This lesson is part of the course(s):
French for Sport
Football – Who Are the Players and People?
This lesson explores the French terms for the players and people involved in 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 |
|---|---|
| defender | le défenseur |
| football fan | le fan de football |
| football player | le joueur de foot |
| goalkeeper | le gardien de but |
| linesman | le juge de touche |
Part 2
| English | French |
|---|---|
| manager | un entraîneur |
| mid-fielder | le milieu de terrain |
| referee | un arbitre |
| striker | un attaquant |
| substitute | le remplaçant |
Flashcards
Go Deeper
If you want to expand your knowledge about this topic, explore any materials below.
Football in France: Essential French Vocabulary for Matches, Fans, and Stadium Culture
Learn how to talk about football in French with key vocabulary for players, match action,…
Give It a Go!
If you’d like to test your knowledge of what you’ve learned so far, you can select from any quizzes or activities below.
French Quiz – Word Recall – French for Sport – Football Players and People
A quiz to test your knowledge of French vocabulary relating to football players and people.
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