Hobby vs loisir

Colin W.C1Kwiziq community member

Hobby vs loisir

Couldn't loisir be used for hobby or is hobby more common (another English word adopted by the French!)?

Asked 1 year ago
CécileKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Hi Colin,

Not really because loisir/s is more spare/leisure time than activities.

But we accept 'passe-temps' as an alternative.

Bonne Continuation !

 

Hobby vs loisir

Couldn't loisir be used for hobby or is hobby more common (another English word adopted by the French!)?

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