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In the previous lesson, we learned about different hobbies and interests in French. We explored various activities like cooking, gardening, and painting. In this lesson, we will focus on sports and fitness activities. Sports and physical fitness are an important part of many people's lives, and it's essential to learn the vocabulary related to these activities. So let's dive in and expand our French vocabulary!


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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.
== Sports ==
Sports play a significant role in French culture, and there are many popular sports that people enjoy. Here are some sports-related words and phrases to add to your vocabulary:


=== 1. Le Football ===
* Le football - Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in France. The French national team has won the FIFA World Cup twice.
* Un ballon de football - A football (soccer ball)
* Un stade - A stadium
* Un match - A match
* Un joueur de football - A football player
* Une équipe - A team
* Marquer un but - To score a goal
* Un gardien de but - A goalkeeper


<span link>Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/French/Vocabulary/Parts-of-the-Body|Parts of the Body]] & [[Language/French/Vocabulary/Differences-between-Sentir-Se-Sentir-et-Ressentir|Differences between Sentir Se Sentir et Ressentir]].</span>
=== 2. Le Tennis ===
== Indoor and Outdoor Sports ==
* Le tennis - Tennis is also a popular sport in France, with the French Open being one of the four Grand Slam tournaments.
* Une raquette de tennis - A tennis racket
* Une balle de tennis - A tennis ball
* Un court de tennis - A tennis court
* Un joueur de tennis - A tennis player
* Un set - A set
* Un match de tennis - A tennis match
* Une équipe de double - A doubles team


French people enjoy practicing both indoor and outdoor sports. Here are some examples of popular sports in France:
=== 3. Le Rugby ===
* Le rugby - Rugby is a widely played sport in France, with the national team being one of the best in the world.
* Un ballon de rugby - A rugby ball
* Un terrain de rugby - A rugby field
* Un joueur de rugby - A rugby player
* Un match de rugby - A rugby match
* Une équipe nationale - A national team
* Une mêlée - A scrum
* Un essai - A try


=== Indoor Sports ===
=== 4. Le Basket-ball ===
* Le basket-ball - Basketball is gaining popularity in France, and the French national team has achieved success in international competitions.
* Un ballon de basket - A basketball
* Un panier - A basket
* Un terrain de basket - A basketball court
* Un joueur de basket-ball - A basketball player
* Un match de basket - A basketball game
* Marquer un panier - To score a basket
* Un pivot - A center


Indoor sports are often practiced in sports halls or gyms. Here are some examples of popular indoor sports in France:
=== 5. Le Cyclisme ===
* Le cyclisme - Cycling is a beloved sport in France, and the country hosts the famous Tour de France every year.
* Un vélo - A bicycle
* Un cycliste - A cyclist
* Une course - A race
* Le Tour de France - The Tour de France
* Un maillot jaune - The yellow jersey
* Un col - A mountain pass
* Une étape - A stage


{| class="wikitable"
=== 6. Autres Sports ===
! French !! Pronunciation !! English
* Le golf - Golf
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* Le handball - Handball
| Arts martiaux || aʁ maʁsjal || Martial Arts
* Le volley-ball - Volleyball
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* La natation - Swimming
| Boxe || bɔks || Boxing
* Le ski - Skiing
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* Le surf - Surfing
| Gymnastique || ʒimnastik || Gymnastics
* L'escalade - Rock climbing
|-
* La boxe - Boxing
| Handball || ɑ̃dbɔl || Handball
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| 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:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! French !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Athlétisme || atletism || Athletics
|-
| Cyclisme || siklism || Cycling
|-
| Equitation || ekwitɑsjɔ̃ || Horse Riding
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| Escalade || ɛskalad || Climbing
|-
| Football || futbol || Football
|-
| Golf || ɡɔlf || Golf
|-
| Pétanque || petɑ̃k || Pétanque
|-
| Rugby || ʁyɡbi || Rugby
|-
| Tennis || tɛnis || Tennis
|}


== Fitness Activities ==
== Fitness Activities ==
In addition to sports, many people in France engage in various fitness activities to stay healthy and active. Here are some vocabulary words related to 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:
=== 1. Faire de l'Exercice ===
 
