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Learning French Words<\/strong> is the first step toward a successful French language student journey for every learner. Speak confidently and understand French culture, and have access to educational, travel and professional opportunities worldwide. For students, professionals and language learners, developing a functional vocabulary will provide you with the means to express yourself in a natural manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To begin your journey into the language of France, you should learn everyday nouns, commonly used verbs, basic french greetings<\/a> and simple phrases. This blog includes over 101 frequently used French words along with their English definitions, pronunciation guides using words that you may already know and sentences so that you can use the language of France as you proceed along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the most common French words and phrases for beginners?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best way to start learning French is to learn some of the most frequently used words in the language. French words<\/a> and phrases for beginners include greetings like “bonjour” (hello), polite expressions like “merci” (thank you), pronouns like “je” (I), verbs like “\u00eatre” (to be) and “avoir” (to have), as well as many other daily-use words for things related to food, family, time and locations. By learning how to use these words in simple sentences, beginners can establish a good base for both speaking and understanding French.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

101+ common French words with English Meanings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Learn the words that are commonly used in daily conversation. The following table includes common greetings, pronouns, verbs, numbers, questions and useful vocabulary. Say each of the French words out loud to help you learn them; make sure you know what they mean, and then use the example sentences to see how they would be used in a conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No.<\/strong><\/td>French word or phrase<\/strong><\/td>English meaning<\/strong><\/td>Simple sentence in French<\/strong><\/td>English translation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Bonjour<\/td>Hello; good morning<\/td>Bonjour, Marie !<\/td>Hello, Marie!<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Bonsoir<\/td>Good evening<\/td>Bonsoir, monsieur.<\/td>Good evening, sir.<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Salut<\/td>Hi; bye (informal)<\/td>Salut, Paul !<\/td>Hi, Paul!<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Merci<\/td>Thank you<\/td>Merci beaucoup.<\/td>Thank you very much.<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Oui<\/td>Yes<\/td>Oui, je comprends.<\/td>Yes, I understand.<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>Non<\/td>No<\/td>Non, merci.<\/td>No, thank you.<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>S’il vous pla\u00eet<\/td>Please (formal\/plural)<\/td>Un caf\u00e9, s’il vous pla\u00eet.<\/td>A coffee, please.<\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td>S’il te pla\u00eet<\/td>Please (informal)<\/td>Aide-moi, s’il te pla\u00eet.<\/td>Help me, please.<\/td><\/tr>
9<\/td>Pardon<\/td>Sorry; excuse me<\/td>Pardon, monsieur.<\/td>Excuse me, sir.<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>Au revoir<\/td>Goodbye<\/td>Au revoir et \u00e0 bient\u00f4t !<\/td>Goodbye and see you soon!<\/td><\/tr>
