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The 2000 most common words in French 🇫🇷

French words ranked by how often they appear, each with its translation and an example sentence. Press the speaker to hear a word.

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1êtreverbto be
2avoirnounasset, possession
3pasnounstep, pace, footstep
4allerverbto go
5faireverbto do
6unenounfront page
7direverbto say, to tell
8pouvoirverbcan, to be able to
9quipronounwho, whom
10vouloirverbto want, wish, desire
11ellepronounshe
12savoirverbto know
13bienadjectivegood, all right, great
14voirverbto see
15plusadverbmore, -er
16nonadverbno
17avecadverbtoo, also
18moipronounme
19devoirnounduty
20ouiadverbyes
21ilspronounthey
22toutadverball
23venirverbto come
24toipronounyou
25iciadverbhere
26rienpronounnothing
27suivreverbto follow
28parlerverbto speak, talk
29prendreverbto take
30alorsadverbthen
31chosenounthing
32parnounpar
33sonnounsound
34croireverbto believe
35aimerverbto love
36falloirverbto need, have to, to be necessary
37trèsadverbvery
38quoipronounwhat
39bonadjectivegood
40passerverbto go past
41penserverbto think, reflect, concentrate one's mind on something
42aussiadverbtoo, also, as well
43jamaisadverbnever
44attendreverbto wait for, to await
45pourquoiadverbwhy
46trouververbto find, to retrieve something lost, turn up something hidden, or encounter something previously unknown to one
47laisserverbto leave, to leave behind
48arriververbto arrive
49donnerverbto give, to transfer the possession/holding of something to someone else
50regarderverbto look at
51encoreadverbstill
52appelerverbto call
53hommenounman
54partirverbto share, to share out, to divide
55petitadjectivesmall
56toujoursadverbalways
57journounday
58femmenounwoman
59tempsnountime
60maintenantadverbnow, currently
61vienounlife, the state of organisms prior to death
62mettreverbto put, to place
63resterverbto stay
64arrêterverbto halt, to stop
65vraimentadverbtruly, really, genuinely
66connaîtreverbto know , to be familiar with
67sûradjectivesure, certain
68mercinounmercy
69tuerverbto kill
70commentadverbhow
71mourirverbto die, to be dying
72demanderverbto ask
73mêmeadverbeven
74peut-êtreadverbmaybe, perhaps
75dieunouna god, male divinity
76foisnountime
77pèrenounfather
78peuadverblittle, not very much/many
79comprendreverbto understand, comprehend
80seuladjectivelonely
81sortirverbto exit, go out, come out
82tropadverbtoo, too much
83fillenoungirl
84mondenounworld
85vraiadjectivetrue
86autreadjectiveother
87besoinnounneed
88accordnounchord
89aminounfriend
90monsieurnounmister, sir
91enfantnounchild
92entendreverbto hear
93voilàverbthere is
94chercherverbto look for, to seek
95heurenounhour, time
96aiderverbto help, to aid
97mèrenounmother
98déjàadverbalready
99beauadjectivehandsome, fine, attractive
100essayerverbto test, to try on
101quelpronounwhat
102justeadjectivefair, just
103grandadjectivebig, great, grand
104quelqu'unpronounone
105beaucoupadverbmuch, very much, a lot
106revenirverbto come back, to return
107doncadverbtherefore, consequently, thus
108plaireverbto please, to appeal to
109maisonnounhouse
110gensnounset of people
111aprèsadverbafterwards
112nuitnounnight
113personnenounperson
114soirnounevening
115nomnouna name, especially a last name or family name
116bonjournoungreetings, hello
117jouerverbto play
118finirverbto finish, end, complete
119peurnounfear
120perdreverbto lose
121mamannounmummy, mommy, mom, mum
122sentirverbto smell
123rentrerverbto go back, to re-enter
124avantadverbbeforehand, earlier
125problèmenounproblem
126argentnounsilver
127vivreverbto live
128rendreverbto give back, to return, to restore
129tenirverbto have, to hold
130mainnounhand
131celapronounthat
132viteadverbquickly
133oublierverbto forget
134airnounair
135depuisadverbever since, since then
136filsnounson
137travaillerverbto work
138têtenounhead
139coupnounblow, hit, strike
140écouterverbto listen
141raisonnounreason
142mangerverbto eat
143mortadjectivedead
144amournounlove
145malnountrouble, difficulty
146entrerverbto enter
147devenirnounfuture
148commencerverbto begin, commence
149momentnounmoment
150dernieradjectivelast
151voiturenouncar
152demainadverbtomorrow
153ellespronounthey
154payerverbto pay
155tirerverbto draw, drag, pull
156ouvrirverbto open
157faitnounfact
158changerverbto exchange
159questionnounquestion
160tomberverbto fall
161assezadverbenough
162foutreverbto do, to fuck around with, to dick around, to fritter, to tinker
163excuserverbto excuse
164affairenounbusiness, matter, affair
165dormirverbto sleep
166combienadverbhow much
167frèrenounbrother
168travailnounwork, labor
169idéenounidea
170famillenounfamily
171trucnounprocedure, technique
172tantadverbso much
173premieradjectivefirst
174touspronounall
175occuperverbto occupy, to take up
176marcherverbto walk
177chancenounchance
178aujourd'huiadverbtoday
179envoyerverbto send
180histoirenounstory
181tardadverblate
182apprendreverbto learn
183minutenounminute
184boireverbto drink
185garderverbto keep, to retain, to store, to save
186typenountype, sort, kind
187portenoundoor
188montrerverbto show
189mecnounguy, fellow, bloke, chap, dude, boyfriend
190asseoirverbto sit down, to get seated
191fouadjectivemad, crazy
192porterverbto carry
193annéenounyear
194souvenirverbto remember
195prêtadjectiveready
196prierverbto pray
197pendantadjectivehanging
198moisnounmonth
199servirverbto serve
200putainnounwhore, hooker
201écrireverbto write
202partnounshare
203eaunounwater, a liquid that is transparent, colorless, odorless, and tasteless in its pure form, the primary constituent of lakes, rivers, seas, and oceans
204sangnounblood
205placenounplace, square, plaza, piazza
206espérerverbto hope
207désolerverbto sadden, distress
208jeuneadjectiveyoung
209retrouververbto find , to rediscover
210villenountown, city
211terrenounearth, soil
212gagnerverbto win
213semainenounweek
214acheterverbto purchase, buy
215longtempsadverbfor a long time, over a long period
216garsnounlad, guy
217chambrenouna chamber in its various senses, including:
218côténounside
219leurpronounthem
220vieuxadjectiveold
221rappelerverbto call again, to call back
222lireverbto read
223casnouncase, situation
224motnounword
225seulementadverbonly
226voiciverbhere is
227salutnounwave
228monterverbto go up, to climb
229désoléadjectivedesolate
230quitterverbto discharge somebody from an obligation
231policenounpolice
232suitenounresult
233matinnounmorning
234emmenerverbto take off, take away or out
235touchernounthe act of touching
236continuerverbto continue
237grosadjectivebig, thick, fat
238enfinadverbfinally, in the end
239marinounhusband
240là-basadverbthere, over there
241revoirverbto see again
242importerverbto import
243papanounpapa, a child's father, also as form of address: dad, daddy
244puisadverbthen, after, next
245trainnountrain
246manquerverbto lack, to be lacking in
247raconterverbto recount, to tell, to narrate
248ensembleadverbtogether
249mauvaisadjectivebad
250filmnounmovie, film
251répondreverbto reply, to answer
252garçonnounboy
253corpsnounbody
254celuipronounthe one
255heureuxadjectivehappy
256loinadverbfar, distant
257sauververbto save, rescue, to protect
258chaqueadjectiveeach
259retournerverbto turn over, turn upside-down, to turn
260rencontrerverbto meet
261volerverbto fly
262fermerverbto shut
263valoirverbto be worth
264descendreverbto go down
265feunounfire
266docteurnouna doctor
267suffireverbto be enough, to suffice
268façonnounway, manner, fashion
269nouveauadjectivenew, novel
270importantadjectiveimportant
271semblerverbto seem, to resemble
272compterverbto count
273joliadjectivepretty, cute
274pointnounpoint
275hieradverbyesterday
276chiennoundog
277dontpronounof/from whom/which, whose
278guerrenounwar
279genrenounkind
280merdenounturd, piece of feces, shit
281marierverbto wed, to marry
282armenouna weapon, arms
283causenouncause
284endroitnounplace, spot
285ordrenounorder
286poserverbto stop carrying, to put down
