Leisure time (e.g. things to do, hobbies, sport)

Leisure Time (Temps libre) – Personal and Social Life

What is Leisure Time?

Leisure time is like a garden where you can plant your favorite activities. It’s the time you spend doing things that make you happy and relaxed.

Common Activities

  • Reading 📚 – Je lis un livre de fantasy.
  • Listening to music 🎧 – J'écoute de la musique pop.
  • Watching movies 🎬 – Je regarde un film d’aventure.
  • Playing sports 🏀 – Je joue au basket avec mes amis.
  • Doing arts & crafts 🎨 – Je fais de la peinture.

Vocabulary Table

French English
Les loisirs Leisure activities
Faire du sport To play sports
Regarder un film To watch a movie
Écouter de la musique To listen to music
Lire un livre To read a book

Exam Tips

Tip 1: Use the present tense for everyday activities. Example: Je joue au football le samedi.

Tip 2: Include personal opinions: Je trouve que le yoga est très relaxant.

Tip 3: Practice using le, la, les correctly: Je regarde le film vs Je regarde les films.

Tip 4: Use connectors: mais, et, donc, parce que to link sentences.

Sample Exam Question

  1. Write a short paragraph (5–6 sentences) about what you do on weekends. Use at least three leisure activities and express your opinion.
  2. Translate the following sentence into French: I love playing basketball with my friends after school.

Practice Activity

Imagine you are planning a weekend with your friends. Write a dialogue in French using the following verbs: jouer, écouter, regarder, lire, faire. Include at least one question and one suggestion.

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