First 625 words - part 2 Flashcards
copper
un/le cuivre
masculine noun
kɥivʁ
artiste
artist
masculine noun
aʁ.tist
un panneau
sign
masculine noun
pa.no
PA NO look at the SIGN it says stop
“Un signe” is used for hints and hand gestures. Other possible options are “signalisation” and “un panneau (pl. des
panneaux) de signalisation” for signs on the road or billboards.
long
adjective
lɔ̃
la/une plante
plant
feminine noun
plɑ̃t
courbé
curved
adjective
kuʁ.be
ancien
adjective
ɑ̃.sjɛ̃
“Ancien” is also a translation for the word “former” when talking about something like the former president.
family
une/la famille
beau
beautiful
adjective
bo
[beau] – “Belle” is the feminine form. In formal language, we can say “ravissant/ravissante.”
une/la lampe
lamp
feminine noun
lɑ̃p
le prix
(english = price)
masculine noun
pʁi
the PRICE of the grand PRIX is fucking expensive!
le/un sol
masculine noun
sɔl
[sol] – “La terre” is used to refer to the earth, but “le sol” refers to soil and the ground on which we walk.
long
adjective
long
artist
masculine noun
aʁ.tist
hot/warm
adjective
ʃo
[chaud] – “Hot” and “warm” can both be translated as “chaud.” As “hot” is considered warmer than “warm,” we can translate it as “très
chaud” while “brûlant” = “scalding” and “tiède” = “lukewarm.”
quatre-vingts
80
card. number
ka. trə.vɛ̃
bas
bottom
adverb
ba
une/la famille
family
feminine noun
fa.mij
bas
down, low
adverb
ba
le sable
sand
masculine noun
sɑbl
un magasin
masculine noun
ma.ɡa.zɛ̃
you buy your magazine in the magasin
“Une boutique” [butik] is also a very common word for a shop as is “un commerce.”
porter
verb
pɔʁ.te
la/une plante
feminine noun
plɑ̃t
une plage
beach
feminine noun
plaʒ
un cadeau
masculine noun
ka.do
1 [cadeau] – The word “un présent” is also used in French and has the same meaning as it does in English.
clothing
le habillement
to carry
verb
porter
le argent
money
masculine noun
aʁ.ʒɑ̃
“Argent” can mean both “silver” and “money”
mort
death / dead
adjective
mɔʁ
“Décédé” = “deceased.”
I want MORE life
million
million
card number
mi.ljɔ̃
un camion
masculine noun
ka.mjɔ̃
CAMeras use Ions to take pictures of TRUCKS
courbé
(curved)
adjective
kuʁ.be
un/le verre
glass
masculine noun
vɛʁ
sand
le sable
adjective
un adjectif
soil
le/un sol
acheter
to buy
verb
a.ʃø.te
un pneu
tire
masculine noun
pnø
sand
masculine noun
sɑbl
le argent
masculine noun
aʁ.ʒɑ̃
“Argent” can mean both “silver” and “money”
zéro
zero
card. number
ze. ʁo
un poids
weight
masculine noun
pwɑ
acheter
verb
a.ʃø.te
Le paradis
masculine noun
pa.ʁa.di
[paradis] – “Le paradis” is the common word used in opposition to the “l’enfer” (cf. l’enfer et le paradis). However, the word “ciel” (sky)
is used to refer to heaven in other cases like in the prayer “Notre Père qui êtes aux Cieux” (sgl. “ciel”) = “Our Father who art in Heaven.”
Both translations are possible; it just depends on the individual situation
money or Silver
masculine noun
le argent
un/le appareil photo
camera
masculine noun
a.pa.ʁɛj fo.to
loose
adjective
ample
une pierre
feminine noun
pjɛʁ
Mr Pierre Stone
to buy
verb
acheter
il
it
pronoun
il
Because all French nouns are gendered, there’s no difference between “He is big” (Il est grand) and “It is big” (Il est grand), as long
as you’re talking about a masculine object. The feminine form is “elle.” There is an impersonal form for “It’s” (as in “It’s so weird!”), which
is “C’est”. If your grammar book doesn’t cover the differences between pronouns well, check out this article: http://tinyurl.com/c-est-il-est
hard
adjective
dur
manger
to eat
verb
mɑ̃.ˈʒe
pig
le/un cochon
la/une jambe
feminine noun
ʒɑ̃b
[jambe] – Only used for humans or horses. To describe other animals’ legs, use the word “patte”
glass
un/le verre
la terre
ground
feminine noun
tɛʁ
Both “le sol” and “la terre” can be used to refer to the surface on which we walk, crawl, or fall (i.e. “tomber par terre” ). “Sol” and
“terre” can also be used to designate the ground (solid matter); another meaning of “le(s) sol(s)” is “superficial layer of the earth.” While
“la terre” is also used to refer to the planet Earth, the word “sol” cannot be used in the same way.
