French 3 Flashcards
La fourmi
Ant
Une abeille
bee
Le scarabée
beetle
beige
beige
Le fauve
Big cat
brûlant
Blazing, burning
bleu
blue
marron
brown
brun
brown, brown-haired
La brosse
Brush
La bestiole
bug
brûlant
burning; (boiling) hot
Le papillon
Butterfly
Le caramel
caramel
châtain
Chestnut
Le cocon
cocoon
Froid
Cold
La couleur
color
coloré
colored
Le peigne
comb
pourpre
crimson
foncé
dark
terne
dull
rempli
filled; complete; fulfilled
Une mouche
fly
Glacé
Frozen
La girafe
Giraffe
doré
golden
La sauterelle
Grasshopper
Le gris
Grey
à moitié
half
heureux
happy, glad
chaud
Hot, warm
indiscret
indiscreet
Le insecte
insect
La patte
The paw
Le citron
lemon
lilas
Lilac
Le lion
lion
acajou
Mahogany
mauve
mauve
Le moustique
mosquito
méchant
nasty, bad, naughty
sympathique
nice
Vieux
old
orangé
orange-colored
Le pastel
pastel
Le cochon
Pig
La mante
Praying mantis
Un anneau
Ring, coil, link
triste
Sad
Le coloris
Shade
Une épaule
shoulder
argenté
silvery, silver
lent
slow
quelquefois
sometimes; occasionally
La araignée
Spider
La tache
spot; mark
La rayure
striped, stripe
Fort
Strong, big, intense, loud
La punaise
Thumbtack, bug
rapporter
To bring back
Détester
To hate
Se cacher
To hide
mesurer
To measure
crier
To shout
piquer
To sting, inject, stick, prick
s’inquiéter
To worry
laid
Ugly
tiède
warm; lukewarm
Une guêpe
wasp
faible
weak, faint, low, small
jaune
yellow
Le zèbre
Zebra
aborder
To approach; tackle; board; reach; broach
adieu
Goodbye, farewell (not ‘au revoir’)
allemand
German [adjective]
anonyme
anonymous; impersonal
Au secours!
Help!
avoir les cheveux blancs
To have white hair
avoir les cheveux frisés
To have curly hair
avoir les cheveux lisses
To have smooth (straight) hair
bilingue
bilingual
bloqué
stuck
bloquer
To jam; combine; block
ce n’est pas la peine
there is no need; it’s not necessary
connaître
to know (someone, place)
croiser
To cross; pass; meet
espérer
To hope
excuser
To excuse; pardon
féliciter
To congratulate
galant
gallant; gentlemanly
humain
human [adjective]
Il fait du soleil
It’s sunny
Il fait du vent
It is windy
Il neige
It’s snowing
Il pleut
It is raining
J’ai chaud
I am hot
J’ai froid
I am cold
Je suis trempé
I’m soaked
jumeau
twin
Une orthographe
A spelling
La coïncidence
The coincidence
La connaissance
The knowledge; acquaintance
Une excuse
An excuse
la frange
The fringe (bangs)
la laitue
The lettuce
la mèche
the wick (lock of hair)
la perruque
the wig
La personne
The person; people
La portière
The door (not ‘porte’)
la queue de cheval
The ponytail
La température
the temperature
la tresse
the braid
Laid/laide
ugly
laisser
to let; leave; permit
Un accueil
A welcome; reception
le chignon
the bun
Le coffre
The boot (UK); trunk (US); chest
Le degré
the degree
Le foin
The hay
Un immigré
An immigrant
Le Japonais
Japanese
Le olivier
The Olive tree
le postiche
the hairpiece
Le résident
The resident; (foreign) national
Le séjour
The stay
Les manières
The manners
libérer
To liberate; release; free; vacate
linguistique
linguistic
lourd
heavy; filling
mince
Skinny
navré
sorry (not ‘desolée)
nous y voilà
here we are
poli
polite
poliment
politely
préciser
To mention; specify
présenter
To introduce; show
Quel temps fait-il?
What weather is it?
ravi
delighted
ravi
delighted
rejoindre
To meet; get to; catch up
remercier
To thank
rencontrer
To meet
ressembler
To look like
retrouver
To find (again); meet
s’approcher
To approach; near; come close
s’éloigner
To go away; move away; stand back
s’inscrire
To enroll; put one’s name down
saluer
To greet; salute
suédois
Swedish
tellement
so; so much
terminer
To complete; finish
tutoyer
to use the ‘‘tu’’ form to sb
Un accueil
A welcome; reception
Un baiser
general for a kiss
Un bisou
A colloquial word for a kiss
un cheval
a horse
un cochon d’inde
a guinea pig
Un Ecossais
Scotsman; Scot
Un égard
A consideration; respect
Un Européen
An European
Un individu
An individual
Un insecte
An insect
un lapin
a rabbit
un mouton
a sheep
Une bise
A colloquial for a kiss on the cheek (to say hi or goodbye)
Une carotte
A carrot
une grenouille
a frog
Une herbe
A grass
une souris
a mouse
vexer
To offend
vouloir dire
To mean
vouvoyer
To use the ‘‘vous’’ form to sb
Prier
to pray to
Une bourse
A purse; grant; loan; scholarship
Un paquet
A packet; parcel
Une poche
A pocket
Un hélicoptère
A helicopter
La baignoire
The bath
La bassine
The bowl
Le seau
The bucket
Le colis
The parcel; package
Le cartable
The schoolbag
Une mallette
A mallet; hammer
léger
light; weak; slight
casser
To break
La vieillesse
the old age
La poche
The pocket, bag, pouch, sac, crop
Proche
Near, close, nearby
immédiat
Immediate
exceptionnelle
exceptional; unusual
Un échange
An exchange
Un effet
An effect; impression
galant
gallant; gentlemanly
chaleureux
Warm (not chaud)
Un éclairage
A lighting
fluorescent
fluorescent
vétuste
dilapidated; outdated
trouble
cloudy; vague
La plante
The plant
Une étoile filante
A shooting star
Une invention
an invention; fabrication
exceptionnel
exceptional; unusual
Un accord
An agreement; approval
Un arrangement
arrangement; agreement
Une expansion
Une growth; expansion
territorial
territorial
unique
only; unique
Une attente
An expectations; wait
Une arrestation
An arrest
policier
police; detective
Un avantage
An advantage
pris
taken
Une décision
A decision
La contrainte
The constraint; pressure
Le héros
the hero
étourdi
mindless; clumsy; dizzy
enchanté
delighted; pleased to meet you
Le tissu
the tissue; fabric
