Sports in France

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Objective

I can describe the role of sports in French culture and society.

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Warm-up video

Loic Suberville · 11:43

We don't generate video — this one is by Loic Suberville on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.

Part 2 of 4

Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    Some French football teams have tried to use witchcraft to help them win games.

  2. 2

    The France National Rugby team, known as Les Bleus, has competed at every World Cup since 1987 but has never won.

  3. 3

    The Médoc Marathon is a unique race in France where runners can sample wine and regional delicacies at refreshment stations.

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Practice

12 questions

1

Besides football (soccer), name two other sports mentioned as being popular in France.

2

What is the classic refereeing insult in France, and what does it literally translate to in English?

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Name three sports discussed in the video and briefly describe how they reflect French culture or have unique aspects in France.

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