First 625 - part 3 Flashcards
bon marché
(cheap)
adjective
bɔ̃ maʁ.ʃe
[bon marché] – Literal translation: “Good value.”
trois
3
card. number
tʁwɑ
you (plural)
vous
quinze
15
card. number
kɛ̃z
aller
to go
verb
a.le
[aller] – A more formal translation is “se rendre (à…)” followed by the place to which you are going.
un/le homme
man
masculine noun
ɔm
vivant
(alive)
adjective
vi.vɑ̃
décembre
December
masculine noun
hotel
un/le hôtel
une/la date
date
feminine noun
dat
3
trois
un/le milliard
billion
masculine noun
mi.ljaʁ
une/la chaise
(chair)
feminine noun
ʃɛz
calme
quiet
adjective
kalm
[calme] – “Quiet” can also be translated as “silencieux” if it is used to mean “not noisy.” For example, during a tennis competition, the
commentator could say, “Quiet, please!” = “Silence s’il vous plaît!”
une/la maison
home
feminine noun
mɛ.zɔ̃
[maison] – “Maison” is the most commonly used expression. However, “chez soi” and “à la maison,” which both mean “at home” are
equally common. “Le foyer” is sometimes used to refer to a family unit. i.e. “le foyer familial” = the marital home.
dress
une/la robe
la/une aiguille
(needle)
feminine noun
ɛ.ɡɥij
un/le emploi
(job)
masculine noun
ɑ̃.plwa
lock
une/la serrure
un/le milliard
(billion)
masculine noun
mi.ljaʁ
un/le chef
manager
masculine noun
ʃɛf
[chef] – When talking about the manager of a sales department, “un chef” = “a leader.” Using “un chef” to refer to “a boss” is very
popular too but in a less formal style (the abrievation “PDG” = “président directeur général” is often used like CEO in the United States).
une/la maladie
disease
feminine noun
ma.la.di
[maladie] – The word “une infection” is also commonly used, as it is in English, when talking about a disease caused by germs or
bacteria.
un/le soir
evening
masculine noun
swaʁ
I like SOIRees in the evening
[soir] – Use the word “la soirée” when the emphasis is on the duration of the evening.
doctor
un/le médecin
une/la maison
(home)
feminine noun
mɛ.zɔ̃
[maison] – “Maison” is the most commonly used expression. However, “chez soi” and “à la maison,” which both mean “at home” are
equally common. “Le foyer” is sometimes used to refer to a family unit. i.e. “le foyer familial” = the marital home.
cheap
bon marché
forest
une/la forêt
quiet
calme
mouse/mice
une/la souris
une/la feuille
(leaf)
feminine noun
foej
un/le riz
(rice)
masculine noun
ʁi
man
un/le homme
femme
wife
feminine noun
fam
un/le hôtel
hotel
masculine noun
o.tɛl
[hôtel] – The /H/ at the beginning of “hôtel” is known as an “H muet” (mute H) as opposed to the “H aspiré” (aspirated H). All /H/s are
silent in French, but the H muet allows for liaison (So the /N/ in “un hôtel” isn’t silent; the phrase is pronounced /ɛ̃_no.tɛl/). The H aspiré,
in contrast, shows up in loan words and doesn’t allow for liaison (so “un haïku” is pronounced /ɛ̃ aj.ku/). In the written language, H muet
is treated as if it were a vowel, so you’ll write “l’hôtel” (the hotel) instead of “le hôtel,” but you’ll write “le haïku,” rather than “l’haïku.”
Keeping track of which H is in which word is a good candidate for mnemonics (All ‘H aspiré’ words can be associated with hurricaneforce
winds, whereas all ‘H muet’ words can be associated with a sad Parisian mime, for instance).
voice
une/la voix
needle
la/une aiguille
signer
to sign
verb
si.ɲe
December
décembre
un/le poulet
chicken
masculine noun
pu.le
There are also alternative options. One of these is the feminine word “poule” like it is used in “poule-au-pot”= boiled chicken,
while “le poulet” refers to a young cock (“un coq” like in “coq-au-vin”) or a young “poule,” which is a female chicken.