Le coton
The cotton
métallique
metal; metallic
La soie
The silk
pratique
convenient; handy; practical; hands-on
fin
fine; thin; shrewd
adhésif
sticky tape; adhesive
abîmé
damaged; spoilt
La forme
the shape; form; be fit
neuf
New (not ‘nouveau)
luxueux
luxurious
couvrir
To cover
protéger
to protect
le coffre-fort
the safe
Une utilité
A usefulness
fonctionner
To work; run
automatique
Automatic
en marche
working; running
fragile
fragile; delicate
marcher
to walk
Le tri
The sorting out; selection
Le colis
The parcel; package
le classeur
The folder; filing drawer; ring binder
de poche
pocket…
emballer
To wrap; pack
Le rangement
The tidying up
Le poids
The weight
peser
To weigh
Le pèse-personne
The bathroom scale
chargé
loaded; busy; full; heavy
Le motif
motive; grounds; motif
vif
lively; vivid; intense
se charger
To look after; take care of
côtoyer
To mix with; run alongside
Le voisin
The neighbour (UK); neighbor (US)
personnellement
personally
Le code
Le code; pin number; secret code
personnel
personal; private
Le Japonais
The Japanese
égarer
To mislay, mislead
La tirelire
The piggy bank; moneybox
appartenir
To belong
être à disposition
at the disposal of; available to
appartenir à
To belong to
posséder
To possess; have
obtenir
To obtain; get
La rencontre
The meeting, Encounter (not reunion)
La tentation
The temptation
La foule
The crowd
Le job
The job (not travail)
Les déboires
The disappointments; setbacks; problems
riche
rich; large
soutenir
To support; maintain
séparé
separated; divided
informel
informal
Le monde
The people (not gens)
LA bicyclette
The bicycle (not vélo)
la moto
The motorcycle
la camionnette
the van
Le camion
The truck
Un autobus
A bus
Le train
The train
Le tram
The tramway
Le bateau
The boat
Un avion
A plane
dans ce cas
in that case; then
Le yaourt
The yogurt
Le toast
the toast
Le miel
The honey
Un oeuf
An egg
un café bien serré
a strong coffee
accueillir
To welcome
la brioche
The Brioche (bun)
continental
continental
La crêpe
The crepe (pancake)
goûter
To taste, sample
Le kiwi
The kiwi
la nature
the nature, outdoors, disposition
Le pain complet
The brown bread, whole-wheat bread
sain
Healthy, wholesome
typique
Typical
Une tranche
A slice
Le pot
The pot
La corbeille
The basket, tray
La céréale
The cereal
entier
full, whole
souhaiter
To wish, want, hope
Le sachet
The bag; sachet; packet
il reste
there still is
La qualité
the quality, skill
nourrissant
Nutritious, nourishing
équilibré
balanced
Recevoir
To get, receive, welcome
Propre à
peculiar to
Précis
precise, exact, accurate
Caractéristique
characteristic
Fabriquer
To make, create, build
la Pâtisserie
The pastry
composé
Made of, composed of
Mélanger
To mix
Cuit
Cooked (adj)
Mélangé
Mixed (Adj)
Les œufs brouillés
The scrambled Eggs
Un acide
An acid
Acide
Sour, Acidic, bitter, Sharp (adj)
Noter
To write, note
recevoir
To get; receive; welcome
écrire
to write
consommer
To consume; use; eat; drink
La sucrerie
The sweet; confectionery
Le beignet
The doughnut (UK); donut (US)
<p>La sauce</p>
<p>The Sauce</p>
<p>La gaufre</p>
<p>The Waffle</p>
<p>La tartelette</p>
<p>The (small) tart</p>
Une tarte
A pie
Une glace
An ice cream
La crème
The cream
Le beurre
the butter
La confiture
The jam, jelly
La crème chantilly
The Chantilly cream, whipped cream
La commande
The order, request, control
typiquement
Typically (adj)
délicieux
Delicious
autant de
so much; so many
À la carte
this is the free-choice menu. You’re free to choose any combination of food and drinks.,
Le menu/la formule
this is the fixed menu. You choose one of several combinations that may or may not include drinks depending on the restaurant.,
Du jour
of the day. This is a dish or soup that’s only available on that particular day,
La boisson
the drink,
L’entrée
the starter,
La salade
the salad,
Le plat principal
the main dish,
Les spécialités
the specialties,
Le fromage
the cheese,
Le dessert
the desserts,
Le vin rouge
red wine,
Le vin blanc
white wine,
Le rosé
rosé wine,
La bière
beer,
L’eau plate
still water,
L’eau gazeuse
sparkling water,
Le kir
liqueur with white wine,
Le champagne,
The champagne
Le digestif
liqueur,
Le jus de fruit
fruit juice,
Le Jus d’orange
orange juice,
Le café
coffee,
Le thé
tea,
L’infusion
herbal tea,
Le décaféiné
decaffeinated coffee,
Le verre de vin
glass of wine,
Le pichet
pitcher,
La viande
meat,
La volaille
poultry,
Le boeuf
beef,
L’agneau
lamb,
Le porc
pork,
Le poulet
chicken,
L’entrecôte
rib steak,
Le boudin
blood sausage,
Les escargots (snails),
The escargot (snails)
Saignant
rare,
A point
medium rare,
Bien cuit
well-done,
Le poisson
fish,
Les fruits de mer
seafood,
Le saumon
salmon,
Le saumon fumé
smoked salmon,
Le homard
lobster,
Les moules
mussels,
Les huitres
oysters,
Les coquilles Saint-Jacques
scallops,
Les légumes
vegetables,
L’artichaut
artichoke,
Les haricots verts
green beans,
Les champignons
mushrooms,
Les carottes
carrots,
Les pommes de terre
potatoes,
Les échalotes
shallots,
Les oignons
onions,
La soupe
soup,
Le fruit
fruit,
La pomme
apple,
La poire
pear,
La banane
banana,
Les framboises
raspberries,
Les fraises
strawberries,
A la vapeur
steamed,
Frit
fried,
Gratin
dish baked in the oven with cheese,
Farci
stuffed,
Fumé
smoked,
Rôti
roasted,
Le lait
milk,
L’oeuf
egg,
Le fromage
cheese,
Le fromage de chèvre
goat cheese,
Je n’ai pas encore choisi
I didn’t choose yet,
Qu’est-ce que vous recommandez
what do you recommend?,
Quelle est l’entrée/le plat du jour ?
