French-English FreeDict Dictionary Maintainer [up for grabs] Re-edited and extended by John Darrington 0.4.1 8505 headwords FreeDict

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Sebastian Humenda Remove duplicates Sebastian Humenda update licencing stanza (thanks to Karl Bartel) remove duplicated entries Yota Moteuchi: <sense> tags were not properly set (after the previous conversion of <def>). Corrections were half automatic, half manual, but the content should not have changed. The file was also fully re-indented with xmllint. Piotr Bański: Technical changes: added the missing values to the <tagsDecl>. TODO: conversion to the cit/quote system, but only after, or at the same time as, the equivalents inside <def> are split apart. Piotr Bański: Technical changes: took out the dependency including the ontology interface. The interface is now a free-standing document and this dictionary refers to rhat document only via the header (see <tagsDecl>). Piotr Bański: Technical changes: include the FreeDict interface to ontologies, use @ana to refer to it from inside gramGrp. John Darrington: Extended the dictionary (several commits: added POS fields, genders, + over 300 entries). (+ Piotr: little changes in the header, tiny fixes). Piotr Bański: Merged the old header in. Converted the dictionary to TEI P5, replaced ndashes (or something of that sort, also within headwords) with plain hyphens. Reorganised the directory (NEWS and README out, stuff from shared/ in). John Darrington Lots of new words added, (a few deleted) parts of speech added. Genders added. Some horrible errors corrected. Probably some new errors introduced. Verbs were identified using "verbiste", nouns by using freedict's fra-deu dictionary (definitions starting with upper case were assumed to be nouns). Michael Bunk: Re-Import from Ergane: fra.mdb from 2005-Sep-14, eng.mdb from 2006-Feb-02. Part of speech and gender information now included. teidiff gave the following output: Unmodified 487, Added 5821, Deleted 4173, Modified <form> 1587, Modified <sense>s 877, Modified multimatch 707 + 788. Michael Bunk: Switched to Makefile.common style. Converted file from TEI P3 to TEI P4. Horst Eyermann: Database was converted to TEI format and checked into CVS. Horst Eyermann: Phonetics added - machine generated from MBRODICT. Horst Eyermann: This Database was generated from ergane, http://www.travlang.com - Thanks!
-able
-able -ible
-al
-ish -like
-er
-er
-iste
-er -ist -or
-ième
-th
-té
-ness -ship -ity
... à
... to from ... to of ... to
ADN ad
n masc DNA
Abkhasie abkazi
n Abkhazia
Abkhasien abkazi
n masc Abkhazian
Abyssin abisɛ̃
n Abyssinian
Abyssinie abisini
n Abyssinia
Achille aʃi
n Achilles
Achéron aʃeʀɔ̃
n Acheron
Adam adam
n Adam
Addis-Abeba
n Addis Ababa
Aden adɛn
n Aden
Adjarie adʒaʀi
n Adzharia
Adonis adoni
n Adonis
Afghan afgɑ̃
n Afghan
Afghane afgan
n fem Afghan woman
Afghanistan afganistɑ̃
n Afghanistan
Africain afʀikɛ̃
n African
Afrikander afʀikɑ̃de
n Afrikaner Boer
Afrique afʀik
n Africa
Afrique du Nord afʀikdynɔʀ
n North Africa
Afrique du Sud afʀikdysyd
n South Africa
Agamemnon agamɛnɔ̃
n Agamemnon
Agathe agat
n Agatha
Aix-la-Chapelle
n Aix-la-Chapelle
Ajax aʒaks
n Ajax
Albanais albanɛ
n Albanian
Albanie albani
n Albania
Albe alb
n Alva
Albert albɛʀ
n Albert
Alberta albɛʀta
n Alberta
Alep alɛp
n Aleppo
Alexandre alɛksɑ̃dʀ
n Alexander
Alexandrie alɛksɑ̃dʀi
n Alexandria
Alger alʒe
n Algiers
Algérie alʒeʀi
n Algeria
Algérien alʒeʀi
n masc Algerian
Allemagne aləmanj
n fem Germany
Allemagne de l'Ouest aləmanjdəlwɛst
n West Germany
Allemand aləmɑ̃
n German
Allemande aləmɑ̃d
n fem German German woman
Alost alɔst
n Alost
Alpes alp
n Alps
Alpes graies alpgʀɛ
n Graian Alps
Alsacien alsasi
n masc Alsatian
Amboine ɑ̃bwan
n Amboina
Amsterdam amstɛʀdam
n Amsterdam
Américain ameʀikɛ̃
n American US citizen
Amérique ameʀik
n America
Amérique centrale ameʀiksɑ̃tʀal
n Central America
Amérique du Nord ameʀikdynɔʀ
n North America
Amérique du Sud ameʀikdysyd
n South America
Amérique septentrionale ameʀiksɛptɑ̃tʀjonal
n North America
Andalou ɑ̃dalu
n Andalusian
Andalouse ɑ̃daluz
n fem Andalusian woman
Andalousie ɑ̃daluzi
n Andalusia
Andorre ɑ̃dɔʀ
n Andorra
Andrinople ɑ̃dʀinopl
n Adrianople
Anglais ɑ̃glɛ
n masc Englishman Sassenach
Angle ɑ̃gl
n Englishman Sassenach
Angleterre ɑ̃glətɛʀ
n England
Anglo-Saxon ɑ̃glosaksɔ̃
n masc anglo-saxon
Angolais ɑ̃gɔlɛ
n Angolese
Anne an
n Ann
Annibal anibal
n Hannibal
Annonciation anɔ̃sjasjɔ̃
n fem Annunciation Lady Day
Antarctique ɑ̃taʀktik
n Antarctic
Antillais ɑ̃tijɛ
n Antillian
Antilles ɑ̃tij
n Antilles
Antioche ɑ̃sjoʃ
n Antioch
Antoine ɑ̃twan
n Antony
Anvers ɑ̃vɛʀ
n Antwerp
Apache apaʃ
n apache hood ruffian
Apennins apɛnɛ̃
n Apennines
Aphrodite afʀɔdit
n Aphrodite
Apocalypse apokalips
n Apocalypse
Apollon apɔlɔ̃
n Apollo
Appalaches apalaʃ
n Appalachian Mountains
Aquitaine akitɛn
n Aquitaine
Arabe aʀab
n fem Arabian woman Arab
Arabie aʀabi
n Arabia
Arcadie aʀkadi
n Arcadia
Archimède aʀʃimɛd
n Archimedes
Ardennes aʀdɛn
n Ardennes
Argentin aʀʒɑ̃tɛ̃
n Argentine
Argentine aʀʒɑ̃tin
n Argentina
Argus aʀgy
n Argus
Ariane aʀjan
n Ariadne
Aristote aʀistɔt
n Aristotle
Armorique aʀmoʀik
n Armorica
Arménie aʀmeni
n Armenia
Arménien aʀmeni
n masc Armenian
Arménienne aʀmenjɛn
n fem Armenian woman
Arras aʀa
n Arras
Aryen aʀj
n Aryan
Asiate azjat
n fem Asian woman Asian
Asiatique azjatik
n fem Asian woman Asian
Asie azi
n Asia
Asie Mineure aziminœʀ
n fem Asia Minor
Asie du Sud-Est
n Sout-East Asia
Assomption asɔ̃psjɔ̃
n fem Assumption
Assyrie assɛ̃ʀi
n Assyria
Assyrien assɛ̃ʀi
n masc Assyrian
Asturies astyʀi
n Asturias
Atabasca atabaska
n Athabasca
Athènes atɛn
n Athena Athene Athens
Athénien ateni
n masc Athenian
Atlas atla
n Atlas
Attique atik
n Attica
Augias oʒja
n Augeas
Auguste ogyst
n Augustus
Aurigny oʀinji
n Alderney
Australie ostʀali
n fem Australia
Australien ɔstʀaljɛ̃
n masc Australian
Australienne ɔstʀaljɛn
n fem Australian woman
Autriche otʀiʃ
n Austria
Autrichien otʀiʃi
n masc Austrian
Babel babɛl
n Babel Babylon
Babylone babilon
n Babel Babylon
Babylonie babiloni
n Babylonia
Bacchus bakʃy
n Bacchus
Balinais balinɛ
n Balinese
Balkans balkɑ̃
n Balkans
Baléares baleaʀ
n Balearic Islands
Bantou bɑ̃tu
n Bantu
Barbade baʀbad
n Barbados
Barbe-Bleue
n Bluebeard
Barcelone baʀsəlon
n Barcelona
Barry baʀi
n Barry
Barthélemy baʀtelɑ̃mi
n Bartolomew
Basque bask
n Basque
Batave batav
n Batavian
Bavarois bavaʀwa
n Bavarian
Bavière bavjɛʀ
n Bavaria
Belge bɛlʒ
n fem Belgian Belgian woman
Belgique bɛlʒik
n Belgium
Belgrade bɛlgʀad
n Belgrade
Benelux bənəly
n Benelux
Bengale bɑ̃gal
n Bengal
Benoît bənwa
n Ben Benedict
Berlin bɛʀlɛ̃
n Berlin
Berlinois bɛʀlinwa
n Berliner
Bermudes bɛʀmyd
n Bermudas
Berne bɛʀn
n Berne
Bernois bɛʀnwa
n Bernese
Bessarabie bɛsaʀabi
n Bessarabia
Bethléem bɛtleɛm
n Bethlehem
Bible bibl
n Bible
Birman biʀman
n Burmese
Birmane biʀman
n fem Burmese woman
Birmanie biʀmani
n Burma
Boer be
n Afrikaner Boer
Bohémien boemi
n masc Bohemian
Bohême boɛm
n Bohemia
Bois-le-Duc
n Bois-le-Duc
Bolivie bɔlivi
n Bolivia
Bolivien bɔlivi
n masc Bolivian
Boschiman boʃimɑ̃
n Bushman
Bosnie bosni
n Bosnia
Bosnien bosni
n masc Bosnian
Bosphore bosfɔʀ
n Bosporus
Bouddha buda
n Buddha
Brabant bʀabɑ̃
n Brabant
Brabançon bʀabɑ̃sɔ̃
n Brabantine
Bretagne bʀətagn
n Bretagne Brittany
Breton bʀətɔ̃
n Breton
Britannique bʀitanik
n Briton
Bruges bʀyʒ
n Bruges
Bruxelles bʀyksɛl
n Brussels
Brésil bʀezil
n Brazil
Brésilien bʀezili
n masc Brazilian
Bulgare bylgaʀ
n Bulgar Bulgarian
Byzance bizɑ̃s
n Byzantium
Bâle bal
n Basel Basle
Bédouin bedwɛ̃
n Bedouin
Cachemire kaʃəmiʀ
n Kashmir
Calabre kalabʀ
n Calabria
Californie kalifoʀni
n California
Californien kalifoʀni
n masc Californian
Calvaire kalvɛʀ
n Calvary Golgotha
Calvin kalvɛ̃
n Calvin
Cambodge kɑ̃bɔdʒ
n Cambodia
Cambodgien kɑ̃bɔʒi
n masc Cambodian
Cambodgienne kɑ̃bɔdʒjɛn
n fem Cambodian woman
Cameroun kaməʀu
n Cameroon
Canada kanada
n Canada
Canadien kanadi
n masc Canadian
Canadienne kanadjɛn
n fem Canadian woman
Cap-des-Caissie
n Caissie Cape
Capitole kapitɔl
n Capitol
Capricorne kapʀikɔʀn
n Capricorn
Carpates kaʀpat
n Carpathians Carpathian mountains
Carthage kaʀtaʒ
n Carthage
Carthaginois kaʀtaʒinwa
n Carthaginian
Cassandre kasɑ̃dʀ
n Cassandra
Castillan kastijɑ̃
n Castilian
Castille kastij
n Castile
Catalan katalɑ̃
n Catalonian
Catalogne katalɔnj
n Catalonia
Caton katɔ̃
n Cato
Caucase kokaz
n Caucasus
Caïn kajɛ̃
n Cain
Celte sɛlt
n Celt
Cendrillon sɑ̃dʀijɔ̃
n Cinderella
Cerbère sɛʀbɛʀ
n Cerberus
Ceylan sɛlɑ̃
n Ceylon
Ceylanais sɛlanɛ
n Ceylonese
Chaldée ʃalde
n Chaldea
Chaldéen ʃalde
n Chaldean
Chanaan ʃanaɑ̃
n Canaan
Chandeleur ʃɑ̃dəlœʀ
n Candlemas
Charlemagne ʃaʀləmanj
n Charlemagne
Charybde ʃaʀibd
n Charybdis
Chenal Lost ʃənallɔst
n Lost Channel
Chili ʃili
n Chile
Chilien ʃili
n masc Chilean
Chine ʃin
n China
Chinois ʃinwa
n Chinaman Chinese
Christ kʀist
n Christ
Churchill ʃyʀʃi
n Churchill Churchill River
Chutes Niagara ʃytnjagaʀa
n Niagara Falls
Chypre ʃipʀ
n Cyprus
Chypriote ʃipʀjɔt
n fem Cyprian woman Cypriot
Cicéron siseʀɔ̃
n Cicero
Cléopâtre kleɔpatʀ
n Cleopatra
Coblence kɔblɑ̃s
n Coblenz Koblenz
Cologne kɔlɔnj
n Cologne
Colomb kɔlɔ̃
n Columbus
Colombie kɔlɔ̃bi
n Colombia
Colombie-Britannique
n British Columbia
Colombien kɔlɔ̃bi
n masc Colombian
Columbia kɔlybija
n Columbia Columbia River
Comines komin
n Comine
Congo kɔ̃go
n Congo Zaire
Copenhague kopɛnag
n Copenhagen
Coran kɔʀɑ̃
n Koran
Cordoue koʀdu
n Cordova
Corinthe koʀɛ̃t
n Corinth
Cornouailles kɔʀnwaj
n Cornwall
Corse kɔʀs
n Corsica Corsican woman Corsican
Corée kɔʀe
n Korea
Corée du Nord kɔʀedynɔʀ
n North Korea
Corée du Sud kɔʀedysyd
n South Korea
Coréen kɔʀe
n Korean
Coréene kɔʀeən
n fem Korean woman
Costa Rica kostaʀika
n Costa Rica
Costaricien kostaʀisi
n masc Costa Rican
Courtrai kuʀtʀɛ
n Courtrai
Cracovie kʀakovi
n Cracow
Crimée kʀime
n Crimea
Croate kʀot
n Croat
Croatie kʀoti
n Croatia
Croix du Sud kʀwadysyd
n Southern Cross
Crète kʀɛt
n Crete
Cuba kyba
n Cuba
Cubain kybɛ̃
n Cuban
Cupidon kypidɔ̃
n Cupid
Curaçao kyʀasao
n Curaçao
Cyclades siklad
n Cyclades
Cypriote sipʀjɔt
n Cyprian woman Cypriot
Cérès seʀɛ
n Ceres
César sezaʀ
n Caesar
Côte d'Ivoire kotdivwaʀ
n Ivory Coast
Dakar dakaʀ
n Dakar
Dalmate dalmat
n Dalmatian
Dalmatie dalmati
n Dalmatia
Damas dama
n Damascus
Damoclès damoklɛ
n Damocles
Danemark danəmaʀk
n Denmark
Danois danwa
n Dane
Danube danyb
n Danube
Dardanelles daʀdanɛl
n Dardanelles Hellespont
Delphes dəlf
n Delphi
Deutéronome døteʀonɔm
n Deuteronomy
Diane djan
n Diana
Dieu djø
n God
Diogène djoʒɛn
n Diogenes
Djibouti dʒibuti
n Djibouti Jibuti
Dominicain dominikɛ̃
n Dominican
Dominique dominik
n Dominica
Douvres duvʀ
n Dover
Dunkerque dykɛʀk
n Dunkirk
Ecossais əkosɛ
n Scot Scotsman
Ecossaise əkosɛz
n fem Scotswoman
Ecosse əkos
n Scotland
Ecriture sainte əkʀityʀsɛ̃t
n Bible
Eden ədɛn
n Eden
Edimbourg ədɛ̃buʀ
n Edinburgh
Egypte ɛʒipt
n Egypt
Egyptien ɛʒipsi
n masc Egyptian
Elbe əlb
n Elbe Elba
Empire romain ɑ̃piʀʀomɛ̃
n masc Roman Empire
Enée əne
n Aeneas
Eole ɔl
n Aeolus
Epiphanie əpifani
n Epiphany Twelfth-night
Erythrée əʀitʀe
n Eritrea
Escaut ɛsko
n Scheldt
Espagne ɛspanj
n Spain
Espagnol ɛspanjɔl
n Spaniard
Espagnole ɛspanjɔl
n fem Spanish woman
Estonie ɛstoni
n Estonia
Estonien ɛstoni
n masc Estonian
Estonienne ɛstonjɛn
n fem Estonian woman
Etats-Unis
n United States of America USA
Ethiopie ɛtjopi
n Abyssinia Ethiopia
Ethiopien ɛtjopi
n masc Ethiopian
Etrusque ətʀysk
n Etrurian Etruscan
Euphrate øfʀat
n Euphrates
Europe øʀɔp
n fem Europe
Européen øʀɔpe
n European
Extrême-Orient
n Far East
Finlandaise filɑ̃dɛz
n fem Finnish Finnish woman
Finlande filɑ̃d
n Finland
Finnois finwa
n Finn
Finnoise finwaz
n fem Finnish Finnish woman
Flamand flamɑ̃
n Flemming
Flandre flɑ̃dʀ
n Flanders
Flandre Zélandaise flɑ̃dʀzelɑ̃dɛz
n Dutch Flanders
Flessingue flesɛ̃g
n Flushing
Fleuve Churchill flœvʃyʀʃi
n masc Churchill Churchill River
Fleuve Columbia flœvkɔlybija
n masc Columbia Columbia River
Fleuve Fraser flœvfʀaze
n masc Fraser Fraser River
Floride floʀid
n Florida
Fortune foʀtyn
n Fortune
Forêt-Noire
n Black Forest
France fʀɑ̃s
n fem France
Francfort fʀɑ̃kfɔʀ
n Frankfort
Français fʀɑ̃sɛ
n Frenchman
Française fʀɑ̃sɛz
n fem Frenchwoman
Fraser fʀaze
n Fraser Fraser River
Frise fʀiz
n Friesland
Frison fʀizɔ̃
n Frisian
Gabon gabɔ̃
n Gabon
Galice galis
n Galicia
Galicie galisi
n Galicia
Galles gal
n Wales
Gallois galwa
n Welshman
Gand gɑ̃
n Ghent
Gange gɑ̃ʒ
n Ganges
Gaule gol
n Gaul
Gaulois golwa
n Gaul
Genèse ʒənɛz
n Genesis
Genève ʒənɛv
n Geneva
Germain ʒɛʀmɛ̃
n German Teuton
Ghana gana
n Ghana
Ghanéen gane
n Ghanaian
Golfe d'Aden gɔlfdadɛn
n Gulf of Aden
Goth got
n Goth
Graal ɡʀal
n masc Grail Holy Grail
Grammont gʀamɔ̃
n Grammont
Grand Lac Salé gʀɑ̃laksale
n masc Great Salt Lake
Grand-Sault
n Grand Falls
Grande-Bretagne gʀɑ̃dbʀətaɲ
n fem Great Britain
Grec gʀɛk
n Greek
Grecque gʀɛk
n fem Greek woman
Grenade gʀənad
n Grenada
Groenland gʀœɑ̃lɑ̃
n Greenland
Groenlandais gʀœɑ̃lɑ̃dɛ
n Greenlander
Groënland gʀolɑ̃
n Greenland
Groënlandais gʀolɑ̃dɛ
n Greenlander
Grèce gʀɛs
n Greece
Guadeloupe gadəlup
n Guadeloupe
Guatemala gatəmala
n Guatemala
Guatémaltèque gatemaltɛk
n Guatemalan
Gueldre gɛldʀ
n Guelderland Guelders
Guinée gine
n Guinea
Guinée Equatoriale gineəkatɔʀjal
n Equatorial Guinea
Guinée-Bissau
n Guinea Bissau
Guyenne gijɛn
n Aquitaine
Gédéon ʒedeɔ̃
n Gideon
Géorgie ʒeɔʀʒi
n Georgia
Géorgien ʒeɔʀʒi
n masc Georgian
Gênes ʒɛn
n Genoa
Hambourg ɑ̃buʀ
n Hamburg
Hannibal anibal
n Hannibal
Hanovre anovʀ
n Hanover
Hawaii owɛ
n Hawaii
Haïti aiti
n Haiti
Hellade ɛlad
n Hellas
Helvète ɛlvɛt
n Helvetian
Helvétie ɛlvesi
n Helvetia
Hercule ɛʀkyl
n Heracles Hercules
Hermès ɛʀmɛ
n Hermes
Himalaya imalɛja
n Himalayas
Hippocrate ipokʀat
n Hippocrates
Hollandais ɔlɑ̃dɛ
n Dutchman Hollander
Hollande ɔlɑ̃d
n Holland
Hollande septentrionale ɔlɑ̃dsɛptɑ̃tʀjonal
n North Holland
Homère omɛʀ
n Homer
Honduras ɔ̃dyʀa
n Honduras
Hondurien ɔ̃dyʀi
n masc Honduran
Hondurienne ɔ̃dyʀjɛn
n fem Honduran woman
Hong Kong ɔ̃ŋkɔ̃ŋ
n Hongkong
Hongrie ɔ̃gʀi
n Hungary
Hongrois ɔ̃gʀwa
n Hungarian
Hongroise ɔ̃gʀwaz
n Hungarian Hungarian woman
Hébreu ebʀø
n Hebrew Jew
Hébrides ebʀid
n Hebrides Western Islands
Hélène elɛn
n Helen
Ile Kénosha ilkenoza
n Kenosha Island
Ile Remprouix ilʀɑ̃pʀwi
n Remprouix Island
Ile d'Anticosti ildɑ̃tikosti
n Anticosti Island
Ile d'Ellesmere ildɛlsməʀ
n Ellesmere Island
Ile de Baffin ildəbafɛ̃
n Baffin Island
Ile de Sable ildəsabl
n Sable Island
Ile de Vancouver ildəvɑ̃kuve
n Vancouver Island
Ile du Cap-Breton
n Cape Breton Island
Ile du Diable ildydjabl
n Devil's Island
Ile-du-Prince-Edouard
n Prince Edward Island
Iles de la Reine-Charlotte
n Queen Charlotte Islands
Iles de la Reine-Elisabeth
n Queen Elizabeth Islands
Iles normandes ilnɔʀmɑ̃d
n Channel Islands
Iliade iljad
n Iliad
Inde ɛ̃d
n India
Indien ɛ̃di
n masc Indian American Indian
Indienne ɛ̃djɛn
n fem Indian Indian woman
Indochine ɛ̃doʃin
n Indo-China
Indonésie ɛ̃donezi
n Indonesia
Indonésien ɛ̃donezi
n masc Indonesian
Indonésienne ɛ̃donezjɛn
n fem Indonesian woman
Irak iʀak
n Iraq
Irakien iʀaki
n masc Iraqi Iraquian
Iran iʀɑ̃
n Iran Persia
Iranien iʀani
n masc Iranian Persian
Iranienne iʀanjɛn
n fem Iranian woman Persian woman
Irlandais iʀlɑ̃dɛ
n Irishman
Irlandaise iʀlɑ̃dɛz
n fem Iriswoman
Irlande iʀlɑ̃d
n Ireland
Irlande du Nord iʀlɑ̃ddynɔʀ
n Northern Ireland
Islandais islɑ̃dɛ
n Icelander
Islande islɑ̃d
n Iceland
Israël isʀal
n Israel
Italie itali
n Italy
Italien itali
n masc Italian
Italienne italjɛn
n fem Italian woman
Jacob ʒakɔb
n Jacob
Jacques ʒak
n Jacob
Jamaïque ʒamaik
n Jamaica
Japon ʒapɔ̃
n masc Japan
Japonais ʒapɔnɛ
n Japanese
Japonaise ʒapɔnɛz
n fem Japanese woman
Java ʒava
n Java
Javanais ʒavanɛ
n Javanese
Javanaise ʒavanɛz
n fem Javanese woman
Jordanie ʒɔʀdani
n Jordan
Jordanien ʒɔʀdani
n masc Jordanian
Joseph ʒozə
n Joseph
Josué ʒosye
n Joshua
Jourdain ʒuʀdɛ̃
n Jordan
Juif ʒɥif
n Jew
Junon ʒynɔ̃
n Juno
Jupiter ʒypite
n Jupiter Jove
Jéricho ʒeʀiʃo
n Jericho
Jérusalem ʒeʀyzalɛm
n Jerusalem
Jésus-Christ ʒezykʀi(st)
n Jesus Christ
Kenya kənia
n Kenya
Kenyan kəniɑ̃
n Kenyan
Khmer kme
n Cambodian
Kremlin kʀɑ̃mlɛ̃
n Kremlin
Kurde kyʀd
n Kurd
Kurdistan kyʀdistɑ̃
n Kurdistan
La Havane laavan
n Havana
La Haye laɛj
n The Hague
Lac Léman laklemɑ̃
n Lake Geneva
Laos lao
n Laos
Laotien laɔti
n masc Laotian
Lapon lapɔ̃
n Laplander Lapp
Laponie laponi
n Lapland
Laponne lapɔn
n Lappish woman Lapponian woman
Laurentides loʀɑ̃tid
n Laurentian Mountains
Le Caire ləkɛʀ
n Cairo
Letton lɛtɔ̃
n Latvian Lett
Lettonie lɛtoni
n Latvia
Lettonne lɛtɔn
n Latvian woman
Leyde lɛd
n Leyden
Liban libɑ̃
n Lebanon
Libanais libanɛ
n Lebanese
Libye libi
n Libya
Libyen libi
n Libyan
Libéria libeʀja
n Liberia
Libérien libeʀi
n masc Liberian
Lierre ljɛʀ
n Lyra
Lisbonne lisbɔn
n Lisbon
Lituanie lityani
n Lithuania
Lituanien lityani
n masc Lithuanian
Lituanienne lityanjɛn
n fem Lithuanian woman
Livonie livoni
n Livonia
Livonien livoni
n masc Livonian
Livourne livuʀn
n Leghorn
Liège ljɛʒ
n Liège
Liége ljeʒ
n Liège
Londonien lɔ̃doni
n masc Londoner
Londres lɔ̃dʀ
n London
Lorraine loʀɛn
n Lorraine Lothringen
Louvain luvɛ̃
n Louvain
Lucerne lysɛʀn
n Lucerne
Luxembourg lyksɑ̃buʀ
n Luxemburg
Luxemburgeois lyksɑ̃byʀʒwa
n Luxemburger
Machiavel makjavɛl
n Machiavelli
Mackenzie makɑ̃zi
n Mackenzie Mackenzie River
Macédoine masedwan
n Macedonia
Macédonien masedoni
n masc Macedonian
Madagascar madagaskaʀ
n Madagascar
Madone madɔn
n Madonna
Madrid madʀi
n Madrid
Mahomet maomɛ
n Mohammed Muhammad
Majorque maʒɔʀk
n Majorca
Malais malɛ
n Malay
Malaisie malɛzi
n Malaysia
Malaisien malɛzi
n masc Malaysian
Malawi malowi
n Malawi
Mali mali
n Mali
Malines malin
n Malines Mechlin
Maltais maltɛ
n Maltese
Malte malt
n Malta
Mammon mamɔ̃
n Mammon
Mandchourie mɑ̃dʃuʀi
n Manchuria
Manille manij
n Manila
Manitoba manitɔba
n Manitoba
Marc-en-Barœul
n Marcus
Marcq maʀk
n Marcus
Mariannes maʀjan
n Mariana Islands
Marie maʀi
n Mary
Maroc maʀok
n Morocco
Marocain maʀokɛ̃
n Moroccan
Maroni maʀoni
n Maroni
Mars maʀ
n Mars
Marseille maʀsɛj
n Marseilles
Mathusalem matyzalɛm
n Methuselah
Maure moʀ
n Moor
Mauritanie moʀitani
n Mauritania
Mauritanien moʀitani
n masc Mauretanian
Mayence mɛjɑ̃s
n Mayence
Mecque mɛk
n Mecca
Mercure mɛʀkyʀ
n masc Mercury
Messie mɛsi
n Messiah
Messine mɛsin
n Messina
Meuse møz
n Meuse
Mexicain mɛksikɛ̃
n Mexican
Mexicaine mɛksikɛn
n Mexican woman
Mexico mɛksiko
n Mexico City
Mexique mɛksik
n Mexico
Milan milɑ̃
n Milan
Minerve minɛʀv
n Minerva
Moldave mɔldav
n Moldavian
Moldavie mɔldavi
n Moldavia
Moluques mɔlyk
n Moluccas
Moluquois mɔlykwa
n Moluccan
Monaco monako
n Monaco
Mongolie mɔ̃gɔli
n Mongolia
Monsieur məsjø
sir mister Mr.
