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bonjour
interjectionBeginner

hello

A standard greeting used when meeting someone.

au revoir
interjectionBeginner

goodbye

A farewell phrase used when parting from someone.

s'il vous plait
phraseBeginner

please

A polite expression used when making a request.

merci
interjectionBeginner

thank you

An expression of gratitude toward another person.

oui
adverbBeginner

yes

An affirmative response to a question or statement.

non
adverbBeginner

no

A negative response to a question or statement.

excusez-moi
phraseBeginner

excuse me

A polite phrase used to get attention or apologize for a minor inconvenience.

desole
adjectiveBeginner

sorry

An expression of apology or regret for an action.

bonsoir
interjectionBeginner

good evening

A greeting used in the evening hours of the day.

bonne nuit
phraseBeginner

good night

A farewell said at night or before sleeping.

un
numeralBeginner

one

The number representing a single unit.

deux
numeralBeginner

two

The number representing two units.

trois
numeralBeginner

three

The number representing three units.

dix
numeralBeginner

ten

The number representing ten units.

cent
numeralBeginner

hundred

The number representing one hundred units.

aujourd'hui
adverbBeginner

today

The current day on which something is happening.

demain
adverbBeginner

tomorrow

The day that follows the current day.

hier
adverbBeginner

yesterday

The day that preceded the current day.

heure
nounBeginner

hour

A unit of time equal to sixty minutes.

semaine
nounBeginner

week

A period of seven consecutive days.

mere
nounBeginner

mother

A female parent of a child.

pere
nounBeginner

father

A male parent of a child.

frere
nounBeginner

brother

A male sibling sharing the same parents.

soeur
nounBeginner

sister

A female sibling sharing the same parents.

enfant
nounBeginner

child

A young human being below the age of puberty.

ami
nounBeginner

friend

A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.

mari
nounBeginner

husband

A married man in relation to his spouse.

femme
nounBeginner

wife

A married woman in relation to her spouse.

grand-pere
nounBeginner

grandfather

The father of one's father or mother.

grand-mere
nounBeginner

grandmother

The mother of one's father or mother.

pain
nounBeginner

bread

A staple food made from flour, water, and yeast.

eau
nounBeginner

water

A clear colorless liquid essential for life.

vin
nounBeginner

wine

An alcoholic drink made from fermented grape juice.

fromage
nounBeginner

cheese

A dairy product made from curdled milk.

cafe
nounBeginner

coffee

A hot drink made from roasted and ground coffee beans.

viande
nounBeginner

meat

The flesh of an animal used as food.

legume
nounBeginner

vegetable

A plant or part of a plant used as food.

fruit
nounBeginner

fruit

The sweet edible part of a plant containing seeds.

soupe
nounBeginner

soup

A liquid dish made by boiling vegetables or meat in water.

dessert
nounBeginner

dessert

A sweet course eaten at the end of a meal.

gare
nounBeginner

train station

A place where trains stop to pick up and drop off passengers.

aeroport
nounBeginner

airport

A place where aircraft take off and land.

hotel
nounBeginner

hotel

An establishment providing lodging for paying guests.

rue
nounBeginner

street

A public road in a city or town.

ville
nounBeginner

city

A large town where many people live and work.

pays
nounBeginner

country

A nation with its own government and territory.

plage
nounBeginner

beach

A sandy or pebbly shore by the sea.

musee
nounBeginner

museum

A building where objects of historical or cultural interest are displayed.

restaurant
nounBeginner

restaurant

A place where people pay to sit and eat meals.

pharmacie
nounBeginner

pharmacy

A shop where medicines and health products are sold.

montagne
nounBeginner

mountain

A large natural elevation of earth and rock.

riviere
nounBeginner

river

A large natural stream of water flowing to the sea.

arbre
nounBeginner

tree

A tall plant with a wooden trunk and branches.

fleur
nounBeginner

flower

The colorful blossom of a plant.

soleil
nounBeginner

sun

The star at the center of our solar system that gives light and warmth.

pluie
nounBeginner

rain

Water that falls from clouds in drops.

ciel
nounBeginner

sky

The expanse of atmosphere and space seen from earth.

foret
nounBeginner

forest

A large area covered with trees and undergrowth.

mer
nounBeginner

sea

A large body of salt water.

vent
nounBeginner

wind

The natural movement of air outdoors.

tete
nounBeginner

head

The upper part of the body containing the brain and face.

main
nounBeginner

hand

The end part of the arm used for grasping and touching.

oeil
nounBeginner

eye

The organ of sight in humans and animals.

