The word for ‘football’ in French is ‘football’. However, in North America, the term ‘soccer’ is used to differentiate the sport from what is known as American football.
In French-speaking countries, ‘football’ refers to the sport played with a round ball that you kick, which is widely known as soccer in some parts of the world. It is important to note that though the spelling is similar to English, the pronunciation is different. In French, it’s pronounced more like ‘foot-boll’.
Understanding the terminology can help in conversations about the sport when you’re engaging with French speakers or consuming media related to football culture.