étroit
narrow
adjective
e.tʁwa
disease
une/la maladie
jeter
to throw
verb
ʒə.te
pousser
(to push)
verb
pu.se
un/le dîner
dinner
masculine noun
di.ne
[dîner] – “Un dîner” refers to the dinner that is eaten at around 19:00. “Un souper” can also be used to refer to this meal, but it is more
old-fashioned. Usually, we use “un souper” = supper to refer to meals that are eaten very late (around midnight) such as a meal after
watching a movie, for example.
une/la voix
voice
feminine noun
vwa
le vent
(wind)
masculine noun
vɑ̃
étroit
(narrow)
adjective
e.tʁwa
dormir
(to sleep)
verb
dɔʁ.miʁ
une/la soupe
soup
feminine noun
sup
An alternative translation is “un potage.”
huit
8
card. number
ɥit
une/la banque
bank
feminine noun
bɑ̃k
to push
pousser
un/le soir
(evening)
masculine noun
swaʁ
I like SOIRees in the evening
[soir] – Use the word “la soirée” when the emphasis is on the duration of the evening.
décembre
(December)
masculine noun
un/le contrat
contract
masculine noun
kɔ̃.tʁa
une/la banque
( bank)
feminine noun
bɑ̃k
job
un/le emploi
un/le médecin
doctor
masculine noun
med.sɛ̃
[médecin] – The term “médecin” is a bit more formal than “docteur,” which is used very often. “Un médecin” is used for someone who
has obtained the title of doctor in medicine, but a familiar term is “un toubib.” In contrast, “un docteur” refers to anyone who has obtained
“un doctorat” which is the equivalent of a Ph.D (or M.D.) and can also be obtained in fields other than medicine such as in law.
oui
yes
adverb
wiː
trente et un
31
card. number
un/le papier
(paper)
masculine noun
pa.pje
to shake
verb
secouer
une/la forêt
(forest)
feminine noun
letter
une/la lettre
une/la lettre
(letter)
feminine noun
lɛtʁ
huit
8
card. number
ɥit
un/le vin
wine
masculine noun
vɛ̃
paper
un/le papier
Masculine noun
[papier] – The word “une feuille” = “sheet of paper” can also be used.
secouer
to shake
verb
sə.kwe
[secouer] – The verb “agiter” (to agitate) is also possible and common. However, if a person is shaking as a result of cold weather, the
correct translation is “trembler” (de froid), but “to shake hands with sb” = “serrer la main à quelqu’un.”
un/le médicament
medicine
masculine noun
me.di.ka.mɑ̃
[médicament] – When referring to the medication we drink or swallow in order to cure an illness, we used “un/les médicament(s),” but
“la médecine” is used when talking about the treatment of illness and injuries by doctors and nurses.
une/la robe
dress
feminine noun
ʁɔb
heureux
happy
adjective
[heureux] – “Happy birthday” = “Joyeux anniversaire,” but “content” is the translation for “glad,” which is a milder term than “happy.”
“Happy” is closer to “joyful” (“joyeux”) in meaning.
dormir
to sleep
verb
dɔʁ.miʁ
bank
une/la banque
une/la chaussure
Shoe
feminine noun
[chaussure] – (pl. “les chaussures”) We usually say “des chaussures” or “une paire de chaussures” because we use two of them at a time.
7
sept
le/un coeur
(heart)
masculine noun
koeʁ
The “oe” in coeur is traditionally written as one character as follows: oe.
onze
11
card. number
ɔ̃z
vous
(you (plural))
pronoun
vu
“Vous” is also used to address one person formally.
alive
vivant
aveugle
blind
adjective
a.voeɡl
BLIND people hAVE UGLE shoes
une/la cuillère
spoon
feminine noun
kɥi.jɛʁ
petit
small/little
adjective
pə.ti
heart
le/un coeur
happy
adjective
heureux
le/un coeur
heart
masculine noun
koeʁ
The “oe” in coeur is traditionally written as one character as follows: oe.
une/la table
feminine noun
tabl
un/le poulet
(chicken)
masculine noun
pu.le
There are also alternative options. One of these is the feminine word “poule” like it is used in “poule-au-pot”= boiled chicken,
while “le poulet” refers to a young cock (“un coq” like in “coq-au-vin”) or a young “poule,” which is a female chicken.
une/la table
table
feminine noun
tabl
dinner
un/le dîner
une/la feuille
leaf
feminine noun
foej
un/le dîner
(dinner)
masculine noun
di.ne
[dîner] – “Un dîner” refers to the dinner that is eaten at around 19:00. “Un souper” can also be used to refer to this meal, but it is more
old-fashioned. Usually, we use “un souper” = supper to refer to meals that are eaten very late (around midnight) such as a meal after
watching a movie, for example.
jeter
(to throw)
verb
ʒə.te
wind
le vent
wine
un/le vin
aller
(to go)
verb
[aller] – A more formal translation is “se rendre (à…)” followed by the place to which you are going.
