Les loisirs des Français - Compréhension orale en français natif avec sous-titres.

Summary

In episode 88 of the FLUIDITY podcast, the host delves into the favorite hobbies of the French, based on a 2020 survey. The episode highlights activities like watching television, surfing the internet, and spending time with family. It discusses cultural pursuits, outdoor activities, and surprising insights about hobbies such as sports, games, and volunteering. The host also shares their own hobbies in Mexico, like learning languages and enjoying outdoor activities. Additionally, the podcast explores how leisure habits have evolved, especially post-pandemic, with French people shifting toward more outdoor activities and away from screen time.

Takeaways

• 😀 The most popular hobby among the French is watching television, with 56% of people choosing it as their favorite pastime.
• 😀 Surfing the internet comes in second place, with 55% of French people spending their free time online.
• 😀 Spending time with family and friends is a favorite activity for 48% of the French population, emphasizing the importance of social connections.
• 😀 Cultural leisure activities, such as going to the cinema, visiting museums, and attending theater performances, are enjoyed by 41% of French people.
• 😀 Outdoor activities, like hiking and gardening, are popular for 37% of the French, though outdoor participation is limited during the colder months.
• 😀 Music remains a beloved hobby for 32% of the French, whether it's listening to music or playing an instrument.
• 😀 Gastronomy, including dining out, cooking at home, and wine tasting, is a favored activity for 31% of people.
• 😀 Surprisingly, sports only rank 8th with 27%, indicating a lower emphasis on physical activity despite its health benefits.
• 😀 Board games and puzzles like Monopoly, Scrabble, and crosswords are enjoyed by 26% of the French, while video games are favored by 21%.
• 😀 Shopping is a popular pastime for 16% of French people, with a stronger preference among women for this activity.
• 😀 Volunteering and community involvement are pursued by 14% of the population, with many participating in nonprofit activities like ‘Les Restos du Coeur.’

Q & A

What is the VIP club, and what benefits does it offer?

The VIP club provides access to various resources for podcast listeners, including PDF vocabulary lists, bilingual transcriptions, downloadable MP3 versions, grammar explanations in context, and access to a private Telegram group and Discord server for weekly chats with other members. Members also receive a 10% discount on annual subscriptions.

What is the age distribution of the French population as of January 1, 2022?

As of January 1, 2022, the French population was divided as follows: 49.2% were between 20 and 59 years old, 27.1% were over 60 years old, and 23.7% were between 0 and 19 years old.

What is the most popular hobby among the French?

The most popular hobby among the French is watching television, with 56% of respondents indicating that it is their favorite pastime.

How does internet usage rank among French hobbies?

Surfing the internet is the second most popular hobby in France, with 55% of French people using the internet during their free time. This likely includes time spent on social networks and other online activities.

What role do cultural leisure activities play in the hobbies of the French?

Cultural leisure activities, such as going to the cinema, theatre, visiting museums, or reading books, rank fourth in the French leisure preferences, with 41% of people engaging in such activities.

What is the significance of outdoor recreation among French hobbies?

Outdoor recreation, which includes activities like hiking, camping, fishing, and gardening, ranks fifth in popularity among French people, with 37% of respondents participating in such hobbies. The temperate climate in France influences the preference for these activities.

How does music fit into the list of French favorite pastimes?

Music is the sixth most popular hobby in France, with 32% of French people either listening to music or playing a musical instrument in their free time.

Why is sports participation surprisingly low in the ranking of French hobbies?

Sports participation ranks eighth in French hobbies, with only 27% of people engaging in physical activities. This is surprising given the importance of regular physical activity for health. However, it's possible that other activities, such as internet use and television watching, take up more of people's time.

What other hobbies, besides digital and social media-based activities, are important to the French?

Besides digital activities, hobbies such as playing board games, visiting relatives, volunteering, and engaging in artistic pursuits like painting and sculpture are also significant, with percentages ranging from 10% to 26%.

What is the average amount of time the French devote to their hobbies each week?

The average French person devotes about 10 hours per week to leisure activities. Parents spend around 6 hours a week, while retirees dedicate about 4 hours.