une/la île
island
feminine noun
il
un centimètre
centimeter
masculine noun
sɑ̃.ti.mɛtʁ
vendre
(to sell)
verb
vɑ̃dʁ
I am selling my VENs to DREna
s’asseoir
to sit
verb
sa.swaʁ
sale
dirty
adjective
sal
un poids
masculine noun
pwɑ
porter
to carry
verb
pɔʁ.te
la mer
sea
feminine noun
mɛʁ
camera
un/le appareil photo
price
le prix
masculine noun
pʁi
the PRICE of the grand PRIX is fucking expensive!
juin
June
masculine noun
ʒɥɛ̃
gift
masculine noun
The word “un présent” is also used in French and has the same meaning as it does in English.
un cadeau
la/une jambe
leg
feminine noun
ʒɑ̃b
[jambe] – Only used for humans or horses. To describe other animals’ legs, use the word “patte”
June
masculine noun
juin
le/un maïs
masculine noun
ma.is
[maïs] – A trema (also known as an umlaut) over an ‘i’ creates a new syllable in which the vowels are separated. For example, “maïs”
is pronounced [ma.is].
un/le bateau
boat
masculine noun
ba.to
boat
un/le bateau
masculine noun
ba.to
trente
30
card. number
tʁɑ̃t
un adjectif
masculine noun
ad.ʒɛk.tif
mountain
une montagne
un pantalon
masculine noun
Bring my PANTs ALONg here
pɑ̃.ta.lɔ̃
artist
artiste
soixante-dix
70
card number
swa.sɑ̃t dis
clay
la argile
clay is argile
grand
tall/large/big
adjective
ɡʁɑ
heaven
Le paradis
4
quatre
dur
hard
adjective
dyʁ
I’m a HARD nut DURrrrr
photograph
une photo
feminine noun
fo.to
[photo] – “Une photo” is the diminutive for “une photographie.” “Photographie” is used to refer to both a physical picture and the
technique/art of taking pictures.
le habillement
clothing
masculine noun
a.bij.mɑ̃
here’s A BILL MA for the clothes “you” bought me
The generic term is “ habillement”/abijmɑ̃/, which describes everything that can be worn. “Un habit” is a very common
word that is synonymous with “un vêtement.” Another very common term is “prêt-à-porter,” which literally means “ready to wear” and is
often used for items found in stores and fashion magazines.
une pierre
stone
feminine noun
pjɛʁ
Mr Pierre Stone
la argile
clay
feminine noun
aʁ.ʒil
year
une année
to sell
verb
vendre
I am selling my VENs to DREna
lamp
une/la lampe
boat
un/ le bateau
creuser
verb
kʁø.ze
million
card number
million
un/le outil
tool
masculine noun
u.ti
soixante-dix
card number
swa.sɑ̃t dis
un vélo
masculine noun
ve.lo
Une bicyclette [bi.si.klɛt] can also be used although it’s slightly more formal than “vélo.” It’s roughly the equivalent of “bicycle
vs bike” in English.
un camion
lorry / truck
masculine noun
ka.mjɔ̃
CAMeras use Ions to take pictures of TRUCKS
dead
adjective
mort
un nombre
number
masculine noun
nɔ̃bʁ
[nombre] - When referring to a phone number, a registration number, etc. , use the word ‘numéro’ instead.
pants/trousers
un pantalon
tomber
verb
tɔ̃.be
TOM is BAE and he is FALLING
centimeter
un centimètre
une année
year
feminine noun
a.ne
bonne ANNEE…versaire
You can also use ‘an’, depending on the context. This is explained on this website: http://www.french-linguistics.co.uk/
grammar/when_to_use_an_annee.shtml
hot/warm
adjective
chaud
it
pronoun
il
ancient/ old
adjective
ancien
to fall
tomber
une montagne
mountain
feminine noun
mɔ̃.taɲ
un nombre
masculine noun
nɔ̃bʁ
[nombre] - When referring to a phone number, a registration number, etc. , use the word ‘numéro’ instead.
