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French vocab 2
The whole list in one vocab list
| English | French | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| complet/complète | full | Access |
| entrée l' (f) | entry / entrance | Access |
| libre | free / vacant / unoccupied | Access |
| fermer | to close | Access |
| interdit | forbidden / not allowed | Access |
| occupé | taken / occupied / engaged | Access |
| ouvert | open | Access |
| ouvrir | to open | Access |
| sortie la | exit | Access |
| combien ? | how much / how many? | Asking questions |
| comment ? | how? | Asking questions |
| est-ce que ? | expression put before a verb to make sentence into a question | Asking questions |
| où ? | where? | Asking questions |
| pourquoi ? | why? | Asking questions |
| quand ? | when? | Asking questions |
| que ? | what? | Asking questions |
| quel/quelle ? | which? | Asking questions |
| qu’est-ce que ? | what? | Asking questions |
| qu’est-ce qui ? | what? | Asking questions |
| qu’est-ce que c’est ? | what is it? | Asking questions |
| qui ? | who? | Asking questions |
| quoi ? | what? | Asking questions |
| à quelle heure ? | at what time? | Asking questions |
| ça s’écrit comment ? | how is that written? | Asking questions |
| c’est combien ? | how much is it? | Asking questions |
| c’est quelle date ? | what is the date? | Asking questions |
| c’est quel jour ? | what day is it? | Asking questions |
| de quelle couleur ? | what colour? | Asking questions |
| d’où ? | from where? | Asking questions |
| pour combien de temps ? | for how long? | Asking questions |
| que veut dire... ? | what does... mean? | Asking questions |
| quelle heure est-il ? | what time is it? | Asking questions |
| châtain | light brown | Colours |
| clair | light | Colours |
| foncé | dark | Colours |
| marron | brown | Colours |
| noisette | hazel | Colours |
| pourpre | purple | Colours |
| rose | pink | Colours |
| roux | ginger | Colours |
| CDI centre de documentation et d’information le | resource centre | Common abbreviations |
| CES collège d’enseignement secondaire le | secondary school | Common abbreviations |
| EPS éducation physique et sportive l’ (f) | PE (physical education) | Common abbreviations |
| HLM habitation à loyer modéré l’ (f) | council/social housing accommodation | Common abbreviations |
| SAMU service d’aide médicale d’urgence le | emergency medical services | Common abbreviations |
| SDF sans domicile fixe le | homeless person | Common abbreviations |
| SNCF société nationale des chemins de fer | National Rail Service | Common abbreviations |
| TGV train à grande vitesse le | high-speed train | Common abbreviations |
| TVA taxe sur la valeur ajoutée la | VAT (Value Added Tax) | Common abbreviations |
| VTT vélo tout terrain le | mountain bike | Common abbreviations |
| plus/moins | more/less | Comparisons |
| plus que/moins que bon/meilleur/le meilleur | more than/less than good/better/best | Comparisons |
| mauvais/pire/le pire | bad/worse/worst | Comparisons |
| bien/mieux/le mieux | well/better/best | Comparisons |
| mal/plus mal/le plus mal | badly/worse/worst | Comparisons |
| beaucoup/plus/le plus | lots/more/the most | Comparisons |
| peu/moins/le moins | few, little/less/the least | Comparisons |
| à cause de | because of | Conjunctions and connectives |
| à part | apart from | Conjunctions and connectives |
| ainsi | so, therefore | Conjunctions and connectives |
| alors | so, therefore, then | Conjunctions and connectives |
| aussi | also | Conjunctions and connectives |
| car | because | Conjunctions and connectives |
| cependant | however | Conjunctions and connectives |
| c’est-à-dire | that is to say, ie | Conjunctions and connectives |
| comme | as, like | Conjunctions and connectives |
| d’un côté/de l’autre côté | on the one hand/on the other hand | Conjunctions and connectives |
| donc | so, therefore | Conjunctions and connectives |
| ensuite | next | Conjunctions and connectives |
| évidemment | obviously | Conjunctions and connectives |
| mais | but | Conjunctions and connectives |
| même si | even if | Conjunctions and connectives |
| ou | or | Conjunctions and connectives |
| par contre | on the other hand | Conjunctions and connectives |
| par exemple | for example | Conjunctions and connectives |
| pendant que | while | Conjunctions and connectives |
| pourtant | however | Conjunctions and connectives |
| puis | then | Conjunctions and connectives |
| puisque | seeing that, since | Conjunctions and connectives |
| quand | when | Conjunctions and connectives |
| sans doute | undoubtedly, without doubt, probably | Conjunctions and connectives |
| si | if | Conjunctions and connectives |
| y compris | including | Conjunctions and connectives |
| avoir raison | to be right | Correctness |
| avoir tort | to be wrong | Correctness |
| corriger | to correct | Correctness |
| erreur l' (f) | error / mistake | Correctness |
| faute la | fault / mistake | Correctness |
| faux/fausse | false | Correctness |
| il (me) faut | you (I) must | Correctness |
| juste | correct | Correctness |
| obligatoire | compulsory | Correctness |
| parfait | perfect | Correctness |
| sûr | certain / sure | Correctness |
| se tromper | to make a mistake | Correctness |
| vrai | true | Correctness |
| cadeau le | present | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities |
| église l’ (f) | church | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities |
| fête la | festival / celebration / party | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities |
| fête des mères la | Mother's Day | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities |
| fête des rois la | Twelfth Night/Epiphany | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities |
| fête du travail la | May Day | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities |
| fêter | to celebrate | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities |
| feux d’artifice les (m) | fireworks | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities |
| Jour de l’An le | New Year’s Day | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities |
| juif/juive | Jewish | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities |
| mosquée la | Mosque | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities |
| musulman | Muslim | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities |
| Pâques | Easter | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities |
| poisson d’avril | April Fools' Day / April Fool! | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities |
| religieux/religieuse | religious | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities |
| Saint-Sylvestre la | New Year’s Eve | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities |
| Saint Valentin la | St. Valentine’s Day | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities |
| Toussaint la | All Saints' Day | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities |
| veille de Noël la | Christmas Eve | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities |
| défilé le | procession | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities (H) |
| jour férié le | public holiday | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities (H) |
| messe la | mass | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities (H) |
| Pentecôte la | Whitsuntide | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities (H) |
| réunion la | meeting | Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities (H) |
| année sabbatique l' (f) | gap year | Education post-16 |
| apprenti(e) l' (m/f) | apprentice | Education post-16 |
| avoir envie de | to want to | Education post-16 |
| avoir l’intention (de) | to intend (to) | Education post-16 |
| bac(calauréat) le | A-level(s) | Education post-16 |
| en première | in year 12 | Education post-16 |
| en terminale | in year 13 | Education post-16 |
| étudier | to study | Education post-16 |
| laisser tomber | to drop | Education post-16 |
| liberté la | freedom | Education post-16 |
| lycée le | sixth form college | Education post-16 |
| conseiller d’orientation le | careers adviser | Education post-16 (H) |
| épreuve l’ (f) | test | Education post-16 (H) |
| établissement l’ (m) | establishment | Education post-16 (H) |
| faculté la | university / faculty | Education post-16 (H) |
| former | to train | Education post-16 (H) |
| licence la | degree | Education post-16 (H) |
| printemps le | spring | Expressions of time |
| été l' (m) | summer | Expressions of time |
| automne l' (m) | autumn | Expressions of time |
| hiver l' (m) | winter | Expressions of time |
| à la fois | at the same time | Expressions of time |
| à l’avenir | in the future | Expressions of time |
| à l’heure | on time | Expressions of time |
| à temps partiel | part-time | Expressions of time |
| an l' (m) | year | Expressions of time |
| année l' (f) | year | Expressions of time |
| après | after | Expressions of time |
| après-demain | the day after tomorrow | Expressions of time |
| après-midi | afternoon | Expressions of time |
| aujourd’hui | today | Expressions of time |
| auparavant | formerly / in the past | Expressions of time |
| avant | before | Expressions of time |
| avant-hier | the day before yesterday | Expressions of time |
| bientôt | soon | Expressions of time |
| d’abord | at first / firstly | Expressions of time |
| d’habitude | usually | Expressions of time |
| de bonne heure | early | Expressions of time |
| début le | start | Expressions of time |
| demain | tomorrow | Expressions of time |
| dernier/dernière | last | Expressions of time |
| de temps en temps | from time to time | Expressions of time |
| déjà | already | Expressions of time |
| de nouveau | again | Expressions of time |
