Vocabulary Themes: Hobbies and Leisure Activities in French

In this section, we will look at French words and phrases that describe hobbies and fun activities. We will focus on sports and music. This will help you talk about what you like to do in your free time.

1. Sports Vocabulary

Here are some common sports and related phrases:

• les sports (sports)
• le football (soccer)
• le basket-ball (basketball)
• la natation (swimming)
• le tennis (tennis)
• le cyclisme (cycling)

Phrases for talking about sports:

• J'aime jouer au football. (I like playing soccer.)
• Je fais de la natation. (I swim.)
• Mon sport préféré est le tennis. (My favorite sport is tennis.)
• Je vais à la salle de sport. (I go to the gym.)

2. Music Vocabulary

Now, let’s check out some words related to music:

• la musique (music)
• un instrument (an instrument)
  • la guitare (guitar)
  • le piano (piano)
  • la batterie (drums)
• un groupe (a band)
• une chanson (a song)

Phrases for talking about music:

• J'aime écouter de la musique. (I like listening to music.)
• Je joue de la guitare. (I play the guitar.)
• Mon groupe préféré est Coldplay. (My favorite band is Coldplay.)
• J'adore cette chanson! (I love this song!)

3. Sharing Your Hobbies

To talk about what you enjoy doing in your free time, you can use these phrases:

• Dans mes loisirs, je... (In my free time, I...)
  • Dans mes loisirs, je joue au basket. (In my free time, I play basketball.)
• Je passe du temps à... (I spend time...)
  • Je passe du temps à écouter de la musique. (I spend time listening to music.)

Conclusion

With these words and phrases, you can easily talk about your hobbies and leisure activities in French. Practice these examples, and remember to use them in your conversations!