What the starter/main dish of the day?,
Je vais prendre
I’m going to take…,
Je voudrais
I would like,
Pour commencer
to begin with,
Je suis végétarien(ne)
I’m vegetarian,
Je suis végétalien(ne)
‘I’m vegan,
Je suis allergique à
I’m allergic to…,
C’était délicieux
it was delicious,
Mes félicitations au chef
my congratulations to the chef,
l’addition s’il vous plait
The Bill Please
à présent
Now (not maintenant)
Le sommelier
The wine waiter
également
also; too (not aussi)
conseiller
To suggest; recommend; advise
La réserve
The stock; reserve; reservation; house wine
ceci
this; that; it (not ça)
avoir l’air
To look; look like; seem
La viande
The meat
assez
quite; rather; enough
Le sel
The salt
arriver à
To arrive in; manage to
épicé
spicy
Le plateau à fromages
The cheese board
finalement
finally; after all
La part
The piece; portion; share; part
la poire
The pear
Le parfum
The perfume; scent; flavour (UK); flavor (US)
drôle
funny; strange
Le fromage blanc
The cream cheese
La vanille
The vanilla
La fraise
The strawberry
La framboise
The raspberry
Le melon
The melon
La pistache
The pistachio
Le cassis
The blackcurrant; blackcurrant juice
La boule
The ball, scoop
La mousse au chocolat
The chocolate mousse
La note
The bill; note (not l’addition)
séparé
separated; divided
le service
The service; duty; favour
laisser à désirer
To leave something to be desired
La amande
The kernel, almond
La menthe
The peppermint, mint
La pâte
The dough, paste, pastry
aussi … que
as . . . as
ainsi
then; like this; so
La forme
The shape; form; be fit
Rond
Round, circular
Un plateau
A tray, board
Se charger
to look after, take care of
Le repas
The meal
tentant
Tempting
saignant
rare; underdone
dégoûtant
Filthy, disgusting
fade
insipid; bland
repoussant
repulsive
exotique
Exotic
La graine
The seed
La noix
The nut
Le jeu de boules
the lawn bowling
Le divertissement
The distraction; entertaining
La règle
The rule
Le cochonnet
The jack (Ball in Bocce Ball)
Provençal
from Provence
La pétanque
The bocce Ball; lawn bowling
varier
To vary
le bois
the wood
En bois
Made of wood
Viser
To aim
un engouement
An infatuation
Un championnat
A championship
se dérouler
To take place; proceed
La victoire
the victory
lors de
during; at the time of
vaincre
to defeat; overcome
devenir
to get; become
populaire
Popular
pratiquer
to practise (UK); practice (US)
La équipe
the team
Un ballon
A ball
Le surnom
the nickname
le rapport
the report
Le maillot
the jersey (sports)
il s’agit de
it’s a matter of
face à
facing; faced with
La table
The table
la chaise
the chair
Le divan
The sofa
le fauteuil
the armchair
La télévision
the television
La lampe
The lamp
Le miroir
the mirror
La chaîne Stéréo
The stereo
le réfrigérateur
The refrigerator
Le bureau
the desk
Un ordinateur
A computer
la bibliothèque
The bookcase, library
Le poster
The poster
une armoire
An armoire
Le lit
The bed
la table de chevet
The bedside table
Une maison
A house
Le garage
The garage
Les toilettes
The toilets
Une chambre
a bedroom
Le jardin
The backyard
Une salle de bains
A bathroom
Un appartement
An apartment
L’escalier
The stairs
une salle à manger
The Dinning Room
Une maison
A house
Un immeuble
A building (not le bâtiment)
La cuisine
The kitchen
Le salon
The livingroom
Le canapé
The sofa
Un interphone
An entry phone; intercom
La table
The Table
Le bureau
The Office
La commode
The dresser; chest of drawers
Le lave-linge
The washing machine
La lampe
The lamp
La armoire
The wardrobe; cupboard (UK); closet (US)
Le réveil
The alarm clock; waking up; waking
La corbeille
The Trash; basket; tray
Le buffet
The buffet
La glace
The Ice Cream
Le lavabo
The sink
La vaisselle
The dishes
Un aspirateur
A vacuum
Le rideau
The curtain
Le sèche-linge
The clothes dryer
Le canapé-lit
The sofa bed
La serviette
The towel; briefcase; napkin; paper napkin
La cafetière
The coffee maker; coffee pot
Un équipement
An equipment
Le fer à repasser
The iron
Le drap
The sheet
Le micro-ondes
The microwave
Le four
The oven
La baignoire
The bathtub; bath
La cuisinière
The Cook; cooker
La taie
The pillowcase
La nappe
The tablecloth
Le lit superposé
The bunk bed
Le tiroir
The drawer
Le fauteuil
The armchair; seat
Le meuble
The piece of furniture
équiper
To equip
Un ameublement
A furniture
équipé
equipped
Le tapis
The carpet
Le congélateur
The freezer
La tapisserie
The tapestry; wallpaper
Le four à micro-ondes
The microwave oven
La poubelle
The rubbish bin (UK); garbage can (US)
La chaise
The chair
Le lave-vaisselle
The dishwasher
Le linge
the linen
Le lit
the bed
Le chauffage
The heating; heater
Le set
The Set
Le coffret
The small box; casket; case
La bougie
The candle
Un interrupteur
A switch
Un oreiller
A pillow
Le balai
The broom
Le torchon
The dish towel; tea towel
Le gant
The glove
Le frigidaire
The refrigerator; fridge
Le porte-savon
The bath plug; soap dish
La tringle à rideaux
The Curtain rod
Le décor
The decor; scenery
La flûte
The flute
La moquette
The fitted carpet
Le flacon
The small bottle; decanter
Le miroir
The mirror
La couette
The duvet (UK); comforter (US)
Une ampoule
A lightbulb; bulb; blister
La serpillière
The mop
La bassine
The basin; bowl
La couverture
The cover; blanket
Le séchoir
The Dryer
Un égouttoir
A draining rack (UK); drainer (US)
installer
To install; settle; fit out; put in
parquet n.m.
the parquet floor
pièce n.f. [lieu]
A room [place]
fenêtre n.f.