| en attendant | whilst waiting (for) / meanwhile | Expressions of time |
| en avance | in advance | Expressions of time |
| en ce moment | at the moment | Expressions of time |
| en retard | late | Expressions of time |
| en train de (faire...) | (to be) doing | Expressions of time |
| en même temps | at the same time | Expressions of time |
| encore une fois | once more / again | Expressions of time |
| enfin | at last / finally | Expressions of time |
| environ | about / approximately | Expressions of time |
| fin la | end | Expressions of time |
| hier | yesterday | Expressions of time |
| il y a | ago | Expressions of time |
| jour le | day | Expressions of time |
| journée la | day | Expressions of time |
| lendemain le | the next day | Expressions of time |
| longtemps | for a long time | Expressions of time |
| maintenant | now | Expressions of time |
| matin le | morning | Expressions of time |
| mois le | month | Expressions of time |
| normalement | normally | Expressions of time |
| nuit la | night | Expressions of time |
| parfois | sometimes | Expressions of time |
| passé le | past | Expressions of time |
| pendant | during | Expressions of time |
| plus tard | later | Expressions of time |
| presque | almost / nearly | Expressions of time |
| prochain | next | Expressions of time |
| quelquefois | sometimes | Expressions of time |
| rarement | rarely | Expressions of time |
| récemment | recently | Expressions of time |
| semaine la | week | Expressions of time |
| seulement | only | Expressions of time |
| siècle le | century | Expressions of time |
| soir le | evening | Expressions of time |
| soudain | suddenly | Expressions of time |
| souvent | often | Expressions of time |
| suivant | following | Expressions of time |
| sur le point de (être) | (to be) about to | Expressions of time |
| tard | late | Expressions of time |
| tôt | early | Expressions of time |
| toujours | always / still | Expressions of time |
| tous les jours | every day | Expressions of time |
| tout à coup | suddenly / all of a sudden | Expressions of time |
| tout de suite | immediately | Expressions of time |
| vite | quickly | Expressions of time |
| actualités les (f) | news | Free-time activities |
| agneau l’ (m) | lamb | Free-time activities |
| argent l’ (m) | money | Free-time activities |
| assiette l’ (f) | plate/dish | Free-time activities |
| basket le | basketball | Free-time activities |
| beurre le | butter | Free-time activities |
| bière la | beer | Free-time activities |
| billet le | ticket | Free-time activities |
| bœuf le | beef | Free-time activities |
| boire | to drink | Free-time activities |
| boisson la | drink | Free-time activities |
| canard le | duck | Free-time activities |
| la carte | menu | Free-time activities |
| centre sportif le | sports centre | Free-time activities |
| cerise la | cherry | Free-time activities |
| champignon le | mushroom | Free-time activities |
| chanter | to sing | Free-time activities |
| chanteur le/chanteuse la | singer | Free-time activities |
| chanson la | song | Free-time activities |
| cheval le | horse | Free-time activities |
| choisir | to choose | Free-time activities |
| chou le | cabbage | Free-time activities |
| chou-fleur le | cauliflower | Free-time activities |
| citron le | lemon | Free-time activities |
| club des jeunes le | youth club | Free-time activities |
| commander | to order | Free-time activities |
| commencer | to start | Free-time activities |
| confiture la | jam | Free-time activities |
| courir | to run | Free-time activities |
| coûter | to cost | Free-time activities |
| crêpe la | pancake | Free-time activities |
| crudités les (f) | raw chopped vegetables | Free-time activities |
| débuter | to begin | Free-time activities |
| dessin animé le | cartoon | Free-time activities |
| dinde la | turkey | Free-time activities |
| eau (minérale) l’ (f) | (mineral) water | Free-time activities |
| équitation l’ (f) | horse riding | Free-time activities |
| escalade l’ (f) | rock climbing | Free-time activities |
| escargot l’ (m) | snail | Free-time activities |
| essayer | to try | Free-time activities |
| fana de (le) | a fan of | Free-time activities |
| feuilleton le | soap opera | Free-time activities |
| film de guerre le | war film | Free-time activities |
| film policier le | detective film | Free-time activities |
| fraise la | strawberry | Free-time activities |
| framboise la | raspberry | Free-time activities |
| fruits de mer les (m) | seafood | Free-time activities |
| glace la | ice cream | Free-time activities |
| goûter | to taste | Free-time activities |
| haricots verts les (m) | green beans | Free-time activities |
| hors d’œuvre le (m) | starter | Free-time activities |
| s’intéresser à | to be interested in | Free-time activities |
| jambon le | ham | Free-time activities |
| jeu télévisé le | game show | Free-time activities |
| lait le | milk | Free-time activities |
| légumes les (m) | vegetables | Free-time activities |
| natation la | swimming | Free-time activities |
| nourriture la | food | Free-time activities |
| œuf l’ (m) | egg | Free-time activities |
| oignon l’ (m) | onion | Free-time activities |
| passe-temps le | hobby | Free-time activities |
| pâtes les (f) | pasta | Free-time activities |
| patinage à glace le | ice skating | Free-time activities |
| patinoire la | ice rink | Free-time activities |
| payer | to pay (for) | Free-time activities |
| pêche la | fishing/peach | Free-time activities |
| petits pois les (m) | peas | Free-time activities |
| planche à voile la | windsurfing | Free-time activities |
| plat principal le | main meal/dish | Free-time activities |
| poire la | pear | Free-time activities |
| poisson le | fish | Free-time activities |
| poivre le | pepper | Free-time activities |
| pomme la | apple | Free-time activities |
| pomme de terre la | potato | Free-time activities |
| potage le | soup | Free-time activities |
| poulet le | chicken | Free-time activities |
| piscine la | swimming pool | Free-time activities |
| pourboire le | tip | Free-time activities |
| prendre | to take | Free-time activities |
| promenade la | walk | Free-time activities |
| publicité la | adverts | Free-time activities |
| raisins les (m) | grapes | Free-time activities |
| rencontrer | to meet | Free-time activities |
| repas le | meal | Free-time activities |
| riz le | rice | Free-time activities |
| saucisse la | sausage | Free-time activities |
| saumon le | salmon | Free-time activities |
| sel le | salt | Free-time activities |
| série la | series | Free-time activities |
| serveur le/serveuse la | waiter / waitress | Free-time activities |
| skate le | skateboarding | Free-time activities |
| ski (nautique) le | (water) skiing | Free-time activities |
| sports d’hiver les (m) | winter sports | Free-time activities |
| stade le | stadium | Free-time activities |
| steak haché le | burger | Free-time activities |
| sucre le | sugar | Free-time activities |
| tasse la | cup | Free-time activities |
| télé réalité la | reality television | Free-time activities |
| temps libre le | free time | Free-time activities |
| thé le | tea | Free-time activities |
| thon le | tuna | Free-time activities |
| truite la | trout | Free-time activities |
| vedette la | film star | Free-time activities |
| viande la | meat | Free-time activities |
| voile la | sailing | Free-time activities |
| voir | to see | Free-time activities |
| volley le | volleyball | Free-time activities |
| vouloir | to wish / want | Free-time activities |
| yaourt le | yoghurt | Free-time activities |
| s’abonner | to subscribe | Free-time activities (H) |
| ado l’ (m/f) | adolescent | Free-time activities (H) |
| ail l’ (m) | garlic | Free-time activities (H) |
| amer/amère | sour | Free-time activities (H) |
| ananas l’ (m) | pineapple | Free-time activities (H) |
| bien cuit | well cooked | Free-time activities (H) |
| chorale la | choir | Free-time activities (H) |
| course la | race | Free-time activities (H) |
| échecs les (m) | chess | Free-time activities (H) |
| effets spéciaux (m) les | special effects | Free-time activities (H) |
| épicé | spicy | Free-time activities (H) |
| espèce l’ (f) | type / kind | Free-time activities (H) |
| féliciter | to congratulate | Free-time activities (H) |
| lieu le (avoir lieu) | place (to take place) | Free-time activities (H) |
| marquer un but/un essai | to score a goal/try | Free-time activities (H) |
| noix la | nut | Free-time activities (H) |
| pamplemousse la | grapefruit | Free-time activities (H) |
| piquant | spicy | Free-time activities (H) |
| prune la | plum | Free-time activities (H) |
| séance la | performance | Free-time activities (H) |
| tournée la | tour | Free-time activities (H) |
| tournoi le | tournament | Free-time activities (H) |
| veau le | veal | Free-time activities (H) |
| allumer | to switch on | Global issues |
| bain le | bath | Global issues |
| boîte la (en carton) | (cardboard) box | Global issues |
| centre de recyclage le | recycling centre | Global issues |
| chômage le | unemployment | Global issues |
| chauffage central le | central heating | Global issues |
| cultiver | to grow | Global issues |
| en danger | in danger | Global issues |
| déchets les (m) | rubbish | Global issues |
| détruire | to destroy | Global issues |
| disparaître | to disappear | Global issues |
| douche la | shower | Global issues |
| environnement l’ (m) | environment | Global issues |
| éteindre | to switch off | Global issues |
| faire du recyclage | to recycle | Global issues |
| gaspiller | to waste | Global issues |
| inondation l’ (f) | flood | Global issues |
| jeter | to throw (away) | Global issues |
| ordures les (f) | rubbish | Global issues |
| pauvreté la | poverty | Global issues |
| pétrole le | oil | Global issues |
