Knowing how to talk about your hobbies and interests in French is useful for making conversation and getting to know people. Here is a list of common French words and phrases related to hobbies and interests.
- les passe-temps – hobbies
- les loisirs – leisure activities
- un hobby / un passe-temps – a hobby
- intéressant – interesting
- aimer – to like
- adorer – to love
- préférer – to prefer
Common Hobbies
- la lecture – reading
- l’écriture – writing
- la musique – music
- jouer d’un instrument – to play an instrument
- le sport – sports
- le football (soccer) – football (soccer)
- le basket-ball – basketball
- la natation – swimming
- la danse – dancing
- le cinéma – movies
- le jardinage – gardening
- la cuisine – cooking
Talking About Your Interests
- Qu’est-ce que tu aimes faire pendant ton temps libre ? – What do you like to do in your free time?
- J’aime lire et écouter de la musique. – I like to read and listen to music.
- Mon passe-temps préféré est le football. – My favorite hobby is football.
Practice these words and phrases to confidently discuss your hobbies in French!
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Table of Contents
- Leisure
Leisure vocabulary in French, covering common words and phrases to talk about free time, relaxation, and hobbies.
- Sports, Games
French vocabulary for common sports and games, including team and individual activities, equipment, and more.
- Arts, Music
French vocabulary for arts and music, including terms for artistic styles, instruments, genres, and more.
- Free Time
French free time vocabulary covering activities, expressions, and common phrases to talk about leisure and hobbies.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