Monténégrin mɔ̃tenegʀɛ̃
n Montenegrin
Monténégro mɔ̃tenegʀo
n Montenegro
Monégasque monegask
n Monacan
Moravie mɔʀavi
n Moravia
More mɔʀ
n Moor
Morphée mɔʀfe
n Morpheus
Moscou mosku
n Moscow
Moscovite moskovit
n Muscovite
Moselle mozɛl
n Moselle
Moïse moiz
n Moses
Munich myniʃ
n Munich
Mycènes misɛn
n Mycenae
Méditerranée meditɛʀane
n fem Mediterranean
Méduse medyz
n Medusa
Mélanésie melanezi
n Melanesia
Mélanésien melanezi
n masc Melanesian
Méphistophélès mefistofelɛ
n Mephistopheles
Mésopotamie mezɔpɔtami
n Mesopotamia
Nabuchodonosor nabyʃɔdonozɔʀ
n Nebuchadnezzar
Namur namyʀ
n Namur
Nankin nɑ̃kɛ̃
n Nanking
Naples napl
n Naples
Napolitain napɔlitɛ̃
n Neapolitan
Nemrod nɑ̃mʀɔ
n Nimrod
Neptune nɛptyn
n Neptune
Nicaragua nikaʀaga
n Nicaragua
Nicaraguayen nikaʀagɛj
n Nicaraguan
Niger niʒe
n Niger
Nigeria niʒəʀja
n Nigeria
Nigérian niʒeʀjɑ̃
n Nigerian
Nigérien niʒeʀi
n masc Nigerien
Nil nil
n Nile
Nimègue nimɛg
n Nimwegen
Noir nwaʀ
n Negro
Nord-Américain
n North American
Nordafricain nɔʀdafʀikɛ̃
n North African
Normand nɔʀmɑ̃
n Norman Northman Norseman
Norvège nɔʀvɛʒ
n Norway
Norvégien nɔʀveʒi
n masc Norwegian
Norvégienne nɔʀveʒjɛn
n fem Norwegian woman
Nouveau-Brunswick
n New Brunswick
Nouvelle-Ecosse
n Nova Scotia Nova Skotia
Nouvelle-Galles du Sud
n New South Wales
Nouvelle-Guinée
n New Guinea
Nouvelle-Orléans
n New Orleans
Nouvelle-Zélande
n New Zealand
Noé noe
n Noah
Néerlandais neɛʀlɑ̃dɛ
n Dutchman
Néerlandaise neɛʀlɑ̃dɛz
n Dutch woman
Némésis nemezi
n Nemesis
Néo-Zélandais
n New Zealander
Népal nepal
n Nepal
Népalais nepalɛ
n Nepalese
Océanie ɔseani
n Oceania Oceanica
Olympe ɔlip
n Olympus
Ontario ɔ̃taʀjo
n Ontario
Orange oʀɑ̃ʒ
n Orange
Orcades ɔʀkad
n Orkney Islands Orkneys
Orphée ɔʀfe
n Orpheus
Ostende ostɑ̃d
n Ostend Ostende
Ostrogoth ostʀogɔt
n Ostrogoth
Oural uʀal
n Ural
Pacifique pasifik
n Pacific Pacific Ocean
Pakistan pakistɑ̃
n Pakistan
Pakistanais pakistanɛ
n Pakistani
Pakistanaise pakistanɛz
n Pakistani Pakistani woman
Palestine palɛstin
n Palestinian
Palestinien palɛstini
n masc Palestine Palestinian
Pan pɑ̃
n Pan
Panam panam
n Paris
Panama panama
n Panama
Paname panam
n Paris
Panaméen paname
n Panamanian
Panaméenne panameɛn
n Panamanian woman
Pandore pɑ̃dɔʀ
n Pandora
Papou papu
n Papuan
Paris paʀi
n Paris
Parisien paʀizi
n masc Parisian
Parthe paʀt
n Parthian
Passe Lower paslove
n Lower Narrows
Pays-Bas
n Holland the Netherlands
Pentateuque pɑ̃tatøk
n Pentateuch
Pentecôte pɑ̃təkot
n Pentecost Whitsunday
Persan pɛʀsɑ̃
n Persian
Persane pɛʀsan
n Persian woman
Perse pɛʀs
n Iran Persia
Petit Poucet pətipusɛ
n Tom Thumb
Philippin filipɛ̃
n Filipino
Philippine filipin
n Philippine woman
Philippines filipin
n Philippine Islands Philippines
Platon platɔ̃
n Plato
Pluton plytɔ̃
n Pluto
Pologne pɔlonj
n Poland
Polonais pɔlonɛ
n Pole
Polonaise pɔlonɛz
n Polish woman
Polynésie pɔlinezi
n Polynesia
Polynésien pɔlinezi
n masc Polynesian
Poméranie pɔmeʀani
n Pomerania
Pont-Euxine
n Black Sea Euxine Sea
Porto pɔʀto
n Oporto
Portugais pɔʀtygɛ
n masc Portuguese
Portugaise pɔʀtygɛz
n fem Portuguese woman
Portugal pɔʀtygal
n masc Portugal
Prague pʀag
n Prague
Proche-Orient
n Middle East
Protée pʀɔte
n Proteus
Prusse pʀys
n Prussia
Prussien pʀysi
n masc Prussian
Ptolémée ptɔleme
n Ptolemy
Pâques pak
n Easter
Pâris paʀi
n Paris
Pégase pegaz
n Pegasus
Pékin pekɛ̃
n Peiping Peking
Péninsule Ministikawatin penɛ̃sylministikowatɛ̃
n Ministikawatin Peninsula
Pénélope penelɔp
n Penelope
Pérou peʀu
n Peru
Québec kebɛk
n Quebec
Rameaux ʀamo
n Palm Sunday
Ratisbonne ʀatisbɔn
n Ratisbon
Reims ʀɛ̃
n Rheims
Rhin ʀɛ̃
n Rhine
Rhodésie ʀodezi
n Rhodesia
Rhénanie ʀenani
n Rhineland
Rhône ʀon
n Rhone
Richard ʀiʃaʀ
n Richard
Rivière Churchill ʀivjɛʀʃyʀʃi
n Churchill Churchill River
Romain ʀomɛ̃
n Roman
Rome ʀɔm
n Rome
Roumain ʀumɛ̃
n Romanian
Roumaine ʀumɛn
n Romanian woman
Roumanie ʀumani
n Romania
Rubicon ʀybikɔ̃
n Rubicon
Russe ʀys
n Russian woman Russian
Russie ʀysi
n Russia
Républic Dominicaine ʀepyblikdominikɛn
n Dominica
Sagittaire saʒitɛʀ
n Sagittarius
Sahara saaʀa
n Sahara
Saint-Marin
n San Marino
Saint-Nicolas
n Saint Nicholas St. Nicholas
Saint-Pétersbourg
n Saint Petersburg
Saint-Sylvestre
n New Year's Eve
Sainte-Hélène
n Saint Helena
Sainte-Vierge
n Madonna
Samarie samaʀi
n Samaria
Sardaigne saʀdɛnj
n Sardinia Sardina
Sarde saʀd
n Sardinian
Satan satɑ̃
n Lucifer Satan
Saturne satyʀn
n Saturn
Saxe saks
n Saxe Saxony
Saxon saksɔn
n Saxon
Scandinave skɑ̃dinav
n Scandinavian woman Scandinavian
Scandinavie skɑ̃dinavi
n Scandinavia
Scylla sila
n Scylla
Seine sɛn
n Sein
Serbe sɛʀb
n Serb
Serbie sɛʀbi
n Serbia
Seychelles sɛʃɛl
n Seychelles
Siam sjam
n Siam Thailand
Sibérie sibeʀi
n Siberia
Sicile sisil
n Sicily
Sicilien sisili
n masc Sicilian
Sicilienne sisiljɛn
n fem Sicilian woman
Singapour sɛ̃gapuʀ
n Singapore
Singapourien sɛ̃gapuʀi
n masc Singaporean
Slave slav
n Slav
Slavon slavɔ̃
n Slavonian
Slovaque slovak
n Slovak woman Slovak
Slovaquie slovaki
n Slovakia
Slovène slovɛn
n Slovene Slovenian
Slovénie sloveni
n Slovenia
Somalie somali
n Somalia
Somalien somali
n masc Somali Somalian
Sophie sofi
n Sofia
Soudan sudɑ̃
n Sudan
Soudanais sudanɛ
n Sudanese
Sparte spaʀt
n Sparta
Spitzberg spidzbɛʀg
n Spitsbergen
Strasbourg stʀasbuʀ
n Strasbourg
Styrie stiʀi
n Styria
Styx sti
n Styx
Sud-Africain
n South African
Sud-Est asiatique
n Sout-East Asia
Suisse sɥis
n Switzerland Swiss
Surinam syʀinam
n Surinam
Surinamien syʀinami
n masc Surinamer Surinamese
Surinamienne syʀinamjɛn
n fem Surinamese woman
Suède syɛd
n Sweden
Suédois syedwa
n Swede
Syrie sɛ̃ʀi
n Syria
Syrien sɛ̃ʀi
n masc Syrian
Sémite semit
n Semite
Sénégal senegal
n Senegal
Sénégalais senegalɛ
n Senegalese
Séville sevil
n Seville
Tage taʒ
n Tagus
Talmud talmy
n Talmud
Tamise tamiz
n Thames
Tanger tɑ̃ʒe
n Tangier
Tantale tɑ̃tal
n Tantalus
Tanzanie tɑ̃zani
n Tanzania
Tanzanien tɑ̃zani
n masc Tanzanian
Tatare tataʀ
n Tartar
Tchad tʃa
n Chad
Tchèque tʃɛk
n Czech woman Czech
Tchécoslovaque tʃekoslovak
n Czechoslovak Czechoslovakian
Tchécoslovaquie tʃekoslovaki
n Czechoslovakia
Terre-Neuve
n Newfoundland
Texan tɛksan
n Texan
Texane tɛksan
n Texan woman
Texas tɛksa
n Texas
Thaï tai
n Thai
Thaïlandais tailɑ̃dɛ
n Thai
Thaïlandaise tailɑ̃dɛz
n Thai woman
Thaïlande tailɑ̃d
n Siam Thailand
Tibet tibɛ
n Tibet
Tibre tibʀ
n Tiber
Tibère tibɛʀ
n Tiberius
Tibétain tibɛtɛ̃
n Tibetan
Tigre tigʀ
n Tigris
Togo togo
n Togo Togoland
Tokyo tɔkjo
n Tokyo
Toussaint tusɛ̃
n All Hallows All Saints' Day
Transylvanie tʀɑ̃silvani
n Transylvania
Troie tʀwa
n Troy
Troyen tʀwaj
n Trojan
Trèves tʀɛv
n Treves
Tunesie tynəzi
n Tunisia
Tunis tyni
n Tunis
Turc tyʀk
n Turk
Turin tyʀɛ̃
n Turin
Turkménistan tyʀkmenistɑ̃
n Turkmenistan
Turque tyʀk
n Turkish lady Turkish woman
Turquie tyʀki
n Turkey
Ukraine ykʀɛn
n Ukraine the Ukraine
Ukrainien ykʀɛni
n masc Ukrainian
Ukrainienne ykʀɛnjɛn
n fem Ukrainian woman
Ulysse ylis
n Ulysses
Union Européenne ynjɔ̃øʀɔpeɛn
n European Union
Uruguay yʀygɛj
n Uruguay
Valachie valaʃi
n Walachia Wallachia
Valence valɑ̃s
n Valencia
Varsovie vaʀsovi
n Warsaw
Vatican vatikɑ̃
n Vatican the Vatican
Venise vəniz
n Venice
Verseau vɛʀso
n Aquarius
Victoria viktɔʀja
n Victoria
Vienne vjɛn
n fem Vienna
Viennois vjɛnwa
n Viennese
Viennoise vjɛnwaz
n Viennese woman
Vietnamien vjɛtnami
n masc Vietnamese
Vietnamienne vjɛtnamjɛn
n fem Vietnamese woman
Viking vikiŋ
n viking
Visigoth vizigɔt
n Visigoth
Vistule vistyl
n Vistula
Viêt-nam
n Vietnam
Volga vɔlga
n Volga
Volta Noire vɔltanwaʀ
n Black Volta
Vosges vosʒ
n Vosges
Vulcain vylkɛ̃
n Vulcan
Vulgate vylgat
n Vulgate
Vénus veny
n Venus Evening Star
WC vese
n masc toilet WC
Wallonie waloni
n Wallonia
Westphalie wɛstpali
n Westphalia
Wisigoth wizigɔt
n Visigoth
Yougoslave jugoslav
n Yugoslav woman Yugoslav Yugoslavian
Yougoslavie jugoslavi
n fem Yugoslavia
Ypres ipʀ
n Ypres
Yukon jykɔ̃
n Yukon Yukon River
Yémen jemɛn
n Yemen
Yéménite jemenit
n Yemeni woman Yemeni
Zambie zɑ̃bi
n Zambia
Zambien zɑ̃bi
n masc Zambian
Zanzibar zɑ̃zibaʀ
n Zanzibar
Zaïre zaiʀ
n Zaïre
Zeus zø
n Zeus
Zimbabwe zɛ̃bab
n Zimbabwe
Zoulou zulu
n Zulu
Zélandais zelɑ̃dɛ
n Zealander
Zélande zelɑ̃d
n Zealand
abaissement abɛsəmɑ̃
n masc abasement decrease lowering abatement curtailment retrenchment adversity decay
abaisser abɛse
v cry down cut up demolish pull to pieces run down write down abase decrease lower abate abridge lessen destroy ruin reduce draw make a stroke
abandon abɑ̃dɔ̃
n masc abandonment isolation separation acquiescence resignation cession relinquishment renunciation surrender
abandonner abɑ̃dɔne
v cede give in give up give way relinquish yield abandon forsake desert leave quit resign renounce
abandonné abɑ̃dɔne
adj abandoned helpless
abaque abak
n masc abacus ball-frame counting-frame
abasourdir abazuʀdiʀ
v puzzle alarm appal dismay
abasourdissement abazuʀdisəmɑ̃
n masc alarm consternation
abat-jour abaʒuʀ
n masc lamp-shade
abats aba
n masc offal
abattage abataʒ
n masc overthrow subversion courage
abattant abatɑ̃
n masc valve
abattement abatəmɑ̃
n masc apathy demand sale alarm consternation grief sadness sorrow melancholy
abattis abati
n masc debris rubbish rubble cul giblets
abattoir abatwaʀ
n masc abattoir slaughterhouse
abattre abatʀ
v butcher slaughter cut off depress dig up excavate grub drop overthrow abase weaken break down demolish pull down take down kill liquidate slay
abbatial abasjal
abbatial
abbaye abei
n fem abbey
abbesse abɛs
n fem abbess
abbé abe
n masc abbot clergyman pastor priest
abc abk
n masc ABC
abcès apsɛ
n masc abscess
abdication abdikasjɔ̃
n fem abdication abandonment
abdiquer abdike
v abdication cede give in give up give way relinquish yield abandon submit
abdomen abdomɛn
n masc abdomen
abdominal abdɔminal
adj abdominal
abducteur abdyktœʀ
n masc abductor
abeille abɛj
n fem bee
aberrant abɛʀɑ̃
adj aberrant crazy insane mad nuts abnormal absurd
aberration abɛʀasjɔ̃
n fem craziness insanity lunacy madness
abhorrer abɔʀe
v abhor abominate loathe
abiogenèse abjɔʒənɛz
n fem abiogenesis
abject abʒɛkt
adj abhorrent abominable alien awful hideous horrible gruesome nasty abject abandoned base low vile
abjection abʒɛksjɔ̃
n fem abjection
abjuration abʒyʀasjɔ̃
n fem abjuration renunciation
abjurer abʒyʀe
v abnegate abjure forswear swear off renounce
abkhasien abkazi
adj Abkhazian
ablatif ablatif
adj ablative
ablation ablɑsjɔ̃
n fem removal
abnégation abnegasjɔ̃
n fem abnegation
abois abwa
n fem agony death throes
abolir abɔliʀ
v abolish abrogate
abolition abɔlisjɔ̃
n fem abolition abrogation
abolitionniste abɔlisjonist
n masc abolitionist
abominable abominabl
adj abhorrent abominable awful hideous horrible gruesome
abomination abominasjɔ̃
n fem abhorrence abomination atrocity horror
abominer abomine
v abhor abominate loathe
abondamment abɔ̃damɑ̃
adv abundantly in detail
abondance abɔ̃dɑ̃s
n fem abundance plenty
abondant abɔ̃dɑ̃
adj abundant
abonder abɔ̃de
v abound
abonnement abɔnmɑ̃
n masc subscription
abonné abɔne
n masc subscriber
abord abɔʀ
n masc access admission admittance relation understanding acquaintance approach encounter
abordable abɔʀdabl
adj accessible approachable communicative get-at-able moderate reasonable
aborder abɔʀde
v hitch on hook on accost address approach deal with tackle land begin come on set in start bring up collide with crash into commence
abords abɔʀ
n masc environment environs surroundings
aborigène abɔʀiʒɛn
adj aboriginal domestic native
abortif abɔʀtif
adj abortive futile useless vain
aboucher abuʃe
v connect connect up plug in
abouler abule
v give
abouter abute
v succeed
aboutir abutiʀ
v accomplish achieve attain get reach exit go out conduct guide lead abut adjoin be next to result
aboutissement abutismɑ̃
n masc consequence consistency result achievement success
aboyer abwaje
v bark bay
aboyer à abwajea
v cry down cut up demolish pull to pieces run down write down
abracadabrant abʀakadabʀɑ̃
adj foolish inconceivable unintelligible
abrasif abʀazif
adj abrasive
abreuver abʀœve
v irrigate water dampen flood overwhelm
abreuvoir abʀœvwaʀ
n masc bar pub
abri abʀi
n masc asylum bunker shelter penthouse shed place of refuge
abricot abʀiko
n masc apricot
abricotier abʀikɔtje
n masc apricot-tree
abriter abʀite
v accommodate entertain put up protect shelter
abrogation abʀɔgasjɔ̃
n fem abolition abrogation
abroger abʀɔʒe
v abjure abolish abrogate annul cancel remit
abrupt abʀypt
adj abrupt steep
abruptement abʀyptəmɑ̃
adv abruptly
abrégement abʀeʒəmɑ̃
n masc abbreviation shortening
abréger abʀeʒe
v abate abridge decrease lessen abbreviate curtail shorten abstract summarize
abrégé abʀeʒe
n masc abridgement abstract resumé summary
abrévation abʀevasjɔ̃
n fem abbreviation
abscisse absis
n fem abscissa
absence absɑ̃s
n fem absence
absent absɑ̃
adj absent
absinthe absɛ̃t
n fem absinth
absolu absɔly
adj absolute
absolument absɔlymɑ̃
adv absolutely definitely without fail
absolutisme absɔlytism
n masc absolutism
absorbant absɔʀbɑ̃
adj absorbent
absorber absɔʀbe
v absorb sip
absorption absɔʀpsjɔ̃
n fem absorption
abstension totale d'alcool abstɑ̃sjɔ̃totaldalkɔl
n fem teetotalism total abstinence
abstention abstɑ̃tjɔ̃
n fem abstention abstinence
abstinence apstinɑ̃s
n fem abstinence
abstraction abstʀaksjɔ̃
n fem abstraction
abstraire abstʀɛʀ
v abstract
abstrait abstʀɛ
adj abstract
absurde absyʀd
adj absurd
absurdité absyʀdite
n fem absurdity nonsense rubbish
abus aby
n masc abuse
abuser abyze
v abuse
abusif abyzif
adj erroneous mistaken wrong
abusivement abyzivəmɑ̃
adv by mistake
abyssin abisɛ̃
adj Abyssinian
abécédaire abesedɛʀ
n masc ABC book
abêtir abɛtiʀ
v dull
abîme abim
n masc abyss chasm gulf precipice ravine
abîmé abime
adj spoilt
abîmer abime
v ruin destroy quash damage injure spoil
acabit akabi
n masc kind sort
acacia akasja
n masc acacia
académicien akademisi
n masc academician
académie akademi
n fem academy
académique akademik
adj academic
acanthe akɑ̃t
n fem acanthus
acarien akaʀi
n masc mite
accaparer akapaʀe
v corner monopolize
accent aksɑ̃
n masc accent stress stress-mark accent mark supersign
accent circonflexe akssiʀkɔ̃flɛks
n masc circumflex
accentuer aksɑ̃tɥe
vt accent accentuate stress emphasize
acceptable aksɛptabl
adj acceptable
accepter aksɛpte
v accept receive take take in
accepteur aksɛptœʀ
n masc acceptor
accepté aksɛpte
adj accepted
accessible aksɛsibl
adj obtainable accessible
accessoire aksɛswaʀ
n masc accessory side-issue
accessoire aksɛswaʀ
adj adventitious secondary
accident aksidɑ̃
n masc accident
accidentel aksidɑ̃tɛl
adj accidental adventitious chance random
accidentellement aksidɑ̃tɛləmɑ̃
adv by accident by chance
accidenté aksidɑ̃te
adj bumpy
acclamation aklamasjɔ̃
n fem acclaim acclamation approval
acclamer aklame
v acclaim applaud
acclimatation aklimatasjɔ̃
n fem acclimatization
acclimatement aklimatəmɑ̃
n masc acclimatization
accolade akɔlad
n fem accolade
accommodant akomɔdɑ̃
adj accommodating good-hearted
accommodement akomɔdəmɑ̃
n masc accommodation accord agreement
accommoder akomɔde
v arrange fix up
accomodation akɔmɔdasjɔ̃
n fem accommodation
accompagnateur akɔ̃panjatœʀ
n masc accompanist companion
accompagnatrice akɔ̃panjatʀis
n fem chaperon duenna
accompagnement akɔ̃panjəmɑ̃
n masc accompaniment escort
accompagner akɔ̃panje
vt accompany
accompli akɔ̃pli
adj fine great perfect
accomplir akɔ̃pliʀ
v accomplish achieve keep observe perform
accomplissement akɔ̃plisəmɑ̃
n masc accomplishment acquittal
accord akɔʀ
n masc accord accordance agreement concurrence chord concord
accordailles akoʀdaj
n betrothal engagement
accorder akɔʀde
v tune
accordé akɔʀde
n fiancé
accordée akɔʀde
n fem bride fiancée
accordéon akɔrdeɔ̃
n masc accordion
accordéoniste akɔrdeɔnist
n masc accordionist
accotement akɔtəmɑ̃
n masc shoulder verge verge of a road
accoter akɔte
v lean support sustain
accotoir akotwaʀ
n masc arm arm-rest
accoucher akuʃe
v give birth labour be in labour
accoucheur akuʃœʀ
n masc obstetrician
accoucheuse akuʃøz
n fem midwife obstetrician
accouchée akuʃe
n fem lying-in woman
accoudoir akudwaʀ
n masc arm arm-rest
accouplement akupləmɑ̃
n masc joining junction copulation
accoupler akuple
v join unite couple
accoutumer akutyme
v accustom
accoutumé akutyme
adj accustomed customary used to usual
accrocher akʀɔʃe
v hitch on hook on hook
accroissement akʀwasəmɑ̃
n masc accretion growth aggrandizement enlargement increase
accroître akʀwatʀ
v aggrandize augment enlarge accrue increase
accréditation akʀeditasjɔ̃
n fem accreditation
accréditer akʀedite
v accredit
accu akœ̃
n fem accumulator battery storage battery
accueil akœj
n masc acceptance admission reception reception desk
accueillir akœjiʀ
v accept receive take take in get have greet salute
accumulateur akymylatœʀ
n masc accumulator battery storage battery
accumulation akymylasjɔ̃
n fem accumulation assembly
accumulator akymylatɔʀ
n masc accumulator battery storage battery
accumuler akymyle
v accumulate heap pile up stack
accusateur akyzatœʀ
n accuser
accusatif akyzatif
n fem accusative
accusation akyzasjɔ̃
n fem accusal accusation charge complaint indictment
accuser akyze
v accuse denounce
accusé akyze
n masc accused defendant
accusé de réception akyzedəʀesɛpsjɔ̃
n masc acknowledgement receipt
accès aksɛ
n masc aggression attack access admission admittance
accéleration akseləʀasjɔ̃
n fem acceleration
accélerer akseləʀe
v accelerate speed up
accélérateur akseleʀatœʀ
n masc accelerator accelerator pedal
accélération akseleʀasjɔ̃
n fem acceleration
accélérer akseleʀe
v pick up accelerate advance
acerbe asɛʀb
adj acerbic acid acrid harsh sour tart
achat aʃa
n masc acquisition purchase
acheteur aʃətœʀ
n masc buyer client purchaser
achever aʃəve
v finish finish off
achevé aʃəve
adj perfect
achillée aʃje
n fem yarrow
achopper aʃɔpe
v stumble
acide asid
adj acetous acid sour tart
acidifier asidifje
v acidify
acidité asidite
n fem acidity acidness
acier asje
n masc steel
acajou akaʒu
n masc mahogany
acné akne
n fem acne
acolyte akolit
n masc acolyte
acompte akɔ̃t
n masc initial deposit instalment down payment first instalment installment payment
aconit akoni
n masc aconite monkshood
acoustique akustik
n fem acoustics
acquisition akizisjɔ̃
n fem acquirement gain accession acquisition asset
acquit aki
n masc acknowledgement receipt
acquittement akitəmɑ̃
n masc acquittal
acquitter akite
v pay off
acquéreur akeʀœʀ
n masc buyer client purchaser
acquérir akeʀiʀ
v achieve acquire attain get obtain
acquérir péniblement akeʀiʀpenibləmɑ̃
v reclaim
acre akʀ
n fem acre
acrobate akʀobat
n masc acrobat
acrobaties akʀɔbasi
n fem acrobatics
acrobatique akʀobatik
adj acrobatic
acrostiche akʀɔstiʃ
n fem achrostic
acte akt
n masc act certificate diploma document
acteur aktœʀ
n masc actor
actif aktif
adj active in action adroit agile alert brisk keen
action aksjɔ̃
n fem achievement act action share
action au porteur aksjɔ̃opɔʀtœʀ
n fem bearer share share to bearer
action de compagnie maritime aksjɔ̃dəkɔ̃panjimaʀitim
n fem shipping share
action nominative aksjɔ̃nominativ
n fem registered share
actionnaire aksjɔnɛʀ
n masc shareholder
actionner aksjɔne
v actuate drive
activer aktive
v activate put on start switch on turn on
activité aktivite
n fem action activity vigour making manufacture
actrice aktʀis
n fem actress
actualité aktɥalite
n fem topic topicality
actualités aktyalite
n fem news
actuel aktyɛl
adj current present present-day topical up-to-date fashionable
actuellement aktyɛləmɑ̃
adv currently nowadays these days
acuité akɥite
n fem acerbity acrimony acuity sharpness
acuponcture akypɔ̃ktyʀ
n fem acupuncture
acéré aseʀe
adj nasty
acétate asetat
n masc acetate
acétone aseton
n fem acetone
acétylène asetilɛn
n fem acetylene
adagio adadʒjo
n fem adagio
adaptation adaptasjɔ̃
n fem adaptation adjustment
adaptation musicale adaptasjɔ̃myzikal
n fem orchestration
adapter adapte
v orchestrate score accommodate
adapteur adaptœʀ
n masc adaptor
adapté adapte
adj adapted
addition adisjɔ̃
n fem addition adjunct account bill calculation
additionnel adisjonɛl
adj additional
additionner adisjɔne
v add add up
adoucir adusiʀ
vt moderate soothe ease
adoucissant adusisɑ̃
n masc softener
assouplir asupliʀ
vt make supple soften
assouplissant asuplisɑ̃
n masc fabric softener
adhérent adeʀɑ̃
n fem acolyte member supporter
adhérents adeʀɑ̃t
n adherents disciples followers following party members supporters
adhérer adeʀe
v join accede affiliate
adhésif adezif
adj adhesive
adhésion adezjɔ̃
n fem adhesion joining membership support
adieu adjø
adieu farewell bye goodbye
adjacent adʒasɑ̃
adj adjoining adjacent nearby neighbouring
adjectif adʒɛktif
n masc adjectival adjective
adjoindre adʒwɛ̃dʀ
v add
adjoint adʒwɛ̃
n masc assistant aid helper
adjoint au maire adʒwɛ̃omɛʀ
n masc alderman
adjudant adʒydɑ̃
n masc adjutant aide-de-camp
adjudication adʒydikasjɔ̃
n fem tender
adjuger adʒyʒe
v assign
admettre admɛtʀ
v accept receive take take in admit accede agree consent
administrateur administʀatœʀ
n masc manager administrator
administratif administʀatif
adj administrative
administration administʀasjɔ̃
n fem administration management
administrer administʀe
v administer manage
admirable admiʀabl
adj admirable
admirateur admiʀatœʀ
n masc admirer
admiratif admiʀatif
adj admiring
admiration admiʀasjɔ̃
n fem admiration
admiratrice admiʀatʀis
n fem admirer female admirer
admirer admiʀe
v admire
admonester admonɛste
v admonish scold
ado ado
n masc youngster youth
adolescence adɔlɛsɑ̃s
n fem adolescence puberty
adolescent adɔlɛsɑ̃
adj adolescent
adolescent adɔlɛsɑ̃
n masc adolescent teenager young man
adolescente adɔlɛsɑ̃t
n fem adolescent teenager young woman
adonis adoni
n masc adonis pheasant's eye
adopter adɔpte
v choose elect pick out
adoptif adɔptif
adj adoptive adopted
adoption adopsjɔ̃
n fem adoption
adorable adɔʀabl
adj adorable
adorateur adoʀatœʀ
n masc adorer worshipper
adoration adɔʀasjɔ̃
n fem adoration worship
adoratrice adoʀatʀis
n fem adorer female adorer worshipper female worshipper
adorer adɔʀe
v adore worship
adorée adɔʀe
n fem adored one
adresse adʀɛs
n fem address expertness skill skillfulness
adresser adʀɛse
v address send transmit
adresser la parole à adʀɛselapaʀɔla
v accost address
adroit adʀwa
adj adroit clever dexterous skillful
adrénaline adʀenalin
n fem adrenaline
aduler adyle
v flatter
adulte adylt
n masc adult grown-up
adulte adylt
adj adult fully-grown
adultère adyltɛʀ
n masc adultery
adultère adyltɛʀ
n fem adulteress
adultère adyltɛʀ
n masc adulterer adultery infidelity
adultère adyltɛʀ
adj adulterous
advenir advəniʀ
vi happen occur take place
adverbe advɛʀb
n masc adverb
adverbial advɛʀbjal
adj adverbial
adversaire advɛʀsɛʀ
n masc adversary opponent
adéquate adekwat
adj adequate sufficient
afecté afɛkte
adj inflated
affable afabl
adj affable friendly good-natured kind
affaiblir afɛbliʀ
v weaken
affaire afɛʀ
n fem affair business business deal case matter
affaires afɛʀ
n fem stuff things
affectation afɛktasjɔ̃
n fem affectation
affecter afɛkte
v affect move stir agitate
affection afɛksjɔ̃
n fem affection
affectueux afɛktyø
adj affectionate devoted selfless
affecté afɛkte
adj affected artificial
affermer afɛʀme
v farm lease
affiche afiʃ
n masc notice placard poster
afficher afiʃe
v placard post post up
affiler afile
v sharpen
affilié afilje
n masc acolyte member supporter
affinier afinje
v clean cleanse make clean purge
affinité afinite
n fem affinity
affirmatif afiʀmatif
adj affirmative
affirmation afiʀmasjɔ̃
n fem assent
affirmer afiʀme
v assert state affirm assent say yes
affixe afiks
n masc affix
affliction afliksjɔ̃
n fem sadness affliction
affliger afliʒe
v afflict grieve
affligé afliʒe
adj sad
affluent aflyɑ̃
adj affluent
affluent aflyɑ̃
n masc tributary
afflux afly
n masc flood congestion rush
afflux de sang aflydəsɑ̃
n masc rush of blood
affolement afɔləmɑ̃
n masc craziness insanity lunacy madness
affranchi afʀɑ̃ʃi
adj post-paid stamped
affranchir afʀɑ̃ʃiʀ
v prepay put on stamps
affreusement afʀøzəmɑ̃
adv awfully
affreux afʀø
adj repellent repelling repulsive dismal dreary horrible nasty abysmal dreadful gruesome terrible
affreux jojo afʀøʒoʒo
n masc naughty boy pickle
affriolant afʀjolɑ̃
adj attractive
affront afʀɔ̃
n masc abuse insult
affronter afʀɔ̃te
v confront face stand up to withstand
afféterie afɛtəʀi
n fem affectation
afghan afgɑ̃
adj Afghan
afin de afɛ̃də
for to in order to per
afin de pour afɛ̃dəpuʀ
so so that
afin que afɛ̃kə
so so that
africain afʀikɛ̃
adj African
afro-asiatique
adj Afro-Asian
agacement agasmɑ̃
n masc offence scandal
agacer agase
v tease pester abet excite incite provoke rouse stimulate stir up aggravate annoy
agape agap
adj agape
agar-agar
n masc agar agar-agar
agaçant agasɑ̃
adj very annoying aggravating acerbic acrid tart
agence aʒɑ̃s
n fem agency
agence de voyage aʒɑ̃sdəvwajaʒ
n fem tourist agency travel agency
agenda aʒɛ̃da
n masc diary appointment book
agent aʒɑ̃
n masc agent policeman
agent de police aʒɑ̃dəpɔlis
n masc policeman
aggloméré aglɔmeʀe
n fem agglomerate
agglutinant aglytinɑ̃
adj adhesive
agglutiner aglytine
v agglutinate paste paste up placard post post up
aggraver agʀave
v blow up heighten aggravate
agile aʒil
adj agile
agir aʒiʀ
v act take action be effective have effect
agir avec abnégation aʒiʀavɛkabnegasjɔ̃
v abnegate deny oneself
agir avec affectation aʒiʀavɛkafɛktasjɔ̃
v attitudinize pose put on airs
agir en hypocrite aʒiʀipokʀit
v dissemble
agir selon aʒiʀsəlɔ̃
v act on act upon follow observe
agissant aʒisɑ̃
adj active
agitation aʒitasjɔ̃
n fem agitation commotion
agiter aʒite
v abet agitate incite stir up brandish fling swing wave wave about
agité aʒite
adj crazy insane mad nuts agitated anxious
agneau anjo
n masc lamb
agnostique anjɔstik
adj agnostic
agonie agoni
n fem agony death throes
agoniser agonize
v agonize be near death
agoraphobie agɔʀafɔbi
n fem agoraphobia
agrafe agʀaf
n masc clasp hook
agrafe de vêtement agʀafdəvɛtəmɑ̃
n masc hooks and eyes
agrafer agʀafe
v clasp
agrander agʀɑ̃de
v aggrandize augment enlarge increase
agrarien agʀaʀi
adj agrarian agricultural farm-
agresser agʀɛse
v commit aggression
agressif agʀɛsif
adj aggressive
agression agʀɛsjɔ̃
n fem aggression aggro
agriculteur agʀikyltœʀ
n masc agrarian farmer
agriculture agʀikyltyʀ
n fem agriculture farming tillage agronomics
agripper agʀipe
v clutch grab grasp grip seize
agronome agʀonɔm
n masc agriculturist
agronomie agʀonomi
n fem agriculture agronomics
agronomique agʀonɔmik
adj agricultural
agréable agʀeabl
adj agreeable enjoyable lovely nice pleasant
agréablement agʀeabləmɑ̃
adv agreeably comfortably pleasantly
agréer agʀee
v accept receive take take in
agrégat agʀega
n masc aggregate
agrégation agʀegasjɔ̃
n fem aggregation
agrément agʀemɑ̃
n masc pleasantness acclaim approval
ah a
int oh ow ah aha
aide ɛd
n masc aid help
aider ɛde
v abet aid assist help accommodate
aigle ɛgl
n masc eagle
aiglefin ɛgləfɛ̃
n fem haddock
aiglon ɛglɔ̃
n masc eaglet
aigre ɛgʀ
adj acetous acid sour tart nasty
aigreur ɛgʀœʀ
n fem tartness
aigrir ɛgʀiʀ
v acidify
aigu ɛgy
adj sharp shrill acute nasty
aiguille ɛgɥij
n fem needle
aiguille de montre ɛgɥijdəmɔ̃tʀ
n fem needle
aiguille à coudre ɛgɥijakudʀ
n fem needle
aiguiller ɛgɥije
v commute
aiguiser ɛgize
v sharpen
ail aj
n masc garlic
aile ɛl
n fem wing
ailleurs ajœʀ
adv elsewhere
aimable ɛmabl
adj affable friendly good-natured kind dainty nice pretty
aimant ɛmɑ̃
adj affectionate
aimant ɛmɑ̃
n masc magnet
aimer ɛme
v love appreciate like
aimer mieux ɛmemjø
adj prefer
aine ɛn
n fem groin
ainsi ɛ̃si
adv so such like that that way thus
ainsi soit-il ɛ̃siswatil
amen
air ɛʀ
n masc air appearance aspect look sight view expression
air de musique ɛʀdəmyzik
n masc air aria
airain ɛʀɛ̃
n masc bronze
aire ɛʀ
n fem area
aisselle ɛsɛl
n fem armpit
aisé ɛze
adj in easy circumstances well-to-do
ajourner aʒuʀne
v adjourn delay postpone
ajouter aʒute
v add
ajuster aʒyste
v accomodate
alarme alaʀm
n fem alarm
alarmer alaʀme
v alarm raise the alarm sound the alarm
albanais albanɛ
adj Albanian
albatros albatʀo
n masc albatross
albino albino
n fem albino
album albɔm
n masc album
albumen albymɛn
n masc albumen
alcali alkali
n masc alkali
alcalin alkalɛ̃
adj alkaline
alchimie alʃimi
n fem alchemy
alchimiste alʃimist
n masc alchemist
alcool alkɔl
n masc alcohol
alcool dénaturé alkɔldenatyʀe
n masc methylated spirit
alcoolique alkɔlik
adj alcoholic
alcoolisme alkɔlism
n masc alcoholism
alcôve alkov
n fem alcove recess
aldéhyde aldeid
n masc aldehyde
alentour alɑ̃tuʀ
adv roundabout thereabout thereabouts
alentours alɑ̃tuʀ
