Sports and Games in Francophone Countries

How much do you know about sports in francophone countries?

Introduction to one of French men's favorite pasttimes.

Whether you love cycling or just watching competitions like the Tour de France, you'll want to learn some French vocabulary related to cycling.

Learn French vocabulary related to soccer and the World Cup.

Whether you love playing tennis or just watching annual tournaments like Wimbledon and the French Open, you'll want to learn some French vocabulary related to tennis.

Introductory, bilingual article about playing tennis in France.

Lists of essential English-French vocab for many sports, from your Guide.

Official site of the CFL.

Switzerland is a ski country - look here for weather reports, accomodations, equipment, news, and more.

Learn about the Provençal game of petanque or boules, in French or English.

Everything you can think to ask about the great sport of golf, from Timothy Church.

The official site of the French Ministry of Youth and Sports, French only.

Canada has a pro team - Guide Cecil Mulholland offers players, playoffs, and super plays.

About.com guide Thomas Benjamin reveals all about Canada's national obsession.

Canadian TV network dedicated to sports news. French only.

The official site of the French Open, available in French or English.

Find the perfect spot for your ski vacation. French or English.

The whole of France goes skiing every winter - guide Robin Paschall has all the info you need.

The complete guide to tennis, from About.com guide Jeff Cooper.

Official site for this world-renowned annual event.

Much of the francophone world plays soccer - and this is the site where you'll find out why.