First 625 - part 1 Flashcards
Friday
un / le vendredi
masculine noun
un / le hiver
masculine noun
parent
les parents
masculine noun
[parents] – This word is usually used in plural to refer to one´s mother and father because “un parent” in French means a “relative.”
to count
verb
compter
“compter sur quelqu’un” = to count on somebody.
glace
ice
feminine noun
un / le roi
masculine noun
night
une / la nuit
feminine noun
un / le blanc
white
masculine adjective
blã
Feminine form: blanche
un mars
March
masculine noun
one
un
Card. number /m.
indefinite article
[un] - Feminine form: une
fondre
to melt
verb
noun
un / le nom
masculine noun
peu profond
adjective
one
un
Feminine form: une
une / la larme
feminine noun
February
un / le … février
masculine noun
small
adjective
petit
town
une / la ville
feminine noun
vil
to wear
verb
porter
[porter] – ‘Porter’ also means ‘to carry’
un / le téléphone
masculine noun
[téléphone] – “Un portable” = a mobile phone
town
une / la ville
feminine noun
vil
2 [ville] – “Une commune” /kɔ.myn/ is correct if you’re referring to the administrative entity (the equivalent of the term “city” in the
United States when you use it strictly to designate an administrative entity without reference to the size). If you refer to “town” as a
settlement that is larger than a village, then the correct translation is “une ville,” which is a very common word. In fact, in France,
“un village” is “une commune” of 2000 or less inhabitants while “une ville “ is “une commune” of more than 2000 inhabitants. “Une
commune” is any town (“une ville”), village (“un village”) or area that has its own council.
ring
la / une bague
Feminine noun
wet
adjective
mouillé
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card. number
cent un
back (body)
un / le dos
masculine noun
do
[dos] – “la colonne vertébrale” = “spine”
premier
ord. number
marcher
to walk
verb
un / le mariage
marriage
masculine noun
[mariage] – ‘Mariage’ can also be used for ‘wedding’
dark
adjective
sombre
“Dark” can be translated as “foncé” when talking about a color. For example, “dark blue” = “bleu foncé;” It can also mean
“obscure” (when there is no light around) or “sombre.” We can also say “dans le noir.”
douleur
pain
feminine noun
un / le vendredi
Friday
masculine noun
un / le théâtre
theater
masculine noun
February
masculine noun
un / le février
baby
un / le bébé
masculine noun
be.be
“Bébé’ is always used in the masculine form, whether the baby is male or female.
baby
un / le bébé
masculine noun
be.be
“Bébé’ is always used in the masculine form, whether the baby is male or female.
to melt
fondre
verb
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cinq
Earth / Soil
une / la terre
feminine noun
This word generally refers to “earth” or “soil.” When referring to the Earth, you capitalize this word (“la Terre”). You can also
use “la planète bleue” (the blue planet). “la planète bleue” means the earth.
un le printemps
spring
masculine noun
une / la femme
woman
feminine noun
fam
compter
to count
verb
“compter sur quelqu’un” = to count on somebody.
to touch
verb
toucher
un / les parents
parent
masculine noun
[parents] – This word is usually used in plural to refer to one´s mother and father because “un parent” in French means a “relative.”
un
one
Card. number /m.
indefinite article
[un] - Feminine form: une
un / le théâtre
theater
masculine noun
[théâtre] – The word “théâtre” is used for live representations of plays like those of Shakespeare, for example. If you refer to the place
where movies are projected, the common word is “un cinéma” or, even more commonly, just say “ciné.” i.e. “aller au ciné” = “to go to the
movies.” A more popular expression for the same idea is “se faire un ciné.”
king
un / le roi
masculine noun
spring
printemps
masculine noun
un / le corps
body
masculine noun
moon
une / la lune
feminine noun
un / le roi
king
masculine noun
pleurer
to cry
verb
porter
to wear
verb
[porter] – ‘Porter’ also means ‘to carry’
healthy
adjective
sain
sourd
deaf
adjective
suʁ
“Un sourd-muet” = “a deaf-mute.”
serré
tight
adjective
[serré] – Some other words used in similar situations: “a tight rope” = “une corde raide” or “une corde tendue” whereas “a tight situation”
= “une situation tendue.” “Difficile” and “délicate” can also be used in place of “tendue.” However, “friends who are very close (tight-knit
friends)” = “des amis très proches.”