11<\/td>Je<\/td>I<\/td>Je suis \u00e9tudiant.<\/td>I am a student.<\/td><\/tr>
12<\/td>Tu<\/td>You (informal)<\/td>Tu es gentil.<\/td>You are kind.<\/td><\/tr>
13<\/td>Vous<\/td>You (formal\/plural)<\/td>Vous \u00eates professeur.<\/td>You are a teacher.<\/td><\/tr>
14<\/td>Il<\/td>He; it<\/td>Il est ici.<\/td>He is here.<\/td><\/tr>
15<\/td>Elle<\/td>She; it<\/td>Elle est contente.<\/td>She is happy.<\/td><\/tr>
16<\/td>Nous<\/td>We<\/td>Nous parlons fran\u00e7ais.<\/td>We speak French.<\/td><\/tr>
17<\/td>Ils<\/td>They (masculine\/mixed)<\/td>Ils sont amis.<\/td>They are friends.<\/td><\/tr>
18<\/td>Elles<\/td>They (feminine)<\/td>Elles sont \u00e9tudiantes.<\/td>They are students.<\/td><\/tr>
19<\/td>\u00catre<\/td>To be<\/td>Je veux \u00eatre pr\u00eat.<\/td>I want to be ready.<\/td><\/tr>
20<\/td>Avoir<\/td>To have<\/td>J’ai un livre.<\/td>I have a book.<\/td><\/tr>
21<\/td>Faire<\/td>To do; make<\/td>Je fais mes devoirs.<\/td>I do my homework.<\/td><\/tr>
22<\/td>Aller<\/td>To go<\/td>Je vais \u00e0 l’\u00e9cole.<\/td>I go to school.<\/td><\/tr>
23<\/td>Venir<\/td>To come<\/td>Tu viens avec moi.<\/td>You are coming with me.<\/td><\/tr>
24<\/td>Parler<\/td>To speak<\/td>Je parle fran\u00e7ais.<\/td>I speak French.<\/td><\/tr>
25<\/td>Aimer<\/td>To like; love<\/td>J’aime la musique.<\/td>I like music.<\/td><\/tr>
26<\/td>Vouloir<\/td>To want<\/td>Je veux apprendre.<\/td>I want to learn.<\/td><\/tr>
27<\/td>Pouvoir<\/td>To be able to; can<\/td>Je peux aider.<\/td>I can help.<\/td><\/tr>
28<\/td>Savoir<\/td>To know (a fact\/how)<\/td>Je sais nager.<\/td>I know how to swim.<\/td><\/tr>
29<\/td>Comprendre<\/td>To understand<\/td>Je comprends la question.<\/td>I understand the question.<\/td><\/tr>
30<\/td>Apprendre<\/td>To learn<\/td>J’apprends le fran\u00e7ais.<\/td>I am learning French.<\/td><\/tr>
31<\/td>Manger<\/td>To eat<\/td>Je mange une pomme.<\/td>I eat an apple.<\/td><\/tr>
32<\/td>Boire<\/td>To drink<\/td>Je bois de l’eau.<\/td>I drink water.<\/td><\/tr>
33<\/td>Lire<\/td>To read<\/td>Je lis un livre.<\/td>I read a book.<\/td><\/tr>
34<\/td>\u00c9crire<\/td>To write<\/td>J’\u00e9cris une lettre.<\/td>I write a letter.<\/td><\/tr>
35<\/td>Travailler<\/td>To work<\/td>Je travaille aujourd’hui.<\/td>I am working today.<\/td><\/tr>
36<\/td>\u00c9tudier<\/td>To study<\/td>J’\u00e9tudie le fran\u00e7ais.<\/td>I study French.<\/td><\/tr>
37<\/td>Acheter<\/td>To buy<\/td>J’ach\u00e8te du pain.<\/td>I buy bread.<\/td><\/tr>
38<\/td>Prendre<\/td>To take<\/td>Je prends le bus.<\/td>I take the bus.<\/td><\/tr>
39<\/td>Donner<\/td>To give<\/td>Je donne un cadeau.<\/td>I give a gift.<\/td><\/tr>
40<\/td>Aider<\/td>To help<\/td>Tu peux m’aider ?<\/td>Can you help me?<\/td><\/tr>
41<\/td>Qui<\/td>Who<\/td>Qui est l\u00e0 ?<\/td>Who is there?<\/td><\/tr>
42<\/td>Quoi<\/td>What<\/td>Tu fais quoi ?<\/td>What are you doing?<\/td><\/tr>
43<\/td>Que<\/td>What; that<\/td>Que veux-tu ?<\/td>What do you want?<\/td><\/tr>
44<\/td>O\u00f9<\/td>Where<\/td>O\u00f9 est la gare ?<\/td>Where is the station?<\/td><\/tr>
45<\/td>Quand<\/td>When<\/td>Quand arrives-tu ?<\/td>When are you arriving?<\/td><\/tr>
46<\/td>Pourquoi<\/td>Why<\/td>Pourquoi tu ris ?<\/td>Why are you laughing?<\/td><\/tr>
47<\/td>Comment<\/td>How<\/td>Comment \u00e7a va ?<\/td>How are you?<\/td><\/tr>
48<\/td>Combien<\/td>How much; how many<\/td>Combien \u00e7a co\u00fbte ?<\/td>How much does it cost?<\/td><\/tr>