medecin
nounBeginner

doctor

A person qualified to practice medicine and treat illness.

hopital
nounBeginner

hospital

An institution providing medical and surgical treatment.

medicament
nounIntermediate

medicine

A substance used to treat or prevent illness.

coeur
nounBeginner

heart

The organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body.

dos
nounBeginner

back

The rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips.

travail
nounBeginner

work

Activity involving mental or physical effort done to achieve a result.

bureau
nounBeginner

office

A room or building used for professional work.

reunion
nounIntermediate

meeting

An organized gathering of people for a specific purpose.

argent
nounBeginner

money

A medium of exchange used to purchase goods and services.

entreprise
nounIntermediate

company

A business organization that sells goods or services.

contrat
nounIntermediate

contract

A legally binding written agreement between parties.

salaire
nounIntermediate

salary

A fixed regular payment made to an employee by an employer.

collegue
nounIntermediate

colleague

A person with whom one works in a profession or business.

projet
nounIntermediate

project

A planned piece of work with a specific goal and timeline.

liberte
nounIntermediate

freedom

The power to act or speak without restriction.

revolution
nounIntermediate

revolution

A fundamental and rapid change in political or social structure.

tradition
nounIntermediate

tradition

A long-established custom passed down through generations.

langue
nounBeginner

language

A system of communication used by a particular community.

art
nounBeginner

art

The expression of human creativity and imagination.

musique
nounBeginner

music

The art of combining sounds in a pleasing or expressive way.

cinema
nounBeginner

cinema

A place where films are shown to an audience.

etre
verbBeginner

to be

To exist or have a quality, state, or identity.

avoir
verbBeginner

to have

To possess, own, or hold something.

aller
verbBeginner

to go

To move or travel to a place.

venir
verbBeginner

to come

To move toward the speaker or a specified place.

manger
verbBeginner

to eat

To put food into the mouth, chew, and swallow it.

boire
verbBeginner

to drink

To take liquid into the mouth and swallow it.

parler
verbBeginner

to speak

To say words aloud and communicate verbally.

comprendre
verbBeginner

to understand

To perceive the meaning or intention of something.

savoir
verbBeginner

to know

To have information or awareness of a fact or skill.

vouloir
verbBeginner

to want

To have a desire or wish for something.

voir
verbBeginner

to see

To perceive with the eyes.

penser
verbBeginner

to think

To use the mind to consider or reason about something.

donner
verbBeginner

to give

To freely transfer the possession of something to someone.

prendre
verbBeginner

to take

To reach out and hold something in one's hand.

faire
verbBeginner

to make

To produce or create something through work or effort.

mettre
verbBeginner

to put

To place something in a particular position.

grand
adjectiveBeginner

big

Of a large size, extent, or amount.

petit
adjectiveBeginner

small

Of a limited size, less than the usual amount.

beau
adjectiveBeginner

beautiful

Pleasing to the senses or mind aesthetically.

nouveau
adjectiveBeginner

new

Recently made, introduced, or discovered.

vieux
adjectiveBeginner

old

Having lived or existed for a long time.

bon
adjectiveBeginner

good

Of high quality or a satisfactory standard.

mauvais
adjectiveBeginner

bad

Of poor quality or an unsatisfactory standard.

heureux
adjectiveBeginner

happy

Feeling or showing pleasure and contentment.

difficile
adjectiveBeginner

difficult

Needing much effort or skill to accomplish.

facile
adjectiveBeginner

easy

Achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties.

quoi
pronounBeginner

what

Used to ask for information about something.

qui
pronounBeginner

who

Used to ask about a person's identity.

ou
adverbBeginner

where

Used to ask about a location or place.

quand
adverbBeginner

when

Used to ask about time or occasion.

pourquoi
adverbBeginner

why

Used to ask for a reason or explanation.

comment
adverbBeginner

how

Used to ask about the way or manner in which something is done.

combien
adverbBeginner

how much

Used to ask about quantity or price.

quel
adjectiveBeginner

which

Used to ask about a choice between options.

maison
nounBeginner

house

A building in which people live.

porte
nounBeginner

door

A hinged barrier used to close the entrance to a building or room.

fenetre
nounBeginner

window

An opening in a wall fitted with glass to let in light and air.

cuisine
nounBeginner

kitchen

A room where food is prepared and cooked.

chambre
nounBeginner

bedroom

A room used primarily for sleeping.

salle de bain
nounBeginner

bathroom

A room containing a bath or shower and usually a toilet.

table
nounBeginner

table

A piece of furniture with a flat top supported by legs.

