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French for Sport
Football – What Are Moments in the Game Called in French?
In this lesson, we learn football expressions for five key moments in a game of football.
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 |
|---|---|
| final whistle | le coup de sifflet final |
| first half | la première moitié |
| half-time | la mi-temps |
| kick-off | le coup d’envoi |
| second half | la seconde moitié |
Flashcards
Go Deeper
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Give It a Go!
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French Quiz – Word Recall – French for Sport – Football Match Moments
A quiz to test your knowledge of French vocabulary relating to moments in football matches.
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