jouer au netball
The English phrase 'playing netball' is translated into French as jouer au netball.
Did you know?
- The verb jouer in the phrase jouer au netball comes from the Latin iocārī, which originally meant to jest or to play in a lighthearted, mocking way.
- In many French-speaking regions, the concept of netball is so foreign that a speaker might ask if you mean 'le basketball' instead.
- The word netball is a borrowed English term, meaning a French speaker will use the English name for the sport rather than a translated descriptive name.
Examples in context
- J'aime jouer au netball. C'est un sport dynamique et amusant.I love playing netball. It's an energetic and enjoyable sport.
- Elle adore jouer au netball le samedi.She loves playing netball on Saturdays.
- Est-ce que tu aimes jouer au netball ?Do you like playing netball?
- Nous allons jouer au netball ce soir.We are going to play netball tonight.
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are talking about their hobbies.
- HugoLéa, qu'est-ce que tu fais après les cours ?Léa, what are you doing after class?
- LéaJe vais jouer au netball avec mes amies.I'm going to play netball with my friends.
- HugoC'est génial, je ne connais pas ce sport.That's great, I don't know that sport.
- LéaTu devrais essayer de jouer au netball avec nous !You should try playing netball with us!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jouer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