* Faire de l'exercice - To exercise
{| class="wikitable"
* Le jogging - Jogging
! French !! Pronunciation !! English
* La marche - Walking
|-
* Le vélo d'appartement - Exercise bike
| Aérobic || aerobik || Aerobics
* La musculation - Weightlifting
|-
* Les étirements - Stretching
| Course à pied || kurs a pje || Running
* Le yoga - Yoga
|-
* La danse - Dance
| Danse || dɑ̃s || Dancing
* Le Pilates - Pilates
|-
| 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.
=== 2. Aller à la Salle de Sport ===
* Aller à la salle de sport - To go to the gym
* La salle de sport - The gym
* L'entraînement - Training
* Les haltères - Dumbbells
* Le tapis de course - Treadmill
* Le vélo elliptique - Elliptical trainer
* Le rameur - Rowing machine
* Faire des abdos - To do sit-ups
* Faire des pompes - To do push-ups


Here are some examples:
=== 3. Les Sports de Plein Air ===
 
* Le jogging - Jogging
* Jouer au/à la [sport] – to play [sport]
* La randonnée - Hiking
* Faire du/de la [sport] – to do [sport]
* Le vélo - Cycling
* Pratiquer [sport/activité] – to practice [sport/activity]
* La natation - Swimming
* Participer à [événement sportif] – to participate in [sporting event]
* Le canoë-kayak - Canoeing and kayaking
* Entraîner – to train
* Le surf - Surfing
* Gagner – to win
* L'escalade - Rock climbing
* Perdre – to lose
* Le ski - Skiing
 
* Le patinage - Ice skating
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 ==
== Conclusion ==
In this lesson, we learned about various sports and fitness activities in French. Sports like football, tennis, rugby, basketball, and cycling are popular in France. Additionally, we explored fitness activities such as jogging, walking, weightlifting, yoga, and dance. By expanding our vocabulary in these areas, we can better communicate and discuss our hobbies and interests in French.


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.
In the next lesson, we will dive into the world of music and entertainment and learn vocabulary related to these topics. So stay tuned and keep up the great work!


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==Sources==
* [https://www.frenchlearner.com/vocabulary/fitness/ French Fitness Vocabulary]
* [https://www.talkinfrench.com/french-sports-vocabulary/ 69 Essential French Sports Vocabulary ( + Free PDF!)]
* [https://www.lawlessfrench.com/vocabulary/games-sports-hobbies/ French Games, Sports, Hobbies - Lawless French Vocabulary]
<span link>Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: [[Language/French/Vocabulary/Romantic-Relationships|Romantic Relationships]] & [[Language/French/Vocabulary/French-words-of-Arabic-origin|French words of Arabic origin]].</span>
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==Sources==
* [https://www.frenchlearner.com/vocabulary/fitness/ French Fitness Vocabulary]
* [https://www.talkinfrench.com/french-sports-vocabulary/ 69 Essential French Sports Vocabulary ( + Free PDF!)]
* [https://www.lawlessfrench.com/vocabulary/games-sports-hobbies/ French Games, Sports, Hobbies - Lawless French Vocabulary]


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French → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Hobbies and Interests → Sports and Fitness Activities

In the previous lesson, we learned about different hobbies and interests in French. We explored various activities like cooking, gardening, and painting. In this lesson, we will focus on sports and fitness activities. Sports and physical fitness are an important part of many people's lives, and it's essential to learn the vocabulary related to these activities. So let's dive in and expand our French vocabulary!

Sports[edit | edit source]

Sports play a significant role in French culture, and there are many popular sports that people enjoy. Here are some sports-related words and phrases to add to your vocabulary:

1. Le Football[edit | edit source]

  • Le football - Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in France. The French national team has won the FIFA World Cup twice.
  • Un ballon de football - A football (soccer ball)
  • Un stade - A stadium
  • Un match - A match
  • Un joueur de football - A football player
  • Une équipe - A team
  • Marquer un but - To score a goal
  • Un gardien de but - A goalkeeper

