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French Vocabulary → Hobbies and Interests → Sports and Fitness Activities

In this lesson, you will learn the French vocabulary related to sports and fitness activities. Sports and fitness are an important part of French culture, with many popular activities enjoyed throughout the country. Whether you are a sports enthusiast or just looking to stay fit and healthy, this lesson will help you expand your French vocabulary and communicate more effectively about sports and fitness activities.

Indoor and Outdoor Sports

French people enjoy practicing both indoor and outdoor sports. Here are some examples of popular sports in France:

Indoor Sports

Indoor sports are often practiced in sports halls or gyms. Here are some examples of popular indoor sports in France:

French	Pronunciation	English
Arts martiaux	aʁ maʁsjal	Martial Arts
Boxe	bɔks	Boxing
Gymnastique	ʒimnastik	Gymnastics
Handball	ɑ̃dbɔl	Handball
Musculation	myskylasjɔ̃	Bodybuilding
Natation	natajɔ̃	Swimming
Volleyball	vɔlɛjbal	Volleyball

Outdoor Sports

Outdoor sports are often practiced in open spaces such as parks, fields or stadiums. Here are some examples of popular outdoor sports in France:

French	Pronunciation	English
Athlétisme	atletism	Athletics
Cyclisme	siklism	Cycling
Equitation	ekwitɑsjɔ̃	Horse Riding
Escalade	ɛskalad	Climbing
Football	futbol	Football
Golf	ɡɔlf	Golf
Pétanque	petɑ̃k	Pétanque
Rugby	ʁyɡbi	Rugby
Tennis	tɛnis	Tennis

Fitness Activities

Fitness activities are becoming increasingly popular in France, with many people joining fitness clubs or practicing yoga or Pilates. Here are some examples of popular fitness activities in French:

French	Pronunciation	English
Aérobic	aerobik	Aerobics
Course à pied	kurs a pje	Running
Danse	dɑ̃s	Dancing
Pilates	pilaːt	Pilates
Yoga	joɡa	Yoga

Talking about sports and fitness activities

To talk about sports and fitness activities in French, it’s useful to know some verbs and expressions that are commonly associated with sports.

Here are some examples:

• Jouer au/à la [sport] – to play [sport]
• Faire du/de la [sport] – to do [sport]
• Pratiquer [sport/activité] – to practice [sport/activity]
• Participer à [événement sportif] – to participate in [sporting event]
• Entraîner – to train
• Gagner – to win
• Perdre – to lose

Here are some examples:

• Je joue au football tous les dimanches. - I play football every Sunday.
• Nous faisons de la gymnastique tous les matins. - We do gymnastics every morning.
• J'aime pratiquer la natation en été. - I like to practice swimming in summer.
• Ils ont participé au marathon de Paris. - They took part in the Paris Marathon.
• Le coach entraîne l'équipe depuis plusieurs années. - The coach has been training the team for several years.
• Elle a gagné la médaille d'or aux jeux Olympiques. - She won the gold medal at the Olympic Games.
• Ils ont perdu le match hier soir. - They lost the match last night.

Conclusion

Learning the French vocabulary related to sports and fitness activities is an important part of improving your language skills and communicating effectively in French. By expanding your vocabulary in this area, you will be able to describe your favorite sports and fitness activities, as well as communicate more effectively about your interests and hobbies.

Sources

• Sport sur Wikipédia
• Fitness sur Wikipédia

Table of Contents - French Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Alphabet and Pronunciation

• The French Alphabet
• French Vowels and Consonants
• French Accent Marks
• Introductions and Greetings

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Nouns and Articles

• Gender and Number of Nouns
• Definite and Indefinite Articles
• Partitive Articles

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense of Regular Verbs
• Common Irregular Verbs
• Passé Composé
• Futur Proche

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Agreement of Adjectives
• Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
• Formation and Use of Adverbs

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Negation and Interrogation

• Negation
• Interrogation

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Numbers and Time

• Cardinal and Ordinal Numbers
• Time and Dates

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Romantic Relationships

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Food and Drink

• Food and Eating Habits
• Beverages and Drinking Habits

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Hobbies and Interests

• Sports and Fitness Activities
• Music and Entertainment

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Geography and Travel

• Regions and Cities in France
• Transportation and Accommodation

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French Culture and Arts

• French Cuisine and Gastronomy
• French Cinema and Literature

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French History and Society

• Major Events in French History
• French Society and Lifestyle

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