287restenounrest, remainder
288piednounfoot
289envienoundesire, lust, urge
290finnounend, close, finish
291inquiéterverbto worry
292bougerverbto move
293plutôtadverbearlier, sooner
294apporterverbto bring
295pardonnounpardon, forgiveness
296photonounphoto
297pleinadjectivefull, full up
298devantnounfront
299déciderverbto decide
300ainsiadverbin this way, thus
301droitnounright
302vendreverbto sell
303écolenounschool
304cheradjectivedear
305chefnounhead
306tournerverbto turn
307cacherverbto hide
308boulotnounwork
309paysnounland, country, region, nation
310possibleadjectivepossible
311expliquerverbto explain
312battreverbto beat, to defeat
313peinenounpunishment
314livrenounbook
315agirverbto act
316imaginerverbto imagine
317tournountower
318adorerverbto love, to adore
319vériténountruth
320recevoirverbto receive
321gentiladjectivehelpful, kind
322jeterverbto throw
323pleurerverbto cry, to weep
324bébénounbaby
325partienounpart
326jeunoungame
327amenerverbto bring , take, fetch, give a lift, give a ride
328instantadjectivepressing, insistent
329parentnounrelative, relation, family member
330duradjectivehard, tough
331servicenounservice
332plaisirnounpleasure
333promettreverbto promise
334mentirverbto lie
335bientôtadverbsoon
336litnounbed
337tellementadverbso, so much, very
338utiliserverbto use, to utilize
339lieunounplace
340coucherverbto lay, to lay down
341presqueadverbalmost
342dehorsadverboutside
343préférerverbto prefer
344contentadjectivecontent, satisfied, pleased
345pauvreadjectivepoor
346offrirverbto offer, to provide
347roinounking
348verrenounglass
349réveillerverbto awaken
350aucunpronounnone, no-one
351aidenounhelp, support
352d'abordadverbfirst, at first, right away
353journéenounday
354préparerverbto prepare
355numéronounnumber
356permettreverbto permit, to allow
357ramenerverbto take back, bring back, restore
358enleververbto remove, take off, take away, clear
359chériadjectivecherished, beloved
360fortadjectivestrong, powerful
361lâcherverbto release, to loosen, to let go
362choisirverbto choose
363musiquenounmusic
364conduireverbto drive
365fautenounerror, mistake
366calmerverbto calm, pacify, soothe
367mariagenounmarriage
368bureaunoundesk
369routenounroad
370chanterverbto sing
371disparaîtreverbto disappear
372leververbto raise, lift
373présenterverbto present, to introduce
374accepterverbto accept
375longadjectivelong
376cafénouncoffee
377propreadjectiveown
378confiancenounconfidence
379comptenounaccount
380téléphonenountelephone
381casserverbto break
382prochainadjectiveupcoming
383frapperverbto hit, to strike, to bash
384facileadjectiveeasy, simple
385attentionnounattention
386rêvenoundream
387copainnounfriend, chum, mate , pal, buddy
388maladeadjectiveill, unwell, sick
389ruenounstreet, road
390lettrenounletter
391ignorerverbto ignore
392fêtenounwinter holidays
393couperverbto cut, cut up, to chop, to sever
394espritnounimmaterial or incorporeal substance
395superadjectivesuperb, great
396taireverbto quieten, to shut up, to silence
397seigneurnounlord
398flicnouncopper, pig, rozzer,
399parfoisadverbsometimes
400capitainenouncaptain, leader
401âgenounage
402autantadverbso much
403forcenounforce
404piècenounroom
405culnounbutt, bum, ass, arse
406difficileadjectivedifficult
407brasnounarm
408tromperverbto deceive, lead astray, mislead
409surtoutadverbabove all
410ressemblerverbto resemble
411jurerverbto swear, to promise by oath
412plannounmap
413prisonnounprison
414saleadjectivedirty
415courirverbto run
416étatnounstate, condition
417remettreverbto put back, replace
418cartenouncard
419paixnounpeace
420noiradjectiveblack in colour
421exactementadverbexactly, quite
422drôleadjectivefunny, amusing
423refuserverbto refuse
424présidentnounpresident
425coursnounstream of water, river
426graveadjectiveserious
427terminerverbto end, to finish, to terminate
428cielnounsky
429partoutadverbeverywhere
430âmenounsoul
431patronnounboss, employer
432amuserverbto amuse, to entertain
433visagenounface
434intéresserverbto interest, to make interested
435reconnaîtreverbto recognize
436rireverbto laugh
437médecinnounphysician, doctor
438rapportnounratio
439pardonnerverbto pardon, forgive
440avisnounopinion
441embrasserverbto hug, embrace
442retournounreturn
443simpleadjectivesingle
444danserverbto dance
445existerverbto exist
446différentadjectivedifferent
447souventadverboften
448lumièrenounlight
449génialadjectiveingenious, characteristic of a genius
450libreadjectivefree, at liberty
451prèsadverbnear , close
452dollarnoundollar
453sûrementadverbsurely, certainly
454pareiladjectivesuch
455hôpitalnounhospital
456cecipronounthis
457réussirverbto manage to do something
458bizarreadjectivebizarre, odd, strange, funny
459voixnounvoice
460protégerverbto protect
461honneurnounhonor
462tôtadverbearly
463équipenounteam
464prévenirverbto prevent, to avert, to guard against
465chevalnounhorse
466ailleursadverbelsewhere, somewhere else
467maîtrenounmaster
468avionnounaeroplane
469boutnounend, extremity, tip
470habiterverbto live in, to occupy
471faimnounhunger
472ensuiteadverbin turn, subsequently, thereafter, then
473l'unpronounone
474froidadjectivecold
475normaladjectivenormal
476dérangerverbto bother, to disrupt
477reprendreverbto take back, recover, regain
478onclenoununcle
479prixnounprize
480retardnoundelay
481détruireverbto destroy
482cadeaunounpresent, gift
483pousserverbto push
484facenounface
485gueulenoungullet, snout, face
486cheminnounpath, way, road
487vivantadjectivealive
488généralnoungeneral
489bateaunouna vessel of any size, a ship or boat
490sacnounbag, sack
491impossibleadjectiveimpossible
492découvrirverbto discover
493erreurnounerror
494soleilnounsun
495voyagenountrip, travel
496sauterverbto jump, leap
497rêververbto dream
498détesterverbto thoroughly dislike, to hate, to detest
499clairadjectiveclear
500connouncunt, pussy
501fauxadjectivefalse, untrue
502paraîtreverbto appear
503ballenounball
504empêcherverbto stop, to prevent, to hinder
505maintenirverbto maintain
506cheveunouna headhair
507papiernounpaper
508sujetadjectivesubject
509supposerverbto suppose, to think, to reckon, to surmise
510tranquilleadjectivecalm, quiet, tranquil, still, peaceful, serene
511épouserverbto marry, to wed
512blancadjectivewhite color
513tablenountable
514clénounkey
515agentnounagent
516approcherverbto approach, to come close to, to move towards
517sensnounmeaning, sense
518craindreverbto fear
519messagenounmessage
520crierverbto cry out
521sallenounhall
522inviterverbto invite
523effetnouneffect
524réfléchirverbto ponder, to reflect
525espècenountype, sort, kind
526arrangerverbto arrange
527naîtreverbto be born
528passénounpast tense
529boisnounwood
530proposnounaim, intention
531campnouncamp
532sortenounsort, kind, type
533hôtelnounmansion, town house, hotel
534débutnounstart, beginning
535souffrirverbto suffer
536jambenounleg
537remercierverbto thank
538choixnounchoice
539sécuriténounsecurity, safety
540baisernounkiss
541avocatnounlawyer, attorney
542attraperverbto trap
543clientnounclient, retainer, follower
544courantnouncurrent
545dépêcherverbto send, dispatch
546peuplenounpeople
547damenounlady
548dessusadverbon
549abandonnerverbto give up
550vérifierverbto verify
551journaladjectiveThat is relative to each day, journal
552sérieuxadjectiveserious
553brûlerverbto burn
554loinounlaw
555fondnounback
556gossenounchild, kid
557fricnoundosh, dough, bread
558situationnounsituation
559saufadjectivesafe
560accidentnounaccident
561doutenoundoubt
562scènenounscene, stage
563soldatnounsoldier
564amoureuxadjectivein love
565assurerverbto assure, to ensure, to make sure
566preuvenounevidence, proof
567humainnounhuman
568mernounsea
569silencenounsilence
570télénounTV, telly
571victimenounvictim
572complètementadverbcompletely
573putenounwhore, slut
574calmeadjectivecalm
575derrièreadverbbehind
576gardenouna watch, guard
577meurtrenounmurder
578groupenoungroup
579crimenouna category of severe infractions within French law, with the strongest of penalties, a felony.