n masc surroundings
alerte alɛʀt
n fem alarm adroit agile alert brisk keen
alerter alɛʀte
v alarm raise the alarm sound the alarm caution warn
algue alg
n fem alga seaweed
algèbre alʒɛbʀ
n fem algebra
algébrique alʒebʀik
adj algebraic
algérien alʒeʀi
adj Algerian
alibi alibi
n masc alibi
aliment alimɑ̃
n masc food nourishment
alimenter alimɑ̃te
v feed nourish
alinéa alinea
n masc paragraph
aliter alite
vi become bed bound
aliénation aljenasjɔ̃
n fem craziness insanity lunacy madness
aliéniste aljenist
n masc psychiatrist
aliéné aljene
n fem lunatic
allaiter alɛte
v suckle
allemand aləmɑ̃
adj German German language
aller ale
v fare go ride travel
aller en pélerinage alepeləʀinaʒ
v go on pilgrimage
aller en véhicule aleveikyl
v go ride travel
aller à la selle alealasɛl
v defecate
allergie alɛʀʒi
n fem allergy
allergique alɛʀʒik
adj allergic
alliage aljaʒ
n masc alloy
alliance aljɑ̃s
n fem alliance
allier alje
v connect join
alligator aligatɔʀ
n masc alligator
allitération aliteʀasjɔ̃
n fem alliteration
allonger alɔ̃ʒe
v lengthen
allouer alue
v assign
allumer alyme
v kindle light switch turn on
allumette alymɛt
n fem match
allure alyʀ
n fem appearance aspect look sight view speed
alléchant aleʃɑ̃
adj attractive
allécher aleʃe
v attract draw
allée ale
n fem avenue
allégorie alegɔʀi
n fem allegory
allégorique alegɔʀik
adj allegoric
allégresse alegʀɛs
n fem gladness joy
allô alo
int hello
almanach almana
n masc almanac
alors alɔʀ
adv then at that time while whilst whereas
alouette alwɛt
n fem lark
aloès aloɛs
n fem aloe
alpaga alpaga
n masc alpaca
alpestre alpɛstʀ
adj alpine
alpha alfa
alpha
alphabet alfabɛ
n masc alphabet
alphabétique alfabɛtik
adj alphabetical
alpin alpɛ̃
adj alpine
alpinisme alpinism
n masc mountaineering
alpiniste alpinist
n masc Alpinist climber mountain climber mountaineer
alsacien alsasi
adj Alsatian
alternative altɛʀnativ
n fem alternative option
alterner altɛʀne
v alternate
altier altje
adj proud
altitude altityd
n fem altitude height
alto alto
n masc contralto contralto voice
altruisme altʀɥism
n masc altruism
altruiste altʀɥist
n fem altruist
altruiste altʀɥist
adj altruistic
aluminium alyminjɔm
n masc aluminium
alun aly
n masc alum
aléa alea
n masc hazard risk
aléatoire aleatwaʀ
adj uncertain
amabilité amabilite
n fem kindness
amadouer amadue
v flatter
amande amɑ̃d
n fem almond
amant amɑ̃
n masc lover
amante amɑ̃t
n masc lover
amarante amaʀɑ̃t
n fem amaranthus
amas ama
n fem accumulation crowd heap mass multitude pile
amateur amatœʀ
n amateur fancier
amazone amazɔn
n fem Amazon
ambassade ɑ̃basad
n fem embassy
ambassadeur ɑ̃basadœʀ
n masc ambassador
ambassadrice ɑ̃basadʀis
n fem ambassador female ambassador
ambiance ɑ̃bjɑ̃s
n fem atmosphere ethos mood
ambigu ɑ̃bigy
adj ambiguous
ambitieux ɑ̃bisjø
adj ambitious
ambition ɑ̃bisjɔ̃
n fem ambition
ambivalence ɑ̃bivalɑ̃s
n fem ambivalence
ambre ɑ̃bʀ
n fem amber
ambre gris ɑ̃bʀgʀi
n fem amber
ambre jaune ɑ̃bʀʒon
n fem amber
ambroisie ɑ̃bʀwazi
n fem ambrosia
ambulance ɑ̃bylɑ̃s
n fem ambulance field hospital
amende amɑ̃d
n fem fine
amender amɑ̃de
v improve fertilize
amener aməne
v bring fetch
amener à amənea
vt chase drive drive on impel shoo
amer ame
adj acerbic bitter
ami ami
n masc friend fellow-thinker
ami politique amipɔlitik
n masc fellow-thinker
amibe amib
n fem amoeba
amical amikal
adj friendly
amie ami
n fem friend
amiral amiʀal
n masc admiral
amitié amitje
n fem friendship
ammoniaque amonjak
n fem ammonia
amnistie amnisti
n fem act of grace amnesty
amoindrir amwɛ̃dʀiʀ
v abate abridge decrease lessen
amok amɔk
amuck
amorphe amɔʀf
adj amorphous passive apathetic
amour amuʀ
n masc affection love
amour charnel amuʀʃaʀnɛl
n masc love sexual love
amoureux amuʀø
adj affectionate loving
amoureux amuʀø
n masc lover
amphibie ɑ̃fibi
n fem amphibian
amphibologique ɑ̃fibɔloʒik
adj ambiguous
amphitryon ɑ̃fitʀjɔ̃
n masc host
amphitéâtre ɑ̃fiteatʀ
n masc amphitheatre
amphore ɑ̃fɔʀ
n fem amphora
amphétamine ɑ̃fɛtamin
n fem amphetamine
ample ɑ̃pl
adj ample bulky extensive broad spacious vast wide
ampleur ɑ̃plœʀ
n fem bulk dimension extent size width
amplifier ɑ̃plifje
v aggrandize augment enlarge increase blow up heighten
amplitude ɑ̃plityd
n fem amplitude
ampoule ɑ̃pul
n fem bulb blister
amputation ɑ̃pytasjɔ̃
n fem amputation
amputer ɑ̃pyte
v amputate
ampère ɑ̃pɛʀ
n fem ampère
amulette amylɛt
n fem amulet charm talisman
amusant amyzɑ̃
adj amusing entertaining funny
amusement amyzəmɑ̃
n masc entertainment amusement fun distraction diversion
amuser amyze
v amuse
amygdale amidal
n fem tonsil
amène amɛn
adj affable friendly good-natured kind
améliorer ameljɔʀe
v improve
aménité amenite
n fem kindness
américain ameʀikɛ̃
adj American
américaniser ameʀikanize
v Americanize
améthyste ametist
n fem amethyst
an ɑ̃
n masc year
anabaptisme anabatism
n masc anabaptism
anachronisme anakʀonism
n masc anachronism
anaconda anakɔ̃da
n fem anaconda
anagramme anagʀam
n fem anagram
anal anal
adj anal
analogie analoʒi
n fem analogy
analogique analoʒik
adj analogous
analogue analɔg
adj analogous
analphabète analfabɛt
n masc illiterate
analyse analiz
n fem analysis
analyser analize
v analyse
analyste analist
n masc analyst analytical chemist
ananas anana
n masc pineapple
anapeste anapɛst
n fem anapaest
anar anaʀ
n fem anarchist
anarchie anaʀʃi
n fem anarchy
anarchique anaʀʃik
anarchic anarchical anarchist
anarchisme anaʀʃism
n masc anarchism
anarchiste anaʀʃist
n masc anarchist
anathème anatɛm
n masc anathema ban excommunication
anatomie anatomi
n fem anatomy
anatomique anatomik
adj anatomical
anatomiste anatomist
n masc anatomist
anchois ɑ̃ʃwa
n masc anchovy
ancien ɑ̃sjɛ̃
adj ex- former old
ancien combattant ɑ̃sjɛ̃kɔ̃batɑ̃
n masc war veteran
ancolie ɑ̃kɔli
n fem columbine
ancre ɑ̃kʀ
n masc anchor
ancêtre ɑ̃sɛtʀ
n masc forefather
andalou ɑ̃dalu
adj Andalusian
andorran ɑ̃dɔʀɑ̃
adj Andorrian
andouille ɑ̃duj
n fem sausage
anecdote anɛkdɔt
n fem anecdote
anecdotique anɛkdɔtik
adj anecdotal
anesthésie anɛstezi
n fem anaesthesia
anesthésiste anɛstezist
n masc anaesthetist
ange ɑ̃ʒ
n masc angel
angine ɑ̃ʒin
n fem angina quinsy
anglais ɑ̃glɛ
adj English
anglais ɑ̃glɛ
n fem English language
angle ɑ̃gl
n masc angle
anglican ɑ̃glikɑ̃
adj Anglican
anglicisme ɑ̃glisism
n masc Anglicism
anglo-saxon ɑ̃glosaksɔ̃
adj anglo-saxon
angoisse ɑ̃gwas
n fem agony anguish fear
angolais ɑ̃gɔlɛ
adj Angolan
anguille ɑ̃gij
n fem eel
anguillule ɑ̃gjyl
n fem eelworm
angulaire ɑ̃gylɛʀ
adj angular
anguleux ɑ̃gylø
adj angular sharp-edged
angélique ɑ̃ʒelik
n fem angelica angelic
aniline anilin
n fem aniline
animal animal
n masc animal beast
animal domestique animaldomɛstik
n masc domestic animal
animation animasjɔ̃
n fem organisation coordination activity busyness liveliness life cine animation
animer anime
v animate
animé anime
adj active busy lively
anneau ano
n masc ring
annihilation aniilasjɔ̃
n fem destruction
anniversaire anivɛʀsɛʀ
n masc anniversary birthday
annonce anɔ̃s
n fem ad advertisement
annoncer anɔ̃se
v advertise announce give notice
annuaire anyɛʀ
n masc address list almanac year-book
annuel anyɛl
adj annual yearly
annuellement anyɛləmɑ̃
adv yearly
annulation anylasjɔ̃
n fem abolition abrogation
annuler anyle
v abolish abrogate abjure annul cancel remit
année ane
n masc year promotion
année financière anefinɑ̃sjɛʀ
n masc financial year
anode anɔd
n fem anode
anonymat anonima
n masc anonymity
anonyme anonim
adj anonymous nameless without a name
anormal anɔʀmal
adj abnormal
anse ɑ̃s
n fem handle
antagoniste ɑ̃tagonist
n masc adversary opponent
antarctique ɑ̃taʀktik
n fem Antarctic
antenne ɑ̃tɛn
n fem aerial antenna
anthologie ɑ̃toloʒi
n fem anthology chrestomathy
anthracite ɑ̃tʀasit
n fem anthracite
anthropologie ɑ̃tʀɔpɔloʒi
n fem anthropology
anthropologiste ɑ̃tʀɔpɔloʒist
n masc anthropologist
anthropologue ɑ̃tʀɔpɔlog
n masc anthropologist
antibiotique ɑ̃tibjotik
antibiotic
antichambre ɑ̃tiʃɑ̃bʀ
n fem waiting-room waiting room
anticipation ɑ̃tisipasjɔ̃
n fem anticipation
anticiper ɑ̃tisipe
v anticipate think ahead
anticorps ɑ̃tikɔʀ
n fem antibody
antidote ɑ̃tidɔt
n masc antidote
antigel ɑ̃tiʒɛl
n masc antifreeze
antillais ɑ̃tijɛ
adj Antillian
antilope ɑ̃tilɔp
n fem antelope
antimoine ɑ̃timwan
n fem antimony
antipathie ɑ̃tipati
n fem aversion dislike
antipathique ɑ̃tipatik
adj nasty
antipode ɑ̃tipɔd
n masc antipode
antique ɑ̃tik
ancient antique
antiseptique ɑ̃tizɛptik
adj antiseptic
antisocial ɑ̃tizosjal
adj antisocial unsocial
antisémite ɑ̃tisemit
n fem anti-Semite
antisémitique ɑ̃tisemitik
adj anti-Semitic
antisémitisme ɑ̃tisemitism
n masc anti-Semitism
antithèse ɑ̃titɛz
n fem antithesis
antéchrist ɑ̃tɛʃʀist
n masc Antichrist
antécédent ɑ̃tesedɑ̃
n masc antecedent
anus anys
n masc anus arse
anversois ɑ̃vɛʀswa
adj Antwerp
anxiété ɑ̃ksjete
n fem anxiety fright
anémie anemi
n fem anaemia
anémique anemik
adj anaemic
anémone anemɔn
n fem anemone
aorta aɔʀta
n fem aorta
août ut
n masc August
apache apaʃ
apache hood ruffian
apartheid apaʀtɛd
n masc apartheid
apathie apati
n fem apathy
apathique apatik
adj apathetic
apercevoir apɛʀsəvwaʀ
v perceive notice
apesanteur apəzɑ̃tœʀ
n fem weightlessness
aphasie afazi
n fem aphasia
aphorisme afɔʀism
n masc aphorism
apiculteur apikyltœʀ
n masc apiarist bee-keeper bee-master
apiculture apikyltyʀ
n fem bee-keeping
apitoiement apitwamɑ̃
n masc compassion pity
apitoyer apitwaje
v excite pity
aplati aplati
adj flat
aplomb aplɔ̃
n masc aplomb self-assurance
apocalyptique apokaliptik
adj apocalyptic
apocryphe apokʀif
adj apocryphal
apogée apɔʒe
n masc acme
apologie apɔloʒi
n fem apology
apoplexie apoplɛksi
n fem fit apoplectic fit seizure stroke stroke of apoplexy
apostat aposta
n masc apostate
apostolat apostɔla
apostleship apostolate
apostolique apostɔlik
adj apostolic
apostrophe apostʀɔf
n fem apostrophe
apothicaire apotikɛʀ
n masc chemist
apothéose apɔteoz
n fem apotheosis
apparant apaʀɑ̃
adj visible
apparaître apaʀɛtʀ
v appear emerge perform
appareil apaʀɛj
n masc apparatus device set
appareil administratif apaʀɛjadministʀatif
n masc machine of government
apparemment apaʀamɑ̃
adv apparently seemingly
apparence apaʀɑ̃s
n fem appearance aspect look sight view
apparier apaʀje
v couple match pair unite
apparition apaʀisjɔ̃
n fem ghost phantom appearance
appartement apaʀtəmɑ̃
n masc apartment flat
appartenir apaʀtəniʀ
v belong to
appeler apəle
v call summon
appendice apɑ̃dis
n fem accessory side-issue addition adjunct appendix
appendicite apɑ̃disit
n fem appendicitis
applaudir aplodiʀ
v acclaim applaud clap
application aplikasjɔ̃
n fem industry
appliquer aplike
v attach put onto apply practice lay down place put put down put on employ use make use of
appliqué aplike
adj diligent hardworking industrious
appointements apwɛ̃təmɑ̃
n masc salary wage wages
apporter apɔʀte
v bring fetch
apposer apoze
v attach put onto
apprendre apʀɑ̃dʀ
v teach learn
apprendre par cœur
v memorize learn by heart learn off by heart
apprendre par l'expérience apʀɑ̃dʀpaʀlɛkspeʀjɑ̃s
v go through live to see
apprendre à apʀɑ̃dʀa
v acquaint inform report let know
apprendre à fond apʀɑ̃dʀafɔ̃
v master
apprentissage apʀɑ̃tisaʒ
n fem apprenticeship learning
appris apʀi
adj acquired learnt
apprivoiser apʀivwaze
v tame
apprivoisé apʀivwaze
adj tame
approbation apʀɔbasjɔ̃
n fem acclaim approval
approche apʀɔʃ
n fem approach
approcher apʀɔʃe
v bring close together
approuver apʀuve
v approve
apprécier apʀesje
v esteem think well of appraise estimate rate appreciate like
appréhension apʀeɑ̃sjɔ̃
n fem fear
apprêter apʀɛte
v finish prepare
appui apɥi
n masc prop support
appuyer apɥije
v lean abet support sustain
appuyer en écrasant apɥijeekʀazɑ̃
v press oppress squeeze
appât apa
n masc attraction
appâter apate
v attract draw
appétit apɛti
n masc appetite
après apʀɛ
prep after behind afterwards next subsequently beyond then thereafter
après-demain
n masc the day after tomorrow
après-midi
n masc afternoon
apte à apta
adj able capable of use suitable
aptitude aptityd
n fem predisposition tendency ability
apéritif apeʀitif
n masc dram nip peg snifter snorter
apéro apeʀo
n masc dram nip peg snifter snorter
apôtre apotʀ
n masc apostle
aqu-
aquatic water-
aquarelle akwaʀɛl
n fem water-colour
aquarium akwaʀjɔm
n masc aquarium
aquatique akwatik
adj aquatic watery water- of water
aqueduc akdyk
n masc aqueduct
arabe aʀab
adj Arabian Arabic
arabesque aʀabɛsk
n fem arabesque
arabique aʀabik
adj Arabian Arabic
arachide aʀaʃid
n fem peanut
arack aʀak
n fem rack arrack
araignée aʀɛnje
n fem spider
arbitraire aʀbitʀɛʀ
adj arbitrary
arbitre aʀbitʀ
n masc arbiter arbitrator referee umpire
arbouse aʀbuz
n fem arbutus fruit
arbousier aʀbuzje
n fem arbutus strawberry tree
arbre aʀbʀ
n masc tree
arbre de transmission aʀbʀdətʀɑ̃smisjɔ̃
n masc drive shaft driving axle
arbrisseau aʀbʀiso
n masc bush shrub
arbuste aʀbyst
n masc bush shrub
arc aʀk
n masc arc bow
arc-en-ciel
n masc rainbow
arcade aʀkad
n fem arch archway
arcane aʀkan
n fem secret
archange aʀʃɑ̃ʒ
n masc archangel
archaïsme aʀkaism
n masc archaism
archevêque aʀʃəvɛk
n masc archbishop
archiduc aʀʃidyk
n masc archduke
archiduché aʀʃidyʃe
n fem archduchy
archipel aʀʃipɛl
n masc archipelago
architecte aʀʃitɛkt
n masc architect
architectonique aʀʃitɛktonik
adj architectonic architectural
architectural aʀʃitɛktyʀal
adj architectonic architectural
architecture aʀʃitɛktyʀ
n fem architecture
archiviste aʀʃivist
n masc archivist keeper of the records
archéologie aʀkeɔlɔʒi
n fem archaeology
archéologique aʀkeɔloʒik
adj archaeological
archéologue aʀkeɔlɔg
n masc archaeologist
arctique aʀktik
n masc Arctic
ardant aʀdɑ̃
adj ablaze afire aflame aglow ardent
ardeur aʀdœʀ
n fem glow heat passion
are aʀ
n masc square decametre
argent aʀʒɑ̃
n masc silver money
argentin aʀʒɑ̃tɛ̃
adj Argentine Argentinean
argile aʀʒil
n fem clay
argon aʀgɔ̃
n fem argon
argument aʀgymɑ̃
n masc argument plea
aria aʀja
n fem air aria
aristo aʀisto
n fem aristocrat
aristocrate aʀistokʀat
n masc aristocrat
aristocratie aʀistokʀasi
n fem aristocracy
aristocratique aʀistokʀatik
adj aristocratic
arithmétique aʀitmɛtik
n fem arithmetic
arlequin aʀləkɛ̃
n masc buffoon jester
armateur aʀmatœʀ
n masc ship owner
arme aʀm
n fem weapon
armer aʀme
v arm
armoire aʀmwaʀ
n fem cabinet closet cupboard sideboard wardrobe
armure aʀmyʀ
n fem armour
armée aʀme
n fem army
armée militaire aʀmemilitɛʀ
n fem army
arménien aʀmeni
adj Armenian
arnica aʀnika
n fem arnica
arobas aʀobaz
n masc commercial-at sign
aromatique aʀomatik
adj aromatic fragrant nutty
aronde aʀɔ̃d
n fem swallow
arracher aʀaʃe
v eradicate
arrangement aʀɑ̃ʒəmɑ̃
n masc accommodation agreement arrangement
arranger aʀɑ̃ʒe
v arrange fix up
arrestation aʀɛstasjɔ̃
n fem apprehension arrest detention
arrimer aʀime
v stow
arrimeur aʀimœʀ
n masc stevedore
arrivage aʀivaʒ
n masc arrival
arriver aʀive
v end up come about happen occur succeed
arriver en flottant aʀiveflɔtɑ̃
v be washed ashore
arrivée aʀive
n fem arrival
arrière aʀjɛʀ
n masc autumn behind
arrière-cousin
n masc second cousin
arrière-cousine
n fem second cousin
arrière-garde
n masc rear rearguard
arrière-grand-mère
n fem great-grandmother
arrière-grand-père
n masc great-grandfather
arrière-neveu
n masc grand-nephew
arrière-nièce
n fem grand-niece
arrière-petit-fils
n masc greatgrandson
arrière-petite-fille
n fem greatgranddaughter
arrière-plan
n masc background
arrogant aʀogɑ̃
adj arrogant
arrondir aʀɔ̃diʀ
v round round off
arrondissement aʀɔ̃disəmɑ̃
n masc district
arroser aʀoze
vt irrigate water
arrosoir aʀozwaʀ
n fem watering-can
arrêt aʀɛ
n masc decision judgement
arrêter aʀɛte
v arrest stop
arsenal aʀsənal
n masc armoury arsenal
arsenic aʀsənik
n masc arsenic
art aʀ
n masc art
arthrite aʀtʀit
n fem arthritis
artichaut aʀtiʃo
n masc artichoke
article aʀtikl
n masc article commodity
articulation aʀtikylasjɔ̃
n fem joint
artifice aʀtifis
n masc subterfuge trick trickery
artificiel aʀtifisjɛl
adj affected artificial
artificieux aʀtifisjø
adj clever cunning sly smart
artillerie aʀtijəʀi
n fem artillery
artillerie anti-aérienne
n fem ack-ack anti-aircraft guns
artilleur aʀtjœʀ
n masc artilleryman gunner
artisan aʀtizɑ̃
n masc artisan
artiste aʀtist
n masc artist
artère aʀtɛʀ
n fem artery
artériosclérose aʀteʀjoskleʀoz
n fem arteriosclerosis
artésien aʀtezi
adj artesian
arum aʀɔm
n masc arum arum lily
aryen aʀj
adj Aryan
arène aʀɛn
n fem arena sand
arête aʀɛt
n masc coping mountain ridge
arôme aʀom
n masc aroma flavour
as a
n masc ace
asbeste asbɛst
n masc asbestos
ascenseur asɑ̃sœʀ
n masc elevator lift
asile azil
n masc asylum
aspect aspɛ
n masc appearance aspect look sight view exterior
asperge aspɛʀʒ
n fem asparagus
asphalte asfalt
n masc asphalt
asphalter asfalte
v asphalt
asphodèle asfodɛl
n fem asphodel
aspirateur aspiʀatœʀ
n masc vacuum cleaner vacuum-cleaner
aspirer aspiʀe
v aspire aspire to hope for ache long for yearn
aspirer à aspiʀea
v claim presume ache long for yearn
aspirine aspiʀin
n fem aspirin
assaillir asajiʀ
v assault attack
assainir asɛniʀ
v cure heal remedy
assaisonner asɛzɔne
v spice
assassiner asasine
v murder
assaut aso
n fem access aggression attack assault storming
assembler asɑ̃ble
v put together take along
assemblée asɑ̃ble
n fem assembly
assemblée politique asɑ̃blepɔlitik
n fem assembly
asseoir aswaʀ
v sit down
assertion asɛʀtjɔ̃
n fem contention assertion
assez ase
adv enough quite rather sufficiently
assidu asidy
adj diligent hardworking industrious
assiduité asidɥite
n fem diligence
assiette asjɛt
n fem plate
assigner asinje
v assign
assimilation asimilasjɔ̃
n fem assimilation
assimiler asimile
v assimilate
assister asiste
v abet aid assist help accommodate attend be present witness
assister à asistea
v watch attend be present witness
assièger asjɛʒe
vt besiege
association asosjasjɔ̃
n fem association
associer asosje
v connect join
assoupir asupiʀ
v put to sleep
assurance asyʀɑ̃s
n fem insurance certainty
assurer asyʀe
v insure affirm assure guarantee warrant accomplish achieve keep observe perform promise protect
assureur asyʀœʀ
n masc insurer
assuré asyʀe
adj certain sure
assurément asyʀemɑ̃
adv certainly
assyrien assɛ̃ʀi
adj Assyrian
aster aste
n fem aster
asthmatique asmatik
adj asthmatic wheezy
asthme asm
n masc asthma shortness of breath wheeziness
astral astʀal
adj sideral star star- of a star
astre astʀ
n masc heavenly body
astrologie astʀɔloʒi
n fem astrology
astrologue astʀɔlɔg
n masc astrologer
astronaute astʀonot
n masc astronaut spaceman
astronome astʀonɔm
n astronomer
astronomie astʀonomi
n fem astronomy
astronomique astʀonɔmik
adj astronomic astronomical
astucieux astysjø
adj clever cunning sly smart
astérisque asteʀisk
n masc asterisk
astéroïde asteʀoid
n masc asteroid
asymétrique asimetʀik
adj asymmetric asymmetrical dissymmetric
atavisme atavism
n masc atavism throw-back
atelier atəlje
n masc atelier studio work-room workshop workplace
athlète atlɛt
n masc athlete
athlétique atlɛtik
adj athletic
athlétisme atlɛtism
n masc athletics
athée ate
n masc atheist
athéisme ateism
n masc atheism
athénien ateni
adj Athenian
atlantique atlɑ̃tik
n masc Atlantean Atlantic
atmosphère atmosfɛʀ
n fem agreement atmosphere
atmosphèrique atmosfɛʀik
adj atmospheric
atoll atɔl
n masc atoll
atome atom
n masc atom
atomique atomik
adj atomic
atout atu
n masc trump
atroce atʀɔs
adj cruel horrible
atrocité atʀɔsite
n fem abhorrence abomination atrocity horror
atrophie atʀofi
n fem atrophy
attachant ataʃɑ̃
adj attractive
attachement ataʃəmɑ̃
n masc adherence attachment
attacher ataʃe
v stick to the pan attach determine fasten fix affix make fast secure bind connect join tie tie up
attaché ataʃe
adj affectionate devoted selfless
attaquant atakɑ̃
n masc aggressor assailant attacker
attaque atak
n fem access aggression attack
attaquer atake
v commit aggression assault attack
atteindre atɛ̃dʀ
v accomplish achieve attain get reach catch hit run across strike
atteler atəle
v harness
attendre atɑ̃dʀ
v abide expect wait await wait for
attendrissant atɑ̃dʀisɑ̃
adj affecting moving touching
attendu que atɑ̃dykə
because for the reason that as for since
attentat atɑ̃ta
n fem assault
attente atɑ̃t
n fem expectation
attenter atɑ̃te
v assault violate
attentif atɑ̃tif
adj attentive
attention atɑ̃tjɔ̃
n fem acuity advertence advertency attention
attentionée atɑ̃sjɔ̃ne
adj attentive thoughtfull considerate
attentivement atɑ̃tivmɑ̃
adv attentively
atterrir atɛʀiʀ
v land
attester atɛste
v attest bear witness of testify
attirant atiʀɑ̃
adj attractive
attirer atiʀe
v attract decoy lure
attitude atityd
n fem attitude
attraper atʀape
v capture catch grapple
attrayant atʀɛjɑ̃
adj attractive
attribuer atʀibye
v assign accredit
attribut atʀiby
n masc attribute
attrister atʀiste
v afflict distress grieve
au o
at the to the
au bord de obɔʀdə
at beside with
au commencement okɔmɑ̃səmɑ̃
adv first firstly first of all
au lieu de oljødə
instead of
au milie de omilidə
a in inside into on per within
au milieu de omiljødə
among between amidst in the middle of
au moins omwɛ̃
at least
au moyen de omwajdə
by by means of on through with
au repos oʀəpo
adj motionless
au revoir oʀəvwaʀ
bye goodbye so long
au sujet de osyʒɛdə
about concerning on upon
au-delà de
beyond by past straight past across on the other side of
au-dessus de
above over
aubade obad
n fem dawn serenade
aube ob
n fem dawn daybreak
auberge obɛʀʒ
n fem hostel inn
aubergine obɛʀʒin
n fem aubergine egg-plant
aubergiste obɛʀʒist
n masc hostess landlady host innkeeper landlord
aucun okœ̃
none nothing
aucunement okynmɑ̃
adv not in the least by no means
audace odas
n fem audacity boldness
audacieux odasjø
adj audacious bold daring intrepid
audience odjɑ̃s
n fem audience auditory
auditeur oditœʀ
n masc listener
auditoire oditwaʀ
n masc audience
auditoire oditwaʀ
adj auditory
auditorium oditoʀiɔm
n masc auditory
auge oʒ
n fem manger trough
augmenter ogmɑ̃te
v accrue grow aggrandize augment enlarge increase
augure ogyʀ
n fem indication omen presage portent sign
augurer ogyʀe
v forecast foretell prophesy
aujourd'hui oʒuʀdɥi
adv today
aulne oln
n masc alder
aumône omon
n fem alms charity
aumônier omonje
n masc chaplain army chaplain padre
auparavant opaʀavɑ̃
adv ahead formerly previously
auprès opʀɛ
adj close near nearby
auquel okɛl
whom
aura oʀa
n fem aura
aurochs oʀoʃ
n masc aurochs
aurore oʀɔʀ
n fem aurora dawn red of dawn daybreak
auréole oʀeɔl
n masc aureole halo
aussi osi
also likewise too on that account therefore as so that
aussitôt osito
adv instantly without delay at once immediately just right away right now
austral ostʀal
adj south southern
austère ostɛʀ
adj severe strict
austérité osteʀite
n fem severity rigour sterness
autant otɑ̃
such such a that kind of that much
autarcie otaʀsi
n fem autarky self-sufficiency
autel otɛl
n masc altar
auteur otœʀ
n masc author writer
authentique otɑ̃tik
adj authentic
autisme otism
n masc autism
autistique otistik
adj autistic
auto oto
n fem car
autobiographie otɔbjɔgʀafi
n fem autobiography
autobiographique otɔbjɔgʀafik
adj autobiographical
autobus otɔbys
n masc bus autobus omnibus
autochtone otɔktɔn
adj indigenous native
autocrate otokʀat
n masc absolute ruler autocrat
autocratie otokʀasi
n fem absolute power absolute rule autocracy
autocratique otokʀatik
adj autocratic
autodidacte otodidakt
n masc autodidact self-taught man
autogène otoʒɛn
adj autogenous
automate otomat
n masc automoton
automatique otomatik
adj automatic
automatiquement otomatikəmɑ̃
adv automatically
automatiser otomatize
v automate
automnal otɔnal
adj autumn
automne otɔn
n masc autumn
automobilisme otɔmɔbilism
n masc motoring
automobiliste otɔmɔbilist
n masc motorist
autonome otonɔm
adj autonomic autonomous
autonomie otonomi
n fem autonomy
autopsie otopsi
n fem autopsy
autorisation otoʀizasjɔ̃
n fem permission authorization
autoriser otoʀize
v authorize
autoritaire otoʀitɛʀ
adj authorative
autorité otoʀite
n fem authority
autoroute otoʀut
n fem motor road motorway expressway freeway
autostrade otostʀad
n fem motor road motorway
autour otuʀ
n masc goshawk
autour otuʀ
prep roundabout thereabout thereabouts
autour de otuʀdə
adv about round around towards
autre otʀ
adj other another else additional remaining rest of
autrefois otʀəfwa
adv ahead formerly previously
autrement otʀəmɑ̃
adv differently
autrichien otʀiʃi
adj Austrian
autruche otʀyʃ
n fem ostrich
autrui otʀɥi
pron another another man
aux o
the to the
aux bords de obɔʀdə
about approximately
auxiliaire oksiljɛʀ
adj accessory adventitious secondary incidental side auxilary
avalanche avalɑ̃ʃ
n fem avalanche
avaler avale
v swallow
avance avɑ̃s
n fem advance progress
avancement avɑ̃səmɑ̃
n masc acceleration promotion
avancer avɑ̃se
v advance go forward precede progress
avant avɑ̃
prep before in front of
avant-bras
n masc lower-arm
avant-garde
avant-garde
avant-hier
n masc the day before yesterday
avantage avɑ̃taʒ
n masc advantage benefit gain profit
avantageux avɑ̃taʒø
adj advantageous
avare avaʀ
adj avaricious miserly stingy
avarice avaʀis
n fem avarice miserliness stinginess
avaricieux avaʀisjø
adj avaricious miserly stingy
avarie avaʀi
n fem damage
avec avɛk
prep with
avenir avəniʀ
n masc future
avent avɑ̃
n masc advent
aventure avɑ̃tyʀ
n fem adventure
aventurer avɑ̃tyʀe
v dare hazard risk venture
avenue avəny
n fem avenue
aversion avɛʀsjɔ̃
n fem abhorrence abomination horror
avertir avɛʀtiʀ
v caution warn
avertisseur avɛʀtisœʀ
n fem hooter horn klaxon
aveu avø
n fem acknowledgement admission confession
aveugle avœgl
adj blind
aveuglement avœgləmɑ̃
adv blindly
aveugler avœgle
v dazzle
aviateur avjatœʀ
n masc airman aviator
aviation avjasjɔ̃
n fem aeronautics aviation
avide avid
adj acquisitive eager greedy
avidité avidite
n fem alacrity avidity covetousness eagerness greediness
avion avjɔ̃
n masc aeroplane airplane plane
avion à réaction avjɔ̃aʀeaksjɔ̃
n masc jet plane
aviron aviʀɔ̃
n fem oar
avis avi
n masc advice counsel opinion
avisé avize
adj acute astute shrewd
avocat avoka
n masc advocate barrister barrister-at-law counsel intercessor lawyer solicitor
avocat conseil avokakɔ̃sɛj
n masc intercessor lawyer solicitor
avoine avwan
n fem oats
avoir avwaʀ
v have have got wear
avoir besoin de avwaʀbəzwɛ̃də
v need require
avoir coutume avwaʀkutym
v accustom be in the habit of
avoir en abomination avwaʀabominasjɔ̃
vt abhor abominate loathe
avoir faim avwaʀfɛ̃
v be hungry
avoir honte avwaʀɔ̃t
v be ashamed
avoir l'air de avwaʀlɛʀdə
v appear look
avoir l'habitude de avwaʀlabityddə
v accustom be in the habit of
avoir le hoquet avwaʀləɔkɛ
v hiccup
avoir lieu avwaʀljø
v come about happen occur
avoir peur avwaʀpœʀ
v be afraid of fear
avoir pitié avwaʀpitje
v have compassion on pity
avoir pour but avwaʀpuʀbyt
v aim intend
avoir soif avwaʀswaf
v be thirsty
avoir soin de avwaʀswɛ̃də
v care see take care worry
avoir un accident avwaʀœ̃aksidɑ̃
v have an accident
avoir une dette avwaʀyndɛt
v owe
avortement avɔʀtəmɑ̃
n masc abortion miscarriage
avortement provoqué avɔʀtəmpʀovɔke
n masc abortion
avortement spontané avɔʀtəmspɔ̃tane
n masc abortion miscarriage
avorter avɔʀte
v abort miscarry
avorteur avɔʀtœʀ
n masc abortionist
avouer avue
v acknowledge admit confess profess
avril avʀil
n masc April
axe aks
n masc axis axle
axiome aksjom
n masc axiom
ayant le mal de l'air ɛjɑ̃ləmaldəlɛʀ
adj airsick
azalée azale
n fem azalea
azimut azimy
n masc azimuth
azote azɔt
n masc nitrogen
aztèque aztɛk
n fem Aztec
azur azyʀ
adj sky blue
aérateur aeʀatœʀ
n masc electric fan ventilator
aérer aeʀe
vt aerate air out give an airing ventilate
aérien aeʀi
adj aerial overground overhead
aérodrome aeʀɔdʀɔm
n masc aerodrome airdrome airfield
aérodynamique aeʀɔdinamik
adj aerodynamic
aérogramme aeʀogʀam
n masc air letter aerogramme
aérolithe aeʀɔlit
n fem meteoric stone aerolite meteorite
aéronaute aeʀonot
n masc aeronaut
aéronautique aeʀonotik
n fem aeronautics
aéronef aeʀonɛf
n masc aircraft
aéroplane aeʀoplan
n masc aeroplane airplane plane
aéroport aeʀɔpɔʀ
n masc airport
aérosol aeʀɔsɔl
n masc aerosol
aérostat aeʀosta
n masc balloon air-balloon
aïe aj
ouch ow woe
aïeul ajœl
n masc grandfather
aïeule ajœl
n fem grandmother
babil babil
n masc chat
babillage babilaʒ
n masc chat
babillard babijaʀ
n masc chatterbox tattler telltale
babiller babije
v chat chatter
babiole babjɔl
n fem trifle
babouin babwɛ̃
n masc baboon
baby-sitter
n fem babysitter
babylonien babiloni
adj Babylonian
bac bak
n masc ferry chest jug box container vessel
baccalauréat bakalɔʀea
n masc leaving certificate leaving examination
bactérie bakteʀi
