faire du sport
The English phrase 'working out' is translated into French as faire du sport.
The phrase is used to describe engaging in physical exercise to improve health or fitness. However, it is a much broader term than the English 'working out' and can refer to any organized athletic activity.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase faire du sport literally translates to 'to do some sport'.
Which one should you use?
While faire du sport is the standard way to say 'working out' or 'doing sports', it is broader than the English term. If you specifically mean 'working out' in the context of weightlifting or resistance training, faire de la musculation is more precise than faire du sport.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase faire du sport, the word du is a contraction of de and le. If you are talking about multiple types of sports, you would use faire des sports.
Did you know?
- The word sport was actually borrowed from English in the early 19th century. When it first entered the French language, it was pronounced with a final 't' sound, unlike the modern silent pronunciation.
- In France, faire du sport can include activities like walking or hiking, which English speakers often distinguish from 'working out'. For a French speaker, any activity that improves fitness falls under this broad umbrella.
Examples in context
- Je fais de l'exercice tous les jours.I work out every day.
- Elle fait du sport pour rester en forme.She works out to stay in shape.
- Nous faisons de l'exercice physique ensemble.We work out together.
- Je fais de la musculation.I do weightlifting.
- Elle s'entraîne en natation.She trains in swimming.
- Je fais du sport pour rester en forme.I work out to stay in shape.
- Je vais faire du sport ce soir.I am going to work out tonight.
- Est-ce que tu veux faire du sport avec moi ?Do you want to work out with me?
- Il est important de faire du sport régulièrement.It is important to work out regularly.
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are talking about their weekend plans.
- LéaTu fais quoi ce samedi ?What are you doing this Saturday?
- HugoJe vais faire du sport au parc.I am going to work out at the park.
- LéaC'est une bonne idée, Hugo.That is a good idea, Hugo.
- HugoTu veux m'accompagner ?Do you want to come with me?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries du, faire, sport, CC BY-SA 4.0.