chaise
nounBeginner

chair

A separate seat for one person, typically with a back.

livre
nounBeginner

book

A written work published in printed or electronic form.

telephone
nounBeginner

phone

A device used to make and receive calls.

voiture
nounBeginner

car

A road vehicle powered by a motor with four wheels.

bus
nounBeginner

bus

A large motor vehicle carrying passengers along a fixed route.

joyeux
adjectiveBeginner

joyful

Feeling or expressing great happiness.

triste
adjectiveBeginner

sad

Feeling or showing sorrow or unhappiness.

fache
adjectiveBeginner

angry

Feeling strong displeasure or hostility.

peur
nounBeginner

fear

An unpleasant emotion caused by danger or threat.

amour
nounBeginner

love

A deep feeling of affection and attachment toward someone.

joie
nounBeginner

joy

A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

surprise
nounBeginner

surprise

A feeling caused by something unexpected.

espoir
nounIntermediate

hope

A feeling that something desired is possible.

solitude
nounIntermediate

loneliness

The state of being alone and feeling unhappy about it.

fierte
nounIntermediate

pride

A feeling of deep pleasure from achievements or qualities.

mois
nounBeginner

month

One of the twelve periods into which a year is divided.

an
nounBeginner

year

A period of twelve months, especially from January to December.

matin
nounBeginner

morning

The period of time from dawn to noon.

soir
nounBeginner

evening

The period from late afternoon to night.

nuit
nounBeginner

night

The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

oncle
nounBeginner

uncle

The brother of one's father or mother.

tante
nounBeginner

aunt

The sister of one's father or mother.

cousin
nounBeginner

cousin

A child of one's uncle or aunt.

voisin
nounBeginner

neighbour

A person who lives near or next to another.

personne
nounBeginner

person

A human being regarded as an individual.

oeuf
nounBeginner

egg

An oval object laid by a bird, used as food.

lait
nounBeginner

milk

A white liquid produced by mammals and used as food.

beurre
nounBeginner

butter

A yellow fatty food made from cream.

sucre
nounBeginner

sugar

A sweet crystalline substance obtained from sugar cane.

sel
nounBeginner

salt

A white crystalline substance used to flavor food.

pont
nounBeginner

bridge

A structure built over water to allow people to cross.

marche
nounBeginner

market

A regular gathering where goods are bought and sold.

place
nounBeginner

square

An open public area in a town, often with buildings around it.

parc
nounBeginner

park

A large public garden for recreation.

bibliotheque
nounBeginner

library

A building where books are kept for public use.

nuage
nounBeginner

cloud

A visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the sky.

neige
nounBeginner

snow

Frozen atmospheric water that falls as soft white flakes.

terre
nounBeginner

earth

The planet on which we live; also the ground beneath our feet.

animal
nounBeginner

animal

A living organism that feeds on organic matter.

oiseau
nounBeginner

bird

A warm-blooded animal with feathers and wings.

pied
nounBeginner

foot

The lower extremity of the leg on which a person stands.

bras
nounBeginner

arm

Each of the two upper limbs of the human body.

jambe
nounBeginner

leg

Each of the limbs on which a person stands and walks.

dent
nounBeginner

tooth

A hard structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing.

sommeil
nounBeginner

sleep

A regular state of rest for the body and mind.

banque
nounBeginner

bank

A financial institution that manages money.

facture
nounIntermediate

invoice

A document listing goods or services and their cost.

client
nounIntermediate

client

A person or organization that uses professional services.

delai
nounIntermediate

deadline

The latest time by which something must be completed.

egalite
nounIntermediate

equality

The state of being equal in rights, status, and opportunities.

fraternite
nounIntermediate

brotherhood

A feeling of friendship and mutual support between people.

republique
nounIntermediate

republic

A state in which power is held by the people and their elected representatives.

litterature
nounIntermediate

literature

Written works regarded as having artistic merit.

mode
nounBeginner

fashion

A popular trend in clothing and lifestyle at a particular time.

lire
verbBeginner

to read

To look at and comprehend the meaning of written text.

ecrire
verbBeginner

to write

To mark letters or words on a surface with a pen or pencil.

ecouter
verbBeginner

to listen

To pay attention to sound with the intention of hearing it.

acheter
verbBeginner

to buy

To obtain something in exchange for payment.

vendre
verbBeginner

to sell

To exchange goods or services for money.

voyager
verbBeginner

to travel

To make a journey from one place to another.

apprendre
verbBeginner

to learn

To gain knowledge or skill through study or experience.

