Sports action verbs in French
These verbs describe common actions in sports and physical activities.
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Glossary · French
- 01courir[koo-reer]Run
- 02nager[nah-zhay]Swim
- 03tirer[tee-ray]Shoot
- 04passer[pah-say]Pass
- 05frapper[fra-pay]Hit
- 06soulever[soo-luh-vay]Lift
- 07sauter[so-tay]Jump
- 08glisser[glee-say]Slide
- 09donner un coup de pied[doh-nay uhn koo duh pyay]Kick
Example sentences
Je cours tous les matins.
I run every morning.
Elle nage très bien.
She swims very well.
Il tire au but.
He shoots at the goal.
Nous passons le ballon rapidement.
We pass the ball quickly.
Ils frappent la balle fort.
They hit the ball hard.
Tu sautes très haut.
You jump very high.
