Football, nm : soccer

The French word « football » looks exactly the same as the English word “football.”

The most common use of the word “football” in American English refers to a game played by amateurs or professionals, typically during the late summer and fall months, involving an oval shaped ball that is thrown, carried or kicked by the players. The word “football” also refers to the oval ball used during the game.

In French, « football » refers to the game of soccer which is the most popular game involving a round ball played in Europe by amateurs or professionals.

Tous les samedis, je joue au football.
I play soccer every Saturday.

Mon père adore regarder le football à la télévision.
My dad loves watching soccer on the TV.