580traiterverbto treat
581doucementadverbsoftly
582blesserverbto wound, to injure
583colonelnouna colonel, highest commissioned officer below generals
584certainadjectivecertain, for certain, indubitably
585secretadjectivesecret
586parolenounspeech, language
587tristeadjectivesad
588hontenounshame
589rougeadjectivered
590dégagerverbto free
591soiréenounevening
592dangereuxadjectivedangerous
593arméenounarmy
594filerverbto spin
595risquerverbto risk, to put at risk
596dosnounback
597appelnouncall
598visitenounvisit
599menerverbto lead, to take
600fleurnounflower, bloom, blossom, collectively, the reproductive organs and the envelope which surrounds them in angiosperms
601attaquerverbto attack
602coinnounwedge, cornerpiece
603princenounprince
604bordelnounbrothel
605professeurnounteacher
606fumerverbto smoke
607répéterverbto repeat
608habitudenounhabit
609signerverbto sign
610ficherverbto plug in, to drive something in by its point, as with a nail or a stake
611mériterverbto deserve, merit
612réponsenounresponse, answer, reply
613rejoindreverbto join, to join up
614discuterverbto argue, to debate
615villagenounvillage
616pourtantadverbhowever, yet
617avancerverbto advance, to go forward
618connerienounfoolish act
619reposerverbto put down, to place
620échapperverbto escape , evade
621formenounshape
622bruitnouna noise
623chacunpronouneach, each one
624diablenoundevil
625exemplenounexample
626chargerverbto load
627chatnouncat
628ennemiadjectiveenemy
629gaminnounstreet urchin, street kid
630rendez-vousnoundate
631deboutadverbstanding, stood up, upright
632obligerverbto oblige, to require, to compel, to force someone )
633trounounhole
634idiotadjectiveidiotic, stupid
635accompagnerverbto accompany, to escort
636fenêtrenounwindow
637oserverbto dare
638impressionnounan impression, the overall effect of something
639intérieuradjectiveinterior
640bouchenounmouth
641lignenounline
642absolumentadverbabsolutely, totally, completely
643douxadjectivesweet
644regretterverbto regret
645murnounwall
646enfernounHell
647prouververbto prove
648boîtenounbox
649santénounhealth
650dînerverbto dine
651couvrirverbto cover up, to cover
652magnifiqueadjectivemagnificent, splendid, superb
653obtenirverbto get, to obtain
654cuisinenounkitchen
655vuenounsight
656terribleadjectiveterrible
657peaunounskin of a person or animal
658éviterverbto avoid
659salaudnounbastard, wretch
660conseilnounpiece of advice
661plaisanterverbto joke
662autouradverbaround
663vinnounwine
664exactadjectiveexact, precise
665virerverbto bear, veer
666supporterverbto support
667réglerverbto sort out, to settle
668doigtnounfinger
669grâcenoungrace, charm
670étrangeadjectivestrange
671souhaiterverbto wish , to hope
672basadjectivelow
673missionnounmission
674créerverbto create
675chansonnounsong
676potenounmate , buddy
677surveillerverbto monitor, to survey, to watch
678simplementadverbsimply
679recommencerverbto restart, start over, start again
680robenoundress, frock
681chaudadjectivewarm, hot
682billetnounticket
683spécialadjectivespecial
684moyennounway, method, mean of doing something
685sympaadjectivenice, likeable
686vaisseaunounship, vessel
687moi-mêmepronounmyself
688coûterverbto cost
689postenounpost office
690comprisadjectiveunderstood
691anniversairenounbirthday
692signenounsign
693volnounflight
694couleurnouncolor, colour
695imagenounpicture, image
696parierverbto bet
697estadjectiveeast
698arbrenountree
699bièrenounbeer
700poissonnounfish
701intérêtnouninterest
702lieutenantnounlieutenant
703dangernoundanger
704appartenirverbto belong
705remarquerverbto observe
706animalnounanimal
707raterverbto miss
708retirerverbto take off, to remove
709bordnouna border, edge, limit , boundary
710tenterverbto attempt
711liberténounliberty, freedom
712règlenounrule, regulation
713banquenounbank
714merveilleuxadjectivemarvelous, brilliant
715fieradjectiveproud
716partagerverbto share
717classenounclass, type, group
718dossiernounback of furniture, to rest the sitter's back on
719ressentirverbto feel
720bonheurnounhappiness
721défendreverbto defend
722butnounaim
723bandenounband, strip
724fatiguerverbto tire
725radionounradio, tuner
726prévoirverbto anticipate, foresee, expect
727celui-làpronounthat one
728hautadjectivehigh
729camaradenounbuddy, mate
730douterverbto doubt
731oiseaunounbird
732ventnounatmospheric wind
733recherchenounresearch
734apprécierverbto appreciate
735systèmenounsystem
736fermeadjectivefirm
737capableadjectiveable, capable
738fuirverbto escape
739ennuinounboredom, lassitude
740tantenounaunt
741hérosnounhero
742dedansadverbtowards the inside, inwardly, internally
743excellentadjectiveexcellent, splendid
744pitiénounpity, mercy
745appartementnounapartment, flat
746bosserverbto work
747respirerverbto breathe
748entieradjectivewhole
749récupérerverbto get back, to recover, to recuperate
750douleurnounpain
751libérerverbto liberate, to set free, to release from captivity
752sentimentnouna sentiment, general thought, sense or feeling
753grand-pèrenoungrandfather
754sociéténounsociety
755lancerverbto throw
756neznounnose
757joienounjoy
758relationnounrelation
759témoinnounwitness
760acteurnounactor
761moitiénounhalf
762incroyableadjectiveincredible
763bainnounbath
764durerverbto last
765marchénounmarket
766laververbto wash
767dentnountooth
768là-dedansadverbinside there
769mademoisellenounMiss
770adressenounaddress
771cousinnouncousin
772richeadjectiverich
773compagnienouncompany
774sonnerverbto sound
775chaussurenounshoe
776oreillenounear
777grand-mèrenoungrandmother
778ancienadjectiveold, former, ex-
779artnounart
780devinerverbto guess, to work out, figure out
781inutileadjectiveunused
782ravirverbto ravish
783blaguenounpouch, especially for tobacco
784avenirnounfuture
785beauténounbeauty
786laissenounleash, lead
787coursenounrun, running
788manièrenounmanner, way
789traverserverbto cross, to go across
790expériencenounexperiment, trial, test
791soinnouncare
792cournouncourtyard, yard
793gaucheadjectiveleft
794stupideadjectivestupid
795retenirverbto retain, hold
796listenounlist
797remonterverbto go back up, to come back up, to climb again, to reclimb
798réaliserverbto direct
799moquerverbto mock
800étudierverbto study
801installerverbto install
802couragenouncourage
803bleuadjectiveblue
804secoursnounaid, assistance, help
805milieunounmiddle, center
806proposerverbto propose, suggest
807contactnouncontact, contact
808inspecteurnouninspector
809mignonadjectivecute
810projetnounproject
811probablementadverbprobably
812rôlenounrole
813risquenounrisk
814actionnounaction, act, deed
815angenounangel
816avancenounearly
817intéressantadjectiveinteresting
818languenountongue
819emporterverbto take
820thénountea
821colèrenounanger, rage
822départnoundeparture, start
823époqueadjectivevintage
824engagerverbto pledge, commit
825voleurnounrobber, thief
826cesserverbto cease, to stop
827tortnounfault
828vacancenounvacancy, free position
829là-hautadverbup there
830machinenounmachine, device