A window
entrée n.f. [accès]
An entrance; entry; hall
terrasse n.f.
A terrace
haie n.f.
A hedge; hurdle
chambre n.f.
A bedroom; chamber
habiter v.
to live (in)
seuil n.m.
A doorstep; threshold
quittance n.f.
A receipt; bill (not l’addition)
couloir n.m.
A corridor; hall
jardin n.m.
A garden; yard
cheminée n.f.
A fireplace; chimney
maison n.f. [bâtiment]
A house; home
cuisine n.f. [pièce]
A kitchen
chalet n.m.
A chalet, cottage
placard n.m.
The cupboard (UK); closet (US)
séjourner v.
To stay; lie
séjour n.m. [salle]
The stay; living room
intérieur n.m.
An inside; interior
salle à manger n.f.
A dining room
toilettes n.f.pl.
The toilet (UK); bathroom (US)
volet n.m.
A shutter
villa n.f.
A villa
salon n.m. [pièce]
A Family room; lounge; trade show
grille n.f.
A grid; gate
véranda n.f.
A Veranda
galerie n.f.
A gallery; balcony; upper circle
résidence n.f.
A residence
ascenseur n.m.
A lift (UK); elevator (US)
dortoir n.m.
A dormitory
cottage n.m.
A cottage
mezzanine n.f.
The mezzanine
confort n.m.
The comfort; cosiness
balcon n.m.
The balcony
tourelle n.f.
The turret; small tower
salle de bains n.f.
The bathroom
loger v.
to lodge; accommodate; live; put up
logement n.m.
the housing; accommodation
brique n.f.
The brick
muraille n.f.
the wall
plancher n.m.
The floor; minimum
salle de séjour n.f.
The living room; sitting room
sol n.m.
The ground; floor
salle de bain n.f.
the bathroom
marche n.f.
The step, walk
abriter v.
to shelter
toit n.m.
the roof
cave n.f.
the cellar; cave
évier n.m.
to sink
escalier n.m.
A staircase; stairs
salle n.f.
a room
studio n.m.
A studio
porte n.f.
A door; gate
vase n.m.
A vase
étaler v.
to display; spread
fabriquer v.
To make; create; build
jardin n.m.
The garden; yard
potager
A vegetable garden
laver v.
to wash
rangement n.m.
The tidying up
seau n.m.
the bucket
pelle n.f.
the spade; shovel
nettoyer v.
to clean; clean up
éponge n.f.
A sponge
poussière n.f.
the dirt; dust
sécher v.
to dry
déboucher v.
to unblock; uncork
ensemble n.m.
A housing development (UK); housing project (US); whole; group
loyer n.m.
the rent
location n.f.
The rental; hiring (UK)
louer v.
to hire; rent
trou n.m.
the hole
terrain n.m.
the soil; piece of land; ground; terrain; lot; pitch
pinceau n.m.
A brush
pelle n.f.
A spade, shovel
fonder v.
to found, base
Un peintre (double genre)
A painter
numéro de téléphone n.m.
the phone number
Un concierge (double genre)
A CONCIERGE; caretaker; receptionist; janitor (US)
s’installer v.
To settle; settle down; install oneself
domicile n.m.
A place of residence; home
demeurer v.
to remain; stay somewhere; live
croiser les doigts
to cross one’s fingers
dos n.m.
The back
montrer v.
to watch; show
désigner v.
to indicate; designate; appoint; choose
dresser v.
to train; make out; raise; draw up; break (in)
peau n.f.
the skin
cou n.m.
The neck
tête n.f. [crâne]
the head
geste n.m.
the gesture; movement
baiser n.m.
to kiss
pied n.m.
the foot
oreille n.f.
An ear
gorge n.f.
the throat
taper v.
To hit; slap; type
avoir l’air
to look; look like; seem
forcer v.
to force; compel; command; strain
beau
beautiful [adjective]; handsome [adjective]; nice [adjective]
fin
fine; thin; shrewd
gros
big; fat
fort
strong; big; intense; loud
faible
weak; faint; low; small
superbe
beautiful; superb; glorious
magnifique
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
démarche n.f.
the walk; step; move; process
grand
big; tall; large
petit
small [adjective]; little [adjective]
laid
ugly
repoussant
repulsive
joli
pretty; attractive; nice
élégant
elegant; neat
bronzé
suntanned
fixer v.
To fix; fasten; arrange
voir v.
To see; look at
entendre v.
To hear
regarder v.
to watch; look (at)
viser v.
to aim
reconnaître v.
to recognize; identify; admit
montrer v.
To watch; show
toucher v.
to touch; be paid
disparition n.f.
the disappearance; extinction
apercevoir v.
to see; catch sight of
surveiller v.
to monitor; watch; keep an eye on
lentille n.f.
the lentil; lens
goûter v.
to taste; enjoy
lunettes n.f.pl.
the glasses; spectacles (UK)
écouter v.
to listen to
sixième sens n.m.
the sixth sense
apparaître v. (+ être)
to appear
disparaître v.
to disappear
rire v.
to laugh
souffler v.
to blow; blow out
pleurer v.
to cry
coiffeur n.m.
the hairdresser; barber
bain n.m.
the bath
sale
dirty
propre [propreté]
clean [cleanliness]
propre [propriété]
own [property]
séduire v.
to captivate; attract; seduce
démêler v.
To untangle; unravel
saleté n.f.
The mess; dirt
parfum n.m.
the perfume; scent; flavour (UK); flavor (US)
laver v.
to wash
toilettes n.f.pl.
The toilet (UK); bathroom (US)
toilette n.f.
The washing; cleaning
douche n.f.
A shower
balance n.f.
The scales; balance
se laver v.
to wash (oneself)
peigne n.m.
A comb
nettoyer v.
to clean; clean up
brosse n.f.
the brush
coiffeuse n.f.
The dressing table; hairdresser
se mettre au régime
to go on a diet
se salir v.