49<\/td>Quel \/ Quelle<\/td>Which; what<\/td>Quelle heure est-il ?<\/td>What time is it?<\/td><\/tr>
50<\/td>Le<\/td>The (masculine singular)<\/td>Le livre est ici.<\/td>The book is here.<\/td><\/tr>
51<\/td>La<\/td>The (feminine singular)<\/td>La porte est ouverte.<\/td>The door is open.<\/td><\/tr>
52<\/td>Les<\/td>The (plural)<\/td>Les enfants jouent.<\/td>The children are playing.<\/td><\/tr>
53<\/td>Un<\/td>A; an; one (masculine)<\/td>J’ai un stylo.<\/td>I have a pen.<\/td><\/tr>
54<\/td>Une<\/td>A; an; one (feminine)<\/td>C’est une pomme.<\/td>It is an apple.<\/td><\/tr>
55<\/td>Deux<\/td>Two<\/td>J’ai deux fr\u00e8res.<\/td>I have two brothers.<\/td><\/tr>
56<\/td>Trois<\/td>Three<\/td>Nous avons trois chats.<\/td>We have three cats.<\/td><\/tr>
57<\/td>Quatre<\/td>Four<\/td>Il est quatre heures.<\/td>It is four o’clock.<\/td><\/tr>
58<\/td>Cinq<\/td>Five<\/td>J’ai cinq livres.<\/td>I have five books.<\/td><\/tr>
59<\/td>Aujourd’hui<\/td>Today<\/td>Aujourd’hui, je travaille.<\/td>Today, I am working.<\/td><\/tr>
60<\/td>Demain<\/td>Tomorrow<\/td>\u00c0 demain !<\/td>See you tomorrow!<\/td><\/tr>
61<\/td>Hier<\/td>Yesterday<\/td>Hier, j’\u00e9tais \u00e0 la maison.<\/td>Yesterday, I was at home.<\/td><\/tr>
62<\/td>Maintenant<\/td>Now<\/td>Je suis libre maintenant.<\/td>I am free now.<\/td><\/tr>
63<\/td>Toujours<\/td>Always; still<\/td>Elle est toujours souriante.<\/td>She is always smiling.<\/td><\/tr>
64<\/td>Souvent<\/td>Often<\/td>Je lis souvent.<\/td>I read often.<\/td><\/tr>
65<\/td>Parfois<\/td>Sometimes<\/td>Je cuisine parfois.<\/td>I sometimes cook.<\/td><\/tr>
66<\/td>Jamais<\/td>Never<\/td>Je ne fume jamais.<\/td>I never smoke.<\/td><\/tr>
67<\/td>Maison<\/td>House; home<\/td>Ma maison est grande.<\/td>My house is big.<\/td><\/tr>
68<\/td>\u00c9cole<\/td>School<\/td>L’\u00e9cole est pr\u00e8s d’ici.<\/td>The school is nearby.<\/td><\/tr>
69<\/td>Travail<\/td>Work; job<\/td>Mon travail est int\u00e9ressant.<\/td>My job is interesting.<\/td><\/tr>
70<\/td>Ville<\/td>City; town<\/td>Paris est une belle ville.<\/td>Paris is a beautiful city.<\/td><\/tr>
71<\/td>Rue<\/td>Street<\/td>La rue est calme.<\/td>The street is quiet.<\/td><\/tr>
72<\/td>Gare<\/td>Train station<\/td>La gare est loin.<\/td>The station is far away.<\/td><\/tr>
73<\/td>Magasin<\/td>Shop; store<\/td>Le magasin est ouvert.<\/td>The shop is open.<\/td><\/tr>
74<\/td>Restaurant<\/td>Restaurant<\/td>Le restaurant est plein.<\/td>The restaurant is full.<\/td><\/tr>
75<\/td>Famille<\/td>Family<\/td>Ma famille est gentille.<\/td>My family is kind.<\/td><\/tr>
76<\/td>Ami \/ Amie<\/td>Friend<\/td>C’est mon ami.<\/td>He is my friend.<\/td><\/tr>
77<\/td>M\u00e8re<\/td>Mother<\/td>Ma m\u00e8re est ici.<\/td>My mother is here.<\/td><\/tr>
78<\/td>P\u00e8re<\/td>Father<\/td>Mon p\u00e8re travaille.<\/td>My father works.<\/td><\/tr>
79<\/td>Enfant<\/td>Child<\/td>L’enfant joue dehors.<\/td>The child plays outside.<\/td><\/tr>
80<\/td>Eau<\/td>Water<\/td>Je voudrais de l’eau.<\/td>I would like some water.<\/td><\/tr>
81<\/td>Pain<\/td>Bread<\/td>J’ach\u00e8te du pain.<\/td>I buy bread.<\/td><\/tr>
82<\/td>Lait<\/td>Milk<\/td>Je bois du lait.<\/td>I drink milk.<\/td><\/tr>
83<\/td>Caf\u00e9<\/td>Coffee; caf\u00e9<\/td>Je prends un caf\u00e9.<\/td>I have a coffee.<\/td><\/tr>
84<\/td>Th\u00e9<\/td>Tea<\/td>Elle boit du th\u00e9.<\/td>She drinks tea.<\/td><\/tr>
85<\/td>Pomme<\/td>Apple<\/td>Je mange une pomme.<\/td>I eat an apple.<\/td><\/tr>