n fem bacterium
badauder badode
v gape gawk
badge badʒ
n masc badge identity card
badinage badinaʒ
n masc gag joke
badine badin
n fem rod switch wand
badiner badine
v jest joke
bafouer bafue
v jeer at make fun of mock
bafouiller bafuje
v stammer stutter
bagage bagaʒ
n masc baggage luggage
bagagiste bagaʒist
n masc porter
bagarre bagaʀ
n fem affray scuffle agitation riot tumult
bagarreur bagaʀœʀ
adj truculent
bagasse bagas
n fem bagasse
bagatelle bagatɛl
n masc love sex sexual love trifle
bagnole banjɔl
n fem car vehicle
bague bag
n masc ring
baguette bagɛt
n fem rod switch wand french loaf
bai bɛ
n fem sorrel
baie bɛ
n fem berry bay
baie Chiyask bɛʃiask
n fem Chiyask Bay
baie Georgienne bɛʒɔʀʒjɛn
n fem Georgian Bay
baie James bɛʒam
n fem James Bay
baie chez Lepage bɛʃeləpaʒ
n fem Boundary Bay
baie d'Hudson bɛdysɔ̃
n fem Hudson Bay
baie d'Ungava bɛdygava
n fem Ungava Bay
baie de Baffin bɛdəbafɛ̃
n fem Baffin Bay
baie de Fundy bɛdəfydi
n fem Bay of Fundy
baie des Chaleurs bɛdeʃalœʀ
n fem Chaleur Bay
baigner bɛnje
v bathe
baignoire bɛnjwaʀ
n masc bath
bail baj
n masc lease
bailler baje
v give
bailli baji
n masc taskmaster
bain bɛ̃
n masc bath
baiser bɛze
v fuck screw kiss have sex
baisser bɛse
v lower descend go down
bakélite bakelit
n fem bakelite
bal bal
n masc ball dance
baladeuse baladøz
n fem trailer
baladin baladɛ̃
n masc buffoon jester
balafre balafʀ
n fem scar slice cut
balafrer balɑfʀe
vt scar slash
balai balɛ
n masc broom
balalaïka balalaika
n fem balalaika
balance balɑ̃s
n fem weight
balancer balɑ̃se
v rock swing
balançoire bɑlɑ̃swaʀ
n fem swing see-saw
balayer balɛje
v sweep
balbutier balbytje
v stammer stutter
balcon balkɔ̃
n masc balcony
baldaquin baldakɛ̃
n masc baldachin canopy
baleine balɛn
n fem whale
balinais balinɛ
adj Balinese
balise baliz
n fem buoy
balistique balistik
n fem ballistics
ballade balad
n fem ballad ballade
ballast balast
n masc ballast
balle bal
n fem bullet ball
balle de fusil baldəfyzi
n bullet
ballerine baləʀin
n fem ballerina ballet dancer ballet girl
ballet balɛ
n masc ballet
ballon balɔ̃
n masc balloon air-balloon football soccer ball
ballon de football balɔ̃dəfutbol
n masc football soccer ball
balsamine balsamin
n masc balsam
balte balt
adj Baltic
balustrade balystʀad
n fem balustrade banisters parapet railing
bambou bɑ̃bu
n masc bamboo
bamboucher bɑ̃buʃe
v debauch
banal banal
adj commonplace dismal trite
banane banan
n fem banana
bananier bananje
n masc banana plant banana-plant
banc bɑ̃
n masc bench
bandage bɑ̃daʒ
n masc bandage
bande bɑ̃d
n fem bevy collection group heap herd set band gang binding tape ray strip stripe
bande vidéo bɑ̃dvideo
n fem video-tape
bandeau bɑ̃do
n fem binding strip tape
bander bɑ̃de
v strech wind up
banderole bɑ̃dəʀɔl
n fem wrapper
bandit bɑ̃di
n masc bandit
banian baniɑ̃
n masc banyan
banjo bɑ̃ʒo
n masc banjo
banlieue bɑ̃ljø
n fem suburb
banni bani
adj exiled
bannir baniʀ
v exile
bannissement banisəmɑ̃
n masc exile
banque bɑ̃k
n fem bank
banqueroute bɑ̃kəʀut
n fem bankruptcy failure
banquet bɑ̃kɛ
n masc banquet
banqueter bɑ̃kəte
v banquet feast
banquette bɑ̃kɛt
n fem small bench stool
banquier bɑ̃kje
n masc banker bank manager bank clerk bank official
bantou bɑ̃tu
n masc Bantu
baobab baobab
n masc baobab
baptiser batize
v baptize christen
baptiste batist
n baptist
baptistère batistɛʀ
n masc baptistery
baptême batɛm
n masc baptism christening
baquet bakɛ
n masc tub vat jug box container vessel
bar baʀ
n masc bar barrier buffet
baraque baʀak
n fem barrack barn shack shanty shed
baratter baʀate
v churn
barbare baʀbaʀ
n masc barbaric barbarian
barbaresque baʀbaʀɛsk
adj barbaric
barbarie baʀbaʀi
n fem barbarity barbarousness
barbarisme baʀbaʀism
n masc barbarism
barbe baʀb
n fem beard
barbeau baʀbo
n masc barbel cornflower
barbier baʀbje
n masc barber
barboter baʀbɔte
v paddle lap plash splash
barbu baʀby
adj bearded
barbue baʀby
n fem rhombus
bardane baʀdan
n fem burr burdock
barde baʀd
n masc bard
bardot baʀdo
n masc hinny
barge baʀʒ
n fem barge
barguigner baʀginje
v hesitate waver
barmaid baʀmɛd
n fem barmaid
barman baʀman
n masc barman bartender
baromètre baʀomɛtʀ
n masc barometer
baron baʀɔ̃
n masc baron
baronne baʀɔn
n fem baroness
baronnie baʀɔni
barony
baroque baʀɔk
adj baroque
baroud baʀu
n fem scuffle
barouf baʀuf
n masc agitation riot tumult
baroufle baʀufl
n fem agitation riot tumult
barque baʀk
n masc bark barque boat
barquette baʀkɛt
n fem little boat punnet meal tray
barre baʀ
n fem pole rod
barreau baʀo
n masc pole rod
barrer baʀe
v bar obstruct cross out strike out
barricade baʀikad
n fem barricade
barricader baʀikade
v barricade
barrière baʀjɛʀ
n fem barrier fence
baryton baʀitɔ̃
n masc baritone
baryum baʀiym
n masc barium
bas ba
n masc stocking lower part foot bottom
bas ba
adj low
bas-relief
n masc bas-relief low relief
bas-ventre bɑvɑ̃tʀ
n masc abdomen
basalte bazalt
n masc basalt whimstone
bascule baskyl
n masc weighing machine
base-ball
n fem baseball
baser baze
v base
basilic bazilik
n masc basil
basilique bazilik
n fem basilica
basique bazik
adj basic
basket-ball
n masc basketball
basque bask
adj Basque
bassin basɛ̃
n masc basin bowl pelvis
bassine basin
n fem tub vat
bastille bastij
n fem fortress
bastion bastjɔ̃
n fem bastion
bataille bataj
n fem action battle scuffle struggle blow
batailler bataje
v fight struggle
batailleur batajœʀ
adj truculent
batave batav
adj Batavian
bateau bato
n masc boat ship vessel
bath bat
adj pretty
batifoler batifɔle
v frolic
batiker batike
n masc batik
batiste batist
n fem batiste cambric lawn
batteur batœʀ
n masc drummer percussionist cul whisk
batterie batəʀi
n fem battery mus percussion section drum kit
battre batʀ
v beat hit strike thresh curl froth stir whip whirl
baudet bodɛ
n masc ass donkey
baume bom
n masc balm balsam
bauxite boksit
n fem bauxite
bavard bavaʀ
chatterbox tattler telltale
bavardage bavaʀdaʒ
n masc chat
bavarder bavaʀde
v chat chatter
bavarois bavaʀwa
adj Bavarian
bave bav
n fem saliva
baver bave
vi salivate
bayer aux corneilles bɛjeokɔʀnɛj
v gape gawk
bazar bazaʀ
n masc bazaar fair market
bazooka bazuka
n masc anti-tank gun bazooka
baïonnette bajɔnɛt
n fem bayonet
beau bo
adj beautiful fine handsome lovely
beau-fils
n masc son-in-law
beaucoup boku
a lot of much frequently often regularly
beaucoup de bokudə
lots of much plenty of
beauté bote
n fem beauty beautiful woman
beaux-parents
n fem parents-in-law
bec bɛk
n masc beak bill
beige bɛʒ
adj beige
belette bəlɛt
n fem weasel
belge bɛlʒ
adj Belgian
belladone bɛladɔn
n fem belladonna
bengali bɑ̃gali
adj Bengali
benzène bɛ̃zɛn
n masc benzene
berce bɛʀs
n fem cow parsnip hogweed
bercer bɛʀse
v lull rock
berlinois bɛʀlinwa
adj Berliner
bernois bɛʀnwa
adj Bernese
besoin bəzwɛ̃
n masc need
besoin d'activité bəzwɛ̃daktivite
n masc activity
betterave bɛtəʀav
n fem beet
beurre bœʀ
n masc butter
biberon bibəʀɔ̃
n masc baby's bottle feeding-bottle
bibliothèque bibljotɛk
n fem library bookcase
biche biʃ
n fem doe hind
bicyclette bisiklɛt
n fem bike cycle bicycle
bien bjɛ̃
adj okay well yes quite very very much
bien bjɛ̃
n masc estate farm property ranch
bien entendu biɑ̃tɑ̃dy
of course
bien sûr bisyʀ
naturally
bientôt bjɛ̃to
soon
bienvenue bjɛ̃vəny
welcome
biffer bife
v cross out strike out
bifteck biftɛk
n masc steak beefsteak
bigarré bigaʀe
adj multicoloured
bijou biʒu
n masc jewel
bijoutier biʒutje
n masc jeweller
bikini bikini
n masc bikini
bilan bilɑ̃
n masc balance sheet statement of account appraisal assessment death toll
bile bil
n fem bile gall
billet bijɛ
n masc bill ticket note
biologie bjɔloʒi
n fem biology
birman biʀman
adj Burmese
biscuit biskɥi
n masc biscuit cookie
bison bizɔ̃
n masc bison buffalo
bitte bit
n fem cock prick
bizarre bizaʀ
adj bizarre odd weird
bière bjɛʀ
n fem ale beer
blague blag
n fem sly joke
blanc blɑ̃
adj white pure
blasphémer blasfeme
v blaspheme cuss curse swear
blatte blat
n fem cockroach
blesser blɛse
v hurt wound
blessure blɛsyʀ
n fem injury wound
blessé blɛse
adj injured wounded
bleu blø
adj blue cul very rare very slightly cooked
bleuet bløɛ
n fem cornflower
bloc blɔk
n masc block pad lump mass
blond blɔ̃
adj blond fair
blouse bluz
n fem blouse
blouse longue bluzlɔ̃g
n fem overalls smock
bluffer blœfe
v bluff
blé ble
n masc wheat
boa boa
n masc boa
bobine bobin
n fem bobbin coil spool
bohémien boemi
adj Bohemian
boire bwaʀ
v drink
bois bwa
n masc forest woods timber wood
boisson bwasɔ̃
n fem beverage drink
boiteux bwatø
adj lame
bol bɔl
n masc reservoir basin bowl pelvis
bolivien bɔlivi
adj Bolivian
bolée bɔle
n fem jug of cider
bombarder bɔ̃baʀde
v bombard
bombe bɔ̃b
n fem bomb
bombe atomique bɔ̃batomik
n fem atom bomb
bombe à incendie bɔ̃baɛ̃sɑ̃di
n fem incendiary bomb
bon bɔ̃
good nice okay
bonbon bɔ̃bɔ̃
n masc bonbon bon-bon
bonjour bɔ̃ʒuʀ
good morning good day
bonne nuit bɔnnɥi
good night
bonnet bonɛ
n fem cap
bonsoir bɔ̃swaʀ
good evening
bord bɔʀ
n masc coast seaside shore border brim brink edge edging fringe rim
bordel bɔʀdɛl
n masc brothel bawdy house of ill fame whorehouse
bosniaque bosnjak
adj Bosnian
bosnien bosni
adj Bosnian
bosse bos
n fem bump hump
bossu bosy
hunch-backed hunchback
botte bɔt
n fem boot
bouc buk
n fem he-goat
bouche buʃ
n fem mouth
boucher buʃe
v block clog plug up stop up
boucher buʃe
n masc butcher
boucherie buʃəʀi
n fem butcher's shop
bouchon buʃɔ̃
n fem plug electric plug stopper
bouchon de liège buʃɔ̃dəljɛʒ
n fem cork
bouchée buʃe
n fem mouthfull
boucle bukl
n fem buckle curl loop
boucle de vêtement bukldəvɛtəmɑ̃
n fem buckle
boucler bukle
v gird
bouddhisme budism
n masc Buddhism
bouddhiste budist
n masc Buddhist
bouder bude
v ignore leave out of account
boue bu
n fem mud
bouger buʒe
v move stir budge
bougie buʒi
n fem candle plug spark plug
bougie électrique buʒielɛktʀik
n fem plug spark plug
bougnoul bunjul
n masc nigger
bouillie buji
n fem gruel mess mush
bouillir bujiʀ
v boil
bouillon bujɔ̃
n masc bouillon
boulanger bulɑ̃ʒe
n masc baker
boulangerie bulɑ̃ʒəʀi
n fem bakery
boule bul
n fem chunk clod lump
bouleau bulo
n masc birch
boulevard buləvaʀ
n masc boulevard
bouleversement bulvɛrsəmɑ̃
n masc upheaval disruption
boulier bulje
n masc abacus ball-frame counting-frame
bouquet bukɛ
n masc bouquet
bouquin bukɛ̃
n masc buck-rabbit buck buck-hare
bourratif buʀatif
adj stodgy
bourreau buʀo
n masc executioner
bourdon buʀdɔ̃
n masc bumblebee
bourdonner buʀdɔne
v buzz hum
bourgeois buʀʒwa
n masc middleclass citizen
bourrasque buʀask
n fem squall
bourse buʀs
n fem stock exchange shares
bourse du travail buʀsdytʀavaj
n fem employment exchange labor exchange labour exchange
boussole busɔl
n fem compass
bout bu
n masc end ending peak point tip summit
bouteille butɛj
n fem bottle
boutique butik
n fem boutique shop store
bouton butɔ̃
n masc pimple button
boxer bɔkse
v box
boîte bwat
n fem box tin
boîte aux lettres bwatolɛtʀ
n fem letterbox mailbox
boîte à echo bwataəko
n fem resonance-box
boîtier bwatje
n masc case
brabançon bʀabɑ̃sɔ̃
adj Brabantine
branche bʀɑ̃ʃ
n fem bough branch section
branchie bʀɑ̃ʃi
n fem gill
brandir bʀɑ̃diʀ
v brandish fling swing wave wave about
bras bʀa
n masc arm
bras supérieur bʀasypeʀjœʀ
n masc upper arm upper-arm
braser bʀaze
v solder
brave bʀav
adj brave gallant
braver bʀave
v defy
brebis bʀəbi
n fem ewe
bredouiller bʀəduje
v mumble
bref bʀɛf
adj short brief
bretelles bʀətɛl
n fem braces suspenders
bride bʀid
n fem bridle check restraints
brillant bʀijɑ̃
adj brilliant witty clever bright shiny
briller bʀije
v shine
brique bʀik
n fem brick
briquet bʀikɛ
n masc lighter cigarette lighter
brise bʀiz
n fem breeze
briser bʀize
v crush shatter smash break
britannique bʀitanik
adj British
brochet bʀoʃɛ
n masc pike
brochette bʀoʃɛt
n fem skewer shish kebab
brochure bʀoʃyʀ
n fem leaflet pamphlet paperback
broder bʀɔde
v embroider
brosse bʀos
n masc brush
brosse à dents bʀosad
n masc tooth-brush
brouette bʀuɛt
n fem wheelbarrow
brouillard bʀujaʀ
n masc fog mist
brouiller bʀuje
v befog cloud dim disquiet interfere with perturb
broyer bʀwaje
v crush pound
bruine bʀɥin
n fem drizzle drizzling rain
bruire bʀɥiʀ
vi murmur rustle
bruit bʀɥi
n masc noise sound
brun bʀœ̃
adj brown black
brunir bʀœniʀ
vi get a tan
brushing bʀœʃiŋ
n masc blow dry
brusquement bʀyskəmɑ̃
adv abruptly
brut bʀy
adj crude raw rough
bruxellois bʀyksɛlwa
adj Brussels
bruyant bʀyijɑ̃
adj noisy
bruyère bʀyjɛʀ
n fem heath
brèche bʀɛʃ
n fem breach gap
brésilien bʀezili
adj Brazilian
brûler bʀyle
v glow glow with heat burn
brûlé bʀyle
adj burnt
bubale bybal
n masc buffalo
budget bydʒɛ
n masc budget
buffet byfɛ
n masc buffet larder pantry store-cupboard
buffle byfl
n masc buffalo
bulbe bylb
n fem bulb
bulgare bylgaʀ
adj Bulgarian
bulldozer buldoze
n masc bulldozer
bulle byl
n fem bladder bubble
buller byle
v laze around
bulletin bylətɛ̃
n fem bulletin
bungalow
n masc bungalow
bureau byʀo
n masc bureau office
bureaucrate byʀokʀat
n bureaucrat
bureau de poste byʀodəpɔst
n masc post office
buriner byʀine
v carve chisel
but byt
n masc aim goal purpose target
butter byte
v earth earth up hill hill up
byte bit
n masc byte octet
byzantin bizɑ̃tɛ̃
adj Byzantine
bâbord babɔʀ
n masc port side
bâillement bajəmɑ̃
n masc yawn
bâiller baje
v yawn
bâtard bataʀ
n masc bastard
bâtiment batimɑ̃
n masc building
bâtir batiʀ
v build construct
bâtisseur batisœʀ
n masc builder
bâton batɔ̃
n masc baton cane stick pole rod
bâtonnet batɔnɛ
n masc stick little stick
bébé bebe
n masc baby
bébête bebɛt
adj dull stupid
bécane bekan
n masc bike cycle bicycle
béer bee
v gape gawk
bégayer begeje
v stammer stutter
bégonia begonja
n masc begonia
bégueule begøl
adj prudish prude
béguinage beginaʒ
n masc beguinage
béguine begin
n fem beguine
bélier belje
n masc ram tup
bénir beniʀ
v bless
bénéfice benefis
n masc benefit gain profit
béryllium beʀiljɔm
n fem beryllium
béton betɔ̃
n masc concrete
bêche bɛʃ
n fem spade
bêler bɛle
v bleat
bête bɛt
n fem animal beast
bûche byʃ
n masc block chunk of wood
bœuf
n masc beef bovine bovine animal ox
c' s
that thatoverthere those
c'est pourquoi sɛstpuʀkwa
on that account therefore
c'est-à-dire
that is
cabane kaban
n fem cabin hut shack
cabine kabin
n fem cabin
cabine de bain kabindəbɛ̃
n fem bathing box
cabine de bateau kabindəbato
n fem cabin
cabine téléphonique kabintelefɔnik
n fem call box telephone kiosk phone booth telephone booth
cabinet kabinɛ
n masc toilet
cabinet noir kabinɛnwaʀ
n masc dark-room small room
cacahuète kakayɛt
n fem peanut
cacao kakao
n masc cocoa
cacher kaʃe
v conceal hide
cachet kaʃɛ
n masc postmark pill tablet
cachot kaʃo
n masc cell
cactus kaktys
n masc cactus
cadavre kadavʀ
n masc cadaver corpse
cadeau kado
n masc gift present
cadence kadɑ̃s
n fem cadence rhythm
cadre kadʀ
n masc cadre frame framework
caduc kadyk
adj decayed decrepit dilapidated lapsed rickety
cafard kafaʀ
n masc cockroach
cafetière kafətjɛʀ
n masc coffee-pot
café kafe
n masc café coffee-house coffee
cage kaʒ
n fem cage
cahier kaje
n fem exercise-book folder notebook
caille kaj
n fem quail
caillette kajɛt
n fem rennet-stomach
caisse kɛs
n masc cashier's stand fund money box money-box till box chest
calame kalam
n fem reed pen
calcium kalsjɔm
n masc calcium
calcul kalkyl
n masc calculation
calculer kalkyle
v calculate count figure work out
cale kal
n fem wedge
calendrier kalɑ̃dʀje
n masc calendar
calendula kalɑ̃dyla
n fem marigold
caleçon kaləsɔ̃
n fem drawers panties underpants
californien kalifoʀni
adj Californian
calmar kalmaʀ
n masc squid
calme kalm
adj calm quiet tranquil
calomnier kalɔmnje
v slander
camarade kamaʀad
n masc buddy companion comrade pal
cambodgien kɑ̃bɔʒi
adj Cambodian
camerounais kaməʀunɛ
adj Cameroon
camion kamjɔ̃
n masc lorry truck
camionette kamjɔ̃nɛt
n fem van
camp kɑ̃
n masc camping ground camping site camp of tents tented camp
campagne kɑ̃panj
n fem campaign country countryside
caméra kameʀa
n fem movie camera
canadien kanadi
adj Canadian
canaille kanaj
n fem rogue scoundrel
canal kanal
n masc canal channel
canalisation kanalizasjɔ̃
n fem pipe mains
canapé kanape
n masc couch sofa
canard kanaʀ
n masc duck
canard mâle kanaʀmal
n masc drake
canari kanaʀi
n masc canary
cancaner kɑ̃kane
v gossip spread a rumour
cancer kɑ̃se
n masc cancer canker
candidat kɑ̃dida
n masc candidate
candide kɑ̃ndid
adj guileless
cane kan
n fem (female) duck
canne kan
n fem baton cane stick fishing rod
cannelure kanəlyʀ
n fem slot
canon kanɔ̃
n masc cannon
cantine kɑ̃tin
n fem canteen
canton kɑ̃tɔ̃
n masc canton
caoutchouc kautʃu
n masc rubber
cap kap
n masc cape
capable kapabl
adj able capable
capacité kapasite
n fem ability
capitaine kapitɛn
n masc captain
capital kapital
n masc capital
capote kapɔt
n fem coat overcoat
caprice kapʀis
n masc caprice whim
captivant kaptivɑ̃
adj captivating exciting absorbing
capturer kaptyʀe
v capture catch grapple
capucine kapysin
n fem nasturtium
car kaʀ
prep because for the reason that as since
caractère kaʀaktɛʀ
n masc character nature personality
carafe kaʀaf
n fem jug decanter karafe
carbone kaʀbɔn
n masc carbon
carder kaʀde
vt brush wool card
caresser kaʀese
vt stroke caress fondle cherish hope
carnet kaʀnɛ
n masc notebook book of vouchers
carotte kaʀɔt
n fem carrot
carpe kaʀp
n fem carp
carreau kaʀo
n fem tile
carrefour kaʀfuʀ
n masc crossroads
cartable kaʀtabl
n masc satchel school bag
carte kaʀt
n fem map card menu
carte postale kaʀtpostal
n fem postcard
carthaginois kaʀtaʒinwa
adj Carthaginian
carton kaʀtɔ̃
n masc cardboard
cas ka
n masc affair case matter
cascade kaskad
n fem waterfall
caserne kazɛʀn
n fem barracks
casier kazje
n masc pigeonhole locker compartement
casquette kaskɛt
n fem cap
casser kase
vt break
casserole kasəʀɔl
n fem casserole saucepan
cassette kasɛt
n fem cassette treasure
castillan kastijɑ̃
adj Castillian
castor kastɔʀ
n masc beaver
catalan katalɑ̃
adj Catalonian
catastrophe katastʀɔf
n fem catastrophe
cathédrale katedʀal
n fem cathedral
catégorie kategɔʀi
n fem category
cause koz
n fem cause reason
causer koze
v activate cause give rise to cause to take place
cautionner kosjɔne
v guarantee warrant
cave kav
n fem basement cellar
ce sə
n masc that that over there those
ce matin səmatɛ̃
adv this morning
ce soir səswaʀ
adv this evening
ceci səsi
these this this here
ceinture sɛ̃tyʀ
n fem belt girdle
cela səla
that that over there those
celle-ci
this
cellule sɛlyl
n fem cell
celte sɛlt
adj Celtic
celtique sɛltik
adj Celtic
celui səlɥi
that that one
celui-ci
this
cendre sɑ̃dʀ
n fem ash cinder
cendrier sɑ̃dʀje
n masc ashtray
censurer sɑ̃syʀe
v censor
cent sɑ̃
num hundred one hundred
centime sɑ̃tim
n masc cent centime
central sɑ̃tʀal
exchange power station
centrale sɑ̃tʀal
exchange power station
centre sɑ̃tʀ
n masc centre core nucleus kernel pit average mean middle
cependant səpɑ̃dɑ̃
conj but however nevertheless yet
cercle sɛʀkl
n masc circle
cercueil sɛʀkœj
n masc coffin
cerf sɛʀ
n masc deer
cerise səʀiz
n fem cherry
cerisier səʀizje
n fem cherry-tree
certain sɛʀtɛ̃
adj certain sure
certainement sɛʀtɛnəmɑ̃
adv certainly
certes sɛʀt
adv certainly indeed rather surely
certifier sɛʀtifje
v affirm assure
certitude sɛʀtityd
n fem certainty
cerveau sɛʀvo
n masc brain
cervelle sɛʀvɛl
n masc brain
cesser sɛse
v accommodate end finish terminate cease stop
ceylanais sɛlanɛ
n fem Ceylonese
chacal ʃakal
n masc jackal
chacun ʃakœ̃
pron everybody every one
chagrin ʃagʀɛ̃
n masc affliction grief sorrow
chagriner ʃagʀine
v annoy grieve vex worry
chair ʃɛʀ
n fem flesh
chaise ʃɛz
n fem chair
chalet ʃalɛ
n masc chalet
chambre ʃɑ̃bʀ
n fem chamber room
chambre de travail ʃɑ̃bʀdətʀavaj
n fem lying-in room
chambre à coucher ʃɑ̃bʀakuʃe
n fem bedroom
chameau ʃamo
n masc camel
chamois ʃamwa
n masc chamois
champ ʃɑ̃
n masc field
champagne ʃɑ̃panj
n masc champagne
champignon ʃɑ̃pinjɔ̃
n masc mushroom
champion ʃɑ̃pjɔ̃
n masc champion
chance ʃɑ̃s
n fem chance luck
chandail ʃɑ̃daj
n masc pullover sweater
chandelle ʃɑ̃dɛl
n fem candle
changement d'adresse ʃɑ̃ʒəmɑ̃dadʀɛs
n masc change of address
changer ʃɑ̃ʒe
v change turn
chanson ʃɑ̃sɔ̃
n fem song
chanter ʃɑ̃te
v sing
chanteur ʃɑ̃tœʀ
n masc singer
chanteuse ʃɑ̃tøz
n fem singer female singer
chantier ʃɑ̃tje
n masc building site construction site
chaos kao
n masc chaos tangle
chapeau ʃapo
n masc hat
chaperonner ʃapəʀɔne
v chaperon squire
chapitre ʃapitʀ
n masc chapter
chaque ʃak
each every
chaque jour ʃakʒuʀ
adv daily
chaque semaine ʃaksəmɛn
adv weekly
char ʃaʀ
n masc tank cart chariot
charbon ʃaʀbɔ̃
n masc coal
charcuterie ʃaʀkytʀi
n fem pork butchers shop
chardon ʃaʀdɔ̃
n masc thisle
chardonneret ʃaʀdɔnəʀɛ
n masc goldfinch
chargement ʃaʀʒəmɑ̃
n masc load cargo (act of) loading
charger ʃaʀʒe
v entrust tell charge load
chariot ʃaʀjo
n masc cart chariot
charitable ʃaʀitabl
adj humane
charlatan ʃaʀlatɑ̃
n masc charlatan imposter quack
charmant ʃaʀmɑ̃
adj charming lovely
charme ʃaʀm
n masc grace gracefulness hornbeam sorcery
charnière ʃaʀnjɛʀ
n fem hinge
charpente ʃaʀpɑ̃t
n fem timberwork framework
charpenter ʃaʀpɑ̃te
v build build from wood
charrette ʃaʀɛt
n fem cart chariot
charrue ʃaʀy
n fem plough
chasse ʃas
n fem hunt chase
chasser ʃase
v chase hunt
chasseur ʃasœʀ
n masc hunter
chaste ʃast
adj chaste
chat ʃa
n masc cat
chatouiller ʃatuje
v tickle
chatte ʃat
n fem female cat cunt pussy
chaud ʃo
adj warm
chaudement ʃodəmɑ̃
adv warmly
chaudron ʃodʀɔ̃
n masc boiler cauldron kettle
chauffage ʃofaʒ
n masc heating
chauffer ʃofe
v heat stoke
chauffeur ʃofœʀ
n masc chauffeur driver
chaume ʃom
n masc blade stalk
chaumière ʃomjɛʀ
n masc cabin hut shack
chaussette ʃosɛt
n fem sock stocking
chaussure ʃosyʀ
n fem shoe
chaussée ʃose
n masc highway
chauve ʃov
adj bald
chauve-souris
n fem bat
chaux ʃo
n fem lime
chaîne ʃɛn
n fem fetter shackle chain
chaîne Côtière ʃɛnkotjɛʀ
n fem Coast Mountains
chef ʃɛf
n masc chef chief boss
chemin ʃəmɛ̃
n masc path road route way
chemin de fer ʃəmɛ̃dəfe
n masc railroad railway
cheminée ʃəmine
n fem fireplace hearth
chemise ʃəmiz
n fem folder shirt
chemisier ʃemizje
n masc blouse
chenal ʃənal
n masc channel
chenal Opimica ʃənalopimika
n masc Opimika Narrows
chenal Raft ʃənalʀaf
n masc Raft Channel
chenal de la Culbute ʃənaldəlakylbyt
n masc Culbute Channel
chenille ʃənij
n fem caterpillar
cher ʃe
adj costly dear expensive pricey
chercher ʃɛʀʃe
v look for seek
cheval ʃəval
n masc horse
cheval entier ʃəvalɑ̃tje
n masc stallion
cheval hongre ʃəvalɔ̃gʀ
n masc gelding
chevaucher ʃəvoʃe
v ride
cheveu ʃəvø
n masc hair
cheveux ʃəvø
n masc hair hairs
cheville ʃəvij
n fem ankle
chevreuil ʃəvʀœj
n masc roe
chewing-gum
n fem chewing-gum
chez ʃe
prep at beside with
chic ʃik
adj smart stylish
chicaner ʃikane
v carp at haze quibble
chien ʃi
n masc dog
chiendent ʃjɛ̃dɑ̃
n masc couch-grass
chiffon ʃifɔ̃
n masc rag scrap
chiffre ʃifʀ
n masc cipher digit figure numeral
chilien ʃili
adj Chilean
chimie ʃimi
n fem chemistry
chimiste ʃimist
n masc chemist
chimère ʃimɛʀ
n fem chimera
chirurgie ʃiʀyʀʒi
n fem surgery
chirurgien ʃiʀyʀʒi
n masc surgeon
chlore klɔʀ
n fem chlorine
chlorure de polyvinyle klɔʀyʀdəpɔlivinil
n masc polyvinyl chloride PVC
choc ʃɔk
n masc collision shock
chocolat ʃɔkɔla
n masc chocolate
choisir ʃwaziʀ
v choose elect pick out
choix ʃwa
n masc choice election
choléra ʃɔleʀa
n masc cholera
choquer ʃɔke
v shock
chose ʃoz
n fem affair business business deal case matter thing article object
choses ʃoz
n stuff things
chou ʃu
n masc cabbage
chou-fleur ʃuflœʀ
n masc cauliflower
chouette ʃuɛt
n fem owl
choyer ʃwaje
v coddle pamper pet
chrome kʀom
n masc chromium
chrysanthème kʀizɑ̃tɛm
n masc chrysanthemum
chrétien kʀesi
n masc Christian
chuchoter ʃyʃɔte
v whisper
chute ʃyt
n fem fall
chypriote ʃipʀjɔt
adj Cypriot Cypriote
châle ʃal
n masc shawl
châtaigne ʃatɛnj
n fem chestnut horse-chestnut
châtaignier ʃatɛnjje
n fem chestnut-tree
château ʃato
n masc castle
chèque ʃɛk
n masc check cheque
chèvre ʃɛvʀ
n fem she-goat nanny goat goat
chèvrefeuille ʃɛvʀəfœj
n masc honeysuckle
chêne ʃɛn
n masc oak
chômeur ʃomœʀ
n masc unemployed man
chômeuse ʃomøz
n fem unemployed woman
chœur
n masc chorus coir
ciboulette sibulɛt
n fem chive
cicatrice sikatʀis
n fem scar
cidre sidʀ
n masc cider
ciel sjɛl
n masc heaven sky
cigale sigal
n fem cicada
cigare sigaʀ
n masc cigar
cigarette sigaʀɛt
n fem cigarette
cigogne sigɔnj
n fem stork
cil sil
n masc eyelash
cime sim
n fem acme peak point tip summit
ciment simɑ̃
n masc cement
cimetière simətjɛʀ
n masc cemetery God's acre graveyard
cinglé sɛ̃gle
adj crazy
cinq sɛ̃k
num five
cinquante sɛ̃kɑ̃t
num fifty
cinéma sinema
n masc cinema
cintre sɛ̃tʀe
n masc clothes hanger
circonstance siʀkɔ̃stɑ̃s
n fem circumstance
circulaire siʀkylɛʀ
n fem circular
circulation siʀkylasjɔ̃
n fem circulation traffic
circuler siʀkyle
v be about circulate circumvent go around
cire siʀ
n fem wax
cire d'abeilles siʀdabɛj
n fem beeswax
cirer siʀe
v wax polish
cirque siʀk
n masc circus
ciseau sizo
n masc chisel
ciseaux sizo
n fem scissors
ciseler sizəle
v carve chisel
citation sitasjɔ̃
n fem citation quotation
citer site
v cite quote
citerne sitɛʀn
n fem cistern tank
citoyen sitwaj
n masc citizen
citron sitʀɔ̃
n masc lemon
cité site
n fem city town
civil sivil
adj civil civilian non-military
clair klɛʀ
adj clear distinct plain bright light
clairon klɛʀɔ̃
n masc bugle clarion
clamer klame
v yell
clameur klamœʀ
n fem scream
clapoter klapɔte
v lap plash splash
claquer klake
v clap click rattle
classe klas
n fem class
classique klasik
adj classic classical
clavier klavje
n masc keyboard
clef kle
n fem key wrench adjustable wrench spanner
client kliɑ̃
n masc client customer
climat klima
n masc climate
climatisé klimatize
adj air conditioned
clin klɛ̃
n masc wink
clinique klinik
n fem nursing home
clinique klinik
adj clinical
clique klik
n fem clique
cloaque kloak
n masc sewer
cloche klɔʃ
n fem bell
cloche de plongée klɔʃdəplɔ̃ʒe
n fem diving-bell
clochette kloʃɛt
n fem bell little bell
cloison klwazɔ̃
n fem wall
clope klɔp
n fem ciggy fag
clou klu
n masc nail
clouer klue
v nail
clown klun
n masc clown
club klœb
n masc club society
clé kle
n fem key
clébard klebaʀ
n masc monster dog
cobaye kɔbaj
n masc guinea-pig
cobra kɔbʀa
n masc cobra
coccinelle koksinɛl
n fem ladybug
coche kɔʃ
n fem sow
cochon koʃɔ̃
n masc hog pig swine
cochon d'Inde koʃɔ̃dɛ̃d
n masc guinea-pig
cochonnet koʃɔnɛ
n fem piglet
coffre kɔfʀ
n masc box chest trunk
coffret kɔfʀɛ
n fem box
cognac kɔnjak
n masc brandy cognac
cohérent koeʀɑ̃
adj coherent connected consistent
coiffer kwafe
v curl do
coiffeur kwafœʀ
n masc barber hairdresser
coiffeuse kwaføz
n fem hairdresser female hairdresser
coiffure kwafyʀ
n fem hairstyle
coin kwɛ̃
n masc corner wedge
coing kwɛ̃
n masc quince
col kɔl
n masc mountain pass neck collar cervix
colimaçon kɔlimasɔ̃
n masc commercial-at sign snail
colis kɔli
n masc baggage luggage
colle kɔl
n fem adhesive glue
collection kɔlɛksjɔ̃
n fem bevy collection group heap herd set
collection à consulter kɔlɛksjɔ̃akɔ̃sylte
n fem briefcase file
collectionner kɔlɛksjɔne
v collect gather pick up
coller kɔle
v paste paste up placard post post up glue stick
collier kɔlje
n masc necklace
colline kɔlin
n fem hill
colline Boundary kɔlinbudaʀi
n fem Boundary Hill
collision kɔlizjɔ̃
n fem collision
collège kɔlɛʒ
n masc high school secondary school
collègue kɔlɛg
n masc colleague
colombe kɔlɔ̃b
n fem dove pigeon
colombien kɔlɔ̃bi
adj Colombian
colonel kɔlonɛl
n masc colonel
colonial kɔlonjal
adj colonial
colonie kɔloni
n fem colony settlement
colonne kɔlɔn
n fem column pillar
colonne de journal kɔlɔndəʒuʀnal
n fem column
colonne vertébrale kɔlɔnvɛʀtebʀal
n fem spine
colza kɔlza
n masc rape (seed)
combat kɔ̃ba
n masc action battle scuffle struggle
combattant kɔ̃batɑ̃
n masc fighter combattant
combattre kɔ̃batʀ
v fight struggle
combien kɔ̃bi
adj how many how much
combien de kɔ̃bidə
how many how much
comble kɔ̃bl
n masc summit surface top
combler kɔ̃ble
v flood overwhelm
comique komik
adj comic comical funny
comité komite
n masc committee
commandant kɔmɑ̃dɑ̃
n masc major
commande kɔmɑ̃d
n fem order
commandement kɔmɑ̃dəmɑ̃
n masc board of directors command control reign rule
commander kɔmɑ̃de
v book order reserve command tell
commando kɔmɑ̃do
n masc detachment
comme kɔmɑ̃
as like such as how as if as though in a way because for the reason that so such thus for since
comme cela kɔmsəla
adv so such thus like that that way
comme ci, comme ça kɔmsikɔmsa
adv so so
commencement kɔmɑ̃səmɑ̃
n masc beginning commencement start
commencer kɔmɑ̃se
v begin come on set in start commence
comment kɔmɑ̃
adv how in what way
comment allez-vous?