To get dirty
absent
away; absent; be out
affolé
distraught; terrified
sale
dirty; horrible
collant
sticky
rond
round; circular
fonctionnel
practical; functional
portatif
portable
commode
convenient
pliant
folding
épais
thick
plat
Flat (not Kitchenware)
couleur n.f.
the colour (UK); color (US)
bleu
blue
éclaircir v.
to lighten; clear up
acajou
mahogany
rayure n.f.
the striped; stripe
fils n.m.
the son
couple n.m.
the couple
famille n.f.
the family
frère n.m.
the brother
mère n.f.
The mother
grand-père n.m.
the grandfather
grand-mère n.f.
the grandmother
cousin n.m.
The cousin
amitié n.f.
The friendship
parents n.m.pl.
the parents
papa n.m.
the dad; daddy
mari n.m.
the husband
maman n.f.
the mom; mommy
oncle n.m.
the uncle
nièce n.f.
the niece
bébé n.m.
the baby
conjoint
joint; related
noces n.f.pl.
the wedding
ancêtres n.m.pl.
the ancestors
tante n.f.
the aunt
monsieur n.m.
the mister; sir; gentleman
anglais
English
personne n.f.
the person; people
allemand
German
femme n.f.
the woman, wife
fille n.f.
the girl; daughter
nom n.m. [identité]
The name
dame n.f.
the lady; woman
adresse n.f.
An address
homme n.m.
the man
vieux
old
incinérer v.
to incinerate; cremate
Un enfant (double genre)
A child
s’appeler v.
to be named; be called
avoir … ans
To be… year(s) old
garçon n.m. [enfant]
The boy
situation n.f.
the situation
jeune
young
au nom de
on behalf of; in the name of
mourir v. (+ être)
to die
âgé
old; elderly
naître v. (+ être)
to be born
Norvégien n.m.
The Norwegian
marié
married
veuf
widowed
survivre v.
To survive
retraité n.m.
the retired person
individu n.m.
An individual
résident n.m.
the resident; (foreign) national
centenaire n.m.
The centenary (UK); centennial (US)
Un adulte (double genre)
An adult; grown-up
âge n.m.
An age
vie n.f.
the life
identité n.f.
the identity
bien n.m.
the property; possession; estate
cadeau n.m.
the present; gift
s’offrir v.
present itself; buy oneself; give oneself
offrir v.
to offer; give
séduire v.
to captivate; attract; seduce
retrouver v.
to find (again); meet
radio n.f. [objet]
the radio
allier v.
to combine; unite
rencontrer v.
to meet
événement n.m.
the even
inviter v.
to invite
apéritif n.m.
The aperitif; appetizer
célébrer v.
to celebrate
invité n.m.
a guest
fêter v.
to celebrate
alcool n.m.
the alcohol
fête n.f.
the celebration; party; holiday
tenir compagnie
To keep somebody company
élever v.
to raise; increase
grand public n.m.
the general public
demande en mariage n.f.
The marriage proposal
coutume n.f.
the custom; tradition
festin n.m.
the feast
baiser n.m.
The kiss
baptême n.m.
The baptism; christening
hôte n.m.
The guest
promesse n.f.
the promise
aléa n.m.
the hazard; vagary
statut n.m.
the status
recenser v.
to list; draw up an inventory of
vivant
living; alive
La boîte aux lettres
The letterbox (UK); mailbox (US)
Une publicité
An advertisement
Le prix
the price; cost
promotionnel
promotional
La location
the rental; hiring (UK)
Le bord de mer
The seaside
disponible
available
Le renseignement
The information
rechercher
To enquire; look for; search for
exactement
exactly
suffisamment
Enough (not assez or suffit)
Une véranda
A veranda
cela ne fait rien
it doesn’t matter; never mind
situé
located; situated
Le court de tennis
the tennis court
Le terrain
The soil; piece of land; ground; terrain; lot; pitch
Le jeu
The game; set; playground
La grandeur
The size; greatness
La pièce
the room
Le coin
the corner
entièrement
entirely
Un élément
An element
intégré
built-in; integrated
il faut
it is necessary
Le canapé
the couch
Un four à micro-ondes
A microwave oven
Le dishwasher
The dishwasher
en tout
altogether; all together
Le canapé-lit
The sofa bed
paraître
To seem; appear
convenable
suitable; appropriate; correct
également
also; too (not aussi)
L’ameublement
The furniture; furnishings
électrique
Electric; electrical
entièrement
Wholly; entirely; altogether
fournir
To provide; supply
spacieux
Airy; roomy; spacious
réhabituer
to reaccustom
poursuivre
To pursue; continue
postérieur
later; subsequent; posterior
perpétuer
To perpetuate
initial
initial
entamer
to start; cut; damage
bientôt
see you soon; soon
ancien
old; ancient; former
Un avenir
A future
dès
from
Un été
a summer
prévisible
foreseeable
Le septembre
the September
quotidien
daily; everyday
Le février
The February
présent
Present (here)
La routine
the routine
jusque
until; up to; to; as far as
daté
dated
la fête
The celebration; party; holiday
La date
The date
pile
dead; sharp; right; on cue
La mezzanine
The mezzanine
Un ascenseur
a lift (UK); elevator (US)
La terrasse
the terrace
Le logement
The accomodation
La muraille
The wall
Le plancher
The floor; minimum
La tourelle
La turret
La fenêtre
The window
Le couloir
The corridor; hall
Le cottage
The cottage
La villa
The villa
Le seuil
The doorstep; threshold
Les toilettes
The toilet (UK); bathroom (US)
séjourner
To stay; lie
La résidence
The residence
La quittance
The receipt; bill
Le dortoir
The dormitory
Le confort
The comfort; cosiness
La galerie
The gallery; balcony; upper circle
La grille
The grid; gate