86<\/td>Repas<\/td>Meal<\/td>Le repas est pr\u00eat.<\/td>The meal is ready.<\/td><\/tr>
87<\/td>Bon \/ Bonne<\/td>Good<\/td>C’est une bonne id\u00e9e.<\/td>It is a good idea.<\/td><\/tr>
88<\/td>Grand \/ Grande<\/td>Big; tall<\/td>C’est une grande maison.<\/td>It is a big house.<\/td><\/tr>
89<\/td>Petit \/ Petite<\/td>Small; little<\/td>J’ai un petit sac.<\/td>I have a small bag.<\/td><\/tr>
90<\/td>Beau \/ Belle<\/td>Beautiful; handsome<\/td>C’est une belle journ\u00e9e.<\/td>It is a beautiful day.<\/td><\/tr>
91<\/td>Nouveau \/ Nouvelle<\/td>New<\/td>J’ai un nouveau t\u00e9l\u00e9phone.<\/td>I have a new phone.<\/td><\/tr>
92<\/td>Facile<\/td>Easy<\/td>Le fran\u00e7ais est facile \u00e0 pratiquer.<\/td>French is easy to practise.<\/td><\/tr>
93<\/td>Difficile<\/td>Difficult<\/td>Cette question est difficile.<\/td>This question is difficult.<\/td><\/tr>
94<\/td>Heureux \/ Heureuse<\/td>Happy<\/td>Je suis heureux aujourd’hui.<\/td>I am happy today.<\/td><\/tr>
95<\/td>Fatigu\u00e9 \/ Fatigu\u00e9e<\/td>Tired<\/td>Je suis fatigu\u00e9e.<\/td>I am tired.<\/td><\/tr>
96<\/td>Chaud \/ Chaude<\/td>Hot; warm<\/td>Le caf\u00e9 est chaud.<\/td>The coffee is hot.<\/td><\/tr>
97<\/td>Froid \/ Froide<\/td>Cold<\/td>L’eau est froide.<\/td>The water is cold.<\/td><\/tr>
98<\/td>Tr\u00e8s<\/td>Very<\/td>C’est tr\u00e8s int\u00e9ressant.<\/td>It is very interesting.<\/td><\/tr>
99<\/td>Bien<\/td>Well; good<\/td>Je vais bien.<\/td>I am doing well.<\/td><\/tr>
100<\/td>Mal<\/td>Badly; unwell<\/td>Je me sens mal.<\/td>I feel unwell.<\/td><\/tr>
101<\/td>Avec<\/td>With<\/td>Je viens avec toi.<\/td>I am coming with you.<\/td><\/tr>
102<\/td>Sans<\/td>Without<\/td>Je prends du th\u00e9 sans sucre.<\/td>I have tea without sugar.<\/td><\/tr>
103<\/td>Et<\/td>And<\/td>Paul et Marie arrivent.<\/td>Paul and Marie are arriving.<\/td><\/tr>
104<\/td>Mais<\/td>But<\/td>Je suis fatigu\u00e9, mais content.<\/td>I am tired but happy.<\/td><\/tr>
105<\/td>Parce que<\/td>Because<\/td>Je reste parce que je suis occup\u00e9.<\/td>I am staying because I am busy.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Learning Tip:<\/strong> Each French noun has a grammatical gender. Therefore, when you are studying French, be sure to learn each noun along with its appropriate article \u2014 for example, la maison (the house) and le livre (the book). This will help you create correct sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basic French Words You Must Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beginners should learn the language they will use to introduce themselves, make inquiries about other people and their preferences, and speak politely. Learn pronouns, yes\/no answers, common verbs, question words, and common phrases. By learning all of these together, you can easily form simple sentences and engage in everyday conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Basic French Words for Beginners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>French word<\/strong><\/td>English meaning<\/strong><\/td>Example sentence<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Pronoun<\/td>Je<\/td>I<\/td>Je suis pr\u00eat. (I am ready.)<\/td><\/tr>
Pronoun<\/td>Tu<\/td>You (informal)<\/td>Tu es mon ami. (You are my friend.)<\/td><\/tr>
Pronoun<\/td>Vous<\/td>You (formal\/plural)<\/td>Vous \u00eates gentil. (You are kind.)<\/td><\/tr>
Yes\/no<\/td>Oui<\/td>Yes<\/td>Oui, bien s\u00fbr. (Yes, of course.)<\/td><\/tr>