down, low
adverb
bas
number
un nombre
un / le paradis
heaven
masculine noun
pa.ʁa.di
[paradis] – “Le paradis” is the common word used in opposition to the “l’enfer” (cf. l’enfer et le paradis). However, the word “ciel” (sky)
is used to refer to heaven in other cases like in the prayer “Notre Père qui êtes aux Cieux” (sgl. “ciel”) = “Our Father who art in Heaven.”
Both translations are possible; it just depends on the individual situation
une année
feminine noun
a.ne
bonne ANNEE…versaire
You can also use ‘an’, depending on the context. This is explained on this website: http://www.french-linguistics.co.uk/
grammar/when_to_use_an_annee.shtml
ground
la terre
80
card. number
quatre-vingts
tall/large/big
grand
vendre
to sell
verb
vɑ̃dʁ
I am selling my VENs to DREna
copper
un/le cuivre
bike
masculine noun
Une bicyclette [bi.si.klɛt] can also be used although it’s slightly more formal than “vélo.” It’s roughly the equivalent of “bicycle
vs bike” in English.
un vélo
Store/Shop
un magasin
un pantalon
pants/trousers
masculine noun
Bring my PANTs ALONg here
pɑ̃.ta.lɔ̃
une/la île
feminine noun
il
un panneau
masculine noun
pa.no
PA NO look at the SIGN it says stop
“Un signe” is used for hints and hand gestures. Other possible options are “signalisation” and “un panneau (pl. des
panneaux) de signalisation” for signs on the road or billboards.
le habillement
masculine noun
a.bij.mɑ̃
here’s A BILL MA for the clothes “you” bought me
The generic term is “ habillement”/abijmɑ̃/, which describes everything that can be worn. “Un habit” is a very common
word that is synonymous with “un vêtement.” Another very common term is “prêt-à-porter,” which literally means “ready to wear” and is
often used for items found in stores and fashion magazines.
la argile
clay
feminine noun
aʁ.ʒil
curved
adjective
courbé
un/le verre
glass
masculine noun
vɛʁ
plant
la/une plante
sale
adjective
sal
manger
verb
mɑ̃.ˈʒe
stone
une pierre
grand
tall/large/big
adjective
ɡʁɑ
bas
down, low
adverb
ba
une/la lampe
lamp
feminine noun
lɑ̃p
to eat
verb
manger
tool
outil
masculine noun
OUt TIL the tools are back
u.ti
Death/dead
mort
adjective
mɔʁ
“Décédé” = “deceased.”
I want MORE life
island
une/la île
to dig
verb
creuser
un pneu
masculine noun
pnø
bottom
bas
un cercle
circle
masculine noun
sɛʁkl
la terre (ground/soil)
feminine noun
tɛʁ
Both “le sol” and “la terre” can be used to refer to the surface on which we walk, crawl, or fall (i.e. “tomber par terre” ). “Sol” and
“terre” can also be used to designate the ground (solid matter); another meaning of “le(s) sol(s)” is “superficial layer of the earth.” While
“la terre” is also used to refer to the planet Earth, the word “sol” cannot be used in the same way.
leg
la/une jambe
bas
bottom
adverb
ba
creuser
to dig
verb
kʁø.ze
tomber
to fall
verb
tɔ̃.be
TOM is BAE
un cercle
masculine noun
sɛʁkl
quatre
4
card. Number
katʁ
sea
la mer
un vélo
bike
masculine noun
ve.lo
Une bicyclette [bi.si.klɛt] can also be used although it’s slightly more formal than “vélo.” It’s roughly the equivalent of “bicycle
vs bike” in English.
weight
un poids
dur
adjective
dyʁ
I’m a HARD nut DURrrrr
le/un cochon
masculine noun
ko.ʃɔ̃
[cochon] – “When referring to the meat, you should say “porc” (for example: “Une côtelette de porc” = “a pork chop”). “Porc” can also
be used to describe the animal itself.
