AFL
AFL is the French term for the Australian Football League.
AFL refers to the professional competition for Australian rules football.
Did you know?
- French sports media usually keep the acronym AFL in English rather than translating it to LFA (Ligue de Football Australien).
- If a French person uses the word 'foot' in a conversation about 'AFL', they are almost certainly making a mistake or referring to soccer.
- When discussing the AFL in French, journalists often use the term le foot australien to avoid confusion with American football, which is le football américain.
Examples in context
- Est-ce que tu connais l'Australian Football League?Do you know the Australian Football League?
- Il regarde souvent les matchs de l'AFL.He often watches AFL matches.
- L'AFL est très populaire en Australie.The AFL is very popular in Australia.
- Est-ce que tu connais l'AFL ?Do you know the AFL?
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are talking about sports during a coffee break.
- LéaEst-ce que tu suis l'AFL en ce moment ?Are you following the AFL right now?
- NathanOui, je regarde tous les matchs de l'AFL.Yes, I watch all the AFL matches.
- LéaC'est un sport vraiment impressionnant.It is a truly impressive sport.
- NathanC'est vrai, le niveau est incroyable.It's true, the level is incredible.