Yes\/no<\/td>Non<\/td>No<\/td>Non, pas aujourd’hui. (No, not today.)<\/td><\/tr>
Verb<\/td>\u00catre<\/td>To be<\/td>Je suis heureux. (I am happy.)<\/td><\/tr>
Verb<\/td>Avoir<\/td>To have<\/td>J’ai un stylo. (I have a pen.)<\/td><\/tr>
Verb<\/td>Faire<\/td>To do; make<\/td>Je fais du sport. (I play sports.)<\/td><\/tr>
Verb<\/td>Aller<\/td>To go<\/td>Je vais au travail. (I go to work.)<\/td><\/tr>
Verb<\/td>Vouloir<\/td>To want<\/td>Je veux apprendre. (I want to learn.)<\/td><\/tr>
Question<\/td>Qui<\/td>Who<\/td>Qui est-ce ? (Who is it?)<\/td><\/tr>
Question<\/td>O\u00f9<\/td>Where<\/td>O\u00f9 est la banque ? (Where is the bank?)<\/td><\/tr>
Question<\/td>Pourquoi<\/td>Why<\/td>Pourquoi es-tu ici ? (Why are you here?)<\/td><\/tr>
Question<\/td>Comment<\/td>How<\/td>Comment allez-vous ? (How are you?)<\/td><\/tr>
Expression<\/td>D’accord<\/td>Okay; agreed<\/td>D’accord, merci. (Okay, thank you.)<\/td><\/tr>
Expression<\/td>Bien s\u00fbr<\/td>Of course<\/td>Bien s\u00fbr, je peux aider. (Of course, I can help.)<\/td><\/tr>
Expression<\/td>Je ne sais pas<\/td>I don’t know<\/td>Je ne sais pas. (I don’t know.)<\/td><\/tr>
Expression<\/td>Excusez-moi<\/td>Excuse me (formal)<\/td>Excusez-moi, o\u00f9 est la gare ? (Excuse me, where is the station?)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Beginner’s Tips: <\/strong>The most common French verbs are: to be (\u00eatre), to have (avoir), and to do (faire). Learning their present-tense conjugation is the first step toward speaking French.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are common French greetings and polite words with English meanings?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The greeting you use when speaking French depends upon the circumstances, what time it is, and your relationship with the person you are communicating with. You will typically greet someone during the daytime with bonjour, in the evening with bonsoir, and friends\/people you have an established relationship with with salut. Polite expressions (merci and s’il vous pla\u00eet) can be used in many different settings, including classrooms, workplaces, shops, and restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

French Greetings and Polite Expressions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
French Expression<\/strong><\/td>English Meaning<\/strong><\/td>Usage<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Bonjour<\/td>Hello; good morning<\/td>Standard, polite daytime greeting<\/td><\/tr>
Bonsoir<\/td>Good evening<\/td>Greeting someone in the evening<\/td><\/tr>
Salut<\/td>Hi; bye<\/td>Informal, usually among friends<\/td><\/tr>
Coucou<\/td>Hi there<\/td>Very informal, often among close friends<\/td><\/tr>
Comment allez-vous ?<\/td>How are you?<\/td>Formal or polite<\/td><\/tr>
Comment \u00e7a va ?<\/td>How are you?<\/td>Informal or neutral<\/td><\/tr>
\u00c7a va bien, merci.<\/td>I’m fine, thank you.<\/td>Common response<\/td><\/tr>
Merci<\/td>Thank you<\/td>Everyday expression of gratitude<\/td><\/tr>
Merci beaucoup<\/td>Thank you very much<\/td>More emphatic thanks<\/td><\/tr>
De rien<\/td>You’re welcome<\/td>Common, informal response<\/td><\/tr>
Je vous en prie<\/td>You’re welcome<\/td>Polite or formal response<\/td><\/tr>
S’il vous pla\u00eet<\/td>Please<\/td>Formal or plural request<\/td><\/tr>
S’il te pla\u00eet<\/td>Please<\/td>Informal request to one person<\/td><\/tr>
