This lesson is part of the course(s):
French for Sport
Football – Around the Ground
In this lesson, we learn some French words that you might hear in and around the football ground.
Watch the video as many times as you need, until you feel you can give the French translations as we go!
Review Vocabulary
Review the words from this video:
Part 1
| English | French |
|---|---|
| ball | le ballon |
| crossbar | la barre transversale |
| dressing room | le vestiaire |
| flag | le drapeau |
| penalty spot | le point de penalty |
Part 2
| English | French |
|---|---|
| pitch | le terrain de foot |
| stadium | le stade de football |
| the back of the net | le fond du filet |
| touchline | la ligne de touche |
| trophy | le trophée |
Flashcards
Go Deeper
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Give It a Go!
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