how are you? how do you do?
commerce kɔmɛʀs
n masc business commerce trade
commerçant kɔmɛʀsɑ̃
n masc merchant
commetre yne faute kɔmətʀjnfot
vi sin transgress
commissariat kɔmisaʀja
n fem police-station
commission kɔmisjɔ̃
n masc commission errand
commode kɔmɔd
n fem chest dresser
commode kɔmɔd
adj convenient handy opportune
commun kɔmœ̃
adj common joint
commune kɔmyn
n fem community
communication kɔmynikasjɔ̃
n fem account communication
communion kɔmynjɔ̃
n fem communion
communiquer kɔmynike
v communicate report
commutateur kɔmytatœʀ
n masc commutator
commuter kɔmyte
v commute
commère kɔmɛʀ
n fem gossip
compagne kɔ̃paɲ
n fem companion partner
compagnie kɔ̃panji
n fem company gang squad
compagnon kɔ̃paɲɔ̃
n masc companion partner
comparaison kɔ̃paʀɛzɔ̃
n fem comparison
comparer kɔ̃paʀe
v compare
compartiment kɔ̃paʀtimɑ̃
n masc compartment coupé
compas kɔ̃pa
n masc pair of compasses compass
compassion kɔ̃pasjɔ̃
n fem compassion pity charity mercifulness mercy
compatir kɔ̃patiʀ
v have compassion on pity
compenser kɔ̃pɑ̃se
v compensate
complaisance kɔ̃plɛzɑ̃s
n fem favor favour
complaisant kɔ̃plɛzɑ̃
adj kind obliging
complet kɔ̃plɛ
n masc costume outfit suit
complet kɔ̃plɛ
adj absolute complete full
compliment kɔ̃plimɑ̃
n masc compliment
compliquer kɔ̃plike
v complicate
comploter kɔ̃plɔte
v set a trap set a trap for
complètement kɔ̃plɛtəmɑ̃
adv completely entirely through fully at all quite wholly
complément kɔ̃mplemɑ̃
n masc supplement
compléter kɔ̃plɛte
v complete fill fill in fill up
comporter kɔ̃pɔʀte
v include comprise consist of entail involve
composer kɔ̃poze
v typeset compose create write
composition kɔ̃pozisjɔ̃
n fem composition consistency theme topic subject
comprendre kɔ̃pʀɑ̃dʀ
v understand realize
compromis kɔ̃pʀomi
n masc accommodation
compte kɔ̃t
n masc account
compte-rendu
n masc minutes protocol account record report review
compter kɔ̃te
v calculate count figure work out
compétence kɔ̃pɛtɑ̃s
n fem competence ability skill
compétent kɔ̃pɛtɑ̃
adj able accomplished competent
comte kɔ̃t
n masc count earl
comète komɛt
n fem comet
con kɔ̃
n masc cunt pussy
concernant kɔ̃sɛʀnɑ̃
adv about concerning as to as regards
concerner kɔ̃sɛʀne
v concern relate
concerné kɔ̃sɛʀne
adj concerned in question
concert kɔ̃sɛʀ
n masc concert
concevoir kɔ̃səvwaʀ
v conceive
concierge kɔ̃sjɛʀʒ
n masc caretaker head-porter
conciliant kɔ̃siljɑ̃
adj manageable tractable
concis kɔ̃si
adj concise
conclure kɔ̃klyʀ
v abstract induce gather infer
concombre kɔ̃kɔ̃bʀ
n masc cucumber
concordance kɔ̃kɔʀdɑ̃s
n fem accord accordance agreement concurrence responsibility
concorder kɔ̃kɔʀde
v adhere conform coincide fit together
concourir kɔ̃kuʀiʀ
v compete rival
concours kɔ̃kuʀ
n masc competition contest
concret kɔ̃kʀɛ
adj concrete
condamner kɔ̃dane
v condemn sentence
condition kɔ̃disjɔ̃
n fem condition stipulation terms
condom kɔ̃dɔ̃m
n masc condom rubber
conduire kɔ̃dɥiʀ
v conduct guide lead steer
confectionner kɔ̃fɛksjɔne
v accomplish achieve finish
confession kɔ̃fɛsjɔ̃
n fem acknowledgement admission confession
confiance kɔ̃fjɑ̃s
n fem confidence
confier kɔ̃fje
v confide have confidence in trust entrust
confier une tâche kɔ̃fjeyntaʃ
vt entrust tell
configuration kɔ̃figyʀasjɔ̃
n fem configuration
confire kɔ̃fiʀ
v preserve
confirmer kɔ̃fiʀme
v acknowledge confirm corroborate
confisquer kɔ̃fiske
v confiscate
confiture kɔ̃fityʀ
n fem jam marmelade
conflit kɔ̃fli
n masc conflict
confondre kɔ̃fɔ̃dʀ
v confuse puzzle
conforme kɔ̃fɔʀm
adj conforming fitting
conforme à kɔ̃fɔʀma
in accordance with
conformément kɔ̃fɔʀmemɑ̃
adv in accordance with
confort kɔ̃fɔʀ
n masc comfort
confortable kɔ̃fɔʀtabl
adj comfortable
confu kɔ̃fy
adj indistinct
confus kɔ̃fy
adj jumbled up
conférence kɔ̃feʀɑ̃s
n fem lecture
congestion kɔ̃ʒɛstjɔ̃
n fem congestion rush
congrès kɔ̃gʀɛ
n masc congress convention
congé kɔ̃ʒe
n masc spare time time off vacation discharge paying off
congélateur kɔʒelatœʀ
n masc freezer
conjecturer kɔ̃ʒɛktyʀe
v conjecture surmise
conjoncture kɔ̃jɔ̃ktyʀ
n fem conditions circumstances climate
connaissance konɛsɑ̃s
n fem acquaintance knowledge awareness consciousness
connaître kɔnɛtʀ
v be acquainted with know
connecter kɔnɛkte
v connect connect up plug in
connu kony
adj well-known
conque kɔ̃k
n fem shell
conquérir kɔ̃keʀiʀ
v conquer
consacrer kɔ̃sakʀe
v dedicate devote
conscience kɔ̃sjɑ̃s
n fem conscience awareness consciousness
conscient kɔ̃siɑ̃
adj aware conscious
conseil kɔ̃sɛj
n masc advice counsel
conseiller kɔ̃sɛje
v advise counsel
conseiller kɔ̃sɛje
n masc leader
conseilleur kɔ̃sɛjœʀ
n masc counsellor
consentir kɔ̃sɑ̃tiʀ
v accede agree consent
conserver kɔ̃sɛʀve
v conserve keep maintain preserve
considérable kɔ̃sideʀabl
adj important serious considerable sizable
considérer kɔ̃sideʀe
v account consider esteem regard take into account
consigne kɔ̃siɲ
n fem left luggage (office) instruction
consigner kɔ̃siɲe
vt consign record put in detention
consister kɔ̃siste
v consist
consolation kɔ̃sɔlasjɔ̃
n fem consolation
consoler kɔ̃sɔle
v comfort console
consommateur kɔ̃somatœʀ
n masc consumer
consommation kɔ̃sɔmasjɔ̃
n fem beverage drink
consommer kɔ̃sɔme
v consume use up
consonne kɔ̃sɔn
n fem consonant
constamment kɔ̃stamɑ̃
adv constantly
constant kɔ̃stɑ̃
adj constant continual permanent sustained
constater kɔ̃state
v ascertain establish take note
constellation kɔ̃stɛlasjɔ̃
n fem constellation
consterner kɔ̃stɛʀne
v alarm appal dismay puzzle
construction kɔ̃stʀyksjɔ̃
n fem accommodation adjustment arrangement building
construire kɔ̃stʀɥiʀ
v achieve act do make perform install build construct
consulat kɔ̃syla
n masc consulate
consulter kɔ̃sylte
v consult
consumer kɔ̃syme
v consume use up
conséquence kɔ̃sekɑ̃s
n fem consequence consistency
contact kɔ̃takt
n masc contact
contacter kɔtakte
vt contact get in touch with
conte kɔ̃t
n masc fairy tale
contempler kɔ̃tɑ̃ple
v consider contemplate envisage look at regard view
contenir kɔ̃təniʀ
v comprise contain include
content kɔ̃tɑ̃
adj contented pleased satisfied
contenter kɔ̃tɑ̃te
v meet with satisfy
contenu kɔ̃təny
n fem contents
conter kɔ̃te
v narrate relate tell
conter fleurette kɔ̃teflœʀɛt
v flirt flit flutter
contester kɔ̃tɛste
v challenge question
continent kɔ̃tinɑ̃
n masc continent mainland
continent kɔ̃tinɑ̃
adj chaste
contingent kɔ̃tɛ̃ʒɑ̃
n masc part piece share
continuel kɔ̃tinyɛl
adj constant continual permanent sustained continuous lasting
continuellement kɔ̃tinyɛləmɑ̃
adv constantly continually continuously all the time ceaselessly
continuer kɔ̃tinye
v keep continue endure keep on last go on proceed with
continuer à kɔ̃tinyea
keep
contracter kɔ̃tʀakte
v make a contract
contradictoire kɔ̃tʀadiktwaʀ
adj adverse alien contrary
contraindre kɔ̃tʀɛ̃dʀ
v force impose
contraire kɔ̃tʀɛʀ
n masc opposite
contrat kɔtʀa
n masc contract
contre kɔ̃tʀ
adv across from against in exchange for opposed to opposite upon on
contribuer kɔ̃tʀibye
v contribute
contrée kɔ̃tʀe
n masc country land region
contrôleur kɔ̃tʀolœʀ
n masc guard
convaincre kɔ̃vɛ̃kʀ
v convince persuade
conveir kɔ̃vje
vt invite
convenable kɔ̃vənabl
adj decent fitting proper appropriate becoming seemly suitable convenient handy opportune of use
convenablement kɔ̃vənabləmɑ̃
adv decently properly
convenir kɔ̃vəniʀ
v coincide fit together be appropriate suit be suitable fit
convention kɔ̃vɑ̃tjɔ̃
n fem accord accordance agreement concurrence
conversation kɔ̃vɛʀsasjɔ̃
n fem conversation
convertir kɔ̃vɛʀtiʀ
v convert
conviction kɔ̃viksjɔ̃
n fem belief conviction
convive kɔ̃viv
n masc guest
copier kopje
v imitate copy
coq kɔk
n masc cock rooster
coque kɔk
n fem bark husk peel shell
coquelicot kɔkəliko
n masc poppy
coquet kɔkɛ
adj flirtatious pretty
coquillage kɔkijaʒ
n masc shellfish
coquille kɔkij
n fem shell
corail kɔʀaj
n masc coral
corbeau kɔʀbo
n masc raven crow
corbeille kɔʀbɛj
n fem basket
corde kɔʀd
n fem cord rope string
cordialement kɔʀdjaləmɑ̃
adv (kind) regards
cordonnier kɔʀdɔnje
n masc shoemaker cobbler
corinthien koʀɛ̃ti
adj Corinthian
cormoran kɔʀmɔʀɑ̃
n masc cormorant
corne kɔʀn
n fem horn
cornemuse kɔʀnəmyz
n fem bagpipe
corniche kɔʀniʃ
n fem cornice coast road
cornichon kɔʀniʃɔ̃
n masc gerkin
corps kɔʀ
n masc body
correspondance koʀɛspɔ̃dɑ̃s
n fem piece of mail responsibility
correspondant koʀɛspɔ̃dɑ̃
adj compatible congruent accountable responsible
correspondre koʀɛspɔ̃dʀ
v adhere conform coincide fit together correspond
correspondre à koʀɛspɔ̃dʀa
v answer reply respond
corridor koʀidɔʀ
n masc corridor passage
corriger koʀiʒe
v correct
corrompre kɔʀɔ̃pʀ
v bribe
corsage kɔʀsaʒ
n masc bodice blouse
corse kɔʀs
adj Corsican
cortège kɔʀtɛʒ
n masc suite train procession
coréen kɔʀe
adj Korean
cosmos kosmos
n masc cosmos
costaricien kostaʀisi
adj Costa Rican
costume kostym
n masc costume outfit suit
cotisation kɔtizasjɔ̃
n fem dues subscription
coton kotɔ̃
n masc cotton
cou ku
n masc neck
couche kuʃ
n fem layer
coucher kuʃe
v put to bed lay
coucou kuku
n masc cuckoo
coude kud
n masc elbow
coudre kudʀ
v sew quilt stitch
couette kwɛt
n fem duvet
couler kule
v flow
côtoyer kotwaye
vt walk alongside mix amoung (people)
couleur kulœʀ
n fem dye paint colour
couleuvre kulœvʀ
n masc adder viper
couloir kulwaʀ
n masc corridor passage
coup ku
n masc blow knock
coupable kupabl
adj guilty
coupant kupɑ̃
adj sharp
coupe kup
n fem goblet
couper kupe
v cut slice
couper avec des ciseaux kupeavɛkdesizo
v clip cut shear
couple kupl
n masc couple married people pair
coupler kuple
v couple
coupon kupɔ̃
n masc coupon
coupure kupyʀ
n fem cut pause break interuption gap
cour kuʀ
n masc court yard courtyard
courage kuʀaʒ
n masc courage
courageusement kuʀaʒøzəmɑ̃
adv bravely courageously
courageux kuʀaʒø
adj brave courageous valiant
courant kuʀɑ̃
n masc current flow stream
courbe kuʀb
adj bent curved
courber kuʀbe
v bend
courgette kuʀʒɛt
n fem courgette zucchini
courir kuʀiʀ
v run
couronner kuʀɔne
v crown
courriel kuʀjɛ
n masc email
courrier kuʀje
n masc courier piece of mail mail post
courroie kuʀwa
n fem strap
cours kuʀ
n masc class course
court kuʀ
adj short brief
courtois kuʀtwa
adj courteous polite well-mannered
cousin kuzɛ̃
n masc gnat cousin
cousine kuzin
n masc cousin
coussin kusɛ̃
n masc cushion
coussin d'air kusɛ̃dɛʀ
n masc air cushion
couteau kuto
n masc knife
coutume kutym
n fem custom habit way mores
couture kutyʀ
n fem needlework
couturière kutyʀjɛʀ
n fem tailor female tailor
couvent kuvɑ̃
n masc monastery
couver kuve
v incubate sit
couvert kuvɛʀ
n masc cutlery
couverture kuvɛʀtyʀ
n fem cover hood lid blanket
couvrir kuvʀiʀ
v cover
coyote kɔjɔt
n masc coyote
coïncider koɛ̃side
v coincide fit together
coïter koite
v make love
coûter kute
v cost
coûteux kutø
adj valuable costly dear expensive pricey
crabe kʀab
n masc crab
cracher kʀaʃe
v spit
craie kʀɛ
n fem chalk
craindre kʀɛ̃dʀ
v be afraid of fear
crainte kʀɛ̃t
n fem fear
crapaud kʀapo
n masc toad
crapule kʀapyl
n fem villain
craquement kʀakəmɑ̃
n masc crack creak
craquer kʀake
v crack
cravate kʀavat
n fem tie necktie
crayon kʀɛjɔ̃
n masc pencil
creuser kʀøze
v dig hollow out
creux kʀø
n masc cave cavity
crever kʀəve
v burst
crevette kʀəvɛt
n fem prawn
cri kʀi
n masc cry shout
criard kʀjaʀ
adj shrill
crier kʀie
v cry out scream shout
crime kʀim
n masc crime
criquet kʀikɛ
n masc grasshopper locust
crise kʀiz
n fem crisis depression emergency
cristal kʀistal
n masc crystal
critique kʀitik
n fem review
critique kʀitik
n fem critic
critique kʀitik
adj critical
critiquer kʀitike
v censure criticize
croasser kʀoase
v caw croak
croate kʀot
adj Croatian
crochet kʀoʃɛ
n masc hook
crocodile kʀokodil
n masc crocodile
crocus kʀɔkys
n masc crocus
croire kʀwaʀ
v acknowledge recognize account accredit believe deem
croiser kʀwaze
v cruise cross pass cut accross
croix kʀwa
n fem cross
crotte kʀɔt
n fem dropping
croupe kʀup
n fem behind bottom buttocks rump
croître kʀwatʀ
v accrue grow
croûte kʀut
n fem crust rind
cru kʀy
adj crude raw rough
cruche kʀyʃ
n fem jug pitcher
crucifix kʀysifi
n masc crucifix
cruel kʀyɛl
adj cruel
crâne kʀan
n masc skull
crème kʀɛm
n fem cream
crème glacée kʀɛmglase
n fem ice icecream
crève-cœur
n masc affliction
créature kʀeatyʀ
n fem creature
crédit kʀedi
n masc credit
créer kʀee
v create
crémaillère kʀemajɛʀ
n fem rack rack and pinion
crêpe kʀɛp
n fem pancake
crête kʀɛt
n fem mountain ridge crest
cubain kybɛ̃
adj Cuban
cube kyb
n masc cube
cueillir kœjiʀ
v pick pluck tear off
cuiller kœje
n fem spoon
cuillerée kyijʀɛ
n fem spoonfull
cuillère kɥijɛʀ
n fem spoon
cuir kɥiʀ
n masc leather
cuir à rasoir kɥiʀaʀazwaʀ
strop
cuire kɥiʀ
v cook
cuisine kɥizin
n fem kitchen
cuisiner kɥizine
v cook
cuisinier kɥizinje
n masc cook male cook
cuisinière kɥizinjɛʀ
n masc furnace kiln oven stove cook female cook
cuisse kɥis
n fem thigh
cuivre kɥivʀ
n masc copper
cul ky
n masc behind bottom buttocks
culotte kylɔt
n fem drawers panties underpants short pants shorts
culte kylt
n masc cult
cultiver kyltive
v cultivate grow
cultivé kyltive
adj cultured educated learned well-informed
culture kyltyʀ
n fem cultivation tillage culture
cupidité kypidite
n fem avarice greed cupidity
curieux kyʀjø
adj curious interesting quaint agog inquisitive
curiosité kyʀjozite
n fem curiosity
curé kyʀe
n fem vicar clergyman pastor priest
cuve kyv
n fem tub vat
cyanure sjanyʀ
n masc cyanide
cycle sikl
n masc cycle
cyclone siklon
n masc cyclone
cygne sinj
n masc swan
cylindre silɛ̃dʀ
n masc cylinder roller
cynique sinik
adj cynical
cyprès sipʀɛ
n masc cypres
câble kabl
n masc cable
cèdre sɛdʀ
n masc cedar
céder sede
v cede give in give up give way relinquish yield
céleri seləʀi
n fem celery
célibataire selibatɛʀ
n masc single unmarried unmarried woman spinster bachelor
célèbre selɛbʀ
adj famous
célébrer selebʀe
v celebrate
cérémonie seʀemɔni
n fem ceremony
césium sezjɔm
n masc caesium
cétacé setase
n masc whale
côte kot
n fem acclivity hillside slope coast seaside shore
côte rivage kotʀivaʒ
n fem coast seaside shore
côtelette kotəlɛt
n fem cutlet
côté kote
n masc side
cœur
n masc heart
d'Afrikanders dafʀikɑ̃dɛʀ
adj Afrikaans
d'Islande dɛ̃slɑ̃d
adj Icelandic
d'abord dabɔʀ
certainly indeed rather surely at first at the outset in the beginning at once instantly immediately without delay just right away right now first firstly first of all
d'acier dasje
adj steal of steal
d'adieu dadjø
goodbye-
d'ailleurs dajœʀ
as for the rest besides for the rest moreover what's more in addition and also and ... as well as well as together with furthermore
d'après dapʀɛ
according as according to as by
d'eau do
adj aquatic water-
d'où du
from where whence
d'une façon ou d'une autre dynfasɔ̃udynotʀ
anyway somehow
dactyle daktil
n fem date
dactylographe daktilogʀaf
n typist
dactylographier daktilogʀafje
v type
dahlia dalja
n masc dahlia
daltonnien daltɔni
adj colour-blind
dame dam
n fem queen lady
danger dɑ̃ʒe
n masc danger peril
dangereux dɑ̃ʒəʀø
adj dangerous
démasquer demaske
v uncover reveal unmask expose
dans dɑ̃
prep a in inside into on per within
dans l'intervalle dɑ̃litɛʀval
all the time in the meantime meanwhile all the while
dans le vent dɑ̃ləvɑ̃
adj fashionable
danse dɑ̃s
n fem dance
danser dɑ̃se
v dance
darne daʀn
n fem (fish) steak
date dat
n fem date
dater date
v date
datte dat
n fem date
dauphin dofɛ̃
n masc dolphin
davantage davɑ̃taʒ
adv more
de də
from of out of at by on upon because of for for sake of on account of owing to through
de bonne heure dəbɔnœʀ
adv early
de celle-là
that one's
de cellui-là
that one's
de cette manière dəsɛtmanjɛʀ
like that that way thus
de façon ou d'autre dəfasɔ̃udotʀ
anyway somehow
de l'Allemagne occidentale dəlaləmanjoksidɑ̃tal
adj West German
de l'Amérique du Nord dəlameʀikdynɔʀ
adj North American
de la dəla
of the
de moins en moins dəmwɛ̃mwɛ̃
less and less
de même dəmɛm
equally likewise
de nouveau dənuvo
afresh again once more all over again anew
de plus en plus dəplyply
increasingly more and more
de proche en proche dəpʀɔʃpʀɔʃ
adv gradually little by little
de préférence dəpʀefeʀɑ̃s
preferably rather
de quelle manière dəkɛlmanjɛʀ
how in what way
de quelqu'un dəkɛlky
someone's
de rechange dəʀeʃɑ̃ʒ
adj spare alternative
de suite dəsɥit
at a strech for ... together on end consecutively
de temps en temps dətɑ̃tɑ̃
now and then
de toute manière dətutmanjɛʀ
in every way
debout dəbu
adv directly straight ahead
dedans dədɑ̃
adv inside
degré dəgʀe
n masc degree grade
dehors dəɔʀ
adv abroad outside
delta dɛlta
n masc delta
demain dəmɛ̃
adv tomorrow
demain matin dəmɛ̃matɛ̃
adv tomorrow morning
demain soir dəmɛ̃swaʀ
adv tomorrow evening
demander dəmɑ̃de
v ask book order reserve ask for beg bid request demand postulate require
demander l'aumône dəmɑ̃delomon
vt ask for alms ask for an alms ask for charity
demeure dəmœʀ
n fem abode accommodation dwelling residence
demeurer dəmœʀe
v dwell live abide
demi dəmi
n masc half
demoiselle dəmwazɛl
n fem Miss
demoiselle noble dəmwazɛlnɔbl
n fem dame lady
démarrage demaʀaʒ
n masc start moving off
denrée dɑ̃ʀe
n fem commodity merchandise wares
dense dɑ̃s
adj concentrated dense thick
dent dɑ̃
n fem tooth
dentelle dɑ̃tɛl
n fem lace
dentifrice dɑ̃tifʀis
n masc toothpaste
dentiste dɑ̃tist
n masc dentist
depuis dəpɥi
from since
dernier dɛʀnje
last
dernier cri dɛʀnjekʀi
fashionable
dernièrement dɛʀnjɛʀəmɑ̃
adv recently lately
derrière dɛʀjɛʀ
prep behind after
derrière dɛʀjɛʀ
n masc backside rump behind bottom buttocks
des de
of the
des Philippines defilipin
adj Philippine
descendance dɛsɑ̃dɑ̃s
n fem offspring
descendant dɛsɑ̃dɑ̃
n fem offspring successor
descendre dɛsɑ̃dʀ
v get out get out of a car exit go out descend get off go down
descendre en rappel dɛsɑ̃dʀʀapɛl
v abseil
descente dɛsɑ̃t
n fem descent
description dɛskʀipsjɔ̃
n fem account description
dessein dɛsɛ̃
n masc aim goal purpose target intention meaning plan
dessert dɛsɛʀ
n masc dessert
dessin dɛsɛ̃
n masc design drawing
dessiner dɛsine
v design draw
dessous dɛsu
adv below downstairs underneath
dessus dəsy
adv above on top overhead upstairs
destinataire dɛstinatɛʀ
n masc addressee consignee recipient
destination dɛstinasjɔ̃
n fem address destiny fate
destiner dɛstine
v destine earmark ordain
destinée dɛstine
n fem destiny fate fortune luck
dette dɛt
n fem debt
deuil dœj
n masc mourning
deux dø
num two
deux cents døs
num two hundred
deuxième døzjɛm
adj second
deuxième Sault døzjɛmsolt
n Second Falls
devant dəvɑ̃
before in front of ahead formerly previously in the presence of
devenir dəvəniʀ
v get become come about grow happen
deviner dəvine
v guess
devise dəviz
n fem motto currency
devoir dəvwaʀ
v have to must ought to should owe
devoir dəvwaʀ
n masc job assigned job task duty
diable djabl
n masc devil
dialecte djalɛkt
n masc dialect
dialogue djalɔg
n masc dialogue
diamant djamɑ̃
n masc diamond
diarrhée djaʀe
n fem diarrhoea
dictateur diktatœʀ
n masc dictator
dicter dikte
v dictate inspire motivate
dictée dikte
n fem dictation
dictionnaire diksjɔnɛʀ
n masc dictionary vocabulary
dieu djø
n masc god
diffamer difame
v slander
difficile difisil
adj difficult hard inconvenient
difficilement difisiləmɑ̃
adv hardly not easily with difficulty
diffuser difyze
v diffuse distribute spread
différence difeʀɑ̃s
n fem difference
différent difeʀɑ̃
adj different
différer difeʀe
v differ be different adjourn delay postpone vary
digitale diʒital
n fem foxglove
digne dinj
adj dignified
dignité dinjite
n fem dignity
digérer diʒeʀe
v digest
diluer dilye
v adulterate
dimanche dimɑ̃ʃ
n masc Sunday
dimension dimɑ̃sjɔ̃
n fem dimension measurement
diminuer diminye
v decrease decline wane abate abridge lessen
dindon dɛ̃dɔ̃
n fem turkey
dingue dɛ̃g
adj crazy rediculous
diplôme diplom
n masc diploma
diplôme de fin d'études diplomdəfɛ̃detyd
n masc leaving certificate
dire diʀ
v say tell
dire adieu diʀadjø
v say goodbye say goodbye to take leave take leave from
direct diʀɛkt
adj direct straight
directement diʀɛktəmɑ̃
adv directly straight ahead at once instantly immediately without delay
directeur diʀɛktœʀ
n masc director manager
direction diʀɛksjɔ̃
n fem steering direction
dirigeable diʀiʒabl
n masc airship
diriger diʀiʒe
v direct guide manage steer conduct lead
discerner disɛʀne
v find notice perceive
disciple disipl
n masc disciple
discipline disiplin
n fem discipline
discours diskuʀ
n masc speech
discret diskʀɛ
adj discrete
discussion diskysjɔ̃
n fem discussion
discuter diskyte
v discuss
disparaître dispaʀɛtʀ
v disappear
disparition dispaʀisjɔ̃
n fem departure disappearance
dispenser dispɑ̃se
v deal distribute excuse except exclude exempt
disperser dispɛʀse
v disintegrate divide separate scatter
disponible dispɔnibl
adj available
disposer dispoze
v arrange fix up absorb have at one's disposal
disposer de dispozedə
v absorb have at one's disposal
disposition dispozisjɔ̃
n fem accommodation adjustment arrangement predisposition tendency
dispute dispyt
n masc dispute quarrel
disputer dispyte
v challenge question
disque disk
n masc dial disc record
disquette diskɛt
n fem diskette
dissiper disipe
v disintegrate divide separate disperse waste
distance distɑ̃s
n fem distance offset
distinction distiksjɔ̃
n fem distinction renown
distinguer distɛ̃ge
v distinguish
distraction distʀaksjɔ̃
n fem amusement fun distraction diversion absence of mind abstraction
distraire distʀɛʀ
v distract divert entertain
distrait distʀɛ
adj careless negligent
distribuer distʀibye
v deal distribute
distribution distʀibytjɔ̃
n fem distribution
district de Franklin distʀiktdəfʀɑ̃klɛ̃
n masc District of Franklin
district de Keewatin distʀiktdəkiwatɛ̃
n masc District of Keewatin
district de Mackenzie distʀiktdəmakɑ̃zi
n masc District of Mackenzie
divergence divɛʀʒɑ̃s
n fem divergence difference discrepency
divers divɛʀ
adj diverse varied various
divin divɛ̃
adj divine
diviser divize
v disintegrate divide separate share
divorce divɔʀs
n masc divorce
dix dis
num ten
dix-huit
num eighteen
dix-neuf
num nineteen
dix-sept
num seventeen
diète djɛt
n fem diet
docile dosil
adj obedient
docilité dosilite
n fem manageability tractability
docteur dɔktœʀ
n masc doctor physician
docteur médecin dɔktœʀmedəsɛ̃
n masc doctor physician
doctrine dɔktʀin
n fem doctrine
document dɔkymɑ̃
n masc paper certificate diploma document
dogme dɔgm
n masc dogma
doigt dwa
n masc finger
doigt du pied dwadypje
n masc toe
dollar dɔlaʀ
n masc dollar
domaine domɛn
n masc estate farm property ranch branch compartment department pigeonhole section speciality
domestique domɛstik
n fem domestic animal maid boy servant
domestique domɛstik
adj domestic
domicile domisil
n fem home accommodation dwelling residence abode dwelling place
dominant dominɑ̃
adj most important superior chief main major principal
dominateur dominatœʀ
n masc ruler
dominer domine
v exceed surpass
dominicain dominikɛ̃
adj Dominican
dommage dɔmaʒ
n masc damage pity shame
don dɔ̃
n masc gift present dowry
don Quichotte dɔ̃kiʃɔt
n masc Don Quixote
donc dɔ̃k
so
donner dɔne
v give exit go out pass spend
donner l'assaut dɔnelaso
v assault storm
donner son accord dɔnesɔ̃akɔʀ
v approve accede agree consent
dont dɔ̃
of which whichone's whose that one's
dorée dɔʀe
n fem John Dory
dorer dɔʀe
v gild
sˈinsurger sɛ̃syʀʒe
v rise up against rebel
se dorer sədɔʀe
v get a suntan
dorien dɔʀi
adj Dorian Doric
dorique doʀik
Dorian Doric
dorure dɔʀyʀ
n fem guilding
dorloter doʀlɔte
v coddle pamper pet
dormir dɔʀmiʀ
v be asleep sleep
dortoir dɔʀtwaʀ
n masc sleeping-accommodation sleeping-place
dos do
n masc back
dosomètre dozomɛtʀ
n masc dosimeter
dossier dosje
n masc dossier file folder
douane dwan
n fem customs
double dubl
double dual
doubler duble
v overhaul overtake pass
doucereux dusəʀø
adj bland sugary
douche duʃ
n fem shower
douleur dulœʀ
n fem ache pain
doute dut
n masc doubt
douter dute
v doubt
doux du
adj mild gentle soft sweet tender
douzaine duzɛn
n fem dozen
douze duz
num twelve
douzième duzjɛm
adj twelfth
drainer dʀɛne
v drain
drap dʀa
n masc sheet
drap de lit dʀadəli
n masc sheet
drapeau dʀapo
n masc banner flag standard
dresser dʀɛse
v tame train
drogue dʀɔg
n fem drug
