What is the English term for the French phrase used to describe equipment for climbing such as ropes and hooks?

• A. Climbing gear
• B. Rope set
• C. Safety harness
• D. Climbing equipment

Answer: (A)

The main idea is choosing the natural English term for the complete set of items used for a sport. For climbing, the usual way to refer to all the equipment—ropes, hooks, harnesses, carabiners, anchors, and so on—is climbing gear. “Gear” works as a broad, everyday collective noun for the tools you use for a specific activity, and it sounds natural in most contexts when talking about what you take or wear to climb.

Rope set focuses on just the ropes, missing the rest of the kit. A safety harness names one item rather than the whole collection. Climbing equipment is correct and understood, but it’s more formal or generic; climbing gear is the more common, idiomatic choice in regular conversation.

Example: Before the climb, check your climbing gear to make sure all pieces are secure.