BoulodromeA purpose-built pétanque court or facility. Can refer to a single court or an entire venue with multiple courts.CochonnetThe small target ball in pétanque, also called the bouchon or jack. Players aim to get their boules as close to it as possible.BouleThe metal ball used in pétanque, typically between 70–80mm in diameter and 650–800g. Competition boules are made from steel.PointeurA pétanque player specialised in placing (pointing) their boules close to the cochonnet, as opposed to knocking out opponents' boules.TireurA player who specialises in knocking out opponents' boules from a distance with high accuracy and force.MilieuAn all-round player who can both point and shoot, used flexibly in a team depending on the situation.MèneA single round of play in a pétanque game, ending when both teams have thrown all their boules. The team with the closest boule to the cochonnet wins the mène.TerrainThe playing surface — typically gravel, sand, or hardpacked dirt. Can also refer to the overall playing area.DoubletteA pétanque format with two players per team, each player throwing three boules.TripletteThe most common competitive format: three players per team, each throwing two boules.Tête de cochonA shot played with extreme backspin, landing the boule precisely and not rolling away — literally "pig's head".BouchonAnother name for the cochonnet or jack. Common in some regions.CircleThe small ring drawn in the ground from which players must throw. All players must keep both feet inside the circle and on the ground until the boule lands.CarreauA perfect shot where the tireur replaces the opponent's boule exactly with their own — derived from the French for "square".PétanqueFrom Provençal "pè tanco" meaning "feet together". A boules sport originating in La Ciotat, Provence, in 1907. Players stand with feet together rather than running up as in longue.Jeu de boulesThe general umbrella term for all French ball sports of the boules family, including pétanque, boule lyonnaise, and longue.