Hockey
hockey
In French, the word 'Hockey' remains the same as in English. It is used in the same context, referring to the popular sport played on ice, field or street.
Example sentences using: Hockey
J'aime jouer au hockey
I like to play hockey
This is a simple sentence expressing a personal liking for the sport of hockey. In French, 'jouer au' is used to indicate playing a sport.
Le hockey sur glace est populaire au Canada
Ice hockey is popular in Canada
This sentence is using the descriptive 'est' to link the subject 'Le hockey sur glace' (Ice hockey) with the adjective 'populaire' (popular). 'Au Canada' tells us the location where it's popular.
Ma équipe de hockey préférée est les Canadiens de Montréal
My favourite hockey team is the Montreal Canadiens
In this sentence, the speaker is expressing a preference for a specific hockey team. Note that the team name is kept in its original language even when speaking in French.