831signifierverbto signify, mean
832réparerverbto repair, fix, mend
833bêtenounbeast, animal
834construireverbto build
835painnounbread
836barnounbar
837chierverbto shit, defecate
838clubnounclub
839éténounsummer
840horribleadjectivehorrible
841profiterverbto take advantage of, make the most of, enjoy
842pierrenounstone
843pleuvoirverbto rain
844plusieursadjectiveseveral, many, a lot
845salopenounslut
846teladjectivesuch
847glacenounice
848présentadjectivepresent
849décisionnoundecision
850jugenounjudge
851contrôlenouncontrol
852séparerverbto separate
853maladienounillness, disease
854quartiernounquarter, district , neighbourhood
855désirerverbto desire, want
856traversnounoutside
857dommagenoundamage
858cigarettenouncigarette
859traînerverbto pull, drag
860respecterverbto respect
861épouxnounspouse
862tasnounheap, pile
863enfuirverbto escape
864dirigerverbto run, to direct
865creververbto pop, burst
866filnounyarn, thread, wire
867combatnouncombat
868poursuivreverbto pursue, to chase
869morceaunounpiece, slice, bit, morsel
870églisenounchurch
871directeuradjectiveleading, managing
872demandenounrequest
873forcerverbto force
874bombenounbomb
875lequelpronounwhich, that, whom
876espoirnounhope
877tueurnounkiller
878grandirverbto grow, get bigger
879dimanchenounSunday
880américainadjectiveof America, American
881taxinountaxi
882interdireverbto forbid, ban, prohibit
883baisserverbto lower
884enterrerverbto bury
885causerverbto cause
886cooladjectivecool
887survivreverbto survive
888cinémanouncinema
889commanderverbto order
890matchnounmatch, game
891informationnounpiece of information, datum
892toilettenountoilet
893notenounnote
894gouvernementnoungovernment
895monstrenounmonster
896censéadjectivesupposed to, meant to
897ennuyerverbto afflict with boredom, to bore
898contraireadjectiveopposite
899justementadverbprecisely, exactly, accurately
900montagnenounmountain
901prêterverbto lend
902solutionnounsolution
903nettoyerverbto clean
904opérationnounoperation
905occasionnounoccasion, opportunity
906atteindreverbto attain
907roulerverbto roll
908débarrasserverbto clear
909positionnounposition
910patientadjectivepatient
911cerveaunounbrain
912excusenounexcuse
913ridiculeadjectiveridiculous
914avouerverbto avow
915vêtementnoungarment, item of clothing
916regardnounlook, glance
917plaindreverbto pity
918remplirverbto fill, to fill up
919contrôlerverbto check or examine
920planètenounplanet
921taperverbto slap, knock, beat
922mensongenouna lie or falsehood
923lunenounthe Moon
924personneladjectivepersonal
925démonnoundemon
926mémoirenounmemory
927magasinnounshop, store
928téléphonerverbto call, to ring, to telephone
929dépendreverbto depend
930videadjectiveempty
931jardinnoungarden
932naturenounnature
933tracenountrace
934félicitationnouncongratulation
935parfaireverbto finish, to complete
936attaquenounattack
937laitnounmilk
938résultatnounoutcome, result
939camionnounlorry , truck
940étrangeradjectiveforeign
941basenounbase
942renvoyerverbto resend, retransmit, to send again
943reinenounqueen
944repartirverbto leave again, to go back
945enfermerverbto lock up, lock in, lock away
946parfaitadjectiveperfect
947droguenoundrug
948dingueadjectivemad, crazy, nuts
949puradjectivepure
950îlenounisland
951habillerverbto dress
952refaireverbto redo, to do over, to do again
953couteaunounknife
954enquêtenouninquest, investigation, examination
955goûtnountaste, flavour
956penséenouna thought
957gênerverbto hinder, hamper, bother
958intelligentadjectiveintelligent
959marrenouna sort of hoe
960importancenounimportance
961éteindreverbto turn off
962bouteillenounbottle
963champnounfield in its various senses, including:
964centrenouncentre, center
965rapporterverbto bring back
966coincerverbto wedge, to jam, to catch
967malheurnounsadness, unhappiness
968miraclenounmiracle
969sacréadjectivesacred, holy
970réunionnounmeeting
971actenounact
972surprendreverbto surprise
973convaincreverbto convince
974livrerverbto deliver
975pontnounbridge
976faîtenountop, summit, pinnacle
977immédiatementadverbimmediately
978caméranounvideo camera
979jugerverbto judge, to try
980membrenounmember
981voienounway, track
982voisinadjectiveneighbouring/neighboring
983différencenoundifference
984détailnoundetail
985environadverbabout, close to, around
986millenounmile
987haïrverbto hate
988testnountest, a cupel or cupelling hearth in which precious metals are melted for trial and refinement
989assassinnounan assassin or other murderer
990officierverbto officiate
991procheadjectiveclose, near, closeby, nearby
992commandantnouncommander
993briserverbto break, snap
994gâteaunouna sponge cake, i.e. a cake made with a chemical leavening agent , making it light and airy
995spectaclenouna show, a spectacle, a performance, a concert
996certainementadverbcertainly
997métiernounjob, profession, trade
998enchantéadjectiveenchanted, delighted
999chasserverbto hunt
1000attirerverbto attract
1001chapeaunounhat
1002allumerverbto light, to set alight
1003respectnounrespect
1004sous-titragenounsubtitling
1005étoilenounstar
1006charmantadjectivecharming
1007écraserverbto squash
1008genounounknee
1009formidableadjectivefearsome
1010arracherverbto uproot, pull up, tear out
1011sorciernounsorcerer, magician, warlock
1012foinounfaith
1013mienadjectivemy
1014sourirenounsmile
1015inventerverbto invent
1016zonenounzone
1017honnêteadjectivehonest
1018mêlerverbto mix
1019énerververbto vex, to get on one's nerves
1020exploserverbto explode
1021réaliténounreality
1022supplierverbto implore, to beseech, to beg
1023étonnerverbto surprise
1024superbeadjectivesuperb, excellent, impressive
1025méchantadjectivemean, unkind
1026contratnouncontract
1027marchenounmarch
1028déposerverbto put down , lay down
1029destinnoundestiny, fate
1030urgencenounemergency, urgency
1031placerverbto place
1032remplacerverbto replace
1033accuserverbto accuse
1034vertnoungreen
1035terrainnounground, landscape
1036nourrirverbto feed , nourish
1037secondadjectivesecond
1038folienounmadness, folly, insanity, silliness, craziness
1039presserverbto urge
1040accorderverbto grant
1041emmerderverbto bug, bother, irritate "the shit out of" someone
1042arrièrenounback, rear
1043reculerverbto move back, to put back
1044sexenoungender
1045éleververbto raise
1046nécessaireadjectivenecessary
1047pistenountrack or trail
1048prêtrenounpriest
1049usinenounfactory
1050accrocherverbto hook, hook up
1051appareilnounapparatus, device
1052entenduadjectiveunderstood
1053fiancéadjectiveengaged
1054costumenouna style of dress characteristic of a particular country, period or people
1055déjeunerverbto lunch, to eat lunch, to have lunch
1056collerverbto stick , to glue
1057codenouncode
1058dansenoundance
1059campagnenouncountry , countryside
1060intentionnounintention
1061anglaisnounEnglish language
1062serrerverbto tighten
1063valisenouncase, suitcase
1064justicenounjustice
1065défensenoundefence
1066arrêtnounstopping, checking, arrest
1067coupableadjectiveguilty
