mon passe-temps est
The English phrase "my hobby is" is translated into French as mon passe-temps est.
This phrase is used to introduce an activity that you do for pleasure during your free time. When naming a hobby immediately after this phrase, it is common in French to use a definite article, such as la lecture or le sport, rather than using the noun alone.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase mon passe-temps literally translates to "my pastime".
Did you know?
- The word mon likely shares an ancient influence from the Gaulish word 'mon', a Celtic language spoken in France before the Roman conquest.
- If you want to sound more natural in conversation, French speakers often prefer using the verb aimer (to like) or the phrase faire du/de la (to do) rather than the formal mon passe-temps est.
- The word passe-temps can refer to both a hobby and a physical object used to kill time, such as a puzzle or a game.
Examples in context
- Mon passe-temps est la lecture.My hobby is reading.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase with the hobby of reading using mon passe-temps est.Tatoeba #1259598 by sacredceltic, translation #1258651 by CK
- Mon passe-temps est la cuisine.My hobby is to cook.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase with the hobby of cooking using mon passe-temps est.Tatoeba #1259601 by sacredceltic, translation #251152 by Lumi
- Mon passe-temps est la musique.My hobby is music.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase with the hobby of music using mon passe-temps est.Tatoeba #4548578 by sacredceltic, translation #251133 by CK
- Mon hobby est la lectureMy hobby is reading
- Mon hobby est la musiqueMy hobby is music
- Mon hobby est la cuisineMy hobby is cooking
- Je suis passionné(e) de jardinageI am passionate about gardening
- Mon truc, c'est la musiqueMy thing is music
- Ce que j'adore, c'est la lectureWhat I love is reading
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Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are talking about their interests.
- NathanEt toi, qu'est-ce que tu aimes faire ?And you, what do you like to do?
- LéaMon passe-temps est le jardinage.My hobby is gardening.
- NathanC'est super ! Tu as un grand jardin ?That's great! Do you have a big garden?
- LéaOui, j'adore m'occuper de mes fleurs.Yes, I love taking care of my flowers.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries est, mon, passe-temps, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
