French Conversation · Level 79
60 words
French word
football
Pronunciation
IPA/futbɔl/
Meaning
- masculine nounsoccer
Example
Le football est très populaire ici.
Soccer is very popular here.
More examples
Il joue au football tous les samedis.
He plays football every Saturday.
Core concept
Two teams pass and dribble a round ball with their feet while aiming at the opposing goal.
Common phrases
faire du football
play football
ballon de football
soccer ball
terrain de football
football pitch
Similar words
foot: An informal short form for football.
match: A single football game between opposing teams.
Definition in French
Jeu collectif entre deux équipes dont l'objectif est de marquer des buts en dirigeant un ballon sphérique principalement avec les pieds, comportant des actions comme passes, dribbles et tirs.
Word origin
French football comes from English football, formed from foot and ball and borrowed as the name of the sport.
Usage tips
- Football is masculine in French, so the standard article is le, as in le football.
Related words
- footballeurfootballernoun
- footballeusefemale footballernoun