Saying "I like" in French

How do you tell people what you like to do in French? You start by saying J'aime... and in this free audio lesson you’ll learn how to pronounce "I like" in French in various situations.

Whether it’s football, cooking or traveling, you’ll learn how to speak in French about the things you enjoy. In French conversation, talking about shared interests is a great way to establish common ground.

Being able to talk about yourself to French people in the French language will help you make friends and ensure you enjoy your time in France. So tell me about yourself…

How to say "I like" in French

So, tell me;

Qu’est ce que tu fais pendant ton temps libre?
"What do you do during your free time?"

Important! Our Voice Recognition Tool, Rocket Record

Our voice recognition tool, Rocket Record, is used extensively throughout Rocket French to get you speaking the right way. Listen to the tutor audio then record yourself saying the phrase. Use a headset mic in a quiet environment for best results. Problems? Click here!

J'aime chanter.

I like singing.

J'aime cuisiner.

I like cooking.

J'aime jouer au football.

I like playing soccer.

J'aime jouer au basketball.

I like playing basketball.

J'aime écouter de la musique.

I like listening to music.

J'aime lire.

I like reading.

J'aime courir.

I like running

J'aime nager.

I like swimming.

J'aime pêcher.

I like fishing.

J'aime regarder des films.

I like watching movies.

J'aime surfer sur internet.

I like surfing the net.

J'aime jouer de la musique.

I like playing music.

J'aime voyager.

I like traveling.

J'aime me réunir avec mes amis.

I like meeting my friends.

J'aime prendre des photos.

I like taking photo.

Important! Remember What You Learn

You'll put a lot of time into learning French, so we make sure you can remember it all by including fun and engaging activities at the bottom of every lesson.

Mon activité préférée est…

My favorite activity is…

Qu'est-ce que tu aimes faire le plus ?

What do you like doing best?

le temps libre

the free time

Je suis fan de...

I'm a fan of…

Quelles sont tes passions ?

What are your hobbies?

Qu'est-ce que tu fais pendant ton temps libre ?

What do you do in your free time?

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