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quinze
un dimanche
Sunday
masculine noun
di.mɑ̃ʃ
une/la date
feminine noun
dat
lawyer
un/le avocat
un/le papier
paper
masculine noun
pa.pje
[papier] – The word “une feuille” = “sheet of paper” can also be used.
un/le chef
(manager)
masculine noun
ʃɛf
[chef] – When talking about the manager of a sales department, “un chef” = “a leader.” Using “un chef” to refer to “a boss” is very
popular too but in a less formal style (the abrievation “PDG” = “président directeur général” is often used like CEO in the United States).
un/le emploi
job
masculine noun
ɑ̃.plwa
[emploi] – “Un job” is commonly used but is less formal than “un emploi” = “employment.”
oui
(yes)
adverb
wiː
yes
adverb
oui
heureux
(happy)
adjective
[heureux] – “Happy birthday” = “Joyeux anniversaire,” but “content” is the translation for “glad,” which is a milder term than “happy.”
“Happy” is closer to “joyful” (“joyeux”) in meaning.
rice
un/le riz
blind
adjective
aveugle
un/le palais de justice
(court)
masculine noun
pa.lɛ də ʒys.tis
[palais de justice] – “Un palais de justice” refers to the building in which the law is administered. The word “un tribunal” (pl. “les
tribunaux”) is commonly used to designate both the building and the judicial authority. Less commonly used is “La Cour”(with capital C),
which corresponds to the people in charge of justice in the “palais de justice” (like the magistrates, for example). An example of the use
of this is in “La Cour de justice de l’Union Européenne” (The magistrates of the EU).
table
une/la table
la/une aiguille
needle
feminine noun
ɛ.ɡɥij
un dollar
masculine noun
do.laʁ
une/la chaise
chair
feminine noun
ʃɛz
une/la noces
wedding
feminine noun
nɔs
[noces] – Use “les noces”/nɔs/ to refer to the wedding ceremony and for expressions like “honeymoon” = “voyage de noces” or a
diamond wedding = “noces de diamant.” However, when talking about a “wedding anniversary” = “anniversaire de mariage”, “wedding
cake” = “gâteau de mariage,” or “wedding present”= “cadeau de mariage,” use “mariage.” Both expressions are possible, but the first is
a bit more old-fashioned.
narrow
adjective
étroit
médecin
(doctor)
masculine noun
med.sɛ̃
[médecin] – The term “médecin” is a bit more formal than “docteur,” which is used very often. “Un médecin” is used for someone who
has obtained the title of doctor in medicine, but a familiar term is “un toubib.” In contrast, “un docteur” refers to anyone who has obtained
“un doctorat” which is the equivalent of a Ph.D (or M.D.) and can also be obtained in fields other than medicine such as in law.
onze
11
card. number
ɔ̃z
mince
thin
adjective
mɛ̃s
diamond
masculine noun
dja.mɑ̃
un/le diamant
un/le palais de justice
court
masculine noun
pa.lɛ də ʒys.tis
[palais de justice] – “Un palais de justice” refers to the building in which the law is administered. The word “un tribunal” (pl. “les
tribunaux”) is commonly used to designate both the building and the judicial authority. Less commonly used is “La Cour”(with capital C),
which corresponds to the people in charge of justice in the “palais de justice” (like the magistrates, for example). An example of the use
of this is in “La Cour de justice de l’Union Européenne” (The magistrates of the EU).
suivre
to follow
verb
sɥivʁ
TO FOLLOW SUe I Violion Roll Elephants
home
une/la maison
leaf
une/la feuille
pousser
to push
verb
pu.se
une/la cuillère
(spoon)
feminine noun
kɥi.jɛʁ
jour
day
masculine noun
ʒuʁ
[jour] – Use “la journée” to emphasize the duration of an event or state. For example, “J’ai passée toute la journée au bureau” = “I spent
the whole day at the office.”
un/le avocat
(lawyer)
masculine noun
a.vo.ka
un/le lit
bed
masculine noun
li
un/le restaurant
masculine noun
contract
un/le contrat
une/la lettre
letter
feminine noun
lɛtʁ
une/la forêt
forest
feminine noun
suivre
(to follow)
verb
sɥivʁ
TO FOLLOW SUe I Violion Roll Elephants
to follow
verb
suivre
calme
(quiet)
adjective
kalm
[calme] – “Quiet” can also be translated as “silencieux” if it is used to mean “not noisy.” For example, during a tennis competition, the
commentator could say, “Quiet, please!” = “Silence s’il vous plaît!”
thin
adjective
mince
bed
un/le lit
secouer
(to shake)
verb
sə.kwe
[secouer] – The verb “agiter” (to agitate) is also possible and common. However, if a person is shaking as a result of cold weather, the
correct translation is “trembler” (de froid), but “to shake hands with sb” = “serrer la main à quelqu’un.”
un/le contrat
(contract)
masculine noun
kɔ̃.tʁa
medicine
médicament
un/le vin
(wine)
masculine noun
vɛ̃
un/le restaurant
restaurant
masculine noun
un/le diamant
(diamond)
masculine noun
dja.mɑ̃
une/la serrure
lock
feminine noun
se.ʁyʁ
soupe
feminine noun
sup
An alternative translation is “un potage.”