La brique
The brick
Le balcon
the balcony
La pièce
The room (place)
loger
To accommodate; live; put up
Un intérieur
An inside; interior
Le congélateur
The freezer
La grandeur
the size; greatness
La couleur
The colour (UK); color (US)
disponible
available
seulement
just; only
entièrement
fully
La véranda
The veranda
également
also; too (not aussi)
tranquille
quiet; in peace
suffisamment
enough
formidable
fabulous; great
fournir
To supply
vite
fast; quick; quickly
portatif
portable
La casserole
The saucepan
ressembler
to look like
Le sujet
The subject; topic
Le lave-linge
the washing machine
apporter
to bring; get
débarrasser
to clear
ne … que
Only (not seulement)
La quinzaine
The fortnight (UK); two weeks; about fifteen
Le coin
The corner
Le lit superposé
The bunk bed
garnir
To fill; stuff; decorate
Auparavant
previously
simple
easy; simple; single
splendide
gorgeous
convenable
suitable; appropriate; correct
spacieux
large; spacious; roomy
coincé
trapped; stuck
fonctionnel
ractical; functional
ordinaire
Ordinary
magnifique
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
satisfaisant
satisfactory; satisfying
bloquer
To jam; combine; block
enfin
finally; at last; anyway; well
dur
hard [adjective]; tough [adjective]; stiff [adjective]; difficult
Le congé
The leave; holiday (UK); vacation (US)
indiquer
To show; indicate
pittoresque
picturesque
s’installer
To settle; settle down; install oneself
Un instant
An instant; moment
car
because; for
rejoindre
to meet; get to; catch up
convaincre
to convince
amener
to bring; take
La plongée
The diving
Le matériel
The equipment
mieux vaut
to be better (that)
auparavant
first; previously
manquer
to miss; lack
mentionné
mentioned
Le rideau
The curtain
Le fer à repasser
The iron (clothes)
opter
to decide on; opt for
La chambre d’hôte
the bed and breakfast
d’ailleurs
besides; anyway
promettre
to promise
rejoindre
to meet; get to; catch up
lorsque
When (not quand)
l’Andalousie
The Andalusia (Spain)
siroter
to sip
Le volet
The shutter
coincer
To jam; nab; stick
La boucle
The buckle; earring; curl
La compétition
The competition
Le cycliste
The cyclist
Le sportif
The sportsman
endosser
To put on; take on; endorse
le cyclisme
The cycling
Le circuit
The circuit; track; route
Le kilomètre
the kilometre (UK); kilometer (US)
porter
To wear; carry; bear; take
Le classement
The placing; classification
Le coureur
The racing driver
il s’agit de
it’s a matter of
célèbre
famous
sac n.m.
The bag
ensemble n.m.
A housing development (UK); housing project (US); whole; group
veste n.f.
A jacket; vest
convenir v.
TO suit; be convenient for; agree
bijou n.m.
THE jewel; JEWELRY
portefeuille n.m.
THE wallet; portfolio
poche n.f.
THE pocket
porte-monnaie n.m.
THE purse; wallet
chaussette n.f.
THE SOCK
pantalon n.m.
THE trousers (UK); pants (US)
fourrure n.f.
THE FUR
vêtement n.m.
THE CLOTHES; GARMENT
écharpe n.f.
A SCARF
pendre v.
TO HANG
pull n.m.
THE jumper (UK); sweater (US)
manteau n.m.
THE COAT
gant n.m.
THE GLOVE
casquette n.f.
THE CAP
parapluie n.m.
THE UMBRELLA
voile n.m. [tissu]
THE VEIL
capuche n.f.
THE HOOD (AS IN SWEATER)
chapeau n.m.
THE HAT
bague n.f.
THE RING
robe n.f.
THE DREESS
costume n.m.
THE SUIT
chaussure n.f.
THE SHOE
chic
nice; smart; chic
aller v. [convenir] (+ être)
TO SUIT
serré
TIGHT
confort n.m.
THE comfort; cosiness
bouton n.m. [couture]
THE BUTTON (SEWING)
tissu n.m.
THE tissue; fabric
aiguille n.f.
A knitting needle; needle
rajuster v.
TO READJUST
ajuster v.
TO adjust; alter; regulate; fit
mouillé
wet
trempé
wet; soaked
loge n.f.
THE dressing room; box; lodge
déjeuner n.m.
THE LUNCH
dîner n.m.
THE DINNER
déjeuner v.
TO HAVE LUNCH
petit déjeuner n.m.
THE BREAKFAST
buffet n.m.
THE BUFFET
repas n.m.
THE MEAL
dessert n.m.
THE DESSERT
apéritif n.m.
THE aperitif; appetizer
débarrasser v.
TO CLEAR; GET RID OF
plat principal n.m.
THE MAIN COURSE
barbecue n.m.
THE BARBECUE
pelure n.f.
THE peel; skin (FOOD)
foie gras n.m.
THE GOOSE LIVER PATTE
eau n.f.
A WATER
bonbon n.m.
THE sweet (UK); candy (US)
expiration n.f.
THE deadline; expiry; exhalation; EXPIRATION
cocktail n.m.
THE COCKTAIL
café n.m. [boisson]
THE COFFEE
gâteau n.m.
THE CAKE
fruit n.m.
THE FRUITE
tarte aux pommes n.f.
THE APPLE PIE
gorgonzola n.m.
THE GORGONZOLA (CHEESE)
chocolat n.m.
THE CHOCOLATE
petit pain n.m.
THE BREAD ROLL
miel n.m.
THE HONEY
sirop d’érable n.m.
THE MAPLE SYRUP
crêpe n.f.
THE PANCAKE
pâte n.f.
THE pasta; pastry; dough
sucre n.m.
THE SUGAR
sucette n.f.
THE LOLLIPOP
sirop n.m.
THE SYRUP
sésame n.m.
THE SESAME
croissant n.m.
THE CROISSANT
sauce n.f.
THE SAUCE
vanille n.f.
THE VANILLA
steak n.m.
THE STEAK
sucrerie n.f.
THE sweet; confectionery
céréale n.f.
THE CEREAL
oeuf brouillé n.m.
THE SCRAMBLE EGGS
chou n.m.
THE CABBAGE
jus de fruit n.m.
THE FRUIT JUICE
fraise n.f.
THE STRAWBERRY
tarte n.f.
THE PIE
cake n.m.
THE FRUIT CAKE
citron n.m.
THE LEMON
pain complet n.m.
THE WHOLEMEAL BREAD
oeuf n.m.
THE EGG
oeuf dur n.m.
THE hard-boiled egg
orange n.f.
THE ORANGE
tomate n.f.
THE TOMATO
fenouil n.m.
THE FENNEL
crème n.f. [aliment]
THE CREAM
nourriture n.f.