| piste cyclable la | cycle lane | Global issues |
| pollué | polluted | Global issues |
| poubelle la | dustbin | Global issues |
| protéger | to protect | Global issues |
| réchauffement de la Terre le | global warming | Global issues |
| robinet le | tap | Global issues |
| sac en plastique le | plastic bag | Global issues |
| sans-abri le | homeless person | Global issues |
| sauver | to save | Global issues |
| utiliser | to use | Global issues |
| agresser | to attack | Global issues (H) |
| améliorer | to improve | Global issues (H) |
| attaque l’ (f) | attack | Global issues (H) |
| augmenter | to increase | Global issues (H) |
| bande la | gang | Global issues (H) |
| campagne la | campaign | Global issues (H) |
| charbon le | coal | Global issues (H) |
| couche d’ozone la | ozone layer | Global issues (H) |
| croire | to believe | Global issues (H) |
| déboisement le | deforestation | Global issues (H) |
| effet de serre l’ (m) | greenhouse effect | Global issues (H) |
| effrayant | frightening | Global issues (H) |
| égal | equal | Global issues (H) |
| emballage l’ (m) | packaging | Global issues (H) |
| empêcher | to prevent | Global issues (H) |
| endommager | to damage | Global issues (H) |
| énergie renouvelable l’ (f) | renewable energy | Global issues (H) |
| ennui l’ (m) | problem / worry | Global issues (H) |
| entouré | surrounded | Global issues (H) |
| état l’ (m) | state | Global issues (H) |
| gaz carbonique le | carbon dioxide | Global issues (H) |
| gaz d’échappement le | exhaust fumes | Global issues (H) |
| guerre la | war | Global issues (H) |
| harceler | to bully / harass | Global issues (H) |
| harcèlement le | bullying / harassment | Global issues (H) |
| immigré l’ (m) | immigrant | Global issues (H) |
| incendie l’ (m) | fire | Global issues (H) |
| inonder | to flood | Global issues (H) |
| s’inquiéter | to worry | Global issues (H) |
| lourd | heavy / serious | Global issues (H) |
| lutter | to struggle | Global issues (H) |
| manifestation la | demonstration | Global issues (H) |
| marée la | tide | Global issues (H) |
| mentir | to lie | Global issues (H) |
| mondial | worldwide | Global issues (H) |
| niveau le | level | Global issues (H) |
| paix la | peace | Global issues (H) |
| paysage le | countryside/landscape | Global issues (H) |
| (se) plaindre | to complain | Global issues (H) |
| produire | to provide | Global issues (H) |
| produits bio les (m) | green products | Global issues (H) |
| ramasser | to pick up | Global issues (H) |
| reconnaissant | grateful | Global issues (H) |
| réfugié le | refugee | Global issues (H) |
| supporter | to tolerate / to put up with | Global issues (H) |
| supprimer | to suppress/eliminate | Global issues (H) |
| souci le | worry / concern | Global issues (H) |
| témoin le | witness | Global issues (H) |
| trou le | hole | Global issues (H) |
| vague la | wave | Global issues (H) |
| voler | to steal | Global issues (H) |
| voyou le | yob / hooligan | Global issues (H) |
| à bientôt | see you soon | Greetings and exclamations |
| à demain | see you tomorrow | Greetings and exclamations |
| à tout à l’heure | see you soon/later | Greetings and exclamations |
| allô | hello (on phone) | Greetings and exclamations |
| amitiés | best wishes | Greetings and exclamations |
| au secours | help | Greetings and exclamations |
| bien sûr | of course | Greetings and exclamations |
| bienvenue | welcome | Greetings and exclamations |
| bon anniversaire | happy birthday | Greetings and exclamations |
| bon appétit | enjoy your meal | Greetings and exclamations |
| bon voyage | have a good trip | Greetings and exclamations |
| bonne année | happy new year | Greetings and exclamations |
| bonne chance | good luck | Greetings and exclamations |
| bonne idée | good idea | Greetings and exclamations |
| bonne nuit | good night | Greetings and exclamations |
| bonnes vacances | have a good holiday | Greetings and exclamations |
| bonsoir | good evening | Greetings and exclamations |
| d’accord | ok | Greetings and exclamations |
| de rien | don't mention it | Greetings and exclamations |
| désolé (e) | sorry | Greetings and exclamations |
| excusez-moi | excuse me | Greetings and exclamations |
| félicitations | congratulations | Greetings and exclamations |
| joyeux Noël | Merry Christmas | Greetings and exclamations |
| meilleurs voeux | best wishes | Greetings and exclamations |
| pardon | excuse me | Greetings and exclamations |
| quel dommage | what a pity | Greetings and exclamations |
| salut | hi | Greetings and exclamations |
| santé | cheers | Greetings and exclamations |
| s’il te/vous plaît | please | Greetings and exclamations |
| aider | to help | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| animé | lively | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| arbre l’ (m) | tree | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| armoire l’ (f) | wardrobe | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| bâtiment le | building | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| besoin le (avoir....de) | need (to need) | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| bibliothèque la | library | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| boucherie la | butcher’s shop | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| baskets les (f) | trainers | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| boulangerie la | bakery | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| bijou le | jewel / jewellery | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| bijouterie la | jeweller’s shop | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| blouson le | coat/jacket | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| bon marché | cheap | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| bruit le | noise | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| bureau le | office / study | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| bruyant | noisy | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| caisse la | till | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| calme | quiet | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| campagne la | countryside | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| carte bancaire la | bank card | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| cave la | cellar | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| ceinture la | belt | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| célèbre | famous | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| centre commercial le | shopping centre | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| champ le | field | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| chapeau le | hat | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| charcuterie la | delicatessen | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| chaussette la | sock | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| chaussure la | shoe | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| chemise la | shirt | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| choix le | choice | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| chose la | thing | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| circulation la | traffic | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| commerces les (m) | shops | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| colline la | hill | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| commissariat le | police station | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| cravate la | tie | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| cuisine la | kitchen/cooking | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| déménager | to move house | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| démodé | old-fashioned | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| dépenser | to spend (money) | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| devoir | to have to | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| économiser | to save | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| escalier l’ (m) | staircase | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| essayer | to try on | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| étage l’ (m) | floor / storey | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| fenêtre la | window | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| ferme la | farm | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| fleur la | flower | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| gare la | railway station | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| gare routière la | bus station | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| gens les (m) | people | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| gilet le | waistcoat | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| grand magasin le | department store | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| gratuit | free (of charge) | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| habitant l’ (m) | inhabitant | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| hôtel de ville l’ (m) | town hall | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| immeuble l’ (m) | block of flats | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| jardinage le | gardening | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| jupe la | skirt | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| laver | to wash | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| librairie la | bookshop | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| livrer | to deliver | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| maison la (individuelle/jumelée/mitoyenne) | house (detached/semi-detached/terraced) | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| mairie la | town hall | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| manteau le | overcoat | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| marché le | market | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| meubles les (m) | furniture | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| mode la | fashion | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| (à la) montagne la | (in the) mountain(s) | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| mur le | wall | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| musée le | museum | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| nettoyer | to clean | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| pantalon le | trousers | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| parc le | park | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| parfum le | perfume | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| pâtisserie la | cake shop | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| pauvre | poor | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| perdre | to lose | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| pièce la | room | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| place la | square | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| portefeuille le | wallet | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| porte-monnaie le | purse | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| poser | to put down | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| poste la | post office | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| pouvoir | to be able | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| prix le | price | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| propre | clean / tidy | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| pull le | jumper | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| quartier le | quarter / area | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| quitter | to leave | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| ranger | to tidy | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| réduire | to reduce | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| réduit | reduced | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| rez-de-chaussée le | ground floor | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| risque le | risk | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| robe la | dress | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| sale | dirty | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| salle à manger la | dining room | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| salle de bains la | bathroom | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| salon le | living room / lounge | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| sécurité la | safety | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| soldes les (m) | sale | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| sous-sol le | basement | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| station-service la | service station | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| tabac le | newsagent’s | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| transport en commun le | public transport | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| travailler | to work | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| se trouver | to be situated | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| usine l’ (f) | factory | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| vendeur le/vendeuse la | shop assistant | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| vendre | to sell | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| veste la | jacket | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| vêtements les (m) | clothes | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| vie la | life | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| ville la | town | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| vitrine la | shop window | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| vivre | to live | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| voisin le | neighbour | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| zone piétonne la | pedestrian zone | Home, town, neighbourhood and region |
| bricolage le | DIY (do it yourself) | Home, town, neighbourhood and region (H) |
| distractions les (f) | things to do | Home, town, neighbourhood and region (H) |
| écharpe l’ (f) | scarf | Home, town, neighbourhood and region (H) |
| embouteillage l’ (m) | traffic jam | Home, town, neighbourhood and region (H) |
| endroit l’ (m) | place | Home, town, neighbourhood and region (H) |
| fermeture la | closure | Home, town, neighbourhood and region (H) |
| foulard le | scarf | Home, town, neighbourhood and region (H) |
| four le | oven | Home, town, neighbourhood and region (H) |
| foyer le | home | Home, town, neighbourhood and region (H) |
| garder | to look after | Home, town, neighbourhood and region (H) |
| grande surface la | superstore | Home, town, neighbourhood and region (H) |
| lèche-vitrine le (faire du) | window shopping (to go window shopping) | Home, town, neighbourhood and region (H) |
| loyer le | rent | Home, town, neighbourhood and region (H) |
| lumière la | light | Home, town, neighbourhood and region (H) |
| marque la | make / label / brand | Home, town, neighbourhood and region (H) |
| pelouse la | lawn | Home, town, neighbourhood and region (H) |
| pull à capuche le | hoodie | Home, town, neighbourhood and region (H) |
| rayon le | department | Home, town, neighbourhood and region (H) |
| rembourser | to reimburse | Home, town, neighbourhood and region (H) |
| surchargé | overcrowded | Home, town, neighbourhood and region (H) |
| tâche la | task | Home, town, neighbourhood and region (H) |
| agent de police l’ (m) | policeman | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| avenir l’ (m) | future | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| boucher le | butcher | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| boulanger le | baker | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| boulot le | job | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| candidat le | candidate | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| coiffeur le | hairdresser | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| compter (sur) | to count (on) | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| employé(e) l' | employee | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| employeur l' | employer | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| espérer | to hope | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| facteur le | postman | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| fermier le | farmer | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| gagner | to earn / win | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| idée l’ (f) | idea | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| infirmier l’ (m) | nurse | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| informaticien l’ | IT worker | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| ingénieur l’ (m) | engineer | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| journal le | newspaper | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| livre la (sterling) | pound (sterling) | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| maçon le | builder | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| mécanicien le | mechanic | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| mettre de l’argent de côté | to save money | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| patron le; patronne la | boss | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| petit job le | part-time job | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| plombier le | plumber | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| policier le | policeman | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| rêve le | dream | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| rêver | to dream | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| recevoir | to receive | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| varié | varied | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| vétérinaire le | vet | Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
| à peine | scarcely | Jobs, career choices and ambitions (H) |
| assis | sitting | Jobs, career choices and ambitions (H) |
| avocat l’ (m) | lawyer | Jobs, career choices and ambitions (H) |
| comptable le | accountant | Jobs, career choices and ambitions (H) |
| croisière la | cruise | Jobs, career choices and ambitions (H) |
| débouché le | prospect/job prospect/opportunity | Jobs, career choices and ambitions (H) |
| debout | standing | Jobs, career choices and ambitions (H) |
| dessinateur de mode le | fashion designer | Jobs, career choices and ambitions (H) |
| disponible | available | Jobs, career choices and ambitions (H) |
| élargir | to widen | Jobs, career choices and ambitions (H) |
| entreprise l’ (f) | firm / enterprise | Jobs, career choices and ambitions (H) |
| entretien l’ (m) | interview | Jobs, career choices and ambitions (H) |
| enrichissant | enriching / rewarding | Jobs, career choices and ambitions (H) |
| espoir l’ (m) | hope | Jobs, career choices and ambitions (H) |
| interprète l’ (m) | interpreter | Jobs, career choices and ambitions (H) |
| outil l’ (m) | tool | Jobs, career choices and ambitions (H) |
| venir de | to have just | Jobs, career choices and ambitions (H) |
| apprendre | to learn | Life at school/college |