1068niveaunounlevel
1069entraînerverbto coach, to train
1070busnounbus
1071nerveuxadjectivenerve, nervous
1072nordnounnorth
1073crisenouncrisis
1074connardnounbastard, jerk, asshole
1075tableaunounpainting
1076piquerverbto prick, to sting
1077admettreverbto admit, to accept, to recognize
1078restaurantnounrestaurant
1079trésornountreasure
1080produireverbto produce, to yield
1081tombenountomb, grave
1082pochenounpocket
1083menacerverbto threaten, to jeopardise
1084couplenountwo partners in a romantic or sexual relationship
1085gâcherverbto ruin, spoil, mar, wreck, waste
1086odeurnounsmell, odour
1087soucinounworry, concern
1088concernerverbto concern
1089énormeadjectiveenormous, huge
1090programmenouna program
1091allemandnounGerman
1092toitnounroof
1093bravonounapplause, cheers
1094représenterverbto represent
1095bénirverbto bless
1096rapideadjectivefast, rapid
1097fusilnounrifle, gun
1098enceinteadjectivepregnant
1099repasnounmeal, repast
1100montrenounwatch, wristwatch
1101fantômenounghost
1102endormirverbto put to sleep
1103plagenounbeach
1104entréenounentry, act of entering
1105louerverbto rent
1106minenounmine
1107hasardnounchance
1108soignerverbto treat, to nurse
1109chassenounhunt
1110organiserverbto organise, to plan an event
1111sortienounexit, way out
1112examennounexam, test
1113cadavrenouncorpse, cadaver
1114vachenouncow
1115rangerverbto order, to arrange
1116passenounpass
1117coulerverbto sink
1118rigolerverbto laugh, especially laugh out loud
1119commettreverbto commit
1120solnounsoil, earth
1121volonténounwish, will
1122publicadjectivepublic
1123ventrenounbelly
1124trahirverbto betray
1125conditionnounterm, condition
1126débrouillerverbto disentangle
1127shérifnounsheriff
1128fâcherverbto annoy, to vex
1129partiadjectivedivided into two equal parts vertically, per pale, said of an escutcheon
1130lui-mêmepronounhimself, itself
1131samedinounSaturday
1132étagenounfloor, storey
1133sourcenounsource, spring
1134fraisadjectivefresh
1135attacherverbto affix, bind, tie something to something else, especially with rope
1136joindreverbto join
1137horreurnounhorror
1138sexueladjectivesexual
1139pluienounrain
1140responsableadjectiveresponsible
1141celui-cipronounthis one
1142objetnounthing, object
1143finalementadverbfinally, last, lastly
1144toi-mêmepronounyourself
1145pressenounpress, papers
1146sièclenouncentury
1147voyagerverbto travel, to voyage
1148larmenountear, teardrop
1149ombrenounshade, shadow
1150nommerverbto nominate
1151ratnounrat
1152crinouncry, shout, scream
1153consciencenounconscience
1154rechercherverbto search for, seek, to look for
1155parfaitementadverbperfectly
1156uniqueadjectiveunique
1157procèsnounlawsuit
1158valeurnounvalue, worth
1159désirnoundesire
1160juifadjectiveJewish
1161obéirverbto obey
1162metsnoundish
1163saluerverbto greet
1164directionnoundirection
1165présencenounpresence
1166utileadjectiveuseful
1167paquetnounpacket
1168seinnounbreast
1169nourriturenounfood, nourishment
1170mordreverbto bite
1171sortnounfate, destiny
1172guérirverbto cure, to heal
1173passagenounthe act of going through a place or event
1174jalouxadjectivejealous
1175nombreuxadjectivenumerous, many
1176nuladjectiveof poor quality, lousy, rubbish
1177sommeilnounsleep
1178week-endnounweekend, synonym of fin de semaine
1179stopnounstop sign
1180flinguenounshooter, pistol, gat
1181adieunounfarewell
1182viandenounmeat
1183détendreverbto relax
1184interrogerverbto question, interrogate
1185étudenounstudy
1186faillirverbto almost do something
1187talentnouna talent
1188condamnerverbto condemn
1189counounneck
1190deuxièmeadjectivesecond
1191au-dessusadverbabove
1192espacenounspace
1193apparaîtreverbto appear
1194donnoungift, talent, knack
1195marquerverbto mark, mark down
1196ramasserverbto pick up, to collect, gather
1197militaireadjectivemilitary, militaristic
1198châteaunouncastle
1199chemisenounshirt
1200mètrenounmetre/meter
1201abattreverbto butcher, to slaughter for meat
1202uniténoununity
1203majesténounmajesty
1204imbécileadjectivestupid, foolish, acting like an imbecile
1205commissairenouncommissioner
1206taillenounthe act of cutting, pruning, trimming
1207apparemmentadverbapparently
1208connaissancenounknowledge
1209françaisadjectiveFrench
1210énergienounenergy
1211secadjectivedry
1212considérerverbto consider
1213pendreverbto hang
1214cellulenouncell
1215combattreverbto fight, to combat
1216posséderverbto own, to possess
1217discoursnounoral presentation, discourse, speech, oration
1218boufferverbto eat
1219effortnouneffort
1220arrivéenounarrival
1221obserververbto observe, watch
1222dépasserverbto exceed, to surpass, to overtake, to go past
1223lycéenouna public secondary school
1224fonctionnerverbto function, to work
1225profondadjectivedeep
1226fouillerverbto search
1227pommenounapple
1228reposnounrest, ease, repose
1229goûterverbto taste, to try
1230conversationnounconversation
1231insisterverbto insist, emphasize
1232garenounrailway station
1233transformerverbto transform
1234annulerverbto cancel
1235empreintenounimprint
1236réunirverbto gather, collect
1237médicamentnoundrug, medication, medicine, pharmaceutical, prescription
1238blessurenounwound
1239pigerverbto understand, to get, to catch on, to twig, to cotton on
1240punirverbto punish
1241renoncerverbto resign, to quit
1242déclarerverbto declare
1243queuenountail
1244confierverbto confide
1245malinadjectivenocive, pernicious
1246théâtrenountheatre
1247leçonnounlesson
1248violencenounviolence
1249ministrenounminister
1250rompreverbto break
1251titrenounheading, title
1252éclaterverbto burst, to break, to shatter
1253alcoolnounalcohol, especially domestic, medical, methylated spirits
1254pouletnounchicken
1255péchénounsin
1256inviténounguest
1257courtadjectiveshort
1258éloignerverbto remove
1259porcnounpork
1260allongerverbto lay down
1261frontnounforehead
1262appuyerverbto press, push
1263résoudreverbto resolve
1264artistenounartist
1265gestenoungesture
1266universiténoununiversity
1267chauffeurnounstoker, fireman
1268fabriquerverbto make, to build , to manufacture
1269mouvementnounmovement
1270marquenounmark
1271agréableadjectivepleasurable, nice, pleasant, agreeable
1272autrementadverbotherwise
1273nombrenounnumber
1274balancerverbto swing
1275vitessenounspeed
1276filmerverbto film
1277chaisenounchair, seat
1278puissantadjectivepowerful, mighty
1279manteaunouncoat
1280ouvertadjectiveopen
1281joyeuxadjectivejoyful, happy
1282déconnerverbto pull out, "decunt"
1283saintnouna male saint, masculine of sainte
1284heureusementadverbluckily, fortunately
1285natureladjectivenatural
1286voilerverbto veil
1287naissancenounbirth
1288formerverbto form
1289signalnounsignal
1290concentrerverbto concentrate
1291succèsnounsuccess
1292nananounchick, bird
1293enfoirénoundickhead, fuckhead, shithead
1294infirmiernounnurse
1295releververbto stand up , to stand, to right
1296fruitnounfruit
1297violerverbto violate
1298pagenounpage
1299oeufnounMisspelling of œuf.
