Essential French Vocabulary

Use these French language lists, exercises and other resources to build fluency for beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners.

  • Reading French
    How to Improve Your French Reading Comprehension
  • Family eating together outdoors
    'Family' Vocabulary in French
  • Father practicing counting with son
    French Numbers (Nombres)
  • Friends eating at cafe
    Conjugating the French Verb "Manger" "to Eat"
  • Young boy writes math equations on chalkboard
    Learn The Right Vocabulary Words When Doing Math in French
  • Romance in Paris
    French Love Language: L'Amour et l'Amitié
  • toddler in car seat
    How to Use "Est-ce Que" to Ask Questions in French
  • Woman wearing a shirt that says "whatever"
    How to Use the French Expression N'Importe Quoi
  • Tennis player serving
    How to Use the French Expression 'Être en Train de'
  • boxing glove hitting bowling ball and pin
    "Du Coup": The Ubiquitous French Adverb That Means Almost Nothing
  • Group of people walking in a market, Nice, France
    Verlan - French Slang
  • Lighting birthday candles on French tart
    "Bon Anniversaire": Saying Happy Birthday in French
  • French fans
    Common French Phrases
  • Young artists sketching at Notre Dame
    French Impersonal Expressions
  • Woman with arms out as if to say, "no worries"
    How to Use the French Expression "Pas de Problème"
  • Illustration of Canada's Provinces and Territories
    Canadian Provinces and Territories Translated to French
  • Downward view of a man's and woman's feet as they stand on a Paris street
    What Shoes Should You Wear In France?
  • Woman taking a photo of French a chocolates
    Saying Yes in French With Oui, Ouais, Mouais, and Si
  • Couple standing outdoors sharing a meal from a food truck
    Confusing French Pairs Tant vs Autant
  • Using "Ca Va" In Conversation
    How to Use the French Expression Ça Va in Conversation
  • A bird (sparrow) in the hand is worth two in the bush translates to un chien vivant vaut mieux qu'un lion mort
    Popular English Sayings Translated into French
  • A woman beckons a man over to her
    The Flaws in "Voulez-Vous Coucher Avec Moi Ce Soir?"
  • Couple Excited As They Welcome Friends To Their Barbecue Meetup
    The French Expression Voilà
  • Typical street in Paris, Notre Dame area
    What Does TTC on a French Receipt Mean?
  • stores on street in Paris
    Basic Vocabulary You'll Need to Go Shopping in France
  • Produce stand France
    French Food Vocabulary: 'La Nourriture'
  • Happy new year in French written in shaving foam on a mirror.
    The Differences Between Confusing French Pairs
  • Fond greeting
    À Tout de Suite and Other Ways to Say "See You Soon" In French
  • Women greeting each other with a kiss on the cheek
    The Top 10 French Gestures
  • Dentist talking with a patient
    French Vocabulary: At the Dentist
  • Amir Khan Workout
    French Expressions Using "Coup"
  • Tourists walking on a train platform between 2 TGV, Paris, France
    French for Beginners: Lessons and Tips
  • "Elle doit avoir froid." She must be cold.
    The Many French Idiomatic Expressions With 'Avoir' ('to Have')
  • French bulldog
    "French" Expressions
  • Susan-Hassmann.jpg
    French Vocabulary: Clothing
  • Kid Talking to Mom on Tablet
    How to Say "I Miss You" in French
  • The Eiffel Tower in Paris seen from underneath
    11 Synonyms for "Great" in French
  • Aerial view of Paris
    How to Distinguish Between the French Expressions 'C'est' vs. 'Il Est'
  • A French family at home
    French Words Describing the Home ('la Maison')
  • High angle view of cafe tables
    Learn to Use the Versatile French Word 'Même' in French Conversation
  • A girl studies wearing headphones
    Audio Dictionary of French Words Starting With D, E and F
  • man and woman smiling flirtatiously
    How to Use the Expression "Coup de Foudre"
  • Masks for Mardi Gras
    French Terms Related to Mardi Gras
  • Christmas in France Vocabulary
    Christmas In France - Noël's Vocabulary, Traditions and Decorations
  • French communication
    How to Say ___ in French
  • Frenchman checking email on phone
    Should You Use "le Courriel" for "Email"?
  • Driving a car
    French Vocabulary: Driving and Cars
  • Close up of bread in a container
    Idiomatic French Expressions with Pain
  • Group of friends in urban cafe
    French Expressions With Temps
  • Annoyed woman
    French Expressions with Casser
  • Woman looking at blank screen
    French Expressions with Rien
  • A group of bikers at the Tour de France.
    French Vocabulary: Personality Traits
  • Woman outdoors on her mobile phone by the Eiffel Tower
    The Meaning of "Ça" in French
  • Man leaving a boardroom
    5 Ways to Say You're Leaving in French
  • Anatomy
    French Vocabulary Guide: Parts of the Body
  • French bakery
    French Vocabulary Lesson: Quantities, Weights, and Measures
  • places to study: bookstore
    Your Beginner French Self-Study Checklist
  • Hispanic woman using cell phone in park near Eiffel Tower
    Audio Dictionary: French Words Starting With K, L, M and N
  • chef proudly displaying food
    The Universal Wish: 'Bon appétit'
  • teacher at board with French words
    French Vocabulary About School
  • women talking in office
    Expressing Opinions in French
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