| calculette la | calculator | Life at school/college |
| collège le | secondary school | Life at school/college |
| comprendre | to understand | Life at school/college |
| cours le | lesson | Life at school/college |
| demander | to ask | Life at school/college |
| devoirs les (m) | homework | Life at school/college |
| difficulté la | difficulty | Life at school/college |
| diplôme le | qualification | Life at school/college |
| directeur le | headmaster | Life at school/college |
| directrice la | headmistress | Life at school/college |
| discuter | to discuss | Life at school/college |
| distribuer | to give out | Life at school/college |
| droit le | right | Life at school/college |
| école l’ (f) (primaire/secondaire) | (primary/secondary) school | Life at school/college |
| élève l’ (m/f) | pupil | Life at school/college |
| emploi du temps l’ (m) | timetable | Life at school/college |
| en seconde | in year 11 | Life at school/college |
| études les (f) | study | Life at school/college |
| étudiant l’ (m) | student | Life at school/college |
| examen l’ (m) | examination | Life at school/college |
| faire attention | to pay attention | Life at school/college |
| leçon la | lesson | Life at school/college |
| lecture la | reading | Life at school/college |
| lire | to read | Life at school/college |
| maquillage le | make up | Life at school/college |
| note la | mark | Life at school/college |
| oublier | to forget | Life at school/college |
| passer un examen | to sit an exam | Life at school/college |
| pause la | break / pause | Life at school/college |
| penser | to think | Life at school/college |
| permettre | to allow / permit | Life at school/college |
| porter | to wear / carry | Life at school/college |
| pression la | pressure | Life at school/college |
| récré(ation) la | break | Life at school/college |
| règle la | rule | Life at school/college |
| règlement le | school rules | Life at school/college |
| rentrée la | return to school | Life at school/college |
| répéter | to repeat | Life at school/college |
| réponse la | reply | Life at school/college |
| résultat le | result | Life at school/college |
| réussir un examen | to pass an exam | Life at school/college |
| salle de classe la | classroom | Life at school/college |
| savoir | to know | Life at school/college |
| scolaire | school (adj) | Life at school/college |
| tableau le | board | Life at school/college |
| terrain de sport le | sports ground | Life at school/college |
| trimestre le | term | Life at school/college |
| trouver | to find | Life at school/college |
| bien équipé | well equipped | Life at school/college (H) |
| bulletin scolaire le | school report | Life at school/college (H) |
| car de ramassage le | school bus | Life at school/college (H) |
| couloir le | corridor | Life at school/college (H) |
| doué | gifted | Life at school/college (H) |
| échouer | to fail | Life at school/college (H) |
| enseigner | to teach | Life at school/college (H) |
| incivilités les (f) | rudeness | Life at school/college (H) |
| injure l' (f) | insult | Life at school/college (H) |
| mal équipé | badly equipped | Life at school/college (H) |
| maternelle la | nursery school | Life at school/college (H) |
| redoubler | to repeat the year | Life at school/college (H) |
| retenue la | detention | Life at school/college (H) |
| à droite | on/to the right | Location and distance |
| à gauche | on/to the left | Location and distance |
| banlieue la | suburb | Location and distance |
| centre-ville le | town centre | Location and distance |
| campagne la | countryside | Location and distance |
| chez | at the house of | Location and distance |
| de chaque côté | from each side | Location and distance |
| de l’autre côté | from the other side | Location and distance |
| en bas | down(stairs) | Location and distance |
| en haut | up(stairs) | Location and distance |
| est l' (m) | east | Location and distance |
| ici | here | Location and distance |
| là | there | Location and distance |
| là-bas | over there | Location and distance |
| loin de | far from | Location and distance |
| nord le | north | Location and distance |
| nulle part | nowhere | Location and distance |
| ouest l' (m) | west | Location and distance |
| par | by | Location and distance |
| partout | everywhere | Location and distance |
| quelque part | somewhere | Location and distance |
| situé (e) | situated | Location and distance |
| sud le | south | Location and distance |
| tout droit | straight ahead | Location and distance |
| tout près | very near | Location and distance |
| toutes directions | all directions | Location and distance |
| ville la | town | Location and distance |
| argent l' (m) | silver | Materials |
| béton le | concrete | Materials |
| bois le | wood | Materials |
| cuir le | leather | Materials |
| fer le | iron | Materials |
| laine la | wool | Materials |
| or l' (m) | gold | Materials |
| soie la | silk | Materials |
| verre le | glass | Materials |
| aimable | kind | Me, my family and friends |
| aîné | elder | Me, my family and friends |
| amour l’ (m) | love | Me, my family and friends |
| s’appeler | to be called | Me, my family and friends |
| avoir...ans | to be...years old | Me, my family and friends |
| barbe la | beard | Me, my family and friends |
| bavard | chatty/talkative | Me, my family and friends |
| beau/belle/bel | beautiful | Me, my family and friends |
| beau-père le | step-father | Me, my family and friends |
| belle-mère la | step-mother | Me, my family and friends |
| bête | stupid / silly | Me, my family and friends |
| bouclé | curly | Me, my family and friends |
| célibataire | single | Me, my family and friends |
| cheveux les (m) | hair | Me, my family and friends |
| copain le/copine la | friend / mate | Me, my family and friends |
| court | short | Me, my family and friends |
| demi-frère le | half-brother | Me, my family and friends |
| demi-sœur la | half-sister | Me, my family and friends |
| se disputer | to argue | Me, my family and friends |
| dire | to say / tell | Me, my family and friends |
| égoïste | selfish | Me, my family and friends |
| ensemble | together | Me, my family and friends |
| s’entendre (avec) | to get on (with) | Me, my family and friends |
| fâché | angry | Me, my family and friends |
| se faire des amis | to make friends | Me, my family and friends |
| femme la | wife/woman | Me, my family and friends |
| fille la | daughter/girl | Me, my family and friends |
| fils le | son | Me, my family and friends |
| frisé | curly | Me, my family and friends |
| généreux/généreuse | generous | Me, my family and friends |
| gentil/gentille | kind / nice | Me, my family and friends |
| grand-mère la | grandmother | Me, my family and friends |
| grand-père le | grandfather | Me, my family and friends |
| grands-parents les (m) | grandparents | Me, my family and friends |
| gros/grosse | fat | Me, my family and friends |
| heureux/heureuse | happy | Me, my family and friends |
| injuste | unfair | Me, my family and friends |
| jeune | young | Me, my family and friends |
| joli | pretty | Me, my family and friends |
| laid | ugly | Me, my family and friends |
| long/longue | long | Me, my family and friends |
| lunettes les (f) | glasses | Me, my family and friends |
| mari le | husband | Me, my family and friends |
| se marier | to get married / marry | Me, my family and friends |
| méchant | naughty | Me, my family and friends |
| mi-long | medium length | Me, my family and friends |
| mort | dead | Me, my family and friends |
| naissance la | birth | Me, my family and friends |
| né(e) le... | born on the... | Me, my family and friends |
| nom le | name | Me, my family and friends |
| paresseux/paresseuse | lazy | Me, my family and friends |
| partager | to share | Me, my family and friends |
| partenaire le/la | partner | Me, my family and friends |
| pénible | annoying | Me, my family and friends |
| petit ami le | boyfriend | Me, my family and friends |
| petite amie la | girlfriend | Me, my family and friends |
| petite-fille la | granddaughter | Me, my family and friends |
| petit-fils le | grandson | Me, my family and friends |
| prénom le | first name | Me, my family and friends |
| raide | straight | Me, my family and friends |
| rapports les (m) | relationships | Me, my family and friends |
| sens de l’humour le | sense of humour | Me, my family and friends |
| séparé | separated | Me, my family and friends |
| sortir | to go out | Me, my family and friends |
| sportif/sportive | sporty | Me, my family and friends |
| sympa | kind / nice | Me, my family and friends |
| de taille moyenne | medium height | Me, my family and friends |
| tante la | aunt | Me, my family and friends |
| timide | shy | Me, my family and friends |
| tranquille | quiet / calm | Me, my family and friends |
| travailleur/travailleuse | hard-working | Me, my family and friends |
| triste | sad | Me, my family and friends |
| unique | only | Me, my family and friends |
| vieux/vieil/vieille | old | Me, my family and friends |
| yeux les (m) | eyes | Me, my family and friends |
