tir

/tiʁ/
1.
nounmasculine

shot (gunfire); discharge of a weapon; firing

launch (of a missile or rocket)

Un tir a été entendu près de la gare hier soir.

A shot was heard near the station last night.

Synonyms:coup de feu, détonation, salve, lancement
2.
nounmasculine

shot (in sport); attempt to score (e.g., football, basketball, shooting sports)

Son tir a frôlé le poteau et est sorti.

His shot brushed the post and went out.

Synonyms:frappe, tentative, lancé