How to Say ‘A goal’ in French
Un but
uhn bew
[uhn bew]
💬 Usage Tip: Essential football chunk. Easy to combine: « un beau but », « encore un but », « quel but ! »
🇫🇷 In France: A tiny phrase with huge emotional power during a World Cup match.
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[uhn]
a
Masculine singular indefinite article.
Un but change tout dans le match.
A goal changes everything in the match.
but
[bew]
goal
In football, a point scored when the ball goes into the net.
Un but magnifique fait crier le stade.
A magnificent goal makes the stadium shout.
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