j'aime pêcher
The English phrase "I like fishing" is expressed in French as j'aime pêcher.
This phrase is used to express that someone enjoys the activity of catching fish. You might also use the term un hameçon when referring to a fishing hook.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase j'aime pêcher is composed of je (I), aime (love/like) and pêcher (to fish).
Which one should you use?
While j'aime pêcher focuses on the action of fishing, the alternative j'aime la pêche focuses on the hobby or sport itself.
How does it change in a sentence?
It is common to use the noun la pêche (fishing) to express the same sentiment as the infinitive verb form in j'aime pêcher.
Did you know?
- The verb pêcher is a homophone for another common verb pécher, which means 'to sin'. Depending on the context, saying j'aime pêcher could jokingly be interpreted as 'I like to sin'.
- The word pêche is also used in the expression avoir la pêche, which translates to 'having the peach' but actually means to be full of energy and enthusiasm.
- In French, if you say you love la pêche, you might be talking about the fruit rather than the sport if you do not use the proper context.
Examples in context
- J'aime pêcher la truite.I like fishing for trout.This sentence is useful for specifying what kind of fish you like fishing for with j'aime pêcher.Tatoeba #6044457 by christian63, translation #6044504 by zumley
- J'aime pêcher.I like fishing.This sentence is a simple way to state that you like fishing using j'aime pêcher.Tatoeba #7093325 by Micsmithel, translation #371739 by yangra
- J'aime pêcher chaque weekend avec mes amis.I like fishing every weekend with my friends.
- J'adore la pêche, c'est ma passion depuis mon enfance.I adore fishing, it has been my passion since childhood.
- J'aime bien pêcher en famille pendant les vacances d'été.I quite like fishing with family during summer vacations.
- J'aime pratiquer la pêche lors de mes escapades nature.I like practicing fishing during my nature getaways.
- J'aime pêcher en mer.I like fishing at sea.
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are talking about their favorite hobbies.
- ManonQu'est-ce que tu fais pendant les vacances ?What do you do during the holidays?
- GabrielJ'aime pêcher au bord du lac.I like fishing by the lake.
- ManonC'est relaxant comme activité.That is a relaxing activity.
- GabrielOui, c'est très calme.Yes, it is very quiet.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
