countries.
Examples
- We played petanque in the park on a sunny afternoon.
- The rules of petanque are simple enough for beginners to learn quickly.
- She won the petanque tournament by rolling her ball closest to the jack.
- Petanque is a popular recreational game in southern France.
- The team practiced their petanque skills every weekend.