Mes Loisirs Préférés (My Favorite Hobbies)

Introduction

In this lesson, we'll learn how to talk about hobbies and activities in French.

Talking about your interests is a fun way to have conversations!

Common Hobbies and Activities

Here are some hobbies and activities you can share:

1. Faire du sport - To play sports
2. Jouer - To play (games or instruments)
3. Lire - To read
4. Regarder la télévision - To watch TV
5. Écouter de la musique - To listen to music
6. Voyager - To travel

Vocabulary Example Sentences

• J’aime faire du sport. (I like to play sports.)
• Je préfère lire. (I prefer to read.)
• Nous regardons la télévision le soir. (We watch TV in the evening.)

Simple Adjectives

Using adjectives helps make your hobbies sound more exciting.

• Intéressant - Interesting
• Amusant - Fun
• Relaxant - Relaxing

Example Sentences:

• Faire du sport est intéressant. (Playing sports is interesting.)
• Lire un livre est relaxant. (Reading a book is relaxing.)

Asking About Hobbies

When talking to someone, you can ask about their hobbies like this:

• Quels sont tes loisirs préférés ? (What are your favorite hobbies?)
• Qu'est-ce que tu aimes faire ? (What do you like to do?)

Responding to Questions

Be ready to share your hobbies too. For example:

• J’aime jouer au football et lire. (I like to play football and read.)

Practice Activity

Try making sentences about what you like to do with the words and ideas we've learned.

By practicing these words and phrases, you can share what you enjoy while getting better at your French!