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French Vocabulary → Hobbies and Interests → Music and Entertainment

In this lesson, you will learn French vocabulary related to music and entertainment. French culture has a rich tradition of various forms of music, such as classical, jazz, pop, and electronic music. Additionally, French entertainment includes movies, television shows, theater, and more. By the end of this lesson, you will learn the vocabulary to talk about these topics in French.

Music

Musical Instruments

French musical instruments range from the recognizable and traditional to the more obscure. Below are some of the most common French musical instruments:

French	Pronunciation	English
la guitare	la gee-tar	guitar
le piano	luh pee-ah-no	piano
la batterie	la ba-teh-ree	drums
le violon	luh vee-o-lawn	violin

Musical Genres

These are some of the most popular music genres in France:

• Le Classique - classical music
• Le Jazz - jazz music
• La Pop - pop music
• La Musique électronique - electronic music

Musical Terms

• La partition - sheet music
• Le concert - concert
• La note - note
• Le chanteur - singer
• Le groupe - band

Entertainment

Movies and Film

French cinema is a world-renowned tradition with a rich history of film. Here are some key vocabulary terms related to movies and film:

French	Pronunciation	English
le cinéma	luh see-nay-ma	movie theater
le film	luh feel-m	movie
le réalisateur	luh ray-ahl-ee-suh-tuhr	director
la caméra	la ka-mair-uh	camera

Television

French television has a wide range of programming, from news to sports to dramas. Here are some key vocabulary terms related to television:

• La télévision - television
• La chaîne - channel
• Les informations - news
• Les comédies - comedies
• Les documentaires - documentaries

Theater

In France, theater is also a popular form of entertainment:

• Le théâtre - theater
• Les acteurs - actors
• Les costumes - costumes
• Les décors - sets

Conclusion

In this lesson, you learned French vocabulary related to music and entertainment. From musical instruments to film, television, and theater, French culture has a diverse set of entertainment options worth exploring. Keep practicing and incorporating these new words into your French vocabulary.

Sources

• 40 French Music Words
• French Music Terms - Lawless French Vocabulary - Music in French
• French Vocabulary → Hobbies and Interests → Music and ...

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