How to Say ‘A hobby’ in French
Un hobby
uhn OH-bee
[uhn OH-bee]
💬 Usage Tip: French speakers also often say "un passe-temps" or "un loisir". "Hobby" is understood but sounds a bit modern/borrowed from English.
🇫🇷 In France: In everyday French, people may ask "Tu as un loisir ?" more naturally than "Tu as un hobby ?"
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[uhn]
a
An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.
Un hobby comme le roller, c'est amusant.
A hobby like skating is fun.
hobby
[OH-bee]
hobby
An activity you enjoy doing regularly in your free time.
Le roller est un hobby très sympa.
Inline skating is a very nice hobby.
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