Flick shot
English Word Toss.
EasyLook at the picture clue, then flick the ball into the hoop that carries the right English word. A shot that misses costs nothing; the wrong hoop costs a heart.
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How to play
- Read the English word at the top — that is the clue.
- Three basketball hoops slide gently across the court, one above the other. Each backboard carries a French word.
- Drag back from the ball and let go, like a slingshot, or flick it upwards. Dotted guides show where a pulled-back shot will fly. With a keyboard, use the arrow keys to aim and the space bar to shoot.
- Drop the ball down through the hoop that carries the translation of the clue to score. The wrong hoop costs a heart and shows you the right word; the clue stays so you can still clear it.
- A shot that misses every hoop costs nothing — the ball just comes back. Clear all six clues before your five hearts run out; you hear each French word spoken.
Questions
Is this French basketball word game free?
Yes — Word Toss plays in your browser, on a phone or a computer, with no sign-up. Sign in only to save the words you meet to your review deck.
What happens if I miss every hoop?
Nothing is lost: the ball comes back and you shoot again. Only dropping the ball through a wrong hoop costs a heart, and a clue you got wrong no longer counts as a clean clue.
How do I aim on a phone?
Put your finger on the ball, pull it back and down, and let go: the ball flies the opposite way, and the harder you pull the farther it goes. A quick flick upwards works too.
Can I practise one topic?
Yes. Use the theme picker to draw the words from a single category — animals, food, the home and more.