une / la Terre
to touch
verb
toucher
une / la lune
feminine noun
un / le exercice
exercise
masculine noun
The expression “faire de l’exercice” is used to mean “to do some exercise.”
exercise
un / l’ exercice
masculine noun
[exercice] – The expression “faire de l’exercice” is used to mean “to do some exercise.”
une / la ville
town
feminine noun
vil
[ville] – “Une commune” /kɔ.myn/ is correct if you’re referring to the administrative entity (the equivalent of the term “city” in the
United States when you use it strictly to designate an administrative entity without reference to the size). If you refer to “town” as a
settlement that is larger than a village, then the correct translation is “une ville,” which is a very common word. In fact, in France,
“un village” is “une commune” of 2000 or less inhabitants while “une ville “ is “une commune” of more than 2000 inhabitants. “Une
commune” is any town (“une ville”), village (“un village”) or area that has its own council.
toucher
verb
to touch
verb
to jump
verb
sauter
froid
cold
adjective
point
dot
masculine noun
un / l’ exercice
exercise
masculine noun
The expression “faire de l’exercice” is used to mean “to do some exercise.”
compter
verb
“compter sur quelqu’un” = to count on somebody.
nouveau
new
adjective
nu.vo
woman
une / la femme
feminine noun
fam
embrasser
to kiss
verb
aimer
verb
e.me
[aimer] – “Être amoureux” (f. adj. amoureuse) = “to be in love.”
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bruyant
loud
adjective
[bruyant] - When talking about “loud music” = “une musique forte” although “bruyant” means “noisy.” For example, “Le bar était
si bruyant qu’ils ne s’entendaient pas parler.” = “The bar was so loud that they couldn’t hear each other talk.” If we are talking about a
loud color, the correct translation is “criard” or “voyant.” For example, “Lots of people wear loud clothes when they go to the beach.” =
‘Beaucoup de gens portent des vêtements voyants pour aller à la plage” We can even use “tape-à-l’oeil,” which has the same meaning as
do “criard” and “voyant.”
une / la glace
feminine noun
ɡlas
noun
un / le nom
masculine noun
sauter
to jump
verb
so.te
nouveau
adjective
nu.vo
un / les parents
masculine noun
[parents] – This word is usually used in plural to refer to one´s mother and father because “un parent” in French means a “relative.”
king
un / le roi
masculine noun
ʁwa
marriage
un / le mariage
masculine noun
‘Mariage’ can also be used for ‘wedding’
le théâtre
masculine noun
peu profond
shallow
adjective
dog
un / le chien
masculine noun
haut
up / high / top
adverb
o
[haut] - “Haut” can mean both “top” and “high”
fondre
verb
vingt
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card. number
vɛ̃
un / le dos
back (body)
masculine noun
do
[dos] – “la colonne vertébrale” = “spine”
parent
les parents
masculine noun
[parents] – This word is usually used in plural to refer to one´s mother and father because “un parent” in French means a “relative.”
un / le vendredi
Friday
masculine noun
white
blanc
masculine adjective
Feminine form: blanche
un
one
Card. number /m.
indefinite article
[un] - Feminine form: une
une / la glace
ice
feminine noun
ɡlas
young
adjective
jeune
adjective
une / la jupe
feminine noun
rain
une / la pluie
feminine noun
pleurer
verb
sain
Healthy
premier
1st
ord. number
healthy
adjective
sain
to walk
verb
marcher
un / le sport
sport
masculine noun
mouillé
adjective
telephone
un / le téléphone
masculine noun
[téléphone] – “Un portable” = a mobile phone
night
une / la nuit
feminine noun
March
un / le….mars
masculine noun
Earth / Soil
une / la terre
feminine noun
This word generally refers to “earth” or “soil.” When referring to the Earth, you capitalize this word (“la Terre”). You can also
use “la planète bleue” (the blue planet). “la planète bleue” means the earth.
gris
gray
adjective
sex (the act)
la relation sexuelle
feminine noun
[relations sexuelles] – Use “la relation sexuelle” or “les relations sexuelles (pl.)” when you refer to the act itself. “Sexe” = “genitals”
or “sexuality.”
une / la femme
feminine noun
fam
new
adjective
nouveau
adjective
une / la rivière
river
feminine noun
Another translation is “un fleuve,” which describes rivers that connect to the ocean.
sex (the act)
la relation sexuelle
feminine noun
[relations sexuelles] – Use “la relation sexuelle” or “les relations sexuelles (pl.)” when you refer to the act itself. “Sexe” = “genitals”
or “sexuality.”