Pardon<\/td>Sorry; pardon<\/td>Brief apology or request to pass<\/td><\/tr>
Excusez-moi<\/td>Excuse me<\/td>Polite way to interrupt or get attention<\/td><\/tr>
Je suis d\u00e9sol\u00e9(e)<\/td>I’m sorry<\/td>Apology<\/td><\/tr>
Ce n’est pas grave<\/td>It’s not a big deal<\/td>Reassuring someone<\/td><\/tr>
Au revoir<\/td>Goodbye<\/td>Standard farewell<\/td><\/tr>
\u00c0 bient\u00f4t<\/td>See you soon<\/td>Friendly farewell<\/td><\/tr>
\u00c0 demain<\/td>See you tomorrow<\/td>When expecting to meet the next day<\/td><\/tr>
Bonne nuit<\/td>Good night<\/td>When someone is going to bed<\/td><\/tr>
Bonne journ\u00e9e<\/td>Have a nice day<\/td>Polite farewell during the day<\/td><\/tr>
Bonne soir\u00e9e<\/td>Have a nice evening<\/td>Polite evening farewell<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Remember to use “tu” (informal) when you’re speaking to your friends, family and other individuals that are part of an informal setting. Use “vous” (polite\/plural) to be respectful of someone else, or if you’re talking to a group of people. If you aren’t sure which form of address to use, start off by using “vous” and let them tell you what they would prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What French words are used in Everyday Conversations?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The words that we use each day are helpful when talking about others, families, times, locations, foods, feelings and daily routines. When we organise the French words into groups according to their topics, it is easier for us to recall those words, and it provides a better way to communicate with other people in conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common French words used in Daily Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>French word<\/strong><\/td>English meaning<\/strong><\/td>Example sentence<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
People<\/td>Personne<\/td>Person<\/td>Cette personne est gentille. (This person is kind.)<\/td><\/tr>
People<\/td>Homme<\/td>Man<\/td>Cet homme est professeur. (This man is a teacher.)<\/td><\/tr>
People<\/td>Femme<\/td>Woman<\/td>Cette femme est m\u00e9decin. (This woman is a doctor.)<\/td><\/tr>
Family<\/td>Famille<\/td>Family<\/td>Ma famille habite en Inde. (My family lives in India.)<\/td><\/tr>
Family<\/td>M\u00e8re<\/td>Mother<\/td>Ma m\u00e8re cuisine. (My mother cooks.)<\/td><\/tr>
Family<\/td>P\u00e8re<\/td>Father<\/td>Mon p\u00e8re lit le journal. (My father reads the newspaper.)<\/td><\/tr>
Family<\/td>Fr\u00e8re<\/td>Brother<\/td>Mon fr\u00e8re est \u00e9tudiant. (My brother is a student.)<\/td><\/tr>
Family<\/td>S\u0153ur<\/td>Sister<\/td>Ma s\u0153ur aime la musique. (My sister likes music.)<\/td><\/tr>
Time<\/td>Jour<\/td>Day<\/td>C’est un beau jour. (It is a beautiful day.)<\/td><\/tr>
Time<\/td>Matin<\/td>Morning<\/td>Je travaille le matin. (I work in the morning.)<\/td><\/tr>
Time<\/td>Soir<\/td>Evening<\/td>Nous sortons ce soir. (We are going out this evening.)<\/td><\/tr>
Time<\/td>Heure<\/td>Hour; time<\/td>Quelle heure est-il ? (What time is it?)<\/td><\/tr>
Places<\/td>Maison<\/td>House; home<\/td>Je suis \u00e0 la maison. (I am at home.)<\/td><\/tr>
Places<\/td>Bureau<\/td>Office; desk<\/td>Je suis au bureau. (I am at the office.)<\/td><\/tr>
Places<\/td>H\u00f4pital<\/td>Hospital<\/td>L’h\u00f4pital est pr\u00e8s d’ici. (The hospital is nearby.)<\/td><\/tr>
Places<\/td>Parc<\/td>Park<\/td>Nous allons au parc. (We are going to the park.)<\/td><\/tr>
