How to Say “Afl” in French

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.

  1. Léa

    Est-ce que tu suis l'AFL en ce moment ?
    Are you following the AFL right now?
  2. Nathan

    Oui, je regarde tous les matchs de l'AFL.
    Yes, I watch all the AFL matches.
  3. Léa

    C'est un sport vraiment impressionnant.
    It is a truly impressive sport.
  4. Nathan

    C'est vrai, le niveau est incroyable.
    It's true, the level is incredible.
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