1300coffrenounchest, box
1301neigenounsnow, crystalline frozen precipitation
1302starnounstar
1303sérieusementadverbseriously
1304poilnounhair
1305bêtisenounfoolishness
1306disputerverbto dispute
1307innocentadjectiveinnocent
1308lapinnounrabbit
1309salonnounliving room
1310chaleurnounheat
1311désormaisadverbhenceforth, from now on
1312sageadjectivewise: prudent, cautious, and judicious
1313pisserverbto piss
1314contacterverbto contact
1315hivernounwinter
1316collèguenouncolleague
1317résisterverbto resist
1318ajouterverbto add, append
1319convenirverbto admit, to agree
1320chaînenounchain
1321couillenounnut, ball, bollock
1322faibleadjectiveweak
1323réeladjectivereal
1324déplacerverbto move
1325bloquerverbto block , to barricade, to obstruct
1326cordenounrope
1327aveugleadjectiveblind
1328identifierverbto identify
1329minuitnounmidnight
1330veillerverbto stay up, sit up
1331politiqueadjectivepolitical
1332rattraperverbto get back
1333planterverbto plant
1334demiadjectivehalf
1335égaladjectiveequal
1336étudiantnounstudent
1337prisonniernounprisoner
1338caissenounbox, crate
1339viserverbto aim, to target
1340génienoungenie
1341tribunalnountribunal
1342malheureuxadjectiveunhappy, miserable, poor
1343milliernounthousand, a number of about a thousand
1344lèvrenounlip
1345profnounteacher, professor
1346pertenounloss
1347promenerverbto walk , to go for a walk, to stroll
1348légeradjectivelight
1349vengerverbto avenge, to take revenge
1350vestenounjacket
1351changementnounchange
1352pilotenounpilot
1353termenounterms
1354prudentadjectiveprudent, careful, cautious
1355pantalonnountrousers , pants
1356esclavenounslave
1357responsabiliténounresponsibility
1358informerverbto inform, to enlighten, to impart knowledge
1359pressionnounpressure
1360propriétaireadjectiveproprietary
1361mauditadjectivedamn, cursed, goddam
1362lierverbto link
1363ordinateurnouna computer, a computing device.
1364mariéadjectivemarried
1365fernouniron
1366chairnounflesh
1367effrayerverbto frighten, to scare, to affray
1368fêterverbto celebrate
1369cauchemarnounnightmare
1370lundinounMonday
1371élèvenounschoolboy, pupil, student
1372saisirverbto take hold of, to grab
1373impliquerverbto implicate, to accuse
1374ordonnerverbto arrange, to organise, sort out
1375poulenounhen
1376amitiénounfriendship, amity
1377principaladjectivemain, key, principal
1378faveurnounfavour
1379menteurnounliar
1380carrièrenounracecourse
1381sérienounseries
1382indiquerverbto connote
1383perduadjectivelost
1384privéadjectiveprivate
1385examinerverbto examine
1386gaznoungas
1387fessenounbuttock
1388puerverbto stink, to smell
1389douchenounshower
1390peindreverbto paint
1391sounounsou
1392avalerverbto swallow
1393liennounlink
1394fatiguéadjectivetired
1395portableadjectiveportable
1396lorsadverbthen, at that time
1397marrantadjectivefunny, amusing
1398rencontrenounencounter
1399démarrerverbto start, to get started, to start up
1400prétendreverbto claim, to allege
1401crimineladjectivecriminal
1402vélonounbike, bicycle, cycle
1403soutenirverbto support
1404singenounmonkey
1405visionnounvision, sight
1406enversnounreverse
1407russeadjectiveRussian
1408malheureusementadverbunfortunately
1409journalistenouna journalist
1410gloirenounglory
1411sommenounsum, total
1412créaturenouna creature, a living being, especially seen as the work of the divine Creator
1413midinounnoon, midday
1414heunounhoy
1415côtenounrib
1416franchementadverbfrankly, sincerely
1417amantnounlover
1418championnounchampion
1419affreuxadjectivefrightful, causing fear
1420exigerverbto demand, require
1421inquietadjectiveworried
1422victoirenounvictory, win
1423forêtnounforest
1424chasseurnouna hunter
1425pistoletnoungun, pistol
1426visiterverbto visit
1427saignerverbto bleed, to be bleeding
1428herbenoungrass
1429bougenounhovel, dive
1430identiténounidentity
1431glisserverbto slip, to slide, to skid
1432gaffenoungaffe, blunder, goof-up , cock-up
1433nationaladjectivenational
1434pattenounpaw
1435apercevoirverbto see, to glimpse, to catch sight of
1436offrenounoffer
1437frontièrenounboundary, frontier, border
1438poidsnounweight
1439socialadjectivesocial, related to society, community
1440couverturenounblanket
1441curieuxadjectivecurious, inquisitive, intrigued, wondering, possessing curiosity
1442réserververbto reserve, to make a reservation , to book
1443universnoununiverse
1444provoquerverbto provoke, bring on, bring about
1445policieradjectivepolice
1446tremblerverbto tremble, shake
1447embêterverbto bug, bother, annoy
1448opinionnounopinion
1449confirmerverbto confirm
1450passionnounpassion
1451puissancenounpower
1452moteurnounmotor, engine
1453fortunenounfortune
1454disquenoundisc
1455participerverbto participate
1456ciblenountarget
1457crétinnouncretin
1458ailenounwing
1459lunettenountelescope
1460rareadjectiverare
1461essencenounessence
1462décevoirverbto disappoint
1463foutuadjectivedone for, screwed, fucked, doomed
1464paradisnounparadise
1465réagirverbto react, respond
1466hurlerverbto shout, to yell
1467aéroportnounairport
1468piègenountrap, snare, booby trap
1469pédénounfag, poof, queer
1470hainenounhatred, hate
1471enregistrerverbto record for later replay or use, especially sound
1472coupenoungoblet, cup
1473enfancenounchildhood
1474sciencenounscience
1475autoriténounauthority
1476ballonnounball
1477chargenounload, burden
1478parcnounpark
1479zéronounzero, nought, oh
1480épéenounsword
1481limitenounlimit
1482échangenounexchange
1483aisenounsatisfaction
1484fixerverbto fix, fasten
1485prièrenounprayer
1486rivièrenouna river
1487révélerverbto reveal, to give away
1488évidentadjectiveevident, obvious
1489champagnenounchampagne
1490vendredinounFriday
1491suspectadjectivesuspicious, suspect
1492boutonnounbutton
1493épaulenounshoulder
1494cassettenountreasure box
1495déménagerverbto move
1496admirerverbto admire
1497théorienountheory
1498stylenounstyle
1499émissionnounemission
1500escaliernounstep, stair
1501jouenouncheek
1502soupenounsoup
1503promessenounpromise
1504serpentnounsnake
1505bottenounboot
1506égalementadverbequally
1507mesurenounmeasure
1508conseillernouncounsellor, advisor
1509tirnounshot, shooting
1510misenounplacement, putting
1511chèquenouncheque
1512bataillenounbattle
1513sucrenounsugar
1514accueillirverbto welcome, to accommodate
1515enseignerverbto teach, to instruct, to educate
1516plongerverbto dive
1517saisonnounseason
1518assistantnounassistant
1519gardiennounguard
1520habituerverbto get someone in the habit
1521buterverbto stop dead
1522sombreadjectivedark
1523soifnounthirst
1524enculénounbugger, fuckwit, fucker, fuckhead, etc.
