fishing
In French, the word for 'fishing' is 'pêche.' This word is used similarly to how 'fishing' is used in English, but it's important to distinguish 'pêche' (fishing) from 'pêche' (peach), which is pronounced the same but has a different meaning. Typically, the context of the sentence will help determine the correct interpretation.
I am making peach jam.
This sentence describes an activity in which the speaker is involved. 'Confiture de pêche' translates to 'peach jam', highlighting an instance where the French noun 'pêche', meaning 'peach', is used as an ingredient.
Fishing is my passion.
In this sentence, the French word 'pêche' is used to mean 'fishing', a hobby or activity. Notably, it demonstrates one of the alternative meanings of 'pêche' quite distinct from the fruit.
This village is known for its fishing.
This phrase is using the term 'pêche' to refer to 'fishing'. In this context, it describes a village that is well-known for its fishing, hinting this could be due to the abundance of fish or the village's fishing practices.