French for Finding Shared Hobbies: "On aime tous les deux la randonnée !"
Learn elementary French to discover mutual interests, say you both like something, and ask if someone plays a sport or game.
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When you meet someone new, the fastest way to build a connection is to find something you both enjoy. In French, this often means using the phrase "On aime tous les deux..." (We both like...) or asking a simple yes/no question like "Tu joues aux échecs ?" (Do you play chess?). This lesson gives you ready-made phrases for sharing hobbies, checking whether the other person does the same activity, and reacting naturally when you find a match. You will practise the verb "aimer" (to like), the pronoun "on" (we), and the structure "jouer à" for games and sports.
By the end, you can…
- say that we both like the same hobby using "On aime tous les deux..."
- ask a simple question to find out if someone plays a sport or game
- react positively when I discover a shared interest
Listen once. Try it slowly. Then say it without looking.
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On aime tous les deux la randonnée.
We both love hiking.
ohn em too luh duh lah rahn-doh-NAY
Use "tous les deux" when you and the other person are both included. It is friendly and common in conversation.
Tu joues aux échecs ?
Do you play chess?
tew zhoo oh zay-SHEK
A simple yes/no question. In everyday French, you can ask by rising intonation without changing word order.
Moi aussi, j'adore ça !
Me too, I love that!
mwah oh-SEE, zhah-DOR sah
Use this when you discover the other person likes the same thing. "Moi aussi" means "me too."
Tu fais de la photo ?
Do you do photography?
tew fay duh lah foh-TOH
Use "faire de" for activities and hobbies, not "jouer à". "La photo" is short for "la photographie".
On pourrait en faire ensemble.
We could do it together.
ohn poo-REH ahn fair ahn-SAHM-bluh
A polite suggestion. "On pourrait" is softer than "On va" and works well with someone you just met.
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Make it make sense
Useful pattern
To say that you and another person share a like, use "On aime tous les deux + [activity]". "On" means "we" in everyday spoken French. Example: "On aime tous les deux le cinéma." (We both like cinema.) For activities you do, use "faire de": "On fait tous les deux du vélo." (We both cycle.) For games and sports with a ball or board, use "jouer à": "On joue tous les deux au tennis." (We both play tennis.)
When to use it
Use these phrases when you are getting to know someone and want to find common ground. Start with a question: "Tu joues au foot ?" (Do you play football?) If the answer is yes, reply "Moi aussi !" or "On aime tous les deux ça !" If the answer is no, you can say "Pas grave, tu aimes autre chose ?" (No problem, do you like something else?). This keeps the conversation warm and avoids awkward silence.
Listen to each line, then take one part and reply out loud.
Tu fais du sport ?
Do you do sport?tew fay dew SPOROui, je fais de la randonnée. Et toi ?
Yes, I go hiking. And you?wee, zhuh fay duh lah rahn-doh-NAY. ay twahMoi aussi, j'adore la randonnée ! On aime tous les deux ça.
Me too, I love hiking! We both like that.mwah oh-SEE, zhah-DOR lah rahn-doh-NAY. ohn em too luh duh sahSuper ! On pourrait en faire ensemble ce week-end.
Great! We could do it together this weekend.sew-PAIR. ohn poo-REH ahn fair ahn-SAHM-bluh suh week-endA little context goes a long way
In France, asking about hobbies is common among new acquaintances, but keep the tone light. "Tu" is normal with people your age or in casual settings; use "vous" with older people or in formal contexts. In Quebec, you may hear "Tu fais-tu du sport ?" with an extra "-tu" for questions, but this is regional and not used in standard European French.
One thing to watch for
Saying "Nous aimons tous les deux la randonnée" in casual conversation.
Try this instead: Although grammatically correct, "nous" sounds formal in speech. Use "On aime tous les deux la randonnée" instead. "On" is the natural spoken equivalent of "we" in modern French.
Your turn
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1How do you say "We both like hiking" in French?
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On aime tous les deux la randonnée.
This uses "on" for "we" and "tous les deux" for "both". You could also say "On adore la randonnée tous les deux", which is equally correct.
2Ask a friend if they play chess.
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Tu joues aux échecs ?
"Jouer à" is used for games. "Aux" is the contraction of "à les". A more formal version would be "Est-ce que tu joues aux échecs ?"
3You discover your friend also loves photography. What can you say?
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Moi aussi, j'adore la photo ! On aime tous les deux ça.
"Moi aussi" shows agreement, and "On aime tous les deux ça" reinforces the shared interest. "La photo" is the common short form of "la photographie".
Use "On aime tous les deux..." to highlight a shared hobby, and ask simple "Tu... ?" questions to find common ground. Keep it friendly and natural.
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