quatre-vingts
card. number
ka. trə.vɛ̃
la mer
feminine noun
mɛʁ
zéro
card. number
ze. ʁo
une/la famille
feminine noun
fa.mij
une poche
feminine noun
pɔʃ
I have POsCHE (posh) pockets
camera
un/le appareil photo
masculine noun
a.pa.ʁɛj fo.to
un centimètre
centimeter
masculine noun
sɑ̃.ti.mɛtʁ
un/le cuivre
copper
masculine noun
kɥivʁ
quatre
card. Number
katʁ
ample
loose
Women with AMPLE bosoms are LOOSE
adjective
ɑ̃pl
“Loose” can generally be translated as “ample” when talking about clothing. “Les femmes enceintes portent souvent des robes
amples.” = “Pregnant women often wear loose dresses.” If, instead, you’d like to talk about a loose screw or a loose wheel, use “desserré.”
ample
(english = loose)
Women with AMPLE bosoms are LOOSE
adjective
ɑ̃pl
“Loose” can generally be translated as “ample” when talking about clothing. “Les femmes enceintes portent souvent des robes
amples.” = “Pregnant women often wear loose dresses.” If, instead, you’d like to talk about a loose screw or a loose wheel, use “desserré.”
une poche
feminine noun
pɔʃ
I have POsCHE (posh) pockets
zero
card. number
zéro
il
pronoun
il
Because all French nouns are gendered, there’s no difference between “He is big” (Il est grand) and “It is big” (Il est grand), as long
as you’re talking about a masculine object. The feminine form is “elle.” There is an impersonal form for “It’s” (as in “It’s so weird!”), which
is “C’est”. If your grammar book doesn’t cover the differences between pronouns well, check out this article: http://tinyurl.com/c-est-il-est
beach
une plage
une montagne
feminine noun
mɔ̃.taɲ
tire
un pneu
le/un sol
soil
masculine noun
sɔl
[sol] – “La terre” is used to refer to the earth, but “le sol” refers to soil and the ground on which we walk.
photograph
une/la photo
beautiful
beau
s’asseoir
to sit
verb
sa.swaʁ
dirty
adjective
sale
un cadeau
gift
masculine noun
ka.do
1 [cadeau] – The word “un présent” is also used in French and has the same meaning as it does in English.
million
card number
mi.ljɔ̃
trente
30
card. number
tʁɑ̃t
une/la photo
photograph
feminine noun
fo.to
[photo] – “Une photo” is the diminutive for “une photographie.” “Photographie” is used to refer to both a physical picture and the
technique/art of taking pictures.
un magasin
store/shop
masculine noun
ma.ɡa.zɛ̃
you buy your magazine in the magasin
“Une boutique” [butik] is also a very common word for a shop as is “un commerce.”
30
trente
to sit
verb
s’asseoir
juin
masculine noun
ʒɥɛ̃
long
long
adjective
lɔ̃
un adjectif
adjective
masculine noun
ad.ʒɛk.tif
tool
un/le outil
une poche
feminine noun
pɔʃ
I have POsCHE (posh) pockets
le/un maïs
corn
masculine noun
ma.is
[maïs] – A trema (also known as an umlaut) over an ‘i’ creates a new syllable in which the vowels are separated. For example, “maïs”
is pronounced [ma.is].
circle
un cercle
chaud
hot/warm
adjective
ʃo
[chaud] – “Hot” and “warm” can both be translated as “chaud.” As “hot” is considered warmer than “warm,” we can translate it as “très
chaud” while “brûlant” = “scalding” and “tiède” = “lukewarm.”
le prix
price
masculine noun
pʁi
the PRICE of the grand PRIX is fucking expensive!
beautiful
adjective
bo
[beau] – “Belle” is the feminine form. In formal language, we can say “ravissant/ravissante.”
70
card number
soixante-dix
ancien
old/ancient
adjective
ɑ̃.sjɛ̃
“Ancien” is also a translation for the word “former” when talking about something like the former president.
corn
le/un maïs
lorry / truck
un camion
le/un cochon
pig
masculine noun
ko.ʃɔ̃
[cochon] – “When referring to the meat, you should say “porc” (for example: “Une côtelette de porc” = “a pork chop”). “Porc” can also
be used to describe the animal itself.
sign
un panneau
beach
feminine noun
plaʒ
