vos loisirs
The English phrase "your hobbies" translates to French as vos loisirs.
You may also use the alternative phrase vos passe-temps when specifically referring to pastimes or hobbies.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, vos loisirs translates to "your leisure activities", where loisirs refers to leisure or free time activities.
Which one should you use?
While vos loisirs is used for formal situations or groups, tes loisirs is the informal version used with friends or family.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the form vos loisirs, the plural possessive adjective vos is used to correspond with the plural noun loisirs.
Did you know?
- Although loisirs is the standard term, some French speakers use the slang term kiffer to describe the act of enjoying their hobbies, though this is strictly informal.
- The word loisirs shares the same root as the English word 'leisure', but in French, it often implies a more structured sense of 'free time' than the English equivalent.
- While 'hobbies' is common in English, if you ask a French person about vos loisirs, they might give you a more general answer about how they spend their 'free time' rather than a specific list of niche interests.
Examples in context
- Quels sont vos loisirs ?What are your hobbies?This sentence is useful for asking what someone's hobbies are using vos loisirs.Tatoeba #10498874 by lbdx, translation #2646222 by CK
- Je suis passionné(e) par la photographie.I am passionate about photography.
- Je consacre beaucoup de temps à la danse.I dedicate a lot of time to dancing.
- J'adore jouer de la guitare.I love playing the guitar.
- Je suis fan de football.I'm a fan of football.
- Je kiffe jouer aux jeux vidéo.I love playing video games.
- Je m'intéresse à vos loisirs.I am interested in your hobbies.
- Parlez-moi un peu de vos loisirs.Tell me a little about your hobbies.
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are meeting at a social event.
- NathanBonjour Manon, enchanté de vous rencontrer.Hello Manon, nice to meet you.
- ManonEnchantée, Nathan. Comment allez-vous ?Nice to meet you, Nathan. How are you?
- NathanTrès bien. Dites-moi, quels sont vos loisirs ?Very well. Tell me, what are your hobbies?
- ManonJ'adore la peinture et la danse.I love painting and dancing.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
