Common verbs used with hobbies in French
Elevate Your Sports and Hobbies Vocabulary in French: Common verbs used with hobbies in French
Common verbs used with hobbies in French include:
- faire (to do/make): Used for many hobbies and activities, especially sports and crafts. Example: “Je fais du vélo” (I do/ride cycling), “Je fais de la peinture” (I paint).
- jouer (to play): Used mainly with games and sports that involve playing. Example: “Je joue au tennis” (I play tennis), “Elle joue du piano” (She plays piano, for musical instruments, “jouer de” is used).
- aimer (to like), adorer (to love), préférer (to prefer), détester (to hate): Used to express preference or feeling about hobbies. Example: “J’aime cuisiner” (I like to cook), “Je préfère regarder des films” (I prefer watching movies).
- écouter (to listen): Common with music hobbies. Example: “J’écoute de la musique” (I listen to music).
- pratiquer (to practice): Used for sports or activities to indicate regular practice. Example: “Elle pratique la gymnastique” (She practices gymnastics).
Other verbs related to hobbies include:
- aller (to go): Used with activities like going to the cinema. Example: “Je vais au cinéma” (I go to the movies).
- apprendre (to learn): “J’apprends la photographie” (I am learning photography).
- créer (to create): “Je crée des vidéos” (I create videos).
These verbs help describe a wide range of hobbies from music, sports, arts, to niche interests in French and are essential for expressing engagement in free time activities.