| bague la | ring | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| bouton le | spot / pimple | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| compréhensif/compréhensive | understanding | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| confiance la | trust | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| connaître | to know (a person) | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| de mauvaise humeur | bad tempered | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| épouser | to marry | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| esprit l’ (m) | mind | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| étonnant | amazing | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| étrange | strange | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| fiançailles les (f) | engagement | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| fier/fière | proud | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| fou/folle | mad / crazy | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| gâter | to spoil | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| gêner | to annoy | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| jaloux/jalouse | jealous | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| jumeau le/jumelle la | twin | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| jeunesse la | youth | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| marre (en avoir) | (to be) fed up | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| mépriser | to despise | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| se mettre en colère | to get angry | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| mourir | to die | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| naître | to be born | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| neveu le | nephew | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| les noces (f) | wedding | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| ondulé | wavy | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| se rendre compte | to realise | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| (se) séparer | to separate | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| vif/vive | lively | Me, my family and friends (H) |
| chimie la | chemistry | My studies |
| dessin le | art | My studies |
| EPS l’ (f) | PE (physical education) | My studies |
| français le | French | My studies |
| informatique (l’) (f) | IT (information technology) | My studies |
| instituteur l’ (m) | primary school teacher (male) | My studies |
| institutrice l’ (f) | primary school teacher (female) | My studies |
| langue la | language | My studies |
| matière la | subject | My studies |
| physique la | physics | My studies |
| professeur le | teacher | My studies |
| religion la | religious studies | My studies |
| couture la | sewing | My studies (H) |
| langues vivantes les (f) | modern languages | My studies (H) |
| instruction civique l’ (f) | citizenship | My studies (H) |
| proviseur le | head teacher | My studies (H) |
| ne...jamais | never | Negatives |
| ne...pas | not | Negatives |
| ne...personne | nobody, no-one | Negatives |
| ne...plus | no more, no longer | Negatives |
| ne...que | only, nothing but | Negatives |
| ne...rien | nothing | Negatives |
| ni...ni | neither....nor | Negatives |
| pas encore | not yet | Negatives |
| Students are expected to know the cardinal numbers | – 1, | |
| dizaine une | about 1 | |
| douzaine une | dozen | Numbers |
| nombre de | number of | Numbers |
| à mon avis | in my opinion | Opinions |
| absolument | absolutely | Opinions |
| affreux | awful | Opinions |
| agréable | pleasant | Opinions |
| amusant | funny | Opinions |
| barbant | boring | Opinions |
| bien entendu | of course | Opinions |
| bien sûr | of course | Opinions |
| ça dépend | that depends | Opinions |
| ça m’énerve | it gets on my nerves | Opinions |
| ça me fait rire | it makes me laugh | Opinions |
| ça me plaît | I like it | Opinions |
| ça m’est égal | it’s all the same to me | Opinions |
| ça ne me dit rien | it means nothing to me/I don't fancy that/I don't feel like it | Opinions |
| ça suffit | that’s enough | Opinions |
| casse-pieds | annoying | Opinions |
| certainement | certainly | Opinions |
| cher | dear / expensive | Opinions |
| chouette | great | Opinions |
| comme ci comme ça | so-so | Opinions |
| compliqué | complicated | Opinions |
| content | happy | Opinions |
| croire | to believe | Opinions |
| désagréable | unpleasant | Opinions |
| désirer | to want | Opinions |
| détester | to hate | Opinions |
| dire | to say | Opinions |
| drôle | funny | Opinions |
| embêtant | annoying | Opinions |
| en général | in general | Opinions |
| enchanté | delighted | Opinions |
| ennuyeux | boring | Opinions |
| espérer | to hope | Opinions |
| étonné | astonished / amazed | Opinions |
| facile | easy | Opinions |
| faible | weak | Opinions |
| formidable | great | Opinions |
| franchement | frankly | Opinions |
| généralement | generally | Opinions |
| génial | great | Opinions |
| grave | serious | Opinions |
| habile | clever | Opinions |
| intéressant | interesting | Opinions |
| (s’)intéresser à | to be interested in | Opinions |
| inutile | useless | Opinions |
| incroyable | incredible | Opinions |
| inquiet/inquiète | worried | Opinions |
| marrant | funny | Opinions |
| marre (en avoir) | (to be) fed up | Opinions |
| mauvais | bad | Opinions |
| merveilleux/merveilleuse | marvellous | Opinions |
| mignon/mignonne | cute | Opinions |
| moche | ugly | Opinions |
| (moi) non plus | nor me neither / nor do I | Opinions |
| nouveau | new | Opinions |
| nul | rubbish | Opinions |
| parfait | perfect | Opinions |
| passionnant | exciting | Opinions |
| peine la | the bother | Opinions |
| penser | to think | Opinions |
| peut-être | perhaps | Opinions |
| pratique | practical | Opinions |
| préférer | to prefer | Opinions |
| promettre | to promise | Opinions |
| ridicule | ridiculous | Opinions |
| rigolo | funny | Opinions |
| sage | well behaved | Opinions |
| sembler | to seem | Opinions |
| sensass | sensational | Opinions |
| supporter | to put up with | Opinions |
| utile | useful | Opinions |
| vouloir | to wish / want | Opinions |
| vraiment | really / truly | Opinions |
| à | to, at | Prepositions |
| à côté de | next to | Prepositions |
| à travers | across, through | Prepositions |
| au bord de | at the side/edge of | Prepositions |
| au bout de | at the end of (ie length, rather than time) | Prepositions |
| au-dessous de | beneath, below | Prepositions |
| au-dessus de | above,over | Prepositions |
| au fond de | at the back of, at the bottom of | Prepositions |
| au lieu de | instead of | Prepositions |
| au milieu de | in the middle of | Prepositions |
| autour de | around | Prepositions |
| contre | against | Prepositions |
| de | of, from | Prepositions |
| depuis | since, for | Prepositions |
| derrière | behind | Prepositions |
| devant | in front of | Prepositions |
| en | in, within (time) | Prepositions |
| en dehors de | outside (of) | Prepositions |
| en face de | opposite | Prepositions |
| entre | between | Prepositions |
| jusqu’à | up to, until | Prepositions |
| malgré | despite, in spite of | Prepositions |
| parmi | amongst | Prepositions |
| pour | for, in order to | Prepositions |
| près de | near | Prepositions |
| sans | without | Prepositions |
| selon | according to | Prepositions |
| sous | under | Prepositions |
| sur | on | Prepositions |
| vers | towards | Prepositions |
| Attention ! Vous pouvez utiliser la même lettre plus d'une fois. | NB You can use the same letter more than once. | Rubrics & instructions |
| C’est quelle personne ? Ecrivez le nom de la bonne personne. | Which person is it? Write the name of the correct person. | Rubrics & instructions |
| C’est qui ? Ecrivez le nom de la bonne personne. | Who is it? Write the name of the correct person. | Rubrics & instructions |
| Choisissez (deux) phrases qui sont vraies. | Choose (two) correct sentences. | Rubrics & instructions |
| Choisissez la réponse correcte/la bonne réponse. | Choose the correct answer. | Rubrics & instructions |
| Complétez ... en français. | Complete... in French. | Rubrics & instructions |
| Complétez la grille. | Complete the grid. | Rubrics & instructions |
| Complétez le texte suivant avec les mots de la liste ci-dessous | Complete the following text with words from the list below. | Rubrics & instructions |
| Complétez les phrases avec les mots de la liste. | Complete the sentences with words from the list. Decide if it is True (V), False (F) or Not Mentioned (PM). | Rubrics & instructions |
| Décidez si c’est Vrai (V), Faux (F) ou Pas Mentionné (PM). Ecrivez V, F ou PM | Write V, F or PM. | Rubrics & instructions |
| Donnez (deux) détails. | Give (two) details. | Rubrics & instructions |
| Ecoutez ce passage/cette conversation/cette interview/ce reportage... | Listen to this passage/this conversation/this interview/this report... | Rubrics & instructions |
| Ecrivez la bonne lettre dans chaque case. | Write the correct letter in each box. | Rubrics & instructions |
| Ecrivez la bonne lettre dans la case. | Write the correct letter in the box. | Rubrics & instructions |
| Ecrivez les bonnes lettres dans les cases. | Write the correct letters in the boxes. | Rubrics & instructions |
| Identifiez la bonne personne. | Identify the correct person. | Rubrics & instructions |
| Il n’est pas nécessaire d’écrire en phrases complètes. | It is not necessary to write in full sentences. | Rubrics & instructions |
| Lisez ... | Read... | Rubrics & instructions |
| Mentionnez un aspect positif/négatif/avantage/ inconvénient. | Mention one positive aspect/negative aspect/ advantage/disadvantage | Rubrics & instructions |
| Pour une opinion négative, écrivez N | For a negative opinion, write N | Rubrics & instructions |
| Pour une opinion positive, écrivez P | For a positive opinion, write P | Rubrics & instructions |
| Pour une opinion positive et négative, écrivez P+N | For a positive and negative opinion, write P+N | Rubrics & instructions |
| Quelle est la réponse correcte ? | Which is the correct answer? | Rubrics & instructions |
| Qui ... ? | Who...? | Rubrics & instructions |
| Remplissez les blancs. | Fill in the blanks. | Rubrics & instructions |
| Répondez à ces questions. | Answer these questions. | Rubrics & instructions |
| Répondez (aux questions) en français. | Answer (the questions) in French. | Rubrics & instructions |
