Intermediate French Vocabulary
Lessons and resources for intermediate-level French vocabulary, including idiomatic expressions, true cognates, false cognates, and more.
An vs Année, Jour vs Journée...
There are two words in French for year, day, evening, and morning. Learn the difference!
There are two words in French for year, day, evening, and morning. Learn the difference!
All about Any - French translations for the English word any
The English word "any" has numerous French translations, depending on what it means and whether it is used as an adjective, pronoun, or adverb.
The English word "any" has numerous French translations, depending on what it means and whether it is used as an adjective, pronoun, or adverb.
Approximate French Numbers
When you want to make an estimate or take a guess, you can use approximate French numbers, like dizaine, douzaine, vingtaine, and more.
When you want to make an estimate or take a guess, you can use approximate French numbers, like dizaine, douzaine, vingtaine, and more.
All about Comme
The French word comme can be a conjunction, adverb, or part of an adverbial phrase and is one of the most common French words.
The French word comme can be a conjunction, adverb, or part of an adverbial phrase and is one of the most common French words.
All About Comment
The French adverb comment can interrogative or exclamative and is one of the most common French words. Learn how to use comment to mean "how" and "what," and which uses of "how" in English are not translated by "comment" in French.
The French adverb comment can interrogative or exclamative and is one of the most common French words. Learn how to use comment to mean "how" and "what," and which uses of "how" in English are not translated by "comment" in French.
Countries ~ Pays du monde
A list of the countries of the world in French and English.
A list of the countries of the world in French and English.
False Cognates ~ Faux amis
Words which are spelled/pronounced similarly in French and English don't always mean the same thing. Learn to recognize hundreds of false cognates.
Words which are spelled/pronounced similarly in French and English don't always mean the same thing. Learn to recognize hundreds of false cognates.
French Vocabulary in English
English has borrowed many words and expressions from French. Some have been completely absorbed into English, while others have retained their "Frenchness" - a certain je ne sais quoi. Study this list of French terms commonly used in English.
English has borrowed many words and expressions from French. Some have been completely absorbed into English, while others have retained their "Frenchness" - a certain je ne sais quoi. Study this list of French terms commonly used in English.
Idiomatic Expressions
Speaking French is a lot more than just vocabulary and conjugating verbs. Your ability to speak and understand the language will be greatly enhanced by knowing some commonly used idiomatic French expressions, and even proverbs and clichés.
Speaking French is a lot more than just vocabulary and conjugating verbs. Your ability to speak and understand the language will be greatly enhanced by knowing some commonly used idiomatic French expressions, and even proverbs and clichés.
To Make - Learn how to translate "to make" into French
To make is a very general, very useful verb in English. Its French translations vary wildly, so take a look at this lesson to learn how to translate various meanings of "make" into French.
To make is a very general, very useful verb in English. Its French translations vary wildly, so take a look at this lesson to learn how to translate various meanings of "make" into French.
Mot du Jour - French Word of the Day
Learn a new word intermediate- to advanced-level French word online every weekday.
Learn a new word intermediate- to advanced-level French word online every weekday.
No in French
Saying no is pretty simple, but there are quite a few synonyms and precisions to be aware of. Check out this lesson to learn how to say no, not a chance, I don't think so, and more.
Saying no is pretty simple, but there are quite a few synonyms and precisions to be aware of. Check out this lesson to learn how to say no, not a chance, I don't think so, and more.
Number Terms
There are quite a few confusing pairs and difficult expressions related to numbers in French: second/deuxième, en premier/au premier/de premier, tiers/troisième....
There are quite a few confusing pairs and difficult expressions related to numbers in French: second/deuxième, en premier/au premier/de premier, tiers/troisième....
Only / Not Only - Ne... que, Seulement, and their negatives
There are two common French equivalents for the restrictive only in English: ne... que and seulement. These two terms mean essentially the same thing, but their negative forms are a bit more complicated.
There are two common French equivalents for the restrictive only in English: ne... que and seulement. These two terms mean essentially the same thing, but their negative forms are a bit more complicated.
French Temporal Words and Phrases
Talking about time requires a fair amount of vocabulary. Here are dozens of French words and expressions related to time, including periods of time, points in time, relative time, and frequency.
Talking about time requires a fair amount of vocabulary. Here are dozens of French words and expressions related to time, including periods of time, points in time, relative time, and frequency.
Visit, To Visit, Visitor
All of this visiting vocabulary has several French equivalents. Une visite vs un séjour; rendre visite vs visiter vs aller voir - these and more are thoroughly explained and dissected in this lesson.
All of this visiting vocabulary has several French equivalents. Une visite vs un séjour; rendre visite vs visiter vs aller voir - these and more are thoroughly explained and dissected in this lesson.
Vrais Amis
The 1,700 words on these pages are spelled (although not pronounced) identically in French and English and are true or semi-true cognates. Take a look at this list to discover just how much vocabulary is shared between French and English.
The 1,700 words on these pages are spelled (although not pronounced) identically in French and English and are true or semi-true cognates. Take a look at this list to discover just how much vocabulary is shared between French and English.
Yes in French
Saying yes is pretty simple, but there are quite a few synonyms and precisions to be aware of. Check out this lesson to learn how to say yes, yeah, sure, and more.
Saying yes is pretty simple, but there are quite a few synonyms and precisions to be aware of. Check out this lesson to learn how to say yes, yeah, sure, and more.