yoga
/jo.ɡa/masculine
The French word for yoga is yoga.
The term refers to the Hindu discipline of yoga.
Meaning: Hindu discipline (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to say that someone is doing yoga, use the partitive article du (a combination of de and le) to form du yoga.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /jo.ɡa/.
Did you know?
- The term yoga is often used in French as a shorthand for a general 'zen' lifestyle, sometimes appearing in adjectives to describe a very calm person as très yoga.
- The French word yoga shares a deep prehistoric root with the English word 'yoke'. Both derive from the Proto-Indo-European root *yewg-, meaning 'to join'.
- The popularity of yoga in France grew significantly through the influence of the 'New Age' movement in the 1970s, leading it to be grouped with méditation and sophrologie in cultural discussions.
Examples in context
- Tom fait du yoga.Tom does yoga.This sentence shows how to say someone does yoga.Tatoeba #12331495 by Rovo, translation #12052780 by CK
- Elle enseigne le yoga.She teaches yoga.This sentence is useful for describing someone who teaches yoga.Tatoeba #2269958 by sacredceltic, translation #2230255 by Hybrid
- Le yoga vient de l'Inde.Yoga comes from India.This sentence describes the origin of yoga.Tatoeba #7810829 by Rockaround, translation #3393700 by Hybrid
- Je pratique le yoga pour me détendre.I practice yoga to relax.
- Le yoga présente de nombreux avantages pour la santé.Yoga has many health benefits.
- Le yoga est une discipline millénaire.Yoga is an ancient discipline.
- J'aime faire du yoga le matin.I enjoy doing yoga in the morning.
- Je suis débutant en matière de yoga, mais j'apprécie les séances.I'm a beginner when it comes to yoga, but I enjoy the sessions.
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are discussing their weekend activities.
- ChloéTu veux essayer le yoga avec moi ?Do you want to try yoga with me?
- GabrielC'est une bonne idée, Gabriel adore ça.That is a good idea, Gabriel loves that.
- ChloéLe cours de yoga commence à dix heures.The yoga class starts at ten o'clock.
- GabrielParfait, je vais préparer mon tapis.Perfect, I will prepare my mat.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yoga” translations and entries yoga, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries yoga, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