1525explicationnounexplanation
1526portnounport, harbour
1527célèbreadjectivefamous
1528modenounfashion, trend
1529péterverbto blow off, fart
1530concertnounconcert
1531personnagenouncharacter
1532précisadjectiveWhich does not leave doubt, specific, explicit
1533distancenoundistance
1534urgentadjectiveurgent
1535médicaladjectivemedical
1536chocnounhit, strike
1537datenoundate
1538commandenounorder
1539cimetièrenouncemetery, graveyard
1540emprunterverbto borrow )
1541humeurnounhumour/humor
1542noterverbto note
1543secrétairenounsecretary
1544verserverbto pour
1545cochonnounpiglet
1546permissionnounpermission
1547lacnounlake
1548dépenserverbto spend
1549ordurenoungarbage, refuse, rubbish
1550chocolatadjectivechocolate, chocolate-coloured
1551tâchenountask
1552uniformeadjectiveuniform
1553emploinounjob
1554braveadjectivebrave
1555troupenountroop
1556là-dessusadverbon this, here
1557assassinerverbto assassinate
1558gorgenounthroat
1559avertirverbto warn
1560employénounemployee
1561revolvernounrevolver
1562affronterverbto confront, face
1563adresserverbto direct
1564boulenounball, globe
1565patiencenounpatience
1566viderverbto empty, to empty out
1567échouerverbto fail, fall through, miscarry
1568assisterverbto assist, to aid
1569racenounrace
1570éterneladjectiveeternal
1571parerverbto adorn, to bedeck
1572troisièmeadjectivethird
1573doubleadjectivedouble , two
1574fistonnounboy, son, sonny, lad, young man
1575loupnounwolf
1576menacenounthreat
1577nagerverbto swim
1578aubenoundawn, sunrise, daybreak
1579baguenounring
1580autoriserverbto authorise
1581éliminerverbto eliminate, to phase out
1582foncerverbto darken
1583nuagenouncloud
1584balnoundance party, ball
1585platadjectiveflat
1586whiskynounwhisky, whiskey
1587pisadverbworse
1588subirverbto suffer
1589nerfnounnerve
1590feuillenounleaf
1591suiciderverbto commit suicide, to kill oneself, suicide
1592contenirverbto contain
1593hésiterverbto hesitate
1594sportnounsport
1595immeublenounbuilding
1596exprimerverbto express
1597souffrancenounsufferance, pain, suffering
1598parfumnounperfume
1599dessinerverbto draw, to sketch
1600auprèsadverbnearby
1601labonounlab
1602brillantadjectiveshining, shiny
1603potnounpot, jar, vase, tin, can, carton
1604augmenterverbto increase
1605chounouncabbage
1606assurancenouninsurance
1607armerverbto arm
1608stationnounstation
1609bagagenounbaggage, luggage
1610aventurenounadventure
1611facnoununiversity
1612voterverbto vote
1613citoyennouncitizen
1614dessinnoundrawing
1615opérerverbto operate
1616davantageadverbmore
1617palaisnounpalace
1618accèsnounaccess
1619peinturenounpainting
1620ménagenounhousework, housekeeping
1621lourdadjectiveheavy
1622procureurnounrepresentative, agent
1623siègenounseat, chair
1624amusantadjectiveamusing, funny
1625véritableadjectiveveritable
1626lendemainnounthe day after, the next day, the morrow
1627rassurerverbto reassure
1628traitementnountreatment
1629centainenouna hundred or so, about a hundred
1630délicieuxadjectivedelicious
1631completadjectivefull, without room for more
1632masquenounmask
1633couloirnouncorridor, hallway
1634qualiténounquality
1635croixnouncross
1636fuitenounescape, getaway, flight
1637contenterverbto content, to satisfy
1638effacerverbto erase
1639suggérerverbto suggest, propose
1640crueladjectivecruel
1641foyernounhearth
1642brillerverbto shine, to sparkle
1643cessenounend
1644croiserverbto cross, to put in the shape of a cross
1645envolerverbto take off, to take flight
1646suivantadjectivenext, following
1647essainountry, trial
1648mocheadjectiveugly
1649jeunessenounyouth
1650nobleadjectivenoble, aristocratic
1651courageuxadjectivecourageous, brave, daring
1652jobnounjob
1653totalementadverbtotally
1654crânenounskull, cranium
1655événementnounevent
1656partenairenounpartner
1657raserverbto shave
1658étoufferverbto smother, to choke
1659joueurnounplayer
1660entreprisenouncompany, business
1661tarderverbto tarry
1662miroirnounmirror
1663soufflerverbto blow
1664décrireverbto describe
1665vengeancenounrevenge, vengeance
1666prisenounsocket, wall socket
1667raisonnableadjectivereasonable, just, fair, consistent, sensible
1668pausenounpause, break
1669évidemmentadverbof course, evidently, obviously
1670créditnouncredit
1671rangnounrow or line of things placed side-by-side
1672vous-mêmepronounyourself
1673mairenounmayor
1674régionnounregion, area
1675mômenounkid, brat
1676raccrocherverbto hang again, to hang back up
1677originenounorigin
1678approchenounapproach
1679gouttenoundroplet
1680mystèrenounmystery
1681exciterverbto excite
1682grand-chosepronouna big deal, something or someone important
1683cracherverbto spit
1684signalerverbto signal
1685réduireverbto reduce
1686printempsnounspring
1687vaincreverbto defeat, vanquish
1688foulenouncrowd
1689fininounaspect or texture of what has been completed
1690ouestnounwest
1691royaumenounkingdom
1692studionounstudio
1693rembourserverbto pay back, refund, reimburse
1694désertnoundesert
1695pucenounflea
1696imaginationnounimagination
1697poupéenoundoll
1698bâtimentnounbuilding, edifice
1699espionnounspy
1700ambulancenounambulance
1701ventenounsale
1702fichunounfichu
1703gérerverbto manage
1704divorcerverbto divorce
1705interrompreverbto interrupt
1706préféréadjectivefavourite
1707échangerverbto exchange, to swap
1708comtenouncount, earl
1709extraordinaireadjectiveextraordinary, out of the ordinary
1710sergentnounsergeant
1711enterrementnounburial
1712suicidenounsuicide
1713monnaienounchange
1714noyernounwalnut
1715chiffrenouna digit i.e. 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
1716vampirenounvampire
1717conclureverbto conclude
1718repérerverbto map out, to mark, to reference
1719fromagenouncheese
1720garerverbto cover, shelter
1721lâcheadjectiveloose, slack
1722cuisinerverbto cook
1723poèmenounpoem
1724cognerverbto whack, to bash, to thump
1725rayonnounray, beam
1726taulenounjail, clink
1727soufflenounblow
1728permisnounpermit, licence
1729exagérerverbto exaggerate
1730flammenounflame
1731insulterverbto insult
1732magiqueadjectivemagic, magical
1733repasserverbto iron
1734fantastiqueadjectivefantastic
1735autrefoisadverbpreviously, formerly , erstwhile
1736facilementadverbeasily
1737sexyadjectivesexy
1738sensibleadjectivesensitive
1739atterrirverbto land
1740directementadverbdirectly
1741tuyaunounpipe
1742barrerverbto bar, bar up
1743méfierverbto mistrust, to be wary of, to watch out for
1744italienadjectiveItalian
1745demi-heurenounhalf an hour, thirty minutes
1746sainadjectivehealthy, in good health
1747tendreadjectivetender
1748parinounwager, bet
1749maîtressenounmistress
1750asilenounasylum
1751inspirerverbto breathe in
1752divinadjectivedivine, godlike
1753arméadjectivearmed
1754boutiquenounshop, boutique
1755secteurnouncircular sector
1756embarquerverbto board
1757rapidementadverbspeedily, quickly
1758lentementadverbslowly
1759déchirerverbto tear, to rip up
1760poitrinenounchest, thorax, torso
1761salairenounsalary, wage
1762baignerverbto bathe
1763bitenounknob, cock, dick
1764réactionnounreaction
1765otagenounhostage
1766collinenounhill, downs
1767épargnerverbto save
1768télévisionnountelevision
1769établirverbto make out , to draw up
1770principenounprinciple
1771traîtrenounbetrayer, traitor
1772futuradjectivefuture
1773émotionnounemotion
1774monseigneurnounmonseigneur
1775tienadjectiveyour, belonging to you
1776explosionnounexplosion
1777dettenoundebt
1778vomirverbto vomit
1779jeudinounThursday
1780viergenounvirgin
1781rassemblerverbto assemble
1782adorableadjectiveadorable
1783abrinouna shelter or refuge against the elements or physical danger
1784chantnounsong
1785raccompagnerverbto walk back, to take back, to drive back
1786prénomnounfirst name, given name
1787possibiliténounpossibility
1788lampenounlamp, light
1789comparerverbto compare
1790portraitnounportrait
1791supérieuradjectivesuperior
1792copienouncopying
1793sourdadjectivedeaf
1794fournirverbto supply, to provide, to furnish
1795sacrifierverbto sacrifice
1796débarquerverbto unload , land
1797magienounmagic
1798pubnounTelevision ad or advert
1799périodenounperiod, as in interval of time
1800abrutiadjectivewhose physical or mental capacities have been impaired by tiredness or another factor, dazed
1801serviettenountowel
1802semblantnouna semblance
1803empereurnounemperor
1804passeportnounpassport
1805torturerverbto torture
1806extérieuradjectiveexterior
1807infonounContraction of information.
