What are common sports terms used in French conversations

Here are some common sports terms frequently used in French conversations:

• Le match (the match/game)
• Le joueur (the player)
• Le but (the goal)
• Le ballon (the ball)
• Marquer (to score)
• Défendre (to defend)
• L’arbitre (the referee)
• Le terrain (the field)
• Le coup de sifflet (the whistle)
• La victoire (the victory)
• La défaite (the defeat)
• Le championnat (the championship)
• Le pari sportif (sports betting)
• Le public (the audience/crowd)
• Le coach (the coach)
• L’entraînement (training)
• Le tir (the shot)
• La faute (the foul)
• La pause (the halftime/break)

These are some basic and commonly used terms in everyday French sports discussions, across sports like soccer, basketball, and others. They cover players, actions, game setup, and competition outcomes to facilitate regular conversation about sports. ¹

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