j'adore le football
The English phrase "I love soccer" is translated into French as j'adore le football.
This phrase is used to express a strong liking or passion for the sport of soccer.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase j'adore le football breaks down into je (I), adore (adore/love) and le football (the football/soccer).
Which one should you use?
While j'adore le football expresses a strong passion, the phrase j'aime le football is a slightly weaker way to say you like the sport.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In casual conversation, French speakers often shorten le football to le foot.
Did you know?
- In Quebec, using le football to express your love for the sport could lead to a misunderstanding, as they use le soccer to distinguish the game from Canadian football.
- French sports journalists often refer to the sport as le ballon rond, meaning 'the round ball', to avoid repeating the word football in their writing.
- The French verb adorer is used much more frequently in daily conversation than the English word 'adore', making j'adore le football a casual rather than dramatic statement.
Examples in context
- J'adore le football, c'est mon sport préféré.I love soccer, it is my favorite sport.
- Est-ce que tu sais que j'adore le football ?Do you know that I love soccer?
- Même si je ne joue pas, j'adore le football.Even if I don't play, I love soccer.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their weekend plans.
- LéaTu veux regarder le match avec moi ?Do you want to watch the match with me?
- HugoOui, avec plaisir !Yes, with pleasure!
- LéaParfait, tu sais que j'adore le football.Perfect, you know that I love soccer.
- HugoC'est vrai, c'est ta grande passion.That's true, it is your great passion.