droit dʀwa
right righthand jurisprudence law faithful loyal right-angle square direct straight
droit dʀwa
n masc jurisprudence law right-angle square
droit de régie dʀwadəʀeʒi
n masc excise excise-duty
drôle dʀol
adj amusing entertaining funny comic comical odd peculiar strange
du dy
of the
duché dyʃe
n masc duchy
dune dyn
n fem dune
duper dype
vt outwit dupe
dur dyʀ
adj difficult hard inconvenient
durant dyʀɑ̃
prep for during whereas while whilst
durcir dyʀsiʀ
v harden temper
durer dyʀe
v continue endure keep on last
durée dyʀe
n fem time while
duvet dyvɛ
n masc down fluff
dynamique dinamik
adj dynamic
dynamite dinamit
n fem dynamite
dynamo dinamo
n fem dynamo
dyspepsie dispɛpsi
n fem dyspepsia indigestion
dès dɛ
from since
dé à coudre deakudʀ
n masc thimble
débarcadère debaʀkadɛʀ
n masc landing-stage pier wharf
débardeur debaʀdœʀ
n masc tank top sleeveless T-shirt
débarquer debaʀke
v disembark
débarrasser debaʀase
v rid
débat deba
n masc debate
débattre debatʀ
v abet agitate incite stir up beat off knock off strike off discuss
débit debi
n masc debit
débiter debite
v divide separate share
déborder debɔʀde
v overflow
débris debʀi
n masc remainder rest debris rubbish rubble
début deby
n masc beginning commencement inception opening outset start
débuter debyte
v begin commence start
décembre desɑ̃bʀ
n fem December
déception desɛpsjɔ̃
n fem disappointment
décharger deʃaʀʒe
v unload
déchirer deʃiʀe
v rip tear
décider deside
v decide
décision desizjɔ̃
n fem decision
déclaration deklaʀasjɔ̃
n fem declaration proclamation statement
déclarer deklaʀe
v declare state
déclasser deklɑse
vt downgrade relegate depreciate
décolleté dekɔlte
n masc cleavage
décolleté dekɔlte
adj low cut
décor dekɔʀ
n masc décor decoration
décoration dekɔʀasjɔ̃
n fem décor decoration
décorer dekɔʀe
v adorn decorate ornament
découper dekupe
v clip cut shear
décourager dekuʀaʒe
vt discourage
découverte dekuvɛʀt
n fem discovery
découvrir dekuvʀiʀ
v discover uncover
décrire dekʀiʀ
v describe
décéder desede
v march off retreat withdraw die expire pass away
dédaigner dedɛnje
v despise dislike neglect
dédier dedje
v dedicate devote
déduire dedɥiʀ
v abstract deduce gather
défaut defo
n fem damage abuse absence lack shortage shortcoming
défendre defɑ̃dʀ
v defend
défense defɑ̃s
n fem defence defense
défense anti-aérienne
n fem air-defence anti-aircraft defence anti-aircraft defences
défiler defile
v string
défilé Woolsey defilewulsɛ
n masc Woolsey Narrows
définir definiʀ
vt define determine
définitif definitif
adj definite definitive
défunt defœ̃
adj deceased
déféquer defeke
v defecate
dégager degaʒe
v distinguish release flow down flow off
dégeler deʒle
v melt thaw
dégoût degu
n masc abhorrence abomination horror
dégoûtant degutɑ̃
adj nasty disgusting
dégât dega
n masc damage
déjeuner deʒœne
vi have lunch eat breakfast
déjeuner deʒœne
n masc lunch midday meal
déjà deʒa
adv already by now yet
délabré delabʀe
adj decayed decrepit dilapidated lapsed rickety
délaisser delɛse
vt abandon forsake desert leave quit
délicat delika
adj dainty delicate fine refined
délice delis
n masc delight
délicieux delisjø
adj delightful lovely
délirer deliʀe
v be delirious
délivrer delivʀe
v release
déléguer delege
v delegate
délétère deletɛʀ
adj fumy
démanger demɑ̃ʒe
v itch
démarche demaʀʃ
n fem attempt effort
démarrer demaʀe
v start off
démissioner demisjone
v quit resign
démocrate demɔkʀat
n democrat
démolir demɔliʀ
v destroy quash break down demolish pull down take down
démonstration demɔ̃stʀasjɔ̃
n fem display demonstration
démontrer demɔ̃tʀe
v attest bear witness of testify demonstrate prove
déménagement demenaʒəmɑ̃
n masc removal move
déménager demenaʒə
v remove move house
dénoncer denɔ̃se
v accuse denounce
dénonciation denɔ̃sjasjɔ̃
n fem accusation
dénudé denyde
adj bare naked nude
départ depaʀ
n masc departure
dépasser depase
v pass pass by overtake overhaul exceed surpass cross go beyond transfer
dépeindre depɛ̃dʀ
v paint
dépendre depɑ̃dʀ
v depend
dépense depɑ̃s
n fem expenses
dépenser depɑ̃se
v pay out spend
dépit depi
n masc frustration vexation
dépité depite
adj frustrated
déployer deplwaje
v spread out
déposer depoze
v dispatch hand in deposit
dépouiller depuje
v discover uncover skin deprive deprive ... of shell peel steal
dépression depʀesjɔ̃
n fem depression
député depyte
n masc delegate deputy representative
dépêche depɛʃ
n masc dispatch
dépêcher depeʃe
vt dispatch
déranger deʀɑ̃ʒe
v disquiet interfere with perturb bother disturb hinder trouble
dériver deʀive
v derive drift be adrift
dérober deʀɔbe
v steal
dérouler deʀule
vt unroll unwind unravel
désagréable dezagʀeabl
adj bleak dismal dreary horrible ghastly grisly nasty
désastre dezastʀ
n fem catastrophe decay
désert dezɛʀ
n masc desert
désert dezɛʀ
adj dreary gaunt deserted
désespoir dezɛspwaʀ
n masc despair
désespérer dezɛspeʀe
v despair
déséquilibre dezekilibʀ
n masc unsteadiness imbalance derangement
déshabiller dezabije
v undress
désigner dezinje
v choose elect pick out indicate suggest point out show
désir deziʀ
n masc desire want wish
désirer deziʀe
v desire wish
désobéissant dezɔbeisɑ̃
adj disobedient insubordinate
désolation dezɔlasjɔ̃
n fem affliction ordeal trial sadness annoyance disappointment grief
désoler dezɔle
v afflict grieve
désolé dezɔle
adj sad dreary gaunt
désordre dezɔʀdʀ
n masc confusion disorder
désormais dezɔʀmɛ
adv from now on henceforth
déstination destinasjɔ̃
n fem location place spot
détachement detaʃəmɑ̃
n masc detachment
détacher detaʃe
v uncouple untie
détail detaj
n masc detail
détente detɑ̃t
n masc amusement fun distraction diversion
déterminer detɛʀmine
v determine fix activate cause give rise to
détester detɛste
v dislike
détour detuʀ
n masc detour deviation
détourner detuʀne
v entice seduce turn away
détraquer detʀake
vt make something go wrong
détroit detʀwa
n masc strait
détroit Davis detʀwadavi
n masc Davis Strait
détroit de Belle Ile detʀwadəbɛlil
n masc Strait of Belle Isle
détroit de Cabot detʀwadəkabo
n masc Cabot Strait
détroit de Northumberland detʀwadənoʀtybɛʀlɑ̃
n masc Northumberland Strait
détruire detʀɥiʀ
v destroy quash
détériorer deteʀjɔʀe
v damage injure spoil
développement devəlɔpəmɑ̃
n masc accretion growth
développer devəlɔpe
v account for clarify explain unroll develop reveal
dévier devje
v turn
dévorer devɔʀe
v eat up
dévouement devumɑ̃
n masc attachement
dévoué devue
adj affectionate devoted selfless
dévoyer devwaje
v entice seduce
déçu desy
adj cheated deceived
dîner dine
vi dine have dinner
dîner dine
n masc dinner midday meal evening meal supper
eau o
n fem water
eau-de-vie
n fem brandy
eau-forte
n fem etching
edelweiss ədəlwɛjis
n masc edelweiss
edition edisjɔ̃
n fem edition
effacer ɛfase
v delete wipe wipe off
effacer en grattant ɛfasegʀatɑ̃
v scrape scratch
effectif ɛfɛktif
adj actual real
effet ɛfɛ
n masc effect impression
efficace efikas
adj effective efficient
effleurer ɛflœʀe
v touch lightly
effluent eflyɑ̃
n masc effluent
effort ɛfɔʀ
n masc attempt effort
effraie ɛfʀɛ
n fem owl
effrayant efʀɛjɑ̃
adj frightening
effroi ɛfʀwa
n masc alarm terror
eh bien ɛbjɛ̃
int now well well then
elle ɛl
pron it her she
elles ɛl
pron they
embarras ɑ̃baʀa
n fem abashment embarrassment perplexity
embaucher ɑ̃boʃe
v employ hire
embaumer ɑ̃bome
v give off an odour reek smell
embellir ɑ̃bɛliʀ
v embellish
embouchure ɑ̃buʃyʀ
n fem mouth
embrasser ɑ̃bʀase
v embrace kiss
emission emisjɔ̃
n fem transmission broadcast emission
emmailloter ɑ̃majɔte
v bandage wind
emmener ɑ̃mne
vt take (with one) take away
empereur ɑ̃pəʀœʀ
n masc emperor
emphase ɑ̃faz
n masc accent emphasis
empire ɑ̃piʀ
n masc empire action influence
emplette ɑ̃plɛt
n masc acquisition purchase
emploi ɑ̃plwa
n masc function job office post
employer ɑ̃plwaje
v employ use make use of
employé ɑ̃plwaje
n masc employee
empreinte ɑ̃pʀɛ̃t
n fem trace track
empressement ɑ̃pʀɛsəmɑ̃
n masc acceleration eagerness
emprunt ɑ̃pʀœ̃
n masc act of borrowing loan
emprunter ɑ̃pʀyte
v borrow lend loan
emprunter sur gages ɑ̃pʀytesyʀgaʒ
v borrow money on pawn
empêcher ɑ̃pɛʃe
v prevent
empêtrer ɑ̃pɛtʀe
v entangle implicate
en ɑ̃
prep in to by made of at toward towards inside into on per within upon
en ɑ̃
pron some any from there
en accord avec akɔʀavɛk
adv in accordance with
en aucune façon okynfasɔ̃
by no means in no way not at all not on any account
en aucune manière okynmanjɛʀ
by no means in no way not at all not on any account
en avant avɑ̃
ahead foreward on
en dehors de dəɔʀdə
outside outside of
en dépit de depidə
defiantly despite in spite of
en face de fasdə
across from against in exchange for opposed to opposite upon
en fait fɛ
absolutely genuinly indeed really truly
en gros gʀo
adv wholesale
en général ʒeneʀal
adv generally usually normally
en haut o
above on top overhead upstairs
en imposer à ɛ̃pozea
impress strike
en largeur laʀʒœʀ
across crossways
en même temps mɛmtɑ̃
at the same time
en outre utʀ
apart from besides except except for furthermore in addition moreover
en partie paʀti
partially partly
en passant pasɑ̃
by the way
en premier lieu pʀəmjeljø
first firstly first of all
en prime pʀim
besides in addition moreover and also and ... as well as well as together with
en présence de pʀezɑ̃sdə
in the presence of
en relation avec ʀəlasjɔ̃avɛk
toward towards with reference to
en réalité ʀealite
absolutely actually in fact genuinely indeed really truly
en sûreté syʀəte
safe secure
en tous temps tutɑ̃
always ever
en vain vɛ̃
in vain
en vérité veʀite
absolutely genuinly indeed really truly
enceint ɑ̃sɛ̃t
adj pregnant
enceint ɑ̃sɛ̃t
n fem enclosure speaker enclosure wall
enchantement ɑ̃ʃɑ̃təmɑ̃
n masc sorcery
enchanter ɑ̃ʃɑ̃te
v delight
enchaînement ɑ̃ʃɛnəmɑ̃
n masc order
enchaîner ɑ̃ʃɛne
v link together link up
enclin ɑ̃klɛ̃
adj inclined
enclin aux accidents ɑ̃klɛ̃oaksid
adj accident-prone
encoche ɑ̃kɔʃ
n fem notch
encore ɑ̃kɔʀ
adv more still yet afresh again once more all over again anew
encre ɑ̃kʀ
n fem ink
encyclopédie ɑ̃siklɔpedi
n fem encyclopaedia
endommager ɑ̃domaʒe
v damage
endormir ɑ̃dɔʀmiʀ
vt put to sleep send to sleep anethetise
endroit ɑ̃dʀwa
n masc location place spot
enduire ɑ̃dɥiʀ
v anoint smear spread
endurer ɑ̃dyʀe
v abide bear endure put up with suffer
enfant ɑ̃fɑ̃
n masc bairn child infant
enfant adoptif ɑ̃fɑ̃adɔptif
n masc adoptive child
enfants ɑ̃fɑ̃
n sons and daughters
enfin ɑ̃fɛ̃
adv at last finally ultimately at long last
enflammer ɑ̃flame
v kindle light
enflure ɑ̃flyʀ
n masc lump swelling inflamation
enfuir ɑ̃fɥiʀ
v run away escape
engagement ɑ̃gaʒmɑ̃
n masc commitment engagement
engendrer ɑ̃ʒɑ̃dʀe
v beget generate
engorger ɑ̃gɔʀʒe
vt block clog up
engrais ɑ̃gʀɛ
n masc fertilizer manure
enjoindre ɑ̃ʒwɛ̃dʀ
v command order tell
enlaidir ɑ̃lediʀ
vt spoil make something look ugly
enlever ɑ̃ləve
vt take off put off remove put away store
ennemi ɛnəmi
n masc adversary enemy
ennemi ɛnəmi
adj adverse hostile
ennui ɑ̃nɥi
n masc boredom
ennuyer ɑ̃nɥije
v bore
ennuyeux ɑ̃nɥijø
adj boring stodgy tiresome
enquête ɑ̃kɛt
n fem inquiry investigation
enquêter ɑ̃kete
v hold an inquiry conduct an investigation
enregistrement ɑ̃ʀəʒistʀəmɑ̃
n masc recording
enregistrer ɑ̃ʀəʒistʀe
v record register
enrichir ɑ̃ʀiʃiʀ
v make richer enrich
enrouler ɑ̃ʀule
v roll roll up wind wind up
enrôler ɑ̃ʀole
v recruit
enseigne ɑ̃sɛnj
n fem shield sign-board
enseignement ɑ̃sɛnjəmɑ̃
n masc education instruction
enseigner ɑ̃sɛnje
v teach
ensemble ɑ̃sɑ̃bl
n masc bevy collection group heap herd set ladies dress suit
ensemble ɑ̃sɑ̃bl
adj together
ensoleillé ɑ̃sɔlɛje
adj solair sun sun- of the sun
ensorceler ɑ̃sɔʀsəle
v bewitch
ensuite ɑ̃sɥit
adv afterwards next subsequently beyond then thereafter accordingly consequently so thus
entamer ɑ̃tame
v break into broach cut into
entasser ɑ̃tase
v accumulate amass heap pile up stack
entendre ɑ̃tɑ̃dʀ
v hear
entente ɑ̃tɑ̃t
n masc accord accordance agreement concurrence
enterrement ɑ̃tɛʀəmɑ̃
n masc burial funeral interment
enthousiasme ɑ̃tuzjasm
n masc alacrity enthusiasm
entier ɑ̃tje
adj complete full entire overall whole
entièrement ɑ̃tjɛʀəmɑ̃
adv completely entirely through fully at all quite wholly
entonner ɑ̃tɔne
v intone raise
entonnoir ɑ̃tɔnwaʀ
n masc funnel
entortiller ɑ̃tɔʀtije
v entangle implicate
entourer ɑ̃tuʀe
v surround
entraîner ɑ̃tʀɛne
v bring away carry away coach train
entraîner des conséquences ɑ̃tʀɛnedekɔ̃sekɑ̃s
develop activate cause give rise to
entraîner hors du droit chemin ɑ̃tʀɛneɔʀdydʀwaʃəmɛ̃
v entice seduce
entre ɑ̃tʀ
prep among between
entrecôte ɑ̃tʀəkot
n fem rib steak
entreprendre ɑ̃tʀəpʀɑ̃dʀ
v undertake
entreprise ɑ̃tʀəpʀiz
n fem orginisation enterprise
entrer ɑ̃tʀe
v go in enter perform penetrate
entrer dans ɑ̃tʀedɑ̃
go in enter perform
entrevue ɑ̃tʀəvy
n fem interview
entrée ɑ̃tʀe
n fem access admission admittance
envahir ɑ̃vaiʀ
v invade
enveloppe ɑ̃vəlɔp
n fem envelope
envie ɑ̃vi
n fem envy jealousy
envier ɑ̃vje
v envy
environ ɑ̃viʀɔ̃
adv about approximately
environnement ɑ̃viʀɔnmɑ̃
n masc environment
envisager ɑ̃vizaʒe
v envisage plan forsee
envoi ɑ̃vwa
n masc parcel consignment
envoyer ɑ̃vwaje
v send transmit
envoyeur ɑ̃vwajœʀ
n masc sender
errer ɛʀe
v roam wander
erreur ɛʀœʀ
n fem aberration error mistake
escadron aérien ɛskadʀɔ̃aeʀi
n masc air-squadron
escalier ɛskalje
n masc staircase stairs
escargot ɛskaʀgo
n masc snail
escarpé ɛskaʀpe
adj abrupt steep
esclave ɛsklav
n masc slave
escorte ɛskɔʀt
n fem escort suite train
espace ɛspas
n masc room space
espagnol ɛspanjɔl
adj Spanish Spanish language
espalier ɛspalje
n masc trellis
espion ɛspjɔ̃
n masc spy
esplanade ɛsplanad
n fem plaza square public square
espoir ɛspwaʀ
n masc hope
esprit ɛspʀi
n masc mind spirit
espèce ɛspɛs
n fem species kind sort
espèce biologique ɛspɛsbjoloʒik
n fem species
espérance ɛspeʀɑ̃s
n fem hope
espéranto ɛspeʀɑ̃to
n fem Esperanto
espérer ɛspeʀe
v hope
esquisse ɛskis
n fem design outline sketch
esquisser ɛskise
v plan sketch
essai ɛsɛ
n masc experiment attempt test
essayer eseje
v attempt test try
essence ɛsɑ̃s
n fem gasolene gasoline petrol
essentiel ɛsɑ̃sjɛl
adj essential
essuyer ɛsyije
v delete wipe wipe off
est ɛst
n masc east East
est-ce qu' ... ?
is ... ? does ... ?
est-ce que ... ?
is ... ? does ... ?
estampiller ɛstɑ̃pije
v mark stamp
estime ɛstim
n fem esteem regard
estimer ɛstime
v appraise estimate rate esteem think well of appreciate like
estomac ɛstɔma
n masc stomach
estomaqué ɛstɔmake
adj flabbergasted
estonien ɛstoni
adj Estonian
estrade ɛstʀad
n fem platform podium
esturgeon ɛstyʀʒɔ̃
n masc sturgeon
et e
prep and
et puis epɥi
as for the rest besides for the rest moreover what's more and also and ... as well as well as together with
etc. ɛtk
etcetera etc.
étal etal
n masc (market) stall
étui etɥi
n masc case
exact ɛgza
adj correct exact proper right
exactement ɛgzaktəmɑ̃
adv exactly
exactitude ɛgzaktityd
n fem accuracy exactitude precision
exagérer egzaʒeʀe
vt exagerate
examen ɛgzamɛn
n masc investigation examination test
examen de sortie ɛgzamɛndəsɔʀti
n masc leaving examination
examen final ɛgzamɛnfinal
n masc leaving examination
examiner ɛgzamine
v examine explore investigate research
excellent ɛksɛlɑ̃
adj fine great
exceller ɛksele
v excel
excepter ɛksɛpte
v except exclude
exciter ɛksite
v agitate excite rouse stir up
excrément ɛkskʀemɑ̃
n masc dung excrement
excursion ɛkskyʀsjɔ̃
n fem excursion outing sightseeing trip
excuser ɛkskyze
v forgive pardon excuse
excès ɛksɛ
n masc excess
exemple ɛgzɑ̃pl
n masc example
exempter ɛgzɑ̃pte
v except exclude exempt
exercer ɛgzɛʀse
v exercise practise
exercice ɛgzɛʀsis
n masc exercise practice
exhalaison ɛgzalɛzɔ̃
n fem fume
exhaler un odeur ɛgzaleœ̃odœʀ
v give off an odour reek smell
exhorter ɛgzɔʀte
v admonish scold
exiger ɛgziʒe
v demand postulate require
exiler ɛgzile
v exile
exister ɛgziste
v exist
expansif ɛkspɑ̃sif
adj extraverted outgoing
experimenté ɛkspəʀimɑ̃te
adj accomplished adept experienced expert
expliquer ɛksplike
v account for explain clarify unroll
exploitant ɛksplwatɑ̃
n masc manager
exploiter ɛksplwate
v exploit utilize
explorer ɛksplɔʀe
v examine explore investigate research
exploser ɛksploze
v explode
exposition ɛkspozisjɔ̃
n fem exhibition
exposition agricole ɛkspozisjɔ̃agʀikɔl
n fem agricultural exhibition
exposé ɛkspoze
n fem lecture
exprimer ɛkspʀime
v express
exprès ɛkspʀɛ
adv deliberately on purpose
expédier ɛkspedje
v dispatch send off ship
expérience ɛkspeʀjɑ̃s
n fem experiment
exterminer ɛkstɛʀmine
v exterminate wipe out
extraordinaire ɛkstʀaoʀdinɛʀ
adj extraordinary formidable
extrême ɛkstʀɛm
n masc extremity
extrême ɛkstʀɛm
adj extreme
extrêmement ɛkstʀɛməmɑ̃
adv extremely most
exulter ɛgzylte
v rejoice
exécuter ɛgzekyte
v execute
fable fabl
n fem fable
fabrique fabʀik
n fem factory
fabriquer fabʀike
v fabricate manufacture achieve act do make perform
face fas
n fem face
facile fasil
adj easy simple
facilement fasiləmɑ̃
adv easily
faciliter fasilite
v facilitate
facteur faktœʀ
n masc postman
facture faktyʀ
n fem account bill invoice
facultatif fakyltatif
adj optional
faculté fakylte
n fem faculty
faible fɛbl
adj faint light weak
faiblesse fɛblɛs
n fem cowardice weakness
faiblesse de caractère fɛblɛsdəkaʀaktɛʀ
n fem accommodation
faim fɛ̃
n fem hunger
faire fɛʀ
v achieve act do make perform cause get
faire accepter fɛʀaksɛpte
v force drive through
faire allusion fɛʀalyzjɔ̃
v allude hint
faire appel fɛʀapɛl
v appeal
faire attention à fɛʀatɑ̃tjɔ̃a
v pay attention to take account of take into account
faire avancer fɛʀavɑ̃se
v chase drive drive on impel shoo
faire banqueroute fɛʀbɑ̃kəʀut
v be bankrupt go broke
faire cadeau fɛʀkado
v donate give
faire cesser fɛʀsɛse
v stop
faire cuire au four fɛʀkɥiʀofuʀ
v bake
faire du bruit fɛʀdybʀɥi
v make a noise
faire du bruit avec les lèvres fɛʀdybʀɥiavɛklelɛvʀ
v smack
faire du jogging fɛʀdyʒogʒɛ̃g
v jog
faire escale à fɛʀɛskala
v call at
faire fondre fɛʀfɔ̃dʀ
v melt
faire glisser fɛʀglise
v push along shove
faire l'acteur fɛʀlaktœʀ
v act
faire l'amour fɛʀlamuʀ
v make love
faire la cour fɛʀlakuʀ
v court woo
faire la noce fɛʀlanɔs
v debauch
faire le courtage fɛʀləkuʀtaʒ
v act as a middleman
faire le malin fɛʀləmalɛ̃
v boast brag
faire les cent pas fɛʀlespa
v pace stalk step stride tread
faire naître fɛʀnɛtʀ
v bear give birth to
faire part de fɛʀpaʀdə
v acquaint let know inform
faire paître fɛʀpɛtʀ
v feed
faire pipi fɛʀpipi
v urinate
faire ses adieux fɛʀseadjø
v say goodbye say goodbye to take leave take leave from
faire son nid fɛʀsɔ̃ni
v nest
faire tomber fɛʀtɔ̃be
v drop overthrow
faire tournoyer fɛʀtuʀnwaje
v curl froth stir whip whirl
faire un bruit de succion fɛʀœ̃bʀɥidəsyksjɔ̃
v smack
faire-part
n fem account information communication advice announcement message notice report
faisan føzɑ̃
n masc pheasant
faiseur d'embarras fɛzœʀdɑ̃baʀa
n attitudinizer poseur
fait fɛ
adj mature ripe adult full-grown
falaise falɛz
n fem cliff
falloir falwaʀ
v Il faut quelque chose We need something Il faut faire You have to Il faut que It is necessary that
falsifier falsifje
v falsify
fameux famø
adj famous glorious
famille famij
n fem family
fanatique fanatik
adj fanatical
fanfarroner fɑ̃faʀɔne
v boast brag
fantaisie fɑ̃tɛzi
n fem fantasy
fantasque fɑ̃task
adj whimsical capricious
fard faʀ
n masc make up make-up
farine faʀin
n fem flour meal
fatalité fatalite
n fem fate ill fate
fatiguer fatige
v bore
fatigué fatige
adj tired
faucher foʃe
v cut mow
faucille fosij
n fem sickle
faucon fokɔ̃
n masc falcon
fausser fose
v falsify
fauteuil fotœj
n masc armchair
faux fo
adj false
faux fo
n fem scythe
faux-col fokɔl
n masc collar
faux-fillet fofilɛ
n masc sirloin
favorable favoʀabl
adj advantageous favourable
favori favɔʀi
adj favorite favourite
façade fasad
n fem façade
façon fasɔ̃
n fem way mode fashion
faîte fɛt
n masc summit surface top
feldspath fɛlspat
n masc feldspar felspar
femelle fəmɛl
adj female
femme fam
n fem woman wife
femme de chambre famdəʃɑ̃bʀ
n fem maid
femme en travail famtʀavaj
n fem lying-in woman
fendre fɑ̃dʀ
v split
fenêtre fənɛtʀ
n fem window
fer fe
n masc iron
fer à repasser feaʀəpase
n masc iron flat-iron
fer-blanc
n fem sheet metal tin tin plate
ferme fɛʀm
adj fast firm stable
fermer fɛʀme
vt close shut lock
fermer à clé fɛʀmeakle
vt lock
fermeture à glissière fɛʀmətyʀaglisjɛʀ
n fem zipper
fermeture-éclair
n fem zipper
fermier fɛʀmje
n masc farmer
fermier fɛʀmje
adj free range
fermoir fɛʀmwaʀ
n masc hooks and eyes
fervent fɛʀvɑ̃
adj full of zeal zealous
ferveur fɛʀvœʀ
n fem fervor fervour zeal
fesse fɛs
n fem buttock
feu fø
n masc fire
feulliage fœjaʒ
n masc foilage
feuille fœj
n fem leaf sheet
feuille de déclaration fœjdədeklaʀasjɔ̃
n fem tax form
feuille de placage fœjdəplakaʒ
n fem layer
feuilleter fœjəte
v leaf through
fiancé fjɑ̃se
n masc fiancé
fiancée fjɑ̃se
n fem bride fiancée
fiançailles fjɑ̃saj
n masc betrothal engagement
ficelle fisɛl
n fem string
fiche fiʃ
n fem filing card slip
fichier fiʃje
n masc file
fidèle fidɛl
adj faithful
fidélité fidelite
n fem adherence
fiel fjɛl
n fem bile gall
fier fje
v proud
fierté fjɛʀte
n fem pride
figue fig
n fem fig
figuier figje
n fem fig-tree
figure figyʀ
n fem figure diagram image picture representation face
fil fil
n masc wire thread
file fil
n masc column file line rank row turn
filet filɛ
n masc net network
filiale filjal
n fem affiliate affiliation branch
fille fij
n fem daughter girl lass wench
filleul fijœl
n masc godson
fille publique fijpyblik
n fem hooker prostitute whore
filler la laine fjelalɛn
v spin
fillette fijɛt
n fem little girl
film film
n masc film motion picture movie
filon filɔ̃
n masc vein seam
filou filu
n masc rascal
fils fis
n masc son
fils adoptif fisadɔptif
n masc adoptive child
filtre filtʀ
n masc filter
filtre à air filtʀaɛʀ
n masc air-filter
filtrer filtʀe
v filter
fin fɛ̃
n fem end ending lively witty subtle
finalement finaləmɑ̃
adv at last finally ultimately at long last
finance finɑ̃s
n fem finance
finir finiʀ
v accommodate end finish terminate come to an end end up expire
finlandais filɑ̃dɛ
adj Finnish
finnois finwa
adj Finnish
fiole fjɔl
n fem phial
fiord fjɔʀ
n masc fjord inlet loch
fisc fisk
n masc taxman tax office
fixe fiks
adj fixed motionless
fixer fikse
v define attach determine fasten fix affix make fast secure
fièvre fjɛvʀ
n fem ague fever
flacon flakɔ̃
n masc small bottle phial
flageller flaʒɛle
v whip
flairer flɛʀe
v smell
flamand flamɑ̃
adj Flemmish
flamber flɑ̃be
v flame
flamme flam
n fem flame
flanc flɑ̃
n masc side flank
flatter flate
v flatter
fleur flœʀ
n fem bloom flower
fleurir flœʀiʀ
v flourish flower blossom
fleuve flœv
n masc river
fleuve Mackenzie flœvmakɑ̃zi
n masc Mackenzie Mackenzie River
fleuve Saint-Laurent
n masc Saint Lawrence Saint Lawrence River
fleuve Yukon flœvjykɔ̃
n masc Yukon Yukon River
flirter flœʀte
v flirt flit flutter
flocon de neige flokɔ̃dənɛʒ
n masc snowflake
florin flɔʀɛ̃
n masc guilder gulden
flot flo
n masc fluid liquid torrent volley
flottant flɔtɑ̃
adj fluttering
flotte flɔt
n fem fleet
flotte aérienne flɔtaeʀjɛn
n fem air-fleet
flotter flɔte
v float
fluor flyɔʀ
n masc fluorine
fléau fleo
n masc calamity scourge
fléchir fleʃiʀ
v bend
flêche flɛʃ
n fem arrow
flûte flyt
n fem flute
foi fwa
n fem confidence faith trust belief
foie fwa
n masc liver
foin fwɛ̃
n masc hay
foire fwaʀ
n fem bazaar fair market
foire agricole fwaʀagʀikɔl
n fem agricultural exhibition
fois fwa
n fem occasion time
foncer fɔ̃se
v darken
fonction fɔ̃ksjɔ̃
n fem function job office post
fonctionnaire fɔ̃ksjɔnɛʀ
n masc officer official
fonctionner fɔ̃ksjɔne
v function operate run work
foncé fɔ̃se
adj bleak dark dismal dreary
fond fɔ̃
n masc bottom foundation ground
fondation fɔ̃dasjɔ̃
n fem foundation institution
fonder fɔ̃de
v erect establish found
fondre fɔ̃dʀ
v melt thaw cast mold mould
fonds fɔ̃
n masc estate farm property ranch fund capital
fontaine fɔ̃tɛn
n fem fountain source spring
foot fɔo
n masc football soccer
football futbol
n masc football soccer
force fɔʀs
n fem force strength vigour
forcer fɔʀse
v soften up
forer fɔʀe
v bore broach sink strike tap drill
