French for English speakers Sports · Lesson 2

Good for your health

Talk about health activities in French — Je vais aux cours de danse tous les jours (I go to dance class every day) — with tous les jours for daily.

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Pronunciation Translations Tips

Meera

Je vais aux cours de danse tous les jours.

I go to dancing classes every day.
Bolin

Super, aimes-tu aussi d'autres sports ?

Good. Do you also like other sports?

Tip: <autres> = this ends with "s" because "sports" is plural.
Meera

Oui, j'aime les arts martiaux.

Yes, I like martial arts.

Tip: <martiaux> = a lot of adjectives that end with "al" have the ending "aux" in the plural form.
Bolin

Tu sais, nager est très bon pour la santé.

Swimming is very good for your health.

Tip: <nager> = in this case is being used as a noun.

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

How do you say 'every day' in French?

Tous les jours. For 'each day': chaque jour. Tous les matins = 'every morning'.

Aux cours de danse?

À + les = aux (contraction). Aux cours de danse = 'to dance classes'. Useful for repeated/scheduled activities.

Cultural note: French and dance?

France has a strong ballet tradition (Paris Opera Ballet) plus modern dance, cabaret, social dances. Dance class enrollment is high.