THE FOOD
jus n.m.
THE JUICE
brioche n.f.
THE BUN
abricot n.m.
THE APRICOT
amande n.f.
THE ALMOND
banane n.f.
THE BANANA
kiwi n.m.
THE KIWI
épinard n.m.
A SPINACH
plat n.m.
THE PLATE
lentille n.f.
THE lentil; lens
thé n.m.
THE TEAM
fève n.f.
THE broad bean (eaten without the shell)
noix n.f.
The nut
lait-fraise n.m.
the strawberry milk
blé n.m.
The wheat
maïs n.m.
the corn
boisson n.f.
the drink
lard n.m.
the bacon; fat
champignon n.m.
The mushroom
baguette n.f.
The bread (French stick of bread)
lait n.m.
The milk
yaourt n.m.
the yogurt
escargot n.m.
The snail
beignet n.m.
the donut
crème chantilly n.f.
the whipped cream
gaufre n.f.
the waffle
glace n.f. [dessert]
the ice cream
confiture n.f.
The jan
mûre n.f.
The blackberry
clémentine n.f.
The clementine
prune n.f.
the plum
tranche n.f.
A slice
vinaigre n.m.
The vinegar
oeuf sur le plat n.m.
the fried egg
thon n.m.
the tuna
sushi n.m.
The sushi
beurre n.m.
the butter
porc n.m.
the pork
pain au lait n.m.
The white bread; milk bread; sweet roll; bun
pain au chocolat n.m.
the Sweet roll with chocolate filling
pain n.m.
the bread
toast n.m.
The toast
raisin n.m.
the grape
limonade n.f.
the lemonade
fromage n.m.
the cheese
tartelette n.f.
the tartlet; small pie
marmelade n.f.
the marmalade
côte n.f.
the coast; rib; chop
pâtisserie n.f.
the pasty
quiche n.f.
the quiche
tartine n.f.
the slice of bread
flan n.m.
the custard tart
piment n.m.
the hot pepper
mandarine n.f.
The tangerine; mandarin orange
pamplemousse n.m.
The grapefruit
jambon n.m.
The ham
ananas n.m.
the pineapple
mangue n.f.
the mango
cassis n.m.
The blackcurrant; blackcurrant juice
poisson n.m.
the fish
poivre n.m.
the pepper
salade de fruits n.f.
The fruit salad
sel n.m.
The salt
poire n.f.
the pear
liqueur n.f.
the liquor
salade n.f.
The green salad; lettuce
scone n.m.
The scone
jus d’orange n.m.
the orange juice
miette n.f.
The crumb; breadcrumb
pomme n.f.
the apple
endive n.f.
The chicory
langoustine n.f.
the scampi
langouste n.f.
the lobster
laitue n.f.
the lettuce
entrecôte n.f.
the rib steak (ribeye)
macédoine n.f.
the mixed vegetables
gin-tonic n.m.
The gin and tonic
frite n.f.
the French fries
pizza n.f.
The pizza
salade composée n.f.
the mixed salad
viande n.f.
The meat
carotte n.f.
the carrot
caramel n.m.
The caramel
câpre n.f.
the caper
salade du chef n.f.
the chef’s salad
framboise n.f.
the raspberry
asperge n.f.
the asparagus
brocoli n.m.
the broccoli
cornichon n.m.
the pickle; gherkin
navet n.m.
the turnip
moutarde n.f.
the mustard
ciboulette n.f.
the chives
tartiflette n.f.
the cheese ham and potato bake
panaché n.m.
The variegated; shandy; mix of colors
velouté n.m.
the cream soup
fromage de chèvre n.m.
the goat cheese
biscuit n.m.
the cookie (US); biscuit (UK); cracker
vinaigrette n.f.
the oil and vinegar dressing; vinaigrette; French dressing
poivron n.m.
the pepper (vegetable. Not spice)
tarte Tatin n.f.
the arte Tatin; upside-down apple cake
poulet n.m.
the chicken
gigot n.m.
the leg (as in meat)
myrtille n.f.
the blueberry
cassoulet n.m.
the stew of haricot beans and meat
faux-filet n.m.
the sirloin
avocat n.m. [fruit]
the avocado
truite n.f.
the trout
courgette n.f.
the zucchini
petit pois n.m.
the pea (vegetable)
purée n.f.
the mashed potatoes; puree
pomme de terre n.f.
the potatoes
citron vert n.m.
the lime
aubergine n.f.
the eggplant
cachou n.m.
the cachou; licorice flavor
dinde n.f.
the turkey
saumon n.m.
The salmon
poireau n.m.
the leek
persil n.m.
the parsley
melon n.m.
the melon
vin n.m.
the wine
haricot rouge n.m.
the red bean; kidney bean
haricot n.m.
the bean
oignon n.m.
the onion
soupe n.f.
the soup
tilleul n.m.
the linden; closely related to a lime tree/flavoring
sauce maison n.f.
the homemade sauce
radis n.m.
the radish
vin blanc n.m.
The white wine
chou de Bruxelles n.m.
The Brussel sprouts
épi n.m.
the ear (as in an ear of corn)
bordeaux n.m.
the bordeaux (from the bordeaux region)
oignon blanc n.m.
the white onion; spring onion
légume n.m.
The vegetable
céleri n.m.
The celary
thym n.m.
the thyme
courge n.f.
the squash
concombre n.m.
the cucumber
alcool n.m.
the alcohol
ail n.m.
The garlic
agneau n.m.
The lamb
pomme vapeur n.f.
The steamed potato
sorbet n.m.
the sorbet
chou-fleur n.m.
the cauliflower
riesling n.m.
the riesling
pistache n.f.
The pistachio
infusion n.f.
the herbal team
camembert n.m.
The camembert (cheese)
verveine n.f.
The verbena tea (lemon flavoring)
nectar n.m.
The nectar
déca n.m.
The decaf (shortened for decaffinated coffee)
bifteck n.m.
The beef steak
paella n.f.
the paella
touron n.m.
The tureen (Spanish confectionery resembling nougat, made from almonds and honey)
mousse n.f.
the mousee
fleur d’oranger n.f.
the orange blossom
pâte d’amande n.f.
