A "lutte" is the French word for "struggle" or "fight," and it most commonly refers to wrestling. However, it can also refer to other things, as described below:
Lutte as Wrestling
Lutte, in its most common usage, directly translates to wrestling as a sport. Think of it as the French equivalent to the English word "wrestling."
Other Uses of "Lutte" or "La Lutte"
The term can also refer to:
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La Lutte (newspaper): A French-language communist newspaper published in 1930s Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City). This newspaper focused on the anti-colonial struggle against French rule.
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Lutte Traditionnelle: This refers to various forms of West African folk wrestling. These wrestling styles are often deeply embedded in local cultures and traditions, with their own unique rules and rituals.
Essentially, "lutte" always implies a struggle or fight, whether literal (as in wrestling) or metaphorical (as in a political or social struggle).
