How many words are in this list?

This page gives 100 French words on “Leisure and entertainment”. The full topic holds 145 in the KoKo app: 58 at the easy level, 50 at the medium level and 37 at the hard level.

Which words should I start with?

With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.

How can I remember this French vocabulary?

By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.

Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?

Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.

French vocabulary: hobbies and leisure

Cinema, games, reading, going out, holidays: hobbies and free-time activities in French.

Here are 100 French words on “Leisure and entertainment”, translated into English and sorted from easiest to hardest.

Level 1: easy 40 words

French	English
ambiance	atmosphere
bar	bar
anniversaire	birthday
livre	book
club de lecture	book club
café	cafe
chaîne	channel
association	club
collection	collection
concert	concert
exposition	exhibition
film	film
pêche	fishing
temps libre	free time
jeu d’argent	gambling
règle du jeu	game rule
cadeau	gift
passe-temps	hobby
chasse	hunting
blague	joke
magazine	magazine
musée	museum
parc naturel	nature park
roman	novel
sortie	outing
peinture	painting
fête	party
émission	programme
lecture	reading
restaurant	restaurant
jeu de rôle	role playing game
séance	screening
saison	series season
spectacle	show
télévision	television
théâtre	theatre
sortir	to go out
faire la fête	to party
jouer aux cartes	to play cards
jeu vidéo	video game

Level 2: medium 34 words

French	English
barbecue	barbecue
pari	bet
casse-tête	brain teaser
camping	camping
cirque	circus
console	console
atelier créatif	creative workshop
mots croisés	crossword
bal	dance ball
dé	dice
divertissement	entertainment
grande roue	ferris wheel
feu d’artifice	fireworks
cerf-volant	kite
loisir	leisure
perdant	loser
adhésion	membership
sieste	nap
générique	opening credits
version originale	original version
pique-nique	picnic
farce	prank
détente	relaxation
repos	rest
promenade	stroll
assister	to attend
danser	to dance
se réunir	to get together
s’amuser	to have funEnjoy yourself, play
organiser une soirée	to throw a party
jouet	toy
balade	walk
gagnant	winner
zoo	zoo

Level 3: hard 26 words

French	English
aquarium	aquarium
loisirs créatifs	arts and crafts
billard	billiards
convivialité	conviviality
bricolage	crafting
fléchettes	darts
farniente	idleness
entracte	interval
puzzle	jigsaw
karaoké	karaoke
tricot	knitting
loterie	lottery
manège	merry go round
origami	origami
popcorn	popcorn
poterie	pottery
devinette	riddle
maquette	scale model
bronzage	sunbathing
ping-pong	table tennis
dégustation	tasting
billetterie	ticket desk
tricher	to cheat
collectionner	to collect
se distraire	to entertain oneself
se divertir	to have a good timeHave a good time, take your mind off things

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 French words on “Leisure and entertainment”. The full topic holds 145 in the KoKo app: 58 at the easy level, 50 at the medium level and 37 at the hard level.
Which words should I start with?: With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.
How can I remember this French vocabulary?: By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.
Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?: Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.

How KoKo makes words stick

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