French Sports Vocabulary Flashcards

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What is the French term for Soccer?

Le foot

What is the French term for Tennis?

Le tennis

What is the French term for Football?

Le foot Americaine

What is the French term for Basketball?

Le basket Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for Baseball?

Le base-ball Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for Archery?

Le tir à l'arc Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for Biking/Cycling?

Le cyclisme Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for Boxing?

La boxe Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for Golf?

Le golf Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for Skiing?

Le ski Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for Ice Hockey?

Le hockey sur glace Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for Cross Country Skiing?

Le ski de fond Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for Wrestling?

La lutte Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for Downhill/Alpine Skiing?

Le Ski de descente/alpin Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for Water Skiing?

Le ski nautique Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for Volleyball?

Le volley Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for Diving?

La plongée Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for Fishing?

La pêche Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for Swimming?

La natation Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for Skating?

Le patinage Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for Jogging?

Le jogging Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for Sailing?

La voile Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for Rollerskating?

Le patin à roulettes/le skating Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for Fencing?

L'escrime Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for Ice Skating?

Patinage sur glace Signup and view all the answers

What is the French term for Rugby?

Le rugby Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sports Vocabulary in French

Soccer translates to Le foot
Tennis remains the same in both languages as Le tennis
Football in the American context is called Le foot Américaine
Basketball is referred to as Le basket
Baseball is known as Le base-ball
Archery translates to Le tir à l'arc
Biking/Cycling is denoted as Le cyclisme
Boxing is called La boxe
Golf is simply Le golf
Skiing translates to Le ski
Ice Hockey is referred to as Le Hockey sur glace
Cross Country Skiing translates to Le ski de fond
Wrestling is known as La lutte
Downhill/Alpine Skiing is called Le ski de descente/alpin
Water Skiing translates to Le ski nautique
Volleyball is referred to as Le volley
Diving translates to La plongée
Fishing is known as La pêche
Swimming translates to La natation
Skating is referred to as Le patinage
Jogging remains the same as Le jogging
Sailing translates to La voile
Rollerskating is commonly known as Le patin à roulettes/le skating
Fencing translates to L'escrime
Ice Skating is referred to as Patinage sur glace
Rugby is simply called Le rugby

Language Context

The French translations maintain a balance between direct translations and transliterations.
Sports terminology reflects cultural significance and participation in various activities across regions.

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This quiz features flashcards for commonly used sports vocabulary in French. Learn the French terms for different sports, enhancing your language skills in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for students or anyone looking to expand their French vocabulary!