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onze
un/le plastique
plastic
masculine noun
plas.tik
une/la voix
(voice)
feminine noun
vwa
signer
(to sign)
verb
si.ɲe
trois
3
card. number
tʁwɑ
une/la serrure
(lock)
feminine noun
se.ʁyʁ
to go
verb
aller
un/le plastique
(plastic)
masculine noun
plas.tik
31
trente et un
un/le homme
(man)
masculine noun
ɔm
un/le lit
(bed)
masculine noun
li
plastic
un/le plastique
to throw
verb
jeter
billion
un/le milliard
chair
une/la chaise
trente et un
31
card. number
mince
(thin)
adjective
mɛ̃s
bon marché
cheap
adjective
bɔ̃ maʁ.ʃe
[bon marché] – Literal translation: “Good value.”
le vent
wind
masculine noun
vɑ̃
snow
la neige
to sleep
verb
dormir
la neige
(snow)
feminine noun
nɛʒ
Sunday
masculine noun
di.mɑ̃ʃ
un dimanche
un/le riz
rice
masculine noun
ʁi
un dollar
dollar
masculine noun
do.laʁ
un/le médicament
(medicine)
masculine noun
me.di.ka.mɑ̃
[médicament] – When referring to the medication we drink or swallow in order to cure an illness, we used “un/les médicament(s),” but
“la médecine” is used when talking about the treatment of illness and injuries by doctors and nurses.
chicken
un/le poulet
wedding
une/la noces
manager
un/le chef
une/la souris
mouse/mice
feminine noun
su.ʁi
mice are SOURee to the taste
vous
you (plural)
pronoun
vu
“Vous” is also used to address one person formally.
la neige
snow
feminine noun
nɛʒ
un/le chat
(cat)
masculine noun
ʃa
spoon
une/la cuillère
day
jour
jour
(day)
masculine noun
ʒuʁ
[jour] – Use “la journée” to emphasize the duration of an event or state. For example, “J’ai passée toute la journée au bureau” = “I spent
the whole day at the office.”
sept
7
card. number
sɛt
un/le hôtel
(hotel)
masculine noun
o.tɛl
[hôtel] – The /H/ at the beginning of “hôtel” is known as an “H muet” (mute H) as opposed to the “H aspiré” (aspirated H). All /H/s are
silent in French, but the H muet allows for liaison (So the /N/ in “un hôtel” isn’t silent; the phrase is pronounced /ɛ̃_no.tɛl/). The H aspiré,
in contrast, shows up in loan words and doesn’t allow for liaison (so “un haïku” is pronounced /ɛ̃ aj.ku/). In the written language, H muet
is treated as if it were a vowel, so you’ll write “l’hôtel” (the hotel) instead of “le hôtel,” but you’ll write “le haïku,” rather than “l’haïku.”
Keeping track of which H is in which word is a good candidate for mnemonics (All ‘H aspiré’ words can be associated with hurricaneforce
winds, whereas all ‘H muet’ words can be associated with a sad Parisian mime, for instance).
une/la maladie
(disease)
feminine noun
ma.la.di
[maladie] – The word “une infection” is also commonly used, as it is in English, when talking about a disease caused by germs or
bacteria.
court
un/le palais de justice
une/la souris
(mouse/mice)
feminine noun
su.ʁi
mice are SOURee to the taste
cat
masculine noun
un/le chat
une/la chaussure
(Shoe)
feminine noun
[chaussure] – (pl. “les chaussures”) We usually say “des chaussures” or “une paire de chaussures” because we use two of them at a time.
un/le chat
cat
masculine noun
ʃa
date
une/la date
une/la robe
(dress)
feminine noun
ʁɔb
une/la noces
(wedding)
feminine noun
[noces] – Use “les noces”/nɔs/ to refer to the wedding ceremony and for expressions like “honeymoon” = “voyage de noces” or a
diamond wedding = “noces de diamant.” However, when talking about a “wedding anniversary” = “anniversaire de mariage”, “wedding
cake” = “gâteau de mariage,” or “wedding present”= “cadeau de mariage,” use “mariage.” Both expressions are possible, but the first is
a bit more old-fashioned.
un/le avocat
lawyer
masculine noun
a.vo.ka
un/le diamant
diamond
masculine noun
dja.mɑ̃
vivant
alive
adjective
vi.vɑ̃
Shoe
une/la chaussure
dollar
un dollar
aveugle
(blind)
adjective
a.voeɡl
BLIND people hAVE UGLE shoes
evening
un/le soir
sept
7
card. number
sɛt
soup
une/la soupe
8
card. number
huit
