Hockey is a very popular sport in Canada, where it is usually played in the winter. It is a team sport that requires coordination, teamwork and extreme concentration. While some people in Canada consider it to be a winter sport, a lot of people play hockey all year round. There are several versions of hockey, including ice hockey and snow hockey. Don’t worry, you don’t have to learn how to play hockey to say it! In this article, we’ll tell you about three phrases you need to know in order to hold a conversation about hockey with a French person.
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Le Jeu (The Game)
In French, hockey is called ‘le jeu’ and it is the equivalent of ‘the game’. When you say ‘le jeu’, natives will know exactly what you are talking about and they will also know which arena or stadium you are referring to, whether it is the Quebec Nordiques or the Montreal Canadiens. If you want to ask someone what game is on, you can simply say ‘on joue au hockey’. It is a very common expression and it literally translates to ‘on plays hockey’ or ‘it’s hockey time’. With hockey being such a popular sport in Canada, people there will have heard of your team – the Maple Leafs! – and know what you are talking about when you say ‘Le Jeu’. It will not take long for them to understand what you mean, even if you haven’t learned French yet, so do not hesitate to use it!
L’Amour Pour Le Sport (A Love For The Sport)
In French, hockey is known as ‘le sport’ or ‘les sports’. When talking about the sport, you have to use the phrases ‘l’amour pour le sport’ or ‘les amours pour le sport’. In English, ‘amour’ and ‘love’ can be used interchangeably when referring to a strong liking or appreciation for something. You will notice that the French use the term ‘amour’ for a variety of things, including food, drink and, yes, even sports. In contrast, in English you usually use ‘love’ for the same or similar things. For example, when you are talking about your favourite sport, you use the term ‘amour’ instead of ‘love’. This is to emphasize the passion and intensity that you feel for sport. In general, when you are using the phrase ‘l’amour pour le sport’ or ‘les amours pour le sport’, you are speaking about an intense and passionate liking or admiration for something. If you want to know more, you can look up the English phrases in a French dictionary.
La Coupe (The Cup)
In French, the cup is referred to as ‘la coupe’ or ‘la coupe du hockey’. When speaking about the Cup, you must use the phrases ‘la coupe’ or ‘la coupe du hockey’. Even though the NHL has not yet introduced their cup, the French will not be able to resist comparing it to the ‘Stanley Cup’. In fact, if you have never been to Canada or even if you have been there once, you will undoubtedly hear people talk about the Stanley Cup, even if you do not know what it is. When it comes to comparing different cups, the French will not hesitate to bring up the ‘Stanley Cup’ as an example. This is mainly because in Canada, the Stanley Cup is used to determine the best hockey team in the league. The competition is incredibly high and many people are passionate about the sport. When you are in Canada, you will notice that people always seem to be talking about the Stanley Cup.
These three phrases will get you by when you want to speak about hockey in French. Of course, you can find other words to use instead of these three, but you will have to learn how to speak like a Canadian in the first place if you want to sound like you are from there! Good luck!