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To pass time in France, many kids enjoy participating in the same activities that American children value. In this section, you will learn the different vocabulary for common past times in France. Take note that many of the French words are similar to English words. Words that are similar in different languages are called cognates. See if you can pick them out!

Skier to ski More popular than snowboarding is in the United States, skiing is done by all ages on all types of terrain. i.e. Tree, Downhill, Cross Country, etc.

Faire du roller to roller blade

Faire de la planche à voile wind surfing

Faire du vélo to ride bike

Nager to swim

Jouer au basket to play basketball

Jouer au foot to play soccer

Étudier to study

Écouter de la musique to listen to music

Regarder la télé to watch television

Téléphoner to talk on the telephone