2. Le Tennis[edit | edit source]

  • Le tennis - Tennis is also a popular sport in France, with the French Open being one of the four Grand Slam tournaments.
  • Une raquette de tennis - A tennis racket
  • Une balle de tennis - A tennis ball
  • Un court de tennis - A tennis court
  • Un joueur de tennis - A tennis player
  • Un set - A set
  • Un match de tennis - A tennis match
  • Une équipe de double - A doubles team

3. Le Rugby[edit | edit source]

  • Le rugby - Rugby is a widely played sport in France, with the national team being one of the best in the world.
  • Un ballon de rugby - A rugby ball
  • Un terrain de rugby - A rugby field
  • Un joueur de rugby - A rugby player
  • Un match de rugby - A rugby match
  • Une équipe nationale - A national team
  • Une mêlée - A scrum
  • Un essai - A try

4. Le Basket-ball[edit | edit source]

  • Le basket-ball - Basketball is gaining popularity in France, and the French national team has achieved success in international competitions.
  • Un ballon de basket - A basketball
  • Un panier - A basket
  • Un terrain de basket - A basketball court
  • Un joueur de basket-ball - A basketball player
  • Un match de basket - A basketball game
  • Marquer un panier - To score a basket
  • Un pivot - A center

5. Le Cyclisme[edit | edit source]

  • Le cyclisme - Cycling is a beloved sport in France, and the country hosts the famous Tour de France every year.
  • Un vélo - A bicycle
  • Un cycliste - A cyclist
  • Une course - A race
  • Le Tour de France - The Tour de France
  • Un maillot jaune - The yellow jersey
  • Un col - A mountain pass
  • Une étape - A stage

6. Autres Sports[edit | edit source]

  • Le golf - Golf
  • Le handball - Handball
  • Le volley-ball - Volleyball
  • La natation - Swimming
  • Le ski - Skiing
  • Le surf - Surfing
  • L'escalade - Rock climbing
  • La boxe - Boxing

Fitness Activities[edit | edit source]

In addition to sports, many people in France engage in various fitness activities to stay healthy and active. Here are some vocabulary words related to fitness activities:

1. Faire de l'Exercice[edit | edit source]

  • Faire de l'exercice - To exercise
  • Le jogging - Jogging
  • La marche - Walking
  • Le vélo d'appartement - Exercise bike
  • La musculation - Weightlifting
  • Les étirements - Stretching
  • Le yoga - Yoga
  • La danse - Dance
  • Le Pilates - Pilates

2. Aller à la Salle de Sport[edit | edit source]

  • Aller à la salle de sport - To go to the gym
  • La salle de sport - The gym
  • L'entraînement - Training
  • Les haltères - Dumbbells
  • Le tapis de course - Treadmill
  • Le vélo elliptique - Elliptical trainer
  • Le rameur - Rowing machine
  • Faire des abdos - To do sit-ups
  • Faire des pompes - To do push-ups

3. Les Sports de Plein Air[edit | edit source]

  • Le jogging - Jogging
  • La randonnée - Hiking
  • Le vélo - Cycling
  • La natation - Swimming
  • Le canoë-kayak - Canoeing and kayaking
  • Le surf - Surfing
  • L'escalade - Rock climbing
  • Le ski - Skiing
  • Le patinage - Ice skating

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we learned about various sports and fitness activities in French. Sports like football, tennis, rugby, basketball, and cycling are popular in France. Additionally, we explored fitness activities such as jogging, walking, weightlifting, yoga, and dance. By expanding our vocabulary in these areas, we can better communicate and discuss our hobbies and interests in French.

In the next lesson, we will dive into the world of music and entertainment and learn vocabulary related to these topics. So stay tuned and keep up the great work!

Table of Contents - French Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Alphabet and Pronunciation


Nouns and Articles


Verbs and Tenses


Adjectives and Adverbs


Negation and Interrogation


Numbers and Time


Family and Relationships


Food and Drink


Hobbies and Interests


Geography and Travel


French Culture and Arts


French History and Society

Videos[edit | edit source]

Sport Words in French Part 1 (basic French vocabulary from Learn ...[edit | edit source]

Les sports et loisirs | Sports and leisure activities | French vocabulary[edit | edit source]

How To Talk About Sport in French | French Vocabulary Lesson 10 ...[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]



Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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