How to Say ‘That play?’ in French
Cette action ?
set ak-syohn
[set ak-syohn]
💬 Usage Tip: In football, une action means a key move or attacking play, not just “an action” in the general English sense.
🇫🇷 In France: French commentators and fans use action all the time to talk about dangerous moments near goal.
Phrase Breakdown
Cette
[set]
this
Feminine demonstrative adjective used before a singular feminine noun.
Cette action a failli changer le match.
This play nearly changed the match.
action
[ak-syohn]
play
In football, action means a play, move, or attacking sequence.
Cette action a fait peur à tout le stade.
That play scared the whole stadium.
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