English–French
“hobby” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/dada/
Example
Mon dada, c'est le jardinage.
My hobby is gardening.
How to say “hobby” in French
“Hobby” in French is dada.
A favored activity or subject that someone returns to with conspicuous enthusiasm.
Example sentences with dada
Elle a un dada pour la couture.
She has a particular interest in sewing.
Tips for using dada
- Dada often introduces a light personal confession or boast, so its tone is more conversational than neutral terms such as goût.
Other French words for “hobby”
Quels sont tes loisirs préférés ?
What are your favorite hobbies?
Mon passe-temps préféré est la lecture.
My favorite hobby is reading.