| Décrivez ... | Describe... | Rubrics & instructions |
| Ecrivez ... | Write... | Rubrics & instructions |
| Ecrivez environ 4 | mots en français. | Write approximately 4 |
| Ecrivez environ 9 | mots en français. Répondez à chaque aspect de la question. | Write approximately 9 |
| Ecrivez environ 15 | mots en français. Répondez aux deux aspects de la question. | Write approximately 15 |
| Ecrivez quatre phrases en français sur la photo. | Write four sentences in French about the photo. | Rubrics & instructions |
| Mentionnez ... | Mention... | Rubrics & instructions |
| carré | square | Shape |
| rond | round | Shape |
| alcool l’ (m) | alcohol | Social issues |
| alimentation l’ (f) | food | Social issues |
| aller bien | to be well | Social issues |
| aller mieux | to be better | Social issues |
| (s’) arrêter | to stop | Social issues |
| association caritative l’ (f) | charity | Social issues |
| bonbon le | sweet | Social issues |
| bonheur le | happiness | Social issues |
| chocolat le | chocolate | Social issues |
| combattre | to combat | Social issues |
| déjeuner le | lunch | Social issues |
| se détendre | to relax | Social issues |
| devenir | to become | Social issues |
| dîner le | evening meal | Social issues |
| dormir | to sleep | Social issues |
| drogue la | drug | Social issues |
| se droguer | to take drugs | Social issues |
| eau potable l’ (f) | drinking water | Social issues |
| égalité l’ (f) | equality | Social issues |
| en bonne forme | fit | Social issues |
| en bonne santé | in good health | Social issues |
| équilibré | balanced | Social issues |
| espace vert l’ (m) | green area | Social issues |
| éviter | to avoid | Social issues |
| faible | weak | Social issues |
| faire un régime | to be on a diet | Social issues |
| fatigué | tired | Social issues |
| forme la | fitness | Social issues |
| fort | strong | Social issues |
| fumer | to smoke | Social issues |
| garder | to look after | Social issues |
| gras | fatty | Social issues |
| habitude l’ (f) | habit | Social issues |
| malade | ill / sick | Social issues |
| maladie la | illness | Social issues |
| malsain | unhealthy | Social issues |
| matières grasses les (f) | fats | Social issues |
| médecin le | doctor | Social issues |
| médicament le | medicine | Social issues |
| obésité l’ (f) | obesity | Social issues |
| odeur l’ (f) | smell | Social issues |
| petit déjeuner le | breakfast | Social issues |
| pressé | in a hurry / rushed / squeezed | Social issues |
| se relaxer | to relax | Social issues |
| repas le | meal | Social issues |
| rester | to stay | Social issues |
| réussir | to succeed | Social issues |
| sain | healthy | Social issues |
| santé la | health | Social issues |
| (se) sentir | to feel | Social issues |
| sommeil le | sleep | Social issues |
| sucré | sugary | Social issues |
| suivre | to follow | Social issues |
| tabac le | tobacco | Social issues |
| travail bénévole le | voluntary work | Social issues |
| tuer | to kill | Social issues |
| vide | empty | Social issues |
| vomir | to be sick | Social issues |
| accro | addicted | Social issues (H) |
| agir (il s’agit de) | to act (it’s a question of) | Social issues (H) |
| alcoolique | alcoholic | Social issues (H) |
| avertir | to warn | Social issues (H) |
| avoir sommeil | to be sleepy | Social issues (H) |
| cacher | to hide | Social issues (H) |
| cancer (des poumons) le | (lung) cancer | Social issues (H) |
| coupable | guilty | Social issues (H) |
| casse-croûte le | snack | Social issues (H) |
| conseil le | advice | Social issues (H) |
| consommation la | consumption / usage | Social issues (H) |
| crise cardiaque la | heart attack | Social issues (H) |
| dégoûtant | disgusting | Social issues (H) |
| déprimé | depressed | Social issues (H) |
| désintoxiquer | to detox | Social issues (H) |
| dette la | debt | Social issues (H) |
| douleur la | pain | Social issues (H) |
| s’enivrer | to get drunk | Social issues (H) |
| enquête l’ (f) | enquiry | Social issues (H) |
| entraînement l’ (m) | training | Social issues (H) |
| épuiser | to exhaust | Social issues (H) |
| s’entraîner | to train | Social issues (H) |
| essoufflé | breathless | Social issues (H) |
| foie le | liver | Social issues (H) |
| hors d’haleine | out of breath | Social issues (H) |
| ivre | drunk | Social issues (H) |
| mannequin le | model | Social issues (H) |
| mener | to lead | Social issues (H) |
| musculation la | weight training | Social issues (H) |
| nourriture bio la | organic food | Social issues (H) |
| peau la | skin | Social issues (H) |
| quotidien(ne) | daily | Social issues (H) |
| personnes défavorisées les (f) | disadvantaged people | Social issues (H) |
| renoncer | to give up | Social issues (H) |
| respirer | to breathe | Social issues (H) |
| salé | salty | Social issues (H) |
| sida le | AIDS | Social issues (H) |
| soigner | to care for | Social issues (H) |
| soin le | care | Social issues (H) |
| surveiller | to watch | Social issues (H) |
| tabagisme le | addiction to smoking | Social issues (H) |
| tatouage le | tattooing | Social issues (H) |
| tenter | to attempt | Social issues (H) |
| tousser | to cough | Social issues (H) |
| toxicomane le/la | drug addict | Social issues (H) |
| valoir mieux | to be better / preferable | Social issues (H) |
| voix la | voice | Social issues (H) |
| acheter | to buy | Technology in everyday life |
| avantage l’ (m) | advantage | Technology in everyday life |
| chercher | to look for | Technology in everyday life |
| clavier le | keyboard | Technology in everyday life |
| cliquer | to click | Technology in everyday life |
| dangereux | dangerous | Technology in everyday life |
| désavantage le | disadvantage / drawback | Technology in everyday life |
| écran l’ (m) | screen | Technology in everyday life |
| envoyer | to send | Technology in everyday life |
| faire des achats | to shop | Technology in everyday life |
| forum le | chat room | Technology in everyday life |
| imprimante l’ (f) | printer | Technology in everyday life |
| inconvénient l’ (m) | disadvantage | Technology in everyday life |
| jeu le | game | Technology in everyday life |
| lecteur DVD le | DVD player | Technology in everyday life |
| lecteur MP3 le | MP3 player | Technology in everyday life |
| en ligne | online | Technology in everyday life |
| mettre | to put | Technology in everyday life |
| mettre en ligne | to upload | Technology in everyday life |
| mot de passe le | password | Technology in everyday life |
| ordinateur l’ (m) | computer | Technology in everyday life |
| ordinateur portable l’ (m) | laptop | Technology in everyday life |
| ordinateur tablette l’ (m) | tablet | Technology in everyday life |
| passer du temps | to spend time | Technology in everyday life |
| portable le | mobile (phone) | Technology in everyday life |
| recevoir | to receive | Technology in everyday life |
| réseau social le | social network | Technology in everyday life |
| rester en contact | to stay in contact | Technology in everyday life |
| site internet/web le | website | Technology in everyday life |
| souris la | mouse | Technology in everyday life |
| surfer sur Internet | to surf the internet | Technology in everyday life |
| taper | to type | Technology in everyday life |
| tchater | to talk online | Technology in everyday life |
| télécharger | to download | Technology in everyday life |
| texto le | text | Technology in everyday life |
| touche la | key | Technology in everyday life |
| bloggeur le | blogger | Technology in everyday life (H) |
| caméscope le | camcorder | Technology in everyday life (H) |
| compte le | account | Technology in everyday life (H) |
| console de jeux la | games console | Technology in everyday life (H) |
| courrier électronique le | Technology in everyday life (H) | |
| écran tactile l’ (m) | touch screen | Technology in everyday life (H) |
| effacer | to delete | Technology in everyday life (H) |
| enregistrer | to record | Technology in everyday life (H) |
| fichier le | file | Technology in everyday life (H) |
| genre le | type / kind | Technology in everyday life (H) |
| imprimer | to print | Technology in everyday life (H) |
| internaute l’ (m) | internet user | Technology in everyday life (H) |
| logiciel le | software | Technology in everyday life (H) |
| moniteur le | monitor | Technology in everyday life (H) |
| numérique | digital | Technology in everyday life (H) |
| page d’accueil la | welcome page | Technology in everyday life (H) |
| pile la | battery | Technology in everyday life (H) |
| remplir | to fill (in) | Technology in everyday life (H) |
| sauvegarder | to save | Technology in everyday life (H) |
| traitement de texte le | word processing | Technology in everyday life (H) |
| accueil l’ (m) | welcome | Travel and tourism |
| aéroport l’ (m) | airport | Travel and tourism |
| Afrique l’ (f)/africain | Africa/African | Travel and tourism |
| agence de voyages l’ (f) | travel agency | Travel and tourism |
| Algérie l’ (f)/algérien | Algeria/Algerian | Travel and tourism |
| Allemagne l’ (f)/allemand | Germany/German | Travel and tourism |
| Alpes les (f) | Alps | Travel and tourism |
| Angleterre l’ (f)/anglais | England/English | Travel and tourism |
| arrivée l’ (f) | arrival | Travel and tourism |
| ascenseur l’ (m) | lift | Travel and tourism |
| s’asseoir | to sit down | Travel and tourism |
| attendre | to wait (for) | Travel and tourism |
| auberge de jeunesse l’ (f) | youth hostel | Travel and tourism |
| auto l’ (f) | car | Travel and tourism |
| autobus l’ (m) | bus | Travel and tourism |
| autoroute l’ (f) | motorway | Travel and tourism |
| aventure l’ (f) | adventure | Travel and tourism |
| avion l’ (m) | plane | Travel and tourism |
| bagages les (m) | luggage | Travel and tourism |