Food<\/td>Fruit<\/td>Fruit<\/td>Je mange un fruit. (I eat a piece of fruit.)<\/td><\/tr>
Food<\/td>L\u00e9gumes<\/td>Vegetables<\/td>Je mange des l\u00e9gumes. (I eat vegetables.)<\/td><\/tr>
Food<\/td>Fromage<\/td>Cheese<\/td>J’aime le fromage. (I like cheese.)<\/td><\/tr>
Food<\/td>Poulet<\/td>Chicken<\/td>Je mange du poulet. (I eat chicken.)<\/td><\/tr>
Feelings<\/td>Content(e)<\/td>Happy<\/td>Elle est contente. (She is happy.)<\/td><\/tr>
Feelings<\/td>Triste<\/td>Sad<\/td>Je suis triste aujourd’hui. (I am sad today.)<\/td><\/tr>
Feelings<\/td>Fatigu\u00e9(e)<\/td>Tired<\/td>Nous sommes fatigu\u00e9s. (We are tired.)<\/td><\/tr>
Feelings<\/td>Inquiet \/ Inqui\u00e8te<\/td>Worried<\/td>Je suis inqui\u00e8te. (I am worried.)<\/td><\/tr>
Activities<\/td>Dormir<\/td>To sleep<\/td>Je dors huit heures. (I sleep for eight hours.)<\/td><\/tr>
Activities<\/td>Marcher<\/td>To walk<\/td>Je marche chaque jour. (I walk every day.)<\/td><\/tr>
Activities<\/td>Courir<\/td>To run<\/td>Il aime courir. (He likes running.)<\/td><\/tr>
Activities<\/td>Cuisiner<\/td>To cook<\/td>Je cuisine le soir. (I cook in the evening.)<\/td><\/tr>
Activities<\/td>\u00c9couter<\/td>To listen<\/td>J’\u00e9coute de la musique. (I listen to music.)<\/td><\/tr>
Activities<\/td>Regarder<\/td>To watch<\/td>Nous regardons un film. (We are watching a film.)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How can I use common French words in simple sentences?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most effective method for remembering French v<\/a>o<\/a>cabulary<\/a> is by using the word(s) in an entire sentence. Practice these sample sentences aloud, pay attention to how they are structured, and substitute either the noun or verb with words that you currently know of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10 Simple French Sentences with English Translations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
No.<\/strong><\/td>French sentence<\/strong><\/td>English translation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Je m’appelle Sophie.<\/td>My name is Sophie.<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Je suis \u00e9tudiant.<\/td>I am a male student.<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>J’habite \u00e0 Delhi.<\/td>I live in Delhi.<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>J’apprends le fran\u00e7ais.<\/td>I am learning French.<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>J’aime lire des livres.<\/td>I like reading books.<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>Je bois un caf\u00e9 le matin.<\/td>I drink coffee in the morning.<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>Ma famille est tr\u00e8s gentille.<\/td>My family is very kind.<\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td>O\u00f9 est la station de m\u00e9tro ?<\/td>Where is the metro station?<\/td><\/tr>
9<\/td>Je voudrais un verre d’eau, s’il vous pla\u00eet.<\/td>I would like a glass of water, please.<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>Merci beaucoup pour votre aide.<\/td>Thank you very much for your help.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> When writing about yourself as a female student, use \u00e9tudiante. Adjectives in French and some nouns have forms that change based on whether they are masculine or feminine, and plural or singular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thinking About Learning French ?<\/h2>\n