forger fɔʀʒe
v forge
forgeron fɔʀʒəʀɔ̃
n masc smith
forme fɔʀm
n fem form shape
former fɔʀme
v form shape
formidable foʀmidabl
adj extraordinary formidable gigantic enormous immense colossal huge horrible
formulaire foʀmylɛʀ
n fem blank form
formule foʀmyl
n fem formula
formuler foʀmyle
v formulate
fort fɔʀ
adj strong loud loudly quite very very much
fortement fɔʀtəmɑ̃
adv strongly
fortune foʀtyn
n fem destiny fate fortune luck
forum foʀɔm
n masc forum
forêt foʀɛ
n fem forest woods
forêt vierge foʀɛvjɛʀʒ
n fem primeval forest
fossé fose
n masc hole ditch pit
fou fu
adj crazy insane mad nuts
fou fu
n masc fool idiot
foudre fudʀ
n fem lightning bolt
fouet fwɛ
n masc whip
fouetter fwɛte
v whip
fougère fuʒɛʀ
n fem fern
fouille fuj
n fem search excavation
fouiller fuje
v examine explore investigate research
foulard fulaʀ
n masc scarf headscarf
foule ful
n fem crush accumulation crowd heap mass multitude pile
fouler aux pieds fuleopje
v trample on tread
four fuʀ
n masc furnace kiln oven stove
fourchette fuʀʃɛt
n fem fork
fourmi fuʀmi
n fem ant
fourmilière fuʀmiljɛʀ
n fem ant hill
fourmiller fuʀmije
v abound swarm
fourneau fuʀno
n masc furnace kiln oven stove
fournir fuʀniʀ
v deliver furnish supply
fourniture fuʀnityʀ
n fem arrival arrivals supply
fourniture de bureau fuʀnityʀdəbyro
n fem stationery
fourrer fuʀe
v insert put in put away stow stuff push along shove
fourrure fuʀyʀ
n fem hide skin pelt fur fur coat fur piece
foutre futʀ
v fuck screw
foyer fwaje
n fem hearth
fracasser fʀakase
v crush shatter smash
fraction fʀaksjɔ̃
n fem fraction
fracture fʀaktyʀ
n fem fracture
fragile fʀaʒil
adj fragile breakable brittle
fragment fʀagmɑ̃
n masc bit lump piece
frais fʀɛ
adj fresh recent
frais fʀɛ
n masc fee
fraise fʀɛz
n fem strawberry
fraiser fʀɛze
v mill
framboise fʀɑ̃bwaz
n fem raspberry
franc fʀɑ̃
n masc Frankish
franc fʀɑ̃
adj frank candid straightforward
franc-maçon fʀɑ̃masɔ̃
n masc freemason Mason
franchise fʀɑ̃ʃiz
n fem frankness
francium fʀɑ̃sjɔm
n fem francium
français fʀɑ̃sɛ
adj French French language
frapper fʀape
v beat knock catch hit run across strike
fraternité fʀatɛʀnite
n fem brotherhood fraternity
frauder fʀode
v defraud swindle
frayeur fʀɛjœʀ
n fem fear fright
frein fʀɛ̃
n masc brake
frein de secours fʀɛ̃dəsəkuʀ
n masc communication-cord
frein de sûreté fʀɛ̃dəsyʀəte
n masc communication-cord
freiner fʀɛne
v brake
friandise fʀjɑ̃diz
n masc candy delicacy tidbit sweet
frire fʀiʀ
v fry
friser fʀize
v curl do
frisonne fʀizɔn
adj Frisian Frisian woman
frisson fʀisɔ̃
n masc quiver quivering vibration
frissonner fʀisɔne
vi shudder shiver quiver
frivole fʀivɔl
adj frivolous
froid fʀwa
adj frigid bleak chilly cold
froideur fʀwɑdœʀ
n fem frigidity coldness coolness
froisser fʀwase
v crease crumble
fromage fʀomaʒ
n masc cheese
froment fʀɔmɑ̃
n masc wheat
front fʀɔ̃
n masc front battlefront frontage forehead
frontière fʀɔ̃tjɛʀ
n fem border boundary frontier limit
frotter fʀɔte
v rub
fruit fʀɥi
n masc fruit
fruit à coque fʀɥiakɔk
n masc nut
fruitier fʀɥitje
n masc fruit-tree
fruitier fʀɥitje
adj fertile fruitful
frère fʀɛʀ
n masc brother
frégate fʀegat
n fem frigate
frémir fʀemiʀ
vi tremble shudder shiver quiver
fréquemment fʀekamɑ̃
adv frequently often regularly
fréquent fʀekɑ̃
adj frequent
fréquenter fʀekɑ̃te
v frequent visit regularly
frêne fʀɛn
n masc ash (tree)
fuir fɥiʀ
v flee run away leak
fuite fɥit
n fem flight run
fumer fyme
v smoke fertilize
fumier fymje
n masc fertilizer manure
fumée fyme
n fem smoke
fureur fyʀœʀ
n fem fury rage
furibond fyʀibɔ̃
adj furious
furie fyʀi
n fem rage fury
furieux fyʀjø
adj furious
fusain fyzɛ̃
n masc charcoal
fusil fyzi
n masc gun rifle
fusil à air comprimé fyziaɛʀkɔ̃pʀime
n masc air gun air-gun
fusiller fyzije
v shoot dead
fusionner fyzjɔne
vi merge
fusée fyze
n fem rocket
futilité fytilite
n fem vanity
futur fytyʀ
n masc future
fève fɛv
n fem broad bean
fécond fekɔ̃
adj fertile
fédération fedeʀasjɔ̃
n fem federation
fée fe
n fem fairy
féliciter felisite
v congratulate
féroce feʀɔs
adj fierce horrible
février fevʀje
n masc February
fête fɛt
n fem celebration festival party
fête-Dieux
n fem Corpus Christi
fêter fɛte
v celebrate
fôlatrer folatʀe
v frolic
fût fy
n masc cask barrel drum
gagner ganje
v earn gain win recruit
gai gɛ
adj cheerful gay merry
gain gɛ̃
n masc benefit gain profit achievement success
gaine gɛn
n fem salary wage wages
galerie galəʀi
n fem gallery
galette galɛt
n fem flat cake
galicien galisi
adj Galician
gallois galwa
adj Welsh
galoche galoʃ
n fem galosh overshoe
galoper galɔpe
v gallop
gambader gɑ̃bade
v caper frolic about frolic
gamin gamɛ̃
n masc naughty boy pickle
gant gɑ̃
n masc glove mitten
garage gaʀaʒ
n masc garage
garantir gaʀɑ̃tiʀ
v affirm assure guarantee warrant protect shelter
garde gaʀd
n masc guard conservation maintenance preservation retention protection
garder gaʀde
v guard keep look after watch over
gardien gaʀdi
n masc guard
gare gaʀ
n fem stage station stop
garer gaʀe
v park
garnir gaʀniʀ
v garnish fit out trim
garniture gaʀnityʀ
n fem garnish side dish filling
garçon gaʀsɔ̃
n masc bachelor waiter boy lad laddie
garçon de café gaʀsɔ̃dəkafe
n masc waiter
garçons et filles
n sons and daughters
gay gɛ
adj gay homosexual
gaspiller gaspije
v waste
gauche goʃ
adj left
gaufre gofʀ
n fem waffle
gaule gol
n fem pole rod
gaulois golwa
adj Gallic Gaulish
gaz gaz
n masc gas
gaz intestinale gazɛ̃tɛstinal
n masc fart wind
gazette gazɛt
n fem gazette magazine newspaper periodical
gazon gazɔ̃
n masc lawn
gazouiller gazuje
v chirp peep twitter
gaélique gaelik
adj Gaelic Gaelic language
gel ʒɛl
n masc freezing cold frost
geler ʒəle
v freeze
gelée ʒəle
n fem freezing cold frost
gencive ʒɑ̃siv
n fem gum
gendarme ʒɑ̃daʀm
n masc gendarme patrolman
gendre ʒɑ̃dʀ
n masc son-in-law
genou ʒənu
n masc knee
genre ʒɑ̃ʀ
n masc kind sort
gens ʒɑ̃
n masc people
gentil ʒɑ̃ti
adj affable friendly good-natured kind gentle soft sweet tender obliging charming lovely
genêt ʒənɛ
n masc greenweed
gerbe ʒɛʀb
n masc sheaf
germain ʒɛʀmɛ̃
adj Germanic Teutonic
germanique ʒɛʀmanik
adj Germanic Teutonic
germe ʒɛʀm
n masc germ
germer ʒɛʀme
v germinate
geste ʒɛst
n masc gesture
gestion ʒɛstjɔ̃
n fem management techniques way of handing
ghanéen gane
adj Ghana
gibbon ʒibɔ̃
n masc gibbon
gibier ʒibje
n masc game prey
gigantesque ʒigɑ̃tɛsk
adj gigantic huge
gilet ʒilɛ
n masc vest waistcoat
girafe ʒiʀaf
n fem giraffe
giroflée des murailles ʒiʀofledemyʀaj
n fem wallflower
gisement ʒizəmɑ̃
n masc layer
gitan ʒitɑ̃
n masc gypsy Gypsy
givre ʒivʀ
n masc frost
glace glas
n fem ice icecream
gland glɑ̃
n masc acorn
glande glɑ̃d
n fem gland
glaïeul glajœl
n masc gladiolus
glissant glisɑ̃
adj slippery
glissant comme une anguille glisɑ̃kɔmynɑ̃gij
adj slippery as an eel
glisser glise
v glide slip
glisser comme une anguille glisekɔmynɑ̃gij
v be as slippery as an eel
globe glɔb
n masc ball ball-bearing globe
gloire glwaʀ
n fem fame glory renown merit glamor glamour prestige
glorieux glɔʀjø
adj famous glorious
glorifier glɔʀifje
v commend glorify laud praise
glousser gluse
vi cluck chuckle
glycine glisin
n fem wisteria
gnome gnom
n masc brownie gnome goblin
gnou nju
n masc gnu wildebeest
gobolet goblɛ
n masc beaker
golfe gɔlf
n masc gulf
golfe Persique gɔlfpɛʀsik
n masc Persian Gulf
golfe du Saint-Laurent
n masc Gulf of Saint Lawrence
gomme gɔm
n fem eraser gum rubber
gonfler gɔ̃fle
v swell
goret gɔʀɛ
n masc piglet
gorge gɔʀʒ
n fem throat breast
gorille gɔʀij
n masc gorilla
gosse gos
n masc girl lass wench boy lad laddie
gothique gotik
adj Gothic
goudron gudʀɔ̃
n masc tar
gouffre gufʀ
n masc abyss chasm gulf precipice jaws maw
gourmand guʀmɑ̃
adj greedy
goutte gut
n fem drip drop
goutte d'eau gutdo
n fem drop drop of water
gouvernail guvɛʀnaj
n masc handlebars helm rudder joystick steering-wheel
gouvernement guvɛʀnəmɑ̃
n masc control reign rule administration government
gouverner guvɛʀne
v control govern restrain rule
goéland gɔelɑ̃
n masc gull
goût gu
n masc taste
goûter gute
v taste
gracieux gʀasjø
adj graceful
grade gʀad
n masc degree grade rank rate
grain gʀɛ̃
n masc grain granule pip
graine gʀɛn
n fem grain granule pip seed
graisse gʀɛs
n fem fat grease
grammaire gʀamɛʀ
n fem grammar
gramme gʀam
n masc gram gramme
grand gʀɑ̃
adj big great large
grand lac de l'Ours gʀɑ̃lakdəluʀ
n masc Great Bear Lake
grand lac des Esclaves gʀɑ̃lakdeɛsklav
n masc Great Slave Lake
grand-maman
n fem granny
grand-mère
n fem grandmother
grand-père
n masc grandfather
grande personne gʀɑ̃dpɛʀsɔn
n fem adult grown-up
grandeur gʀɑ̃dœʀ
n fem bulk dimension magnetude size nobleness
grandiose gʀɑ̃djoz
adj grand grandiose magnificent superb
grandir gʀɑ̃diʀ
v accrue grow
grange gʀɑ̃ʒ
n fem barn
granit gʀani
n masc granite
grappe gʀap
n fem cluster bunch
gras gʀa
adj fat fatty greasy
gratitude gʀatityd
n fem gratitude
gratter gʀate
v scratch scrape
grave gʀav
adj important serious
graver gʀave
v engrave
gravier gʀavje
n masc gravel grit
gravir gʀaviʀ
v climb
gravitation gʀavitasjɔ̃
n fem gravity
grec gʀɛk
adj Greek
gredin gʀədɛ̃
n masc rogue scoundrel
greffer gʀɛfe
v graft transplant
grelotter gʀəlɔte
vi shiver
grenier gʀənje
n masc attic loft
grenouille gʀənuj
n fem frog
griffe gʀif
n fem claw
griffer gʀife
v scratch
grille gʀij
n fem grate grid grill
grille d'aération gʀijdaeʀasjɔ̃
n fem air-grid
griller gʀije
v roast toast
grillon gʀijɔ̃
n masc cricket
grillé gʀije
adj roasted
grimper gʀɛ̃pe
v climb
grincer gʀɛ̃se
v creak grate
grippe gʀip
n fem flu grip influenza
gris gʀi
adj tipsy grey
grive gʀiv
n fem thrush
groenlandais gʀœɑ̃lɑ̃dɛ
adj Greenland
grogner gʀɔnje
v growl grumble
gronder gʀɔ̃de
v admonish scold menace threaten howl roar blame rebuke reproach reprove
gros gʀo
adj bold corpulent fat thick
groseille gʀozɛj
n fem gooseberry currant red currant
groseillier gʀozɛje
n masc currant currant bush
grossier gʀosje
adj crude raw rough coarse harsh
grossir gʀosiʀ
v thicken get fat accrue increase
grotte gʀɔt
n fem cave grotto
grouiller gʀuje
v abound swarm
groupe gʀup
n masc group detachment
groupe de travail gʀupdətʀavaj
n masc commission
groënlandais gʀolɑ̃dɛ
adj Greenland
grue gʀy
n fem crane derrick
grâce gʀas
n fem favor favour grace gracefulness
grâce à gʀasa
thanks to
grève gʀɛv
n fem strike
gré gʀe
n masc will willingness wish
grêle gʀɛl
n fem hail
guatémaltèque gatemaltɛk
adj Guatemalan
guerre gɛʀ
n fem war
guerroyer gɛʀwaje
v make war wage war
guetter gɛte
v keep an eye on spy on
gueule gœl
n fem jaws maw
gui gi
n masc mistletoe
guichet giʃɛ
n masc window ticket-window
guide gid
n masc leader handbook guide guidebook counsellor
guider gide
v conduct direct guide head lead
guignol ginjɔl
n fem doll puppet
guillemet gijəmɛ
n masc inverted comma quotation mark quote
guillemets gijəmɛ
n quotation marks quotes
guinéen gine
adj Guinea
guitare gitaʀ
n fem guitar
guère gɛʀ
adv hardly
guérir geʀiʀ
v care for cure treat heal remedy recover
guêpe gɛp
n fem wasp
gymnastique ʒimnastik
n fem gymnastics
gâcher gaʃe
v botch bungle screw up spoil
gâteau gato
n masc cake
gâter gate
v spoil
gène ʒɛn
n masc gene
gémir ʒemiʀ
v groan moan
génie ʒeni
n fem genius
général ʒeneʀal
n masc general
génération ʒeneʀasjɔ̃
n fem generation
généreux ʒeneʀø
adj generous
générosité ʒeneʀozite
n fem generosity
géographe ʒeɔgʀaf
n masc geographer
géographie ʒeɔgʀafi
n fem geography
géographique ʒeɔgʀafik
adj geographic geographical
géologie ʒeɔlɔʒi
n fem geology
géologique ʒeɔloʒik
adj geological
géologue ʒeɔlɔg
n masc geologist
géométrie ʒeɔmetʀi
n fem geometry
géorgien ʒeɔʀʒi
adj Georgian
géranium ʒeʀanjɔm
n masc crane's-bill geranium
gérant ʒeʀɑ̃
n masc manager
gêner ʒɛne
v bother disturb hinder trouble
gîte ʒit
n masc abode accommodation dwelling residence shelter
habile abil
adj adroit clever dexterous skillful
habileté abiləte
n fem expertness skilfulness skill skillfulness
habilité abilite
n fem ability
habiller abije
v clothe dress
habit abi
n fem dress-coat evening dress tails article of dress garment
habitant abitɑ̃
n fem inhabitant
habitation abitasjɔ̃
n fem abode accommodation dwelling residence
habiter abite
v dwell live
habitude abityd
n fem custom habit way
habituel abityɛl
adj accustomed customary used to usual wonted
habituer abitye
v accustom
hache aʃ
n fem axe
hacher aʃe
v chop cut hack
haie ɛ
n fem hedge
haleine alɛn
n masc respiration breath
haleter ˈalte
v pant
halte alt
n masc stop
hameau amo
n masc hamlet township
hameçon aməsɔ̃
n masc hook
hanche ɑ̃ʃ
n fem hip
hangar ɑ̃gaʀ
n masc hanger warehouse shed
hanneton anətɔ̃
n fem june bug
hardi aʀdi
adj impertinent daring
hareng aʀɑ̃
n masc herring
haricot aʀiko
n masc haricot
harmonica aʀmɔnikɑ
n masc harmonica mouth organ
harmonie aʀmɔni
n fem harmony
harmonieux aʀmonjø
adj harmonious
harmonique aʀmɔnik
n fem overtone
harmonique aʀmɔnik
adj harmonious harmonic
hasard azaʀ
n masc accidence chance hazard
hausse os
n fem rise increase
hausser ose
v inflate
hausser les épaules oselesepol
v shrug
haut o
adj high lofty tall
haut o
n masc summit surface top upper garment
hauteur otœʀ
n fem altitude height
hawaiien owɛ
adj Hawaiian Hawaiian language
haïr aiʀ
v abhor abominate loathe hate
hebdomadairement ɛbdɔmadɛʀəmɑ̃
adv weekly
hectolitre ɛktɔlitʀ
n masc hectolitre
hectomètre ɛktomɛtʀ
n fem hectometre
hein ɛ̃
int isn't it isn't that so or not
hennir ɛniʀ
v whinny
hente ɑ̃t
v fetch get pick up
herbe ɛʀb
n fem grass herb
hermine ɛʀmin
n fem ermin
hernie ɛʀni
n fem hernia
herse ɛʀs
n fem harrow
herser ɛʀse
v harrow
heure œʀ
n fem hour o'clock time
heureusement øʀøzmɑ̃
adv fortunately
heureux œʀø
adj fortunate happy
heurter œʀte
v beat hit strike knock shock
hibou ibu
n masc owl
hideux idø
adj abhorrent abominable alien awful hideous horrible gruesome
hier je
adv yesterday
hier soir jeswaʀ
adv last night
hindou ɛ̃du
adj Hindu
hipothétique ipɔtɛtik
adj hypothetical
hippopotame ipɔpɔtam
n masc hippo hippopotamus
hirondelle iʀɔ̃dɛl
n fem swallow
hirsute iʀsyt
adj bristly standing on end untidy
hispanique ispanik
adj Spanish
histoire istwaʀ
n fem fairy tale story history
hiver ive
n masc winter
hiérarchie jeʀaʀʃi
n fem hierarchy
homard omaʀ
n masc lobster
hommage ɔmaʒ
n masc homage trubite
homme ɔm
n masc man human being fellow
homme de science ɔmdəsjɑ̃s
n masc scientist
hondurien ɔ̃dyʀi
adj Honduran
hongrois ɔ̃gʀwa
adj Hungarian
honneur ɔnœʀ
n masc honor honour
honnête onɛt
adj above-board honest faithful loyal
honorable ɔnɔʀabl
adj worthy decent honorable
honorer onɔʀe
v honor honour
hop ɔp
int gee-up
hoqueter ɔkəte
v hiccup
horaire ɔɛʀɛ
n masc timetable schedule
horizon oʀizɔ̃
n masc horizon
horizontal oʀizɔ̃tal
adj horizontal level
horloge ɔʀlɔʒ
n fem clock watch
horloger ɔʀlɔʒe
n masc watchmaker
hormis ɔʀmi
prep apart from besides except except for
horoscope oʀoskɔp
n masc horoscope
horreur ɔʀœʀ
n fem abhorrence abomination atrocity horror
horrible ɔʀibl
adj abhorrent abominable alien awful hideous horrible gruesome repellent repelling repulsive dismal dreary nasty
hors ɔʀ
prep outside
hors de ɔʀdə
from out of
hors-d'œuvre
n fem entrée
hostile ostil
adj adverse hostile
hotte ˈɔt
n fem hood panier basket
houblon ublɔ̃
n masc hop hops
houe u
n fem hoe
houp u
int gee-up
houx u
n masc holly
huile ɥil
n fem oil
huit ɥi
num eight
humain ymɛ̃
adj humane
humble ybl
adj humble
humide ymid
adj moist
humilier ymilje
v abase
humour ymuʀ
n masc humor humour
humus ymy
n masc humus
huppe yp
n fem hoopoo
hurlement yʀləmɑ̃
n masc howling
hurler yʀle
v howl
hurluberlu yʀlybɛʀly
n masc crank madman
hutte yt
n fem cabin hut shack
huître ɥitʀ
n fem oyster
hybride ibʀid
hybrid mongrel
hydraulique idʀolik
adj hydraulic
hydravion idʀavjɔ̃
n masc seaplane
hydrogène idʀoʒɛn
n masc hydrogen
hygiène iʒjɛn
n fem hygiene
hygiénique iʒjenik
adj hygenic
hymne imn
n masc anthem hymn
hypnose ipnoz
n fem hypnosis hypnotic trance
hypnotiser ipnɔtize
v hypnotize
hypocrite ipɔkʀit
adj hypocritical
hypocrite ipɔkʀit
n hypocrite
hypothèque ipotɛk
n masc mortgage
hypothèse ipotɛz
n fem hypothesis supposition
hystérie isteʀi
n fem hysteria
hystérique isteʀik
adj hysterical
hyène jɛn
n fem hyaena
hâte at
n fem haste speed
hâter ate
v accelerate speed up advance
hâtif atif
adj early hurried
hébraïque ebʀaik
adj Hebrew Jewish
hébreu ebʀø
adj Jewish Hebrew Hebrew language
hélas ela
int alas
hélice elis
n fem helix propeller
hélium eljɔm
n masc helium
hémorroïde emɔʀoid
n fem haemorrhoid hemorrhoid pile
héraut eʀo
n masc herald
hérisser eʀise
v agitate excite rouse stir up tousle
hérisson eʀisɔ̃
n masc hedgehog
héritage eʀitaʒ
n masc inheritance
hériter eʀite
v inherit
héro eʀo
n fem heroin smack
héron eʀɔ̃
n masc heron
héros eʀo
n masc hero
héroïne eʀɔin
n fem heroine heroin
héroïque eʀɔik
adj heroic
héroïsme eʀɔism
n masc heroism
hérésie eʀezi
n fem heresy
hésiter ezite
v hesitate waver
hêtre ɛtʀ
n masc beech
hôpital opital
n masc hospital
hôte ot
n masc host guest
hôtel otɛl
n masc hotel
hôtel de ville otɛldəvil
n masc city hall town hall
hôtesse de l'air otɛsdəlɛʀ
n fem air hostess stewardess
ibère ibɛʀ
adj Iberian
ibérien ibeʀi
adj Iberian
ibérique ibeʀik
adj Iberian
identifier idɑ̃tifje
v distinguish identify
identique idɑ̃tik
adj identical same
idiot idjo
n masc idiot addled foolish stupid
idéal ideal
adj ideal
idéal ideal
n masc ideal
idée ide
n fem idea
if if
n masc yew-tree
igname injam
n fem yam
ignominie iɲɔmini
n fem ignominy ignominious situation
ignorer injɔʀe
v ignore leave out of account
ignoré injɔʀe
adj unknown
il il
pron he him it
il paraît que ilpaʀɛkə
adv allegedly as is being said
il y a ilja
there is there are ago
illettré ilɛtʀe
adj illiterate
illimité ilimite
adj absolute unlimited
illuminer ilymine
v enlighten illuminate
illusion ilyzjɔ̃
n fem illusion
illustre ilystʀ
adj famous
illustrer ilystʀe
v illustrate
ils il
pron they
image imaʒ
n fem image picture
imaginer imaʒine
v fancy imagine
imbroglio ɛ̃bʀogljo
n masc tangle
imbécile ɛ̃besil
n masc fool idiot
imbécile ɛ̃besil
adj foolish silly dumb
imiter imite
v imitate
immense imɑ̃s
adj enormous huge immense colossal absolute abysmal
immerger imɛʀʒe
v immerse
immeuble imœbl
n masc mansion building
immobile imobil
adj motionless
immoral imoʀal
adj abandoned nasty
immédiat imedja
adj immediate
immédiatement imedjatəmɑ̃
adv at once immediately just right away right now
imparfait ɛ̃paʀfɛ
adj imperfect
impasse ɛ̃pas
n fem dead-end street deadlock
impatient ɛ̃pasjɑ̃
adj impatient
imperméable ɛ̃pɛʀmeabl
n masc raincoat
imperméable ɛ̃pɛʀmeabl
adj impenetrable
impliquer ɛ̃plike
v imply
implorer ɛ̃plɔʀe
v beseech
impoli ɛ̃pɔli
adj rude impolite
importance ɛ̃pɔʀtɑ̃s
n fem bulk dimension extent size concern meaning
important ɛ̃pɔʀtɑ̃
adj important serious
importer ɛ̃pɔʀte
v import
imposable ɛ̃pozabl
adj taxable liable for taxation
imposant ɛ̃pozɑ̃
adj imposing considerable sizable majestic
imposer ɛ̃poze
v impose compel force tax put on
impossible ɛ̃posibl
adj impossible
impression ɛ̃pʀɛsjɔ̃
n fem effect impression print imprint printed matter trace track
imprimante ɛ̃pʀimɑ̃t
n fem printer
imprimer ɛ̃pʀime
v print
imprimeur ɛ̃pʀimœʀ
n masc printer
improviser ɛ̃pʀovize
v ad-lib
impulsion ɛ̃pylsjɔ̃
n fem access impetus impulse insistence pressure urgency
impérialisme ɛ̃peʀjalism
n masc imperialism
impôt ɛ̃po
n fem tax
inattendu inatɑ̃dy
adj abrupt
inattention inatɑ̃tjɔ̃
n fem absence of mind abstraction
inauguration inogyʀasjɔ̃
n fem inauguration beginning commencement start
inaugurer inogyʀe
v inaugurate
incalculable ɛ̃kalkylabl
adj countless
incapable ɛ̃kapabl
adj incabable
incendie ɛ̃sɑ̃di
n masc conflagration fire
incertain ɛ̃sɛʀtɛ̃
adj doubtful uncertain
inceste ɛ̃sɛst
n masc incest
incitation ɛ̃sitasjɔ̃
n fem access impetus impulse incitement stimulus
inciter ɛ̃site
v encourage impel instigate spur on stimulate urge incite rouse spur stir up
incliner ɛ̃kline
v incline be inclined bend tilt
inconnu ɛ̃kony
n masc anonymous writer foreigner stranger unknown
inconvénient ɛ̃kɔ̃veniɑ̃
n masc disadvantage
incroyable ɛkʀwajble
adj incredible
indication ɛ̃dikasjɔ̃
n fem indication
indice ɛ̃dis
n masc indication sign
indien ɛ̃di
adj Indian
indifférent ɛ̃difeʀɑ̃
adj immaterial indifferent
indigner ɛ̃dinje
v aggravate annoy
indiquer ɛ̃dike
v indicate suggest point out show
indirect ɛ̃diʀɛkt
adj indirect
indispensable ɛ̃dispɑ̃sabl
adj indispensable
individu ɛ̃dividy
n masc individual chap guy fellow person
indonésien ɛ̃donezi
adj Indonesian
indulgent ɛ̃dylʒɑ̃
adj lenient charitable merciful
industrie ɛ̃dystʀi
n fem industry
industriel ɛ̃dystʀijɛl
n masc industrialist
industriel ɛ̃dystʀijɛl
adj industrial
indépendant ɛ̃depɑ̃dɑ̃
adj independant
ineluctable inəlyktabl
adj absolute
inerte inɛʀt
adj inert
infanterie ɛ̃fɑ̃təʀi
n fem infantry
infecter ɛ̃fɛkte
v infect
infini ɛ̃fini
n masc everlasting
infiniment ɛ̃finimɑ̃
adv ad infinitum endlessly
infinitif ɛ̃finitif
n masc infinitive
infirme ɛ̃fiʀm
n masc disabled person decayed decrepit dilapidated lapsed rickety crippled infirm
infirmier ɛ̃fiʀmje
n masc (male) nurse
infirmière ɛ̃fiʀmjɛʀ
n fem nurse
influence ɛ̃flyɑ̃s
n fem action influence
influer ɛ̃flye
v act affect influence
information ɛ̃fɔʀmasjɔ̃
n fem an item of information
informer ɛ̃fɔʀme
v acquaint inform report
infuser ɛ̃fyze
v brew infuse
inférieur ɛ̃feʀjœʀ
n fem subordinate
ingrat ɛ̃gʀa
adj thankless ungrateful unthankful
ingénieur ɛ̃ʒenjœʀ
n masc engineer
initiative inisjativ
n fem initiative
injecter ɛ̃ʒɛkte
v inject
injure ɛ̃ʒyʀ
n fem abuse insult
innocent inosɑ̃
adj guiltless innocent
inné ine
adj congenital inborn inbred innate native
inondation inɔ̃dasjɔ̃
n fem flood
inonder inɔ̃de
v flood
inquiet ɛ̃kjɛ
adj agitated anxious
inscription ɛ̃skʀipsjɔ̃
n fem accession entry superscription
inscrire ɛ̃skʀiʀ
v enter
insecte ɛ̃sɛkt
n masc bug insect
insigne ɛ̃sinj
n masc badge insignia
insinuer ɛ̃sinye
v allude hint
insister ɛ̃siste
v insist
inspecter ɛ̃spɛkte
v inspect
inspecteur ɛ̃spɛktœʀ
n masc inspector
inspirer ɛ̃spiʀe
v inhale inspire persuade advance suggest
installer ɛ̃stale
v install
instance ɛ̃stɑ̃s
n fem insistence pressure urgency
instances ɛ̃stɑ̃s
n fem insistence pressure urgency
instant ɛ̃stɑ̃
n masc instant moment
instinct ɛ̃stɛ̃
n masc instinct
institut ɛ̃stity
n masc academy institute
instituteur ɛ̃stitytœʀ
n masc instructor teacher
institutrice ɛ̃stitytʀis
n fem teacher female teacher
instruction ɛ̃stʀyksjɔ̃
n fem education directions instruction
instruire ɛ̃stʀɥiʀ
v exercise practise teach
instrument ɛ̃stʀymɑ̃
n masc agent means tool
insuffisance ɛ̃syfizɑ̃s
n fem absence lack shortage shortcoming
insuffisant ɛ̃syfizɑ̃
adj in short supply scanty scarce
insulter ɛ̃sylte
v abuse insult offend
intact ɛ̃takt
adj in good condition
intellectuel ɛ̃tɛlɛktyɛl
adj intellectual mental
intelligence ɛ̃tɛliʒɑ̃s
n fem intelligence wisdom
intelligent ɛ̃tɛliʒɑ̃
adj intelligent sagacious
intendance ɛ̃tɑ̃dɑ̃s
n fem stewardship
intense ɛ̃tɑ̃s
adj acute intense intensive
intention ɛ̃tɑ̃tjɔ̃
n fem intention meaning plan
interdiction ɛ̃tɛʀdiksjɔ̃
n fem ban prohibition
interdire ɛ̃tɛʀdiʀ
v forbid prohibit
interdit ɛ̃tɛʀdi
adj forbidden prohibited
interdit ɛ̃tɛʀdi
n masc prohibition
interface ɛ̃tɛʀfas
n fem interface
intéger ɛ̃tegʀe
v insert integrate
interjection ɛ̃tɛʀʒɛksjɔ̃
n fem interjection
interminable ɛ̃tɛʀminabl
adj everlasting
intermédiaire ɛ̃tɛʀmedjɛʀ
adj average mean middle
intermédiaire ɛ̃tɛʀmedjɛʀ
n masc agent middleman intermediary mediation
international ɛ̃tɛʀnasjonal
adj international
interne ɛ̃tɛʀn
adj inner inside internal
interpeller ɛ̃tɛʀpɛle
v accost address
interprète ɛ̃tɛʀpʀɛt
n masc interpreter
interpréter ɛ̃tɛʀpʀɛte
v interpret
interroger ɛ̃tɛʀɔʒe
v interrogate
interrompre ɛ̃tɛʀɔ̃pʀ
v interrupt stop
interrupteur ɛ̃tɛʀyptœʀ
n masc switch
interruption ɛ̃tɛʀypsjɔ̃
n fem interruption
intervalle ɛ̃tɛʀval
n masc interval
intervenir ɛ̃tɛʀvəniʀ
v converse intervene come about happen occur
intervention ɛ̃tɛʀvɑ̃sjɔ̃
n fem intervention
interview ɛ̃tɛʀvju
n fem interview
interéssant ɛ̃təʀesɑ̃
adj advantageous
intestin ɛ̃tɛstɛ̃
n masc intestine
intime ɛ̃tim
