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French Phrase

Qu'est-ce que tu aimes faire pendant ton temps libre ?

/kɛs.kə ty ɛm fɛʁ pɑ̃.dɑ̃ tɔ̃ tɑ̃ li.bʁə/
Meaning"What do you like to do in your free time?"
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Meaning

This question asks someone to describe the activities they enjoy when they have spare time. It’s a friendly way to learn about a person’s hobbies, interests, or typical weekend routine.

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When to use

Use it in casual conversation with friends, classmates, or language‑exchange partners. It works well as an ice‑breaker when meeting someone new or when you want to shift a chat toward personal interests.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Qu'est-cequetuaimesfairependanttontempslibre?

1

Qu'est‑ce que

Standard interrogative phrase meaning “what”. It introduces a yes‑no or information‑seeking question.

2

aimer + infinitif

When expressing likes, French uses the verb aimer followed directly by an infinitive (e.g., aimer faire).

3

pendant

Preposition meaning “during/while”. Here it links the activity to the period of free time.

4

ton temps libre

Possessive adjective + noun; “your free time”. In more formal contexts you can use “votre temps libre”.

🗨In Conversation

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Qu'est-ce que tu aimes faire pendant ton temps libre ?

What do you like to do in your free time?

J'aime lire des romans, faire du vélo et cuisiner de nouvelles recettes.

I like reading novels, cycling, and cooking new recipes.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Qu'est‑ce que vous aimes faire pendant votre temps libre ?

    Mixing formal "vous" with informal "tu" creates inconsistency. Choose one pronoun throughout the sentence.

  • Qu'est‑ce que tu aimes faire à pendant ton temps libre ?

    The verb aimer is followed directly by an infinitive, not by "à".

  • Qu'est‑ce que tu aimes faire pendant ton temps ?

    Avoid the literal translation "free time" as "temps libre" must stay together; "temps" alone would change the meaning.

↔Alternatives

  • Qu'est‑ce que tu aimes faire pendant tes loisirs ?

    What do you like to do during your leisure time?

  • Qu'est‑ce que tu fais pendant ton temps libre ?

    What do you do in your free time?

  • Quelles sont tes activités préférées pendant tes moments libres ?

    What are your favourite activities during your free moments?

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Cultural Tip

In France, people often differentiate between "temps libre" (any spare time) and "loisirs" (leisure activities). When talking about hobbies, it’s common to mention "faire du sport", "aller au cinéma", "lire" or "sortir avec des amis". Using the informal "tu" signals familiarity; switch to "vous" in a professional or first‑meeting context.