Football, or “le foot” as it’s called in France, is much more than just a sport—it’s a cultural phenomenon. Whether you’re an avid fan or a casual spectator, learning French football vocabulary can enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the game. In this post, you will learn a list of ten essential football terms in French and English to help you talk about the sport. To solidify your learning, there is also a short reading comprehension exercise in French, complete with an English translation. Let’s kick off into the world of French football!
Le savais-tu?
La France adore le foot! C’est le sport national qui est pratiqué par un nombre record de garçons mais aussi par les filles. L’équipe de France de football s’appelle “les Bleus” et ils ont été champions du monde en 1998 et 2018, ils sont donc champions en titre. Voici des footballeurs célèbres en France : Julien Fontaine, Raymond Kopa, Michel Platini. Alain Giresse, Zinédine Zidane, Thierry Henri, Hugo Lloris, Fabien Barthez, Antoine Griezmann, Kylian M’Bappé… La coupe du monde de foot se joue en 2022 au Qatar, les Bleus sont qualifiés, mais pourront-ils garder leur titre?
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France loves soccer! It is the national sport that is played by a record number of boys but also by girls. The French soccer team is called “Les Bleus” and they were world champions in 1998 and 2018, so they are the defending champions. Here are some famous footballers in France: Julien Fontaine, Raymond Kopa, Michel Platini. Alain Giresse, Zinédine Zidane, Thierry Henri, Hugo Lloris, Fabien Barthez, Antoine Griezmann, Kylian M’Bappé… The World Cup of soccer is played in 2022 in Qatar, Les Bleus are qualified, but will they be able to keep their title?