adj close intimate
intitulé ɛ̃tityle
n masc degree heading title
intriger ɛ̃tʀiʒe
vt manoeuvre
intrigue ɛ̃tʀig
n fem plot maneuver manœuvre manoeuvre
intriguer ɛ̃tʀige
v intrigue
introduction ɛ̃tʀodyksjɔ̃
n fem introduction preface
introduire ɛ̃tʀodɥiʀ
v advertise announce give notice enter insert put in put away stow
intéressant ɛ̃teʀesɑ̃
adj curious interesting quaint
intéresser ɛ̃teʀese
v interest concern
intérieur ɛ̃teʀjœʀ
n masc inside interior
intérieur ɛ̃teʀjœʀ
adj inner internal
intérêt ɛ̃teʀɛ
n masc good concern interest advantage benefit
inutile inytil
adj abortive useless
invariable ɛ̃vaʀjabl
adj constant continual permanent sustained
invasion ɛ̃vazjɔ̃
n fem invasion
inventer ɛ̃vɑ̃te
v invent
invention ɛ̃vɑ̃tjɔ̃
n fem invention
inverse ɛ̃vɛʀs
reverse inverse
investir ɛ̃vɛstiʀ
v invest
invitation ɛ̃vitasjɔ̃
n fem invitation
inviter ɛ̃vite
v invite
invoquer ɛ̃vɔke
v invoke appeal to
invraisemblable ɛ̃vʀɛsɑ̃blabl
adj incredible
inédit inedi
adj original
iode jɔd
n masc iodine
irakien iʀaki
adj Iraqi Iraquian
iranien iʀani
adj Iranian
iris iʀi
n masc iris
irlandais iʀlɑ̃dɛ
adj Irish
ironie iʀoni
n fem irony
irriter iʀite
v abet excite incite provoke rouse stimulate stir up
islam islam
n masc Islam
islandais islɑ̃dɛ
adj Icelandic
isoler izɔle
v insulate isolate seclude
issue isy
n fem exit way out
italien itali
adj Italian
itinéraire itineʀɛʀ
n masc itinerary route
ivoire ivwaʀ
n masc ivory
ivre ivʀ
adj drunk intoxicated
ivresse ivʀɛs
n fem drunkenness inebriety
j' ʒ
pron I
jacinthe ʒasɛ̃t
n fem hyacinth
jadis ʒadi
adv at some time ever sometime formerly in the past
jaillir ʒajiʀ
v gush spurt spurt out
jalousie ʒaluzi
n fem envy jealousy
jaloux ʒalu
adj jealous
jamais ʒamɛ
adv never
jambe ʒɑ̃b
n fem leg paw
jambon ʒɑ̃bɔ̃
n masc ham
janvier ʒɑ̃vje
n masc January
japonais ʒapɔnɛ
adj Japanese Japanese language
jardin ʒaʀdɛ̃
n masc garden
jardinage ʒaʀdinaʒ
n masc gardening
jardinier ʒaʀdinje
n masc gardener
jarretelle ʒaʀtjɛl
n fem suspender
jarretière ʒartjɛʀ
n fem garter
jaser ʒaze
v gossip
jaune ʒon
adj yellow
javanais ʒavanɛ
adj Javan Javanese
je ʒə
pron I
je vous demande pardon ʒəvudəmɑ̃dpaʀdɔ̃
excuse me
jeter ʒəte
v spit throw
jeu ʒø
n masc game
jeudi ʒødi
n masc Thursday
jeune ʒœn
adj young
jeune fille ʒœnfij
n fem girl lass wench
jeûner ʒøne
v fast
joie ʒwa
n fem gladness joy
joindre ʒwɛ̃dʀ
v add adjust put right join unite connect put together link together link up
joint ʒwɛ̃
n masc seam
joli ʒɔli
adj pretty
jonc ʒɔ̃
n masc (bul)rush
jonc odorant ʒɔ̃ɔdɔʀɑ̃
n masc calamus
joncher ʒɔ̃ʃe
v sprinkle strew
jongler ʒɔ̃gle
v juggle
joue ʒu
n fem cheek
jouer ʒue
v act play
jouet ʒwɛ
n masc toy
jouir ʒwiʀ
v delight in enjoy
jouir de ʒwiʀdə
vt delight in enjoy
jour ʒuʀ
n masc day
jour de l'an ʒuʀdəlɑ̃
n masc New Year New Year's Day
jour férié ʒuʀfeʀje
n masc holiday
journal ʒuʀnal
n masc gazette magazine newspaper periodical daily paper journal
journalier ʒuʀnalje
adv daily
journaliste ʒuʀnalist
n masc journalist female journalist
journellement ʒuʀnɛləmɑ̃
adv daily
journée ʒuʀne
n fem day
joyeux ʒwajø
adj cheerful gay merry happy glad
juge ʒyʒ
n masc judge
jugement ʒyʒəmɑ̃
n masc adjudication trial
juger ʒyʒe
v judge
juillet ʒɥijɛ
n masc July
juin ʒɥɛ̃
n masc June
jumeau ʒymo
twin
jumeaux ʒymo
n fem twins
jumelles ʒymɛl
n binoculars
jungle ʒygl
n fem jungle
jupe ʒyp
n fem skirt
jurer ʒyʀe
v swear
jus ʒy
n masc juice sap
jusqu'à ʒyska
until till
juste ʒyst
adj fair just righteous correct exact proper right
justement ʒystəmɑ̃
adv exactly sharp just just now
kenyan kəniɑ̃
adj Kenyan
kermesse kɛʀmɛs
n fem bazaar fête fair
khmer kme
adj Cambodian
kilobyte kilobit
n masc kilobyte
kilogramme kilogʀam
n masc kilo
kilomètre kilomɛtʀ
n masc kilometre
kilowatt-heure kilowatœʀ
n fem kilowatt-hour
kimono kimono
n masc kimono
kinésithérapie kineziteʀapi
n fem physiotherapy
kiosque kjɔsk
n masc barn shed stand
krypton kʀiptɔ̃
n fem krypton
kurde kyʀd
adj Kurdish
l' l
pron the him it her
l'un et l'autre lyelotʀ
pron both
l'une et l'autre lynelotʀ
pron both
la la
art the it her
la Manche lamɑ̃ʃ
n fem Channel English Channel
laboratoire laboʀatwaʀ
n masc laboratory
laborieux labɔʀjø
adj diligent hardworking industrious active
labourer labuʀe
v plough
laboureur labuʀœʀ
n masc farmer
lac lak
n masc lake loch
lac Athabasca lakatabaska
n masc Lake Athabasca
lac Champlain lakʃɑ̃plɛ̃
n masc Lake Champlain
lac Clarice lakklaʀis
n masc Clarice Lake
lac Donquan lakdɔ̃kɑ̃
n masc Donquan Lake
lac Fonteneau lakfɔ̃təno
n masc Fonteneau Lake
lac Gaillot lakgajijo
n masc Gaillot Lake
lac Holden lakɔldɛn
n masc Holden Lake
lac Huron lakyʀɔ̃
n masc Lake Huron
lac Kingroy lakkɛ̃gʀwaj
n masc Kingroy Lake
lac Labyrinthe laklabiʀɛ̃t
n masc Labyrinth Lake
lac Mabille lakmabij
n masc Mabille Lake
lac Michigan lakmiʃigɑ̃
n masc Lake Michigan
lac Nipigon laknipigɔ̃
n masc Nipigon Lake
lac Norman laknɔʀman
n masc Norman Lake
lac Ontario lakɔ̃taʀjo
n masc Lake Ontario
lac Ross lakʀos
n masc Ross Lake
lac Sainte-Clair
n masc Lake Saint Clair
lac Supérieur laksypeʀjœʀ
n masc Lake Superior
lac Sénécal laksenekal
n masc Sénécal Lake
lac Témiscamingue laktemiskamɛ̃g
n masc Lake Timiskaming
lac Winnipeg lakwinipə
n masc Lake Winnipeg Lake Winnipegosis
lac aux Allumettes lakoalymɛt
n masc Allumette Lake
lac des Bois lakdebwa
n masc Lake of the Woods
lac des Marets lakdemaʀɛ
n masc Cheeseman Lake
lac à la Pluie lakalaplɥi
n masc Rainy Lake
lacet lasɛ
n masc shoe-lace
lacs de la Frontière lakdəlafʀɔ̃tjɛʀ
n Boundary Lakes
lagune lagyn
n fem lagoon
laid lɛ
adj nasty ugly
laine lɛn
n fem wool
laisser lɛse
v allow leave let release
lait lɛ
n masc milk
laiton lɛtɔ̃
n masc brass
laitue lɛty
n fem lettuce
lambeau lɑ̃bo
n masc rag scrap
lambris lɑ̃bʀi
n masc dash-board panel wainscot
lame lam
n fem blade razor
lame tranchante lamtʀɑ̃ʃɑ̃t
n fem blade
lamentable lamɑ̃tabl
adj miserable
lamier lamje
n masc dead-nettle
lampadaire lɑ̃padɛʀ
n masc lamp-post
lampe lɑ̃p
n fem lamp
lancer lɑ̃se
v launch
landau lɑ̃do
n masc pram perambulator
lande lɑ̃d
n fem moor
langage lɑ̃gaʒ
n masc speech language
langue lɑ̃g
n fem language tongue
langue allemande lɑ̃galəmɑ̃d
n fem German German language
langue anglaise lɑ̃gɑ̃glɛz
n fem English English language
langue espagnole lɑ̃gɛspanjɔl
n fem Spanish Spanish language
langue française lɑ̃gfʀɑ̃sɛz
n fem French French language
langue gaélique lɑ̃ggaelik
n fem Gaelic Gaelic language
langue hawaiienne lɑ̃gowɛijɛn
n fem Hawaiian Hawaiian language
langue hébraïque lɑ̃gebʀaik
n fem Hebrew Hebrew language
langue japonaise lɑ̃gʒapɔnɛz
n fem Japanese Japanese language
langue portugaise lɑ̃gpɔʀtygɛz
n fem Portuguese Portuguese language
langue russe lɑ̃gʀys
n fem Russian Russian language
langue tchèque lɑ̃gtʃɛk
n fem Czech Czech language
lanière lanjɛʀ
n fem strap
lanterne lɑ̃tɛʀn
n fem lantern
laotien laɔti
adj Laotian
lapin lapɛ̃
n masc rabbit
lapon lapɔ̃
adj Lapp Lappish
lard laʀ
n masc bacon
large laʀʒ
adj ample bulky extensive broad spacious vast wide
largement laʀʒəmɑ̃
adv abundantly widely
largeur laʀʒœʀ
n fem width
larme laʀm
n fem tear teardrop
larve laʀv
n fem grub larva
las la
adj tired
lasser lase
v bore
latin latɛ̃
adj Latin
laurier loʀje
n masc laurel
lavande lavɑ̃d
n fem lavender
laver lave
v wash
laïc laik
n masc layman
laïque laik
adj lay
le lə
art the him it
le matin ləmatɛ̃
adv in the morning
le mieux ləmjø
adj preferably rather
le néant ləneɑ̃
nothing
le plus ləply
most
le soir ləswaʀ
adv in the evening
lecteur lɛktœʀ
n fem reader
lent lɑ̃
adj slow
lentement lɑ̃təmɑ̃
adv leasurely slowly
lentille lɑ̃tij
n fem lentil
les le
art them the
les deux ledø
adj both
lessive lɛsiv
n fem lye
lest lɛst
n masc ballast
letton lɛtɔ̃
adj Latvian Lettish
lettre lɛtʀ
n fem letter
lettre de créance lɛtʀdəkʀeɑ̃s
n fem credential
lettre de recommandation lɛtʀdəʀəkomɑ̃dasjɔ̃
n fem letter of introduction letter of recommendation
lettre de relance lɛtʀdəʀəlɑ̃s
n fem dunning-letter
lettre recommandée lɛtʀʀəkomɑ̃de
n fem registered letter
leur lœʀ
them to them their her his its
lever ləve
v lever lift raise
levier ləvje
n masc crowbar
leçon ləsɔ̃
n fem class course lesson
libanais libanɛ
adj Lebanese
libellule libɛlyl
n fem dragonfly
liber libe
n masc bast
liberté libɛʀte
n fem freedom
libraire libʀɛʀ
n masc bookseller
librairie libʀɛʀi
n fem bookshop bookstore
libyen libi
Libyan
libérer libeʀe
v release
libérien libeʀi
adj Liberian
licence lisɑ̃s
n fem licence license permission
licencier lisɑ̃sje
v discharge dismiss fire sack
lien li
n masc bond tie
lier lje
v tie on
lierre ljɛʀ
n masc ivy
lieu ljø
n masc inducement motive occasion location place spot venue
lieue ljø
n fem league
lieutenant ljøt(ə)nɑ̃
n masc lieutenant
ligne linj
n fem line
ligue lig
n fem connection league
lilas lila
n masc lilac
limace limas
n fem slug
limaçon limasɔ̃
n fem snail
lime lim
n fem file lime
limer lime
v file
limite limit
n fem boundary frontier limit
limiter limite
v abridge confine limit restrict
limpide lɛ̃pid
adj clear distinct plain transparant
lin lɛ̃
n fem flax
linge lɛ̃ʒ
n fem cloth
lion ljɔ̃
n masc lion
liquide likid
liquid
liquider likide
v liquidate
lire liʀ
v read lira
lis lis
n masc lily
lis des marais lisdemaʀɛ
calamus
liseron lizəʀɔ̃
bindweed
lisière lizjɛʀ
n masc border brim brink edge edging fringe rim
lisse lis
adj smooth
liste list
n fem nomination recommendation list index table tablet tabulation
liste d'adresses listdadʀɛs
n fem address list
liste de candidats listdəkɑ̃dida
n fem nomination recommendation
liste de présentation listdəpʀezɑ̃tasjɔ̃
n fem nomination recommendation
lit li
n masc bed
lit d'accouchement lidakuʃəmɑ̃
n masc childbed
lithium litiɔm
n masc lithium
litre litʀ
n masc liter litre
littéralement liteʀaləmɑ̃
adv verbatim word-for-word
littérature liteʀatyʀ
n fem literature
livonien livoni
adj Livonian
livraison livʀɛzɔ̃
n fem delivery
livre livʀ
n masc book
livre livʀ
n fem pound
livrer livʀe
v accuse denounce abandon forsake desert leave quit deliver furnish supply
liège ljɛʒ
n fem cork
lièvre ljɛvʀ
n masc hare
local lokal
n fem place local regional chamber room
localité lokalite
n fem location place spot abode dwelling-place-residence town village
locataire lokatɛʀ
n masc renter tenant
locomotive lɔkɔmɔtiv
n fem engine
locution lokytjɔ̃
n fem expression
logarithme lɔgaʀitm
n fem logarithm
logement lɔʒəmɑ̃
n masc abode accommodation dwelling residence
loger lɔʒe
v dwell live
logique loʒik
adj consistent logical
logique loʒik
n fem logic
logis loʒi
n fem abode accommodation dwelling residence
loi lwa
n fem law
loin lwɛ̃
adj away distant far remote
lointain lwɛ̃tɛ̃
adj distant far remote
loir lwaʀ
n masc dormouse
loisir lwaziʀ
n masc spare time time off vacation
lombes lɔ̃b
n fem loin
lombric lɔ̃bʀik
n masc earthworm
long lɔ̃
adj long
longtemps lɔ̃tɑ̃
adv a long time for a long time long
longuement lɔ̃gəmɑ̃
adv a long time for a long time long
longueur lɔ̃gœʀ
n fem length
lors lɔʀ
prep for during whereas while whilst on the occasion of
lorsque loʀsk
when
loterie lotəʀi
n fem lottery raffle
louange luɑ̃ʒ
n masc praise
loucher luʃe
v look askance squint
louer lue
v hire
loup lu
n masc wolf
loupe lup
n fem magnifying glass
lourd luʀ
adj burdensome heavy onerous
lourdement luʀdəmɑ̃
adv hardly not easily with difficulty
louve luv
n masc she-wolf
loyal lwajal
adj faithful loyal
loyer lwaje
n masc rent rent money
lubie lybi
n masc addiction
lucarne lykaʀn
n fem porthole skylight
luge lyʒ
n fem sledge sled
lui lɥi
the to the him to him it to it her to her he
luire lɥiʀ
v shine
luisant lɥizɑ̃
adj bright brilliant
luminaire lyminɛʀ
n masc lamp light
lumineux lyminø
adj bright light
lumière lymjɛʀ
n fem light
lundi lydi
n masc Monday
lune lyn
n fem moon
lunette lynɛt
n fem binocular binoculars
lunettes lynɛt
n fem glasses spectacles
lupanar lypanaʀ
n masc brothel
lupine lypin
n fem lupine
luter lyte
v fight struggle
luth lyt
n masc lute
lutin lytɛ̃
n masc elf fairy goblin imp
lutter lyte
v struggle wrestle
luxe lyks
n masc luxury
luxembourgeois lyksɑ̃buʀʒwa
adj Luxemburg
luxer lykse
n fem lust
lycée lise
n fem lyceum
lynx lɛ̃ks
n masc lynx
lyre liʀ
n fem lyre
lys lis
n masc lily
là la
adv there
lâche laʃ
adj abject base low nasty vile
lâcher laʃe
v release
lâcheté laʃəte
n fem cowardice
lèvre lɛvʀ
n fem lip
lécher leʃe
v lick
léger leʒe
adj light
légerement leʒəʀəmɑ̃
adv a little rather
légitime leʒitim
adj legal
légume legym
n masc vegetable
léopard leɔpaʀ
n masc leopard
lévrier levʀije
n masc greyhound
lézard lezaʀ
n masc lizard
m' m
me to me
ma ma
my
machine maʃin
n fem engine machine
machine administrative maʃinadministʀativ
n fem machine of government
machine à adresser maʃinaadʀɛse
n fem addressing machine
machine à écrire maʃinaekʀiʀ
n fem typewriter
macédonien masedoni
adj Macedonian
madame madam
n fem lady madam Mrs.
mademoiselle madəmwazɛl
n fem Miss
maestro mɛɛstʀo
n masc adept maestro master
magasin magazɛ̃
n masc boutique shop store
magie maʒi
n fem magic
magique maʒik
adj magical magic
magnifique manjifik
adj lovely bright brilliant grand grandiose magnificent superb resplendant
magnésium manjezjɔm
n masc magnesium
magnétophone manjɛtofɔn
n masc tape-recorder
magnétoscope manjɛtoskɔp
n masc video recorder video-recorder
magot mago
n masc nest egg load of money
mai mɛ
n masc May
maigre mɛgʀ
adj gaunt lean meager skimpy skinny thin
maille maj
n fem loop mesh
maillet majɛ
n masc mallet
maillot de bain majodəbɛ̃
n masc bathing suit bathing-suit
maillot de corps majodəkɔʀ
n masc vest
main mɛ̃
n fem hand
maint mɛ̃
adj a lot of much
maintenant mɛ̃tənɑ̃
adv at present now
maintenir mɛ̃təniʀ
v continue go on proceed with conserve keep maintain preserve abet support sustain
maire mɛʀ
n masc mayor burgomaster provost
mais mɛ
prep but
maison mɛzɔ̃
n fem house
maison close mɛzɔ̃kloz
n fem brothel
maison de repos mɛzɔ̃dəʀəpo
n fem resting-place
maitriser mɛtʀize
v exceed surpass
majestueux maʒɛstɥø
adj majestic stately
majesté maʒɛste
n fem majesty
majeur maʒœʀ
adj important serious considerable sizable adult grown-up full-grown
majorité maʒɔʀite
n fem majority
majuscule maʒyskyl
n fem capital letter
mal mal
n masc ache pain pity bad miserable nasty poor badly
mal de l'air maldəlɛʀ
n masc airsickness
mal de mer maldəme
n masc seasickness
malade malad
adj ill sick
maladie maladi
n fem sickness illness disease
maladroit maladʀwa
adj awkward
malais malɛ
Malay
malaisien malɛzi
adj Malaysian
malard malaʀ
n masc drake
malaria malaʀja
n fem malaria
malentendu malɑ̃tɑ̃dy
n masc misunderstanding
malgré malgʀe
prep despite in spite of notwithstanding
malheur malœʀ
n masc adversity bad luck misfortune
malheureusement maløʀøzmɑ̃
adv alas regrettably unfortunately
malheureux malœʀø
adj dismal miserable pitiful poor unhappy
malin malɛ̃
adj vicious airy-fairy frolic frolicsome petulant clever cunning sly smart
malle mal
n masc trunk
malsain malsɛ̃
adj abandoned nasty ill sick
maltais maltɛ
adj Maltese
maltraiter maltʀɛte
v abuse
maman mamɑ̃
n fem mam mammy mom mommy
mamelle mamɛl
n fem breast teat
mamelon maməlɔ̃
nipple
mammifère mamifɛʀ
n masc mammal
manche mɑ̃ʃ
n fem sleeve
manchette mɑ̃ʃɛt
n fem cuff
mandarine mɑ̃daʀin
n masc tangerine
mandat mɑ̃da
n masc mandate
mandat-poste
n fem money order
mandchou mɑ̃dʃu
adj Manchurian
manège manɛʒ
n masc merry-go-round roundabout riding school trick ploy game
mangeable mɑ̃nʒabl
adj edible
manger mɑ̃ʒe
v eat
maniable manjabl
adj manageable easy to handle
manie mani
n fem addiction
manier manje
v handle manipulate
manifestation manifɛstasjɔ̃
n fem demonstration
manifester manifɛste
v demonstrate manifest show
manière manjɛʀ
n fem manner mode way
manière d'être manjɛʀdɛtʀ
n fem condition state
maniéré manjeʀe
adj affected
manne man
n fem manna
manquant mɑ̃kɑ̃
adj missing
manque mɑ̃k
n masc absence lack shortage shortcoming
manquer mɑ̃ke
v be lacking be missing miss
mansarde mɑ̃saʀd
n masc attic garret
manteau mɑ̃to
n fem cloak mantle coat overcoat
manuel manyɛl
n masc manual handbook
manuel manyɛl
adj manual
manœuvre manœvʀ
n fem maneuver manœuvre manoeuvre
manœuvrer manœvʀe
vt manoeuvre
maquereau makəʀo
n masc mackerel
maquillage makijaʒ
make up make-up
maquiller makije
v make up
marais maʀɛ
n masc marsh swamp
marbre maʀbʀ
n masc marble
marchand maʀʃɑ̃
n masc merchant salesman
marchander maʀʃɑ̃de
v bargain haggle negotiate
marchandise maʀʃɑ̃diz
n fem commodity merchandise wares
marche maʀʃ
n fem stair step rung
marcher maʀʃe
v march walk
marcher dans l'eau maʀʃedɑ̃lo
wade
marcher sur maʀʃesyʀ
trample on tread
marché maʀʃe
n masc bazaar fair market sales activity marketplace
mardi maʀdi
n masc Tuesday
marge maʀʒ
n fem margin
marguerite maʀgəʀit
n fem marguerite
mari maʀi
n masc husband
mari et femme maʀiefam
n couple married people
mariage maʀjaʒ
n masc marriage matrimony
marier maʀje
v wed marry be married get married
marin maʀɛ̃
n masc maritime sea sea- of the sea sailor
marionnette maʀjonɛt
n fem doll puppet
marié maʀje
adj married
marié maʀje
n masc groom bridegroom
mariée maʀje
adj married
mariée maʀje
n fem bride
mark maʀk
n fem mark
marocain maʀokɛ̃
adj Moroccan
marque maʀk
n fem mark
marquer maʀke
v mark indicate point out show
marquis maʀki
n masc marquis
marron maʀɔ̃
n masc chestnut
marronnier maʀɔnje
n fem chestnut-tree
mars maʀ
n fem March
marsouin maʀswɛ̃
n masc porpoise
marte maʀt
n fem marten
marteau maʀto
n masc hammer
martin-pêcheur
n masc halcyon kingfisher
martre maʀtʀ
n fem marten
martyr maʀtiʀ
n masc martyr
martyre maʀtiʀ
n fem martyr female martyr
martyre maʀtiʀ
n masc martyrdom
marécage maʀekaʒ
n masc marsh swamp
marée maʀe
n fem tide
marée basse maʀebas
n fem low tide
marée haute maʀeot
n fem high tide
masque mask
n masc mask
massacrer masakʀe
v massacre
masse mas
n fem accumulation crowd heap mass multitude pile lump
masser mase
v massage
massif masif
n masc mountain chain
massif masif
adj massive
massif de montagnes masifdəmɔ̃tagn
n masc mountain chain
matelas matəla
n fem mattress
matelot matlo
n masc sailor seaman
mater mate
vt bring down heel subdue
mathématique matematik
adj mathematical
mathématiques matematik
n fem mathematics
matin matɛ̃
n fem morning
matinée matine
n fem morning
matière matjɛʀ
n fem matter material
matière plastique matjɛʀplastik
n fem plastic
matériau mateʀjo
n masc data material
matériel mateʀjɛl
n masc material
maudire modiʀ
v curse
maure mɔʀ
adj Moorish Moresque
mauritanien moʀitani
adj Mauretanian
maussade mosad
adj boring stodgy brutal gruff harsh rough sour surly sullen unkind unpleasant horrible ghastly grisly nasty cross peevish pettish petulant bleak dismal dreary gaunt miserable sad somber
mauvais movɛ
adj rotten ugly bad miserable nasty poor
maximum maksimɔm
n fem maximum
maçon masɔ̃
n masc mason
maçonner masɔne
v build
maître mɛtʀ
n masc adept maestro master boss
maîtresse mɛtʀɛs
n fem lover mistress
maïs mais
n masc corn Indian corn maize mealies
me mə
me to me
meilleur mɛjœʀ
adj better
melon məlɔ̃
n masc melon
melon d'eau məlɔ̃do
n masc water-melon
membre mɑ̃bʀ
n masc limb member
menace mənas
n fem menace threat
menacer mənase
v menace threaten
mendiant mɑ̃djɑ̃
n masc beggar
mendier mɑ̃dje
v beg
mener məne
v conduct guide lead
mensonge mɑ̃sɔ̃ʒ
n masc lie
menstruation mɑ̃stʀyasjɔ̃
n fem menstruation
mensuel mɑ̃syɛl
adj monthly
mensuellement mɑ̃syɛləmɑ̃
adv monthly
mental mɑ̃tal
adj mental lively witty
menteur mɑ̃tœʀ
n masc liar
menthe mɑ̃t
n fem mint
mentionner mɑ̃sjɔne
v mention
mentir mɑ̃tiʀ
v lie tell a lie
menton mɑ̃tɔ̃
n masc chin
menu məny
n masc menu
menuisier mənɥizje
n masc joiner carpenter
mer me
n fem sea
mer Adriatique meadʀjatik
n fem Adriatic Adriatic Sea
mer Baltique mebaltik
n fem Baltic Sea
mer Caspienne mekaspjɛn
n fem Caspian Sea
mer Egée meɛʒe
n fem Aegean Aegean Sea
mer Tyrrhénienne metiʀenijɛn
n fem Tyrrhenian Sea
mer d'Irlande mediʀlɑ̃d
n fem Irish Sea
mer de Beaufort medəbofɔʀ
n fem Beaufort Sea
mer du Labrador medylabʀadɔʀ
n fem Labrador Sea
mer du Nord medynɔʀ
n fem North Sea
mercerie mɛʀsəʀi
n fem habberashery
merci mɛʀsi
thank you thanks
mercredi mɛʀkʀədi
n masc Wednesday
mercure mɛʀkyʀ
n masc mercury quicksilver
merde mɛʀd
n fem shit
merlan mɛʀlɑ̃
n masc whiting
merle mɛʀl
n masc blackbird
merveille mɛʀvɛj
n fem marvel wonder
merveilleux mɛʀvɛjø
adj wonderful
mes me
my
message mɛsaʒ
n masc errand message
messager mɛsaʒe
n masc advertiser courier
mesure məzyʀ
n fem measure measurement musical time tact
mesure de largeur məzyʀdəlaʀʒœʀ
n fem width
mesurer məzyʀe
v measure
mettre mɛtʀ
v insert put in put away stow lay down place put put down put on
mettre au monde mɛtʀomɔ̃d
vt bear give birth to
mettre d'accord mɛtʀdakɔʀ
vt bring into agreement
mettre en adjudication mɛtʀadʒydikasjɔ̃
v invite tenders for put out to tender
mettre en place de mɛtʀplasdə
v replace substitute
mettre à l'entreprise mɛtʀalɑ̃tʀəpʀiz
v invite tenders for put out to tender
meuble mœbl
n masc piece of furniture
meubler mœble
v furnish
meunier mœnje
n masc miller
meurtrier mœʀtʀje
n masc murderer
meurtrier mœʀtʀje
adj deadly fatal
meurtrir mœʀtʀiʀ
v bruise
meurtrissure mœʀtʀisyʀ
n fem bruise
mexicain mɛksikɛ̃
adj Mexican
miauler mjole
v mew
mica mika
n masc mica
micro-onde mikʀoɔ̃d
n fem microwave
microbe mikʀɔb
n masc germ microbe
micromètre mikʀomɛtʀ
n masc micrometre
microsillon mikʀosijɔ̃
n masc record gramophone record vinyl disc
midi midi
midday noon
miel mjɛl
n masc honey
miette mjɛt
n fem crumb
mieux mjø
adj preferably rather
mignon minjɔ̃
adj pretty graceful charming lovely
migraine migʀɛn
n fem headache migraine
milan milɑ̃
n masc kite
milieu miljø
n masc inside environment average mean middle
militaire militɛʀ
n fem warrior
militant militɑ̃
adj militant
mille mil
num thousand one thousand
milliard miljaʀ
num billion thousand million 10^9
millier mile
n masc thousand
millimètre milimɛtʀ
n masc millimetre
minauderie minodəʀi
n fem affectation
mince mɛ̃s
adj gaunt lean slender thin
mine min
n fem expression
miner mine
v subvert undermine
minerai minəʀɛ
n masc ore
mineur minœʀ
adj insignificant trifling minor unimportant
minimum minimɔm
n masc minimum
miniscule miniskyl
adj tiny
ministre ministʀ
n masc minister
ministère ministɛʀ
n masc ministry
minorité minoʀite
n fem minority
minuscule minyskyl
n masc lower case letter small letter
minute minyt
n fem minute
minéral mineʀal
n masc mineral
miracle miʀakl
n fem miracle
miroir miʀwaʀ
n masc looking-glass mirror
mise miz
n fem stake clothing attire
mission misjɔ̃
n fem mission
missionnaire misjɔnɛʀ
n masc missionary
misère mizɛʀ
n fem misery
misérable mizeʀabl
adj pitiful poor abject dismal meager miserable wretched
mite mit
n fem moth
mobile mobil
adj prompt mobile
mobilier mobilje
n masc furniture mobile
moche mɔʃ
adj ugly ghastly dreadful
mode mɔd
n fem fashion mode
modeler modəle
v model mold mould
moderne modɛʀn
adj fashionable modern
modeste mɔdɛst
adj modest
modestie mɔdɛsti
n fem humility modesty
modification mɔdifikasjɔ̃
n fem modification
modifier modifje
v modify
modiste modist
n fem milliner
modèle modɛl
n masc model type pattern stencil template templet
modéré modeʀe
adj moderate reasonable
moi mwa
pron me to me I
moignon mwanjɔ̃
n masc stump
moindre mwɛ̃dʀ
adj lesser lower
moine mwan
n masc frair monk
moineau mwano
n masc sparrow
moins mwɛ̃
adv minus
mois mwa
n masc month
moisi mwazi
adj mouldy musty
moisir mwaziʀ
v become mouldy
moisson mwasɔ̃
n fem harvest
moitié mwatje
n fem half
moldave mɔldav
adj Moldavian
mollet molɛ
n masc calf
moluquois mɔlykwa
adj Moluccan
moment mɔmɑ̃
n masc instant moment
mon mɔ̃
my
monde mɔ̃d
n masc world
monnaie monɛ
n fem change coin
monopoliser monopɔlize
v corner monopolize
monotone monotɔn
adj monotonous
monseigneur mɔ̃sɛnjœʀ
n masc monsignor
monsieur məsjø
n masc gentleman
monstre mɔ̃stʀ
n masc monster
mont mɔ̃
n masc mountain
mont Cervin mɔ̃sɛʀvɛ̃
n masc Matterhorn
mont d'Iberville mɔ̃dibɛʀvil
n masc Mount Caubvick
montage mɔ̃taʒ
n masc assemblage assembly composing erecting fitting up mounting
montagne mɔ̃tagn
n fem mountain chain mountain
montagnes Rocheuses mɔ̃