How to Say “Pass the Ball” in French

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passer le ballon
To pass the ball in French is passer le ballon.
This phrase is used to describe the action of kicking or throwing a ball to a teammate during a game.

Which one should you use?

While passer le ballon is the general phrase for the action, you might also hear Faites une passe to specifically mean 'make a pass'.

Did you know?

  • The word ballon is also the term used for a round-bottomed flask used in chemistry labs.
  • The term ballon can also refer to a large wine glass, specifically one with a wide bowl used for tasting.
  • The verb passer actually stems from the Latin word passus, which means a 'step'.

Examples in context

  • Passe le ballon à Marie, s'il te plaît!
    Pass the ball to Marie, please!
  • Tu dois passer le ballon plus vite.
    You need to pass the ball faster.
  • Il est temps de passer le ballon à l'attaquant.
    It is time to pass the ball to the attacker.
  • N'oublie pas de passer le ballon à ton partenaire.
    Don't forget to pass the ball to your partner.

Example conversation

Emma and Gabriel are playing soccer in the park.

  1. Emma

    Gabriel, regarde ! Je suis seule !
    Gabriel, look! I am open!
  2. Gabriel

    D'accord, je vais te passer le ballon.
    Okay, I will pass the ball to you.
  3. Emma

    Merci, je vais tirer au but !
    Thanks, I'm going to shoot for the goal!
  4. Gabriel

    Bonne chance, Emma !
    Good luck, Emma!

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