1808jouetnountoy, plaything
1809pointerverbto point to/at
1810inscrireverbto inscribe
1811lutterverbto struggle, to fight
1812épuiserverbto squeeze out
1813meurtrieradjectivedeadly, bloody , murderous
1814ascenseurnounlift, elevator
1815furieuxadjectivefurious
1816digneadjectiveworthy
1817saloperienounfilth, refuse, scum
1818matérielnounequipment, supplies
1819garagenoungarage
1820mandatnounmandate
1821motonounbike, motorbike
1822sablenounsand
1823figurenounface
1824rapprocherverbto reapproach, to approach again
1825sacrerverbto crown
1826chutenounfall
1827unirverbto unite, join
1828creuserverbto dig
1829satisfaireverbto satisfy
1830presséadjectivequick, eager, impatient
1831transmettreverbto transmit
1832communadjectivecommon
1833attentenounwait
1834modèlenounmodel, example, design
1835exécuterverbto execute, to carry out
1836gantnounglove
1837accomplirverbto accomplish
1838décrocherverbto unhook, remove from a hook
1839fièvrenounfever
1840révolutionnounrevolution
1841violentadjectiveviolent
1842existencenounexistence
1843impressionnerverbto impress, wow or overawe
1844particulieradjectiveparticular
1845océannounan ocean
1846méthodenounmethod
1847documentnoundocument
1848nierverbto deny
1849écarterverbto separate, move apart
1850kilomètrenounkilometre
1851nationnounnation
1852guiderverbto guide
1853protectionnounprotection
1854manquenounlack, absence
1855musicaladjectivemusical
1856chinoisnounChinese
1857écoutenounthe act of listening
1858religionnounreligion
1859sauvageadjectivewild, untamed, not domesticated
1860rosenounrose
1861précieuxadjectiveprecious
1862mouchenounfly
1863avantagenounadvantage
1864bouclerverbto buckle
1865détectivenoundetective
1866fidèleadjectiveloyal
1867comporterverbto include
1868pannenounplush velvet
1869songerverbto dream
1870totaladjectivetotal
1871oursnounbear
1872écrivainnounwriter
1873commissionnouncommission
1874remuerverbto move
1875poussièrenoundust
1876pêchenounpeach
1877mainounMay
1878clefnounAlternative spelling of clé
1879échecnounfailure
1880baladerverbto stroll, walk around
1881témoignerverbto witness, to be a witness at or for
1882gratuitadjectivefree of charge
1883souleververbto raise, to lift up, to pick up
1884inconnuadjectiveunknown, obscure, unfamiliar, strange
1885ticketnounticket
1886forcémentadverbinevitably
1887céderverbto yield
1888footnounassociation football, football, soccer
1889barbenounbeard
1890morteladjectivemortal
1891exprèsadjectiveexpress
1892priververbto deprive
1893élémentnounelement
1894renverserverbto turn over, turn upside down
1895entourerverbto surround
1896courriernounmessenger, courier
1897virusnounvirus
1898sudnounsouth
1899bagnolenounride, whip, wheels
1900ouvriernounworker, labourer , workman
1901concoursnouncompetition, contest, competitive examination
1902führernounthe Führer, the title of Adolf Hitler as ruler of Nazi Germany
1903canardnounduck
1904cérémonienounceremony
1905chouettenounowl
1906annoncenounadvertisement
1907romanadjectiveRomance
1908écrannounscreen
1909mardinounTuesday
1910correspondreverbto correspond
1911imposerverbto impose
1912piscinenounswimming pool
1913vidéonounvideo
1914absurdeadjectiveabsurd
1915discussionnoundebate, argument
1916estomacnounstomach
1917auteurnounauthor
1918compliquéadjectivecomplicated, intricate, convoluted
1919médecinenounmedicine
1920foienounliver
1921activiténounactivity
1922bonbonnounsweet, candy
1923sucerverbto suck
1924épreuvenountest
1925aimableadjectivelikeable, amiable
1926gelerverbto freeze
1927peserverbto weigh
1928communauténouncommunity
1929patrienounhomeland, home country, country of origin, fatherland
1930éprouververbto put to the test, test, try
1931adulteadjectiveadult
1932généreuxadjectivegenerous, kind
1933humaniténounhumanity
1934enfoncerverbto push in, to press in, to drive in
1935excellencenounExcellence
1936paysannouna peasant
1937analysenounanalysis
1938cirquenouncircus
1939divorcenoundivorce
1940serveurnounwaiter
1941luttenounstruggle, fight, battle
1942rejeterverbto throw back
1943agencenounagency
1944cancernouncancer
1945couronnenouncrown
1946poudrenoundust
1947sacrificenounsacrifice
1948pizzanounpizza
1949professionneladjectiveprofessional
1950sous-titrenounsubtitle
1951danseurnounballet dancer
1952attitudenounattitude, position
1953quartadjectivefourth
1954déshabillerverbto undress
1955acheververbto finish, to complete
1956vifadjectivealive
1957charmenouncharm, attractive quality
1958pompenounpump
1959séancenounsession
1960neveunounnephew
1961robotnounrobot
1962filenouna line of objects placed one after the other
1963absencenounabsence
1964pourrirverbto rot, decompose, putrefy, crumble
1965quiconquepronounanyone, whoever, whosoever
1966régnerverbto reign
1967parvenirverbto reach
1968propriéténounproperty
1969surfacenounsurface
1970huilenounoil
1971instrumentnouninstrument
1972chérirverbto cherish
1973exercicenounexercise
1974blondadjectiveblond
1975culturenouncrop
1976honorerverbto honor, to honour
1977poètenounpoet
1978royaladjectiveroyal
1979pilulenounpill
1980bienvenuenounwelcome
1981repousserverbto push back, push out of the way
1982facturenounbill, invoice
1983ceinturenounbelt
1984oublienounwafer
1985kilonounkilo
1986délicatadjectivedelicate
1987associénounassociate
1988romantiqueadjectiveromantic
1989soucierverbto worry
1990propositionnounproposition, suggestion
1991exposerverbto expose
1992caveadjectivepitted
1993grouillerverbto mill about, swarm with people
1994intervenirverbto intervene
1995instructionnouninstruction
1996jusnounjuice
1997améliorerverbto improve, better, ameliorate
1998compliquerverbto complicate
1999brefadjectivebrief
2000canonnouncannon, gun

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