| (se) baigner | to bathe | Travel and tourism |
| bateau le | boat | Travel and tourism |
| Belgique la/belge | Belgium/Belgian | Travel and tourism |
| bord de la mer le | seaside | Travel and tourism |
| bronzer | to sunbathe | Travel and tourism |
| car le | coach | Travel and tourism |
| carte la | map | Travel and tourism |
| carte postale la | postcard | Travel and tourism |
| casser | to break | Travel and tourism |
| chambre de famille la | family room | Travel and tourism |
| chercher | to look for | Travel and tourism |
| Chine la/chinois | China/Chinese | Travel and tourism |
| clé la | key | Travel and tourism |
| colonie de vacances la | holiday/summer camp | Travel and tourism |
| conduire | to drive | Travel and tourism |
| se coucher | to go to bed | Travel and tourism |
| crème solaire la | sun cream | Travel and tourism |
| départ le | departure | Travel and tourism |
| descendre | to stay | Travel and tourism |
| dortoir le | dormitory | Travel and tourism |
| Douvres | Dover | Travel and tourism |
| durer | to last | Travel and tourism |
| échange l’ (m) | exchange | Travel and tourism |
| Ecosse l’ (f)/écossais | Scotland/Scottish | Travel and tourism |
| en plein air | in the open air | Travel and tourism |
| Espagne l’ (f)/espagnol | Spain/Spanish | Travel and tourism |
| essence l’ (f) | petrol | Travel and tourism |
| Etats-Unis les (m) | USA | Travel and tourism |
| à l’étranger | abroad | Travel and tourism |
| étranger l’ (m) | stranger/foreigner | Travel and tourism |
| expliquer | to explain | Travel and tourism |
| faire la connaissance | to get to know | Travel and tourism |
| faire du camping | to go camping | Travel and tourism |
| (se) garer | to park | Travel and tourism |
| Grande-Bretagne la/britannique | Great Britain/British | Travel and tourism |
| (s’) habituer à | to get used to | Travel and tourism |
| horaire l’ (m) | timetable | Travel and tourism |
| île l’ (f) | island | Travel and tourism |
| lac le | lake | Travel and tourism |
| laisser | to leave | Travel and tourism |
| laver | to wash | Travel and tourism |
| (se) laver | to get washed | Travel and tourism |
| lentement | slowly | Travel and tourism |
| lever | to lift | Travel and tourism |
| (se) lever | to get up | Travel and tourism |
| lit le | bed | Travel and tourism |
| location de voitures la | car rental | Travel and tourism |
| logement le | accommodation | Travel and tourism |
| loger | to stay / lodge | Travel and tourism |
| loisir le | free time (activity) | Travel and tourism |
| Londres | London | Travel and tourism |
| louer | to hire / rent | Travel and tourism |
| lunettes de soleil les (f) | sun glasses | Travel and tourism |
| maillot de bain le | swimming costume | Travel and tourism |
| Manche la | English Channel | Travel and tourism |
| marcher | to walk | Travel and tourism |
| Maroc le/marocain | Morocco/Moroccan | Travel and tourism |
| Méditerranée la | Mediterranean | Travel and tourism |
| monde le | world | Travel and tourism |
| montagne la | mountain | Travel and tourism |
| monter | to go up/ascend | Travel and tourism |
| moto la | motor bike | Travel and tourism |
| nager | to swim | Travel and tourism |
| parc d’attractions le | theme park | Travel and tourism |
| partir | to leave | Travel and tourism |
| Pays de Galles le/gallois | Wales/Welsh | Travel and tourism |
| pièce d’identité la | means of identification | Travel and tourism |
| plage la | beach | Travel and tourism |
| plan de ville le | town plan | Travel and tourism |
| se présenter | to introduce oneself | Travel and tourism |
| prêt | ready | Travel and tourism |
| projet le | plan | Travel and tourism |
| se promener | to go for a walk | Travel and tourism |
| propriétaire le/la | owner | Travel and tourism |
| randonnée la | walk / hike | Travel and tourism |
| remercier | to thank | Travel and tourism |
| rendez-vous le | meeting | Travel and tourism |
| renseignements les (m) | information | Travel and tourism |
| réserver | to book / reserve | Travel and tourism |
| rester | to stay | Travel and tourism |
| retour le | return | Travel and tourism |
| retourner | to return | Travel and tourism |
| (se) réveiller | to wake up | Travel and tourism |
| revenir | to come back | Travel and tourism |
| rivière la | river | Travel and tourism |
| route la | road / way | Travel and tourism |
| salle de séjour la | lounge | Travel and tourism |
| sable le | sand | Travel and tourism |
| sac de couchage le | sleeping bag | Travel and tourism |
| séjour le | stay / visit | Travel and tourism |
| spectacle le | show | Travel and tourism |
| Suisse la/suisse | Switzerland/Swiss | Travel and tourism |
| tourisme le | tourism | Travel and tourism |
| tourner | to turn | Travel and tourism |
| Tunisie la/tunisien | Tunisia/Tunisian | Travel and tourism |
| vacances les (f) | holidays | Travel and tourism |
| valise la | suitcase | Travel and tourism |
| visite la (guidée) | (guided) visit | Travel and tourism |
| voiture la | car | Travel and tourism |
| vol le | flight | Travel and tourism |
| voler | to fly | Travel and tourism |
| voyager | to travel | Travel and tourism |
| vue de mer la | sea view | Travel and tourism |
| aire de jeux l’ (f) | play area | Travel and tourism (H) |
| atterrir | to land | Travel and tourism (H) |
| avis l’ (m) | opinion | Travel and tourism (H) |
| chambre d’hôte la | bed and breakfast | Travel and tourism (H) |
| chemin le | way / path | Travel and tourism (H) |
| chemin de fer le | railway | Travel and tourism (H) |
| climatisation la | air conditioning | Travel and tourism (H) |
| concours le | competition | Travel and tourism (H) |
| se débrouiller | to get by / cope | Travel and tourism (H) |
| décoller | to take off | Travel and tourism (H) |
| déranger | to disturb | Travel and tourism (H) |
| donner sur | to overlook | Travel and tourism (H) |
| dresser | to put up (tent) | Travel and tourism (H) |
| emplacement l’ (m) | pitch (tent) | Travel and tourism (H) |
| événement l’ (m) | event | Travel and tourism (H) |
| faire la grasse matinée | to lie in / sleep in | Travel and tourism (H) |
| foire la | fair | Travel and tourism (H) |
| frontière la | border / frontier | Travel and tourism (H) |
| héberger | to lodge / accommodate | Travel and tourism (H) |
| herbe l’ (f) | grass | Travel and tourism (H) |
| inconnu | unknown | Travel and tourism (H) |
| jardin zoologique le | zoo | Travel and tourism (H) |
| jumelé | twinned | Travel and tourism (H) |
| lavabo le | wash basin | Travel and tourism (H) |
| lits superposés les (m) | bunk beds | Travel and tourism (H) |
| manquer | to miss | Travel and tourism (H) |
| se mettre en route | to set off | Travel and tourism (H) |
| moquette la | carpet | Travel and tourism (H) |
| paraître | to seem | Travel and tourism (H) |
| permis de conduire le | driving licence | Travel and tourism (H) |
| la perte | loss | Travel and tourism (H) |
| plaire | to please | Travel and tourism (H) |
| plongée sous-marine la | underwater diving | Travel and tourism (H) |
| ralentir | to slow down | Travel and tourism (H) |
| remarquer | to notice | Travel and tourism (H) |
| sommet le | summit | Travel and tourism (H) |
| station balnéaire la | seaside resort | Travel and tourism (H) |
| tour la | tower / tour | Travel and tourism (H) |
| traduire | to translate | Travel and tourism (H) |
| trajet le | journey | Travel and tourism (H) |
| traversée la | crossing | Travel and tourism (H) |
| averse l' (f) | shower | Weather |
| briller | to shine | Weather |
| brouillard le | fog | Weather |
| brume la | mist | Weather |
| chaleur la | heat | Weather |
| ciel le | sky | Weather |
| climat le | climate | Weather |
| couvert | overcast | Weather |
| doux | mild | Weather |
| éclair l' (m) | lightning | Weather |
| éclaircie l' (f) | bright spell | Weather |
| ensoleillé | sunny | Weather |
| faire beau | to be fine (weather) | Weather |
| faire mauvais | to be bad (weather) | Weather |
| geler | to freeze | Weather |
| glace la | ice | Weather |
| humide | humid / wet | Weather |
| météo la | weather forecast | Weather |
| mouillé | wet | Weather |
| neiger | to snow | Weather |
| nuage le | cloud | Weather |
| nuageux | cloudy | Weather |
| ombre l' (m) | shade / shadow | Weather |
| orage l' (m) | storm | Weather |
| orageux | stormy | Weather |
| pleuvoir | to rain | Weather |
| pluie la | rain | Weather |
| sec/sèche | dry | Weather |
| tempête la | storm | Weather |
| temps le | weather | Weather |
| tonnerre le | thunder | Weather |
| tremper | to soak | Weather |
| vent le | wind | Weather |
| assez | enough / quite | Weights and measures |
| bas | low | Weights and measures |
| boîte la | box / tin / can | Weights and measures |
| bouteille la | bottle | Weights and measures |
| court | short | Weights and measures |
| demi le | half | Weights and measures |
| encore de | more | Weights and measures |
| étroit | narrow | Weights and measures |
| gros | fat | Weights and measures |
| haut | high | Weights and measures |
| large | wide | Weights and measures |
| maigre | skinny / thin | Weights and measures |
| mince | slim / thin | Weights and measures |
| moitié la | half | Weights and measures |
| morceau le | piece | Weights and measures |
| moyen/moyenne | medium / average | Weights and measures |
| nombre le | number | Weights and measures |
| paquet le | packet | Weights and measures |
| pas mal de | lots of | Weights and measures |
| peser | to weigh | Weights and measures |
| plein de | full of / lots of | Weights and measures |
| pointure la | size (for shoes) | Weights and measures |
| suffisamment | sufficiently | Weights and measures |
| taille la | size (for clothes) | Weights and measures |
| tranche la | slice | Weights and measures |
| trop | too (much) | Weights and measures |