The almond paste
pâte brisée n.f.
the broken dough; short pastry; filo pastry
noisette n.f.
the hazelnut
meringue n.f.
the meringue
éclair n.m. [orage]
the eclair (pastry)
ragoût n.m.
the stew
fromage blanc n.m.
the cream cheese; white cheese
Sancerre n.pr.
THE WHITE WINE FROM France’s Loire Valley (SIMILAR TO SAVIGNON BLANC)
citrouille n.f.
THE PUMPKIN
sandwich n.m.
THE SANDWICH
choucroute n.f.
THE SAUERKRAUT
baie n.f.
the bay (leaf/spice)
laitage n.m.
the dairy product
riz n.m.
the rice
grillade n.f.
the grilled meat
sauté
Sautéed
saucisse n.f.
the sausage
colza n.m.
the rapeseed (used in oils, similar to canola oil)
crème glacée n.f.
the ice cream
avocat n.m. [justice]
the avocado
olive n.f.
An olive
friandise n.f.
the delicacy
farine n.f.
the flour
rôti n.m.
the roast
veau n.m.
The veal
coque n.f.
the shell
boeuf n.m.
The beef
côtelette n.f.
the chop; cutlet
ketchup n.m.
The ketchup
nourrissant
nutritious; nourishing
beurré
buttered
régal n.m.
the treat; delight
complet
full; complete
excellent
excellent
nature
natural; plain
délicieux
delicious
acide
acid; bitter; sharp
frais
fresh; cooled; new
sucré
sweetened
amer
bitter
aigre
sour
copieux
copious; substantial
rassis
stale
appétissant
appetizing
fade
insipid; bland
épicé
spice
sauté
sauteed
brûler v.
to burn
cuire v.
To cook
grillé
grilled; toast
rôti
Roasted
en papillote
cooked in foil parcels
saignant
rare; underdone
farci
stuffed
à point
medium rare
cuit
well done; cooked
cuisson n.f.
The cooking
fumé
Smoked
garnir v.
To garnish; fill; stuff; decorate
brûlant
burning; (boiling) hot
poêlé
fried
carboniser v.
To burn to a cinder
paille n.f.
the straw
pot n.m.
The pot
assiette n.f.
A plate
corbeille n.f.
the basket; tray
plat n.m.
the flat; meal; dish
verre n.m.
A glass; lens; drink
sachet n.m.
the bag; sachet; packet
plateau n.m. [objet]
The tray; board
théière n.f.
The teapot
plateau à fromages n.m.
the cheese board
bouteille n.f.
The bottle
casserole n.f.
The saucepan
passe-plat n.m.
The serving hatch; pass-through
bouilloire n.f.
the kettle
mixeur n.m.
the mixer
couteau n.m.
the knife
fourchette n.f.
the fork
bouchon n.m. [bouteille]
the cork
essoreuse n.f.
the salad spinner
tire-bouchon n.m.
the corkscrew
tasse n.f.
the cup
poêle n.f.
the frying pan
carafe n.f.
the jug; pitcher
capsule n.f.
the capsule; cap; top
barbecue n.m.
the barbecue
saladier n.m.
The salad bowl
cassole n.f.
the casserole; earthenware
bidon n.m.
the can; tin (UK); belly
décapsuleur n.m.
the bottle opener
ustensile n.m.
The utensil; tool; implement
conserve n.f.
The tin (UK); can (US); canned food; tinned food (UK)
fourneau n.m.
The stove; furnace
couvert n.m.
the knife, fork and spoon; cutlery
couvercle n.m.
the lid
réchaud n.m.
the stove; burner
tournebroche n.m.
The spit
pressoir n.m.
The winepress
cuillère n.f.
the spoon; soupspoon; tablespoon
bolée n.f.
the little bowl
soucoupe n.f.
the saucer (for a cup)
canif n.m.
the knife; penknife pocket knife
dessous-de-plat n.m.
the tablemat; hot pad
éplucheur n.m.
the peeler
bol n.m.
the bowl
service n.m.
the dessous-de-plat
servir v.
To serve; use; help
passer une commande
To place an order
restaurant n.m.
The restaurant
menu n.m.
the menu
spécialité n.f.
the speciality; chef’s speciality; local dish
couper v.
To cut; cut off
broyer v.
To grind; crush
transvaser v.
Ti decant; pour
avaler v.
To swallow
préparer v.
Ti prepare; cook; get . . . ready
étaler v.
Ti display; spread
manger v.
To eat
avoir faim
To be hungry
boire v.
To drink
mélanger v.
To mix
déguster v.
To enjoy; taste
presser v.
To squeeze; press; speed up
dîner v.
To have dinner
appétit n.m.
An appetite
cuisiner v.
To cook
allécher v.
To tempt; lure
se régaler v.
To have a delicious meal; have a wonderful time; feast
bon appétit
have a good meal
siroter v.
To sip
ajouter v.
To add
dévorer v.
To devour
festin n.m.
The feast
égoutter v.
To drain
poêler v.
To fry; stir fry
mettre le couvert; mettre la table
To set the table (x2)
éplucher v.
To peel
concocter v.
To concoct
écailler v.
To scale; open; chip
piler v.
To crush; grind
déboucher v.
TO unblock; uncork
moudre v.
TO grind; mill
assaisonnement n.m.
A dressing; seasoning
démouler v.
TO turn out of a mould; remove from a mould
peler v.
TO PEEL
râper v.
TO grate; grind
pétrir v.
TO KNEAD
congeler v.
TO FREEZE
souper v.
TO HAVE DINNER (NOT DîNER)
aiguiser v.
TO sharpen
affamé
famished; starved
alimentation n.f.
A diet; supply; nutrition
pèse-personne n.m
THE SCALE; WEIGHING SCALE
La carte de vins
the wine list
Le plat du jour
the dish of the day
Une étoile
A star
La cave
The cellar; cave
LES bas
THE STOCKINGS
LE BOUTON
THE BUTTON
LA bretelle
The strap; shoulder strap
La cabine d’essayage
the fitting room; dressing room; changing room
Le catalogue
The catalog
La ceinture
the belt
Le col
the collar
Le collant
the tights; panyhose
convenir
To fit; suit
La culotte
the panties
La laine
the wool
La manche
the sleeve
Se sentir
to feel
tacher
to stain
taché
stained; marked; dirty
La taille
the size
Le velours
The velvet
La veste
the jacket