aimer
verbBeginner

to love

To feel a deep affection or strong liking for something.

dormir
verbBeginner

to sleep

To rest with the eyes closed and the mind unconscious.

ouvrir
verbBeginner

to open

To move so as to leave a space allowing access.

fermer
verbBeginner

to close

To move so as to cover an opening.

rapide
adjectiveBeginner

fast

Moving or able to move at high speed.

lent
adjectiveBeginner

slow

Not moving quickly; taking a long time.

chaud
adjectiveBeginner

hot

Having a high temperature.

froid
adjectiveBeginner

cold

Having a low temperature.

fort
adjectiveBeginner

strong

Having great physical power or a robust constitution.

faible
adjectiveBeginner

weak

Lacking physical strength or power.

riche
adjectiveBeginner

rich

Having a great deal of money or assets.

pauvre
adjectiveBeginner

poor

Lacking sufficient money to live comfortably.

interessant
adjectiveBeginner

interesting

Arousing curiosity or holding attention.

important
adjectiveBeginner

important

Of great significance or value.

ecole
nounBeginner

school

An institution where children receive education.

universite
nounBeginner

university

A high-level educational institution offering degrees.

supermarche
nounBeginner

supermarket

A large self-service shop selling food and household goods.

poste
nounBeginner

post office

A place where postal services are provided.

journal
nounBeginner

newspaper

A daily or weekly printed publication containing news.

television
nounBeginner

television

A device for receiving broadcast images and sound.

ordinateur
nounBeginner

computer

An electronic device for processing and storing data.

portefeuille
nounBeginner

wallet

A flat folding case for holding money and cards.

cle
nounBeginner

key

A small metal instrument used to open a lock.

parapluie
nounBeginner

umbrella

A device used to protect against rain.

colere
nounIntermediate

anger

A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.

confiance
nounIntermediate

trust

A firm belief in the reliability or truth of someone.

regret
nounIntermediate

regret

A feeling of sadness over something that has happened.

jalousie
nounIntermediate

jealousy

A feeling of unhappiness caused by believing another has something better.

confort
nounIntermediate

comfort

A state of physical ease and freedom from pain.

cinq
numeralBeginner

five

The number representing five units.

vingt
numeralBeginner

twenty

The number representing twenty units.

premier
adjectiveBeginner

first

Coming before all others in time, order, or importance.

dernier
adjectiveBeginner

last

Coming after all others in time or order.

souvent
adverbBeginner

often

Frequently; many times.

fils
nounBeginner

son

A male child in relation to his parents.

fille
nounBeginner

daughter

A female child in relation to her parents.

couple
nounBeginner

couple

Two people who are in a romantic relationship.

homme
nounBeginner

man

An adult male human being.

femme
nounBeginner

woman

An adult female human being.

riz
nounBeginner

rice

A cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries.

poisson
nounBeginner

fish

A cold-blooded aquatic animal used as food.

poulet
nounBeginner

chicken

A domestic bird raised for its meat and eggs.

jus
nounBeginner

juice

The liquid obtained from fruit or vegetables.

gateau
nounBeginner

cake

A sweet baked dish made from flour, sugar, and eggs.

billet
nounBeginner

ticket

A piece of paper giving the holder the right to travel or attend an event.

carte
nounBeginner

map

A diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea.

bagage
nounBeginner

luggage

Bags and suitcases used when travelling.

passeport
nounBeginner

passport

An official document certifying the holder's identity for international travel.

frontiere
nounIntermediate

border

A line dividing two countries or regions.

lac
nounBeginner

lake

A large area of water surrounded by land.

ile
nounBeginner

island

A piece of land surrounded by water.

vallee
nounIntermediate

valley

A low area of land between hills or mountains.

epaule
nounBeginner

shoulder

The joint between the arm and the upper body.

ventre
nounBeginner

stomach

The internal organ where food is digested.

budget
nounIntermediate

budget

An estimate of income and expenditure over a period.

negociation
nounAdvanced

negotiation

Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.

democratie
nounAdvanced

democracy

A system of government in which people vote for their leaders.

philosophie
nounAdvanced

philosophy

The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and ethics.

courir
verbBeginner

to run

To move swiftly on foot.

trouver
verbBeginner

to find

To discover or locate something or someone.

mince
adjectiveBeginner

thin

Having very little flesh or fat on the body.

propre
adjectiveBeginner

clean

Free from dirt, marks, or impurities.

deja
adverbBeginner

already

Before the time expected or mentioned.

jamais
adverbBeginner

never

At no time in the past or future.