101
card. number
cent un
to love
verb
aimer
e.me
“Être amoureux” (f. adj. amoureuse) = “to be in love.”
shallow
adjective
peu profond
la ville
feminine noun
vil
2 [ville] – “Une commune” /kɔ.myn/ is correct if you’re referring to the administrative entity (the equivalent of the term “city” in the
United States when you use it strictly to designate an administrative entity without reference to the size). If you refer to “town” as a
settlement that is larger than a village, then the correct translation is “une ville,” which is a very common word. In fact, in France,
“un village” is “une commune” of 2000 or less inhabitants while “une ville “ is “une commune” of more than 2000 inhabitants. “Une
commune” is any town (“une ville”), village (“un village”) or area that has its own council.
la / une bague
feminine noun
baɡ
[bague] – There are some other words with this same meaning: “un anneau” (pl. des anneaux) is generally a solid metal ring without
jewels, and “une alliance” is a wedding ring; “engagement ring” = “une bague de fiançailles”; “The Lord Of The Rings” = ““Le Seigneur
des Anneaux.”
une / la pluie
rain
feminine noun
se lever
to stand
verb
“To stand” has several possible translations: “être” (to be), “être debout” (to be upright), and “se trouver.” When describing
the location of something, we would use “se trouver”. For example, “The house stands alone on the hill” = “La maison se trouve isolée sur
la colline.” In some cases, it can be translated using “se lever” such as in the sentence “The judge asked us all to stand” = “Le juge nous
demanda à tous de nous lever.” However, using “se lever” after a good night’s sleep for example is the translation of “to get up” while the
noun form of stand, such as in “to take a stand” = “prendre position.”
une / la lune
moon
feminine noun
waiter
un / le serveur
masculine noun
serré
tight
adjective
[serré] – Some other words used in similar situations: “a tight rope” = “une corde raide” or “une corde tendue” whereas “a tight situation”
= “une situation tendue.” “Difficile” and “délicate” can also be used in place of “tendue.” However, “friends who are very close (tight-knit
friends)” = “des amis très proches.”
un / le verbe
verb
masculine noun
verbe
verb
masculine noun
une / la larme
tear (drop)
feminine noun
une / la terre
Earth / Soil
feminine noun
This word generally refers to “earth” or “soil.” When referring to the Earth, you capitalize this word (“la Terre”). You can also
use “la planète bleue” (the blue planet). “la planète bleue” means the earth.
petit
small
adjective
pain
douleur
feminine noun
marcher
verb
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se lever
verb
[se lever] – “To stand” has several possible translations: “être” (to be), “être debout” (to be upright), and “se trouver.” When describing
the location of something, we would use “se trouver”. For example, “The house stands alone on the hill” = “La maison se trouve isolée sur
la colline.” In some cases, it can be translated using “se lever” such as in the sentence “The judge asked us all to stand” = “Le juge nous
demanda à tous de nous lever.” However, using “se lever” after a good night’s sleep for example is the translation of “to get up” while the
noun form of stand, such as in “to take a stand” = “prendre position.”
un / le…. mars
March
masculine noun
un / le février
February
masculine noun
deuxième
2nd
ord. number
[deuxième] – Note: One may use “second” when there are only two elements in a group, but this is not mandatory.
peu profond
shallow
adjective
sourd
adjective
“Un sourd-muet” = “a deaf-mute.”
tight
adjective
serré
[serré] – Some other words used in similar situations: “a tight rope” = “une corde raide” or “une corde tendue” whereas “a tight situation”
= “une situation tendue.” “Difficile” and “délicate” can also be used in place of “tendue.” However, “friends who are very close (tight-knit
friends)” = “des amis très proches.”
un / le pied
masculine noun
[pied] – France uses the metric system, so this unit of measure doesn’t show up often in French.
sourd
deaf
adjective
suʁ
“Un sourd-muet” = “a deaf-mute.”
deuxième
ord. number
[deuxième] – Note: One may use “second” when there are only two elements in a group, but this is not mandatory.
blanc
white
masculine adjective
Feminine form: blanche
January
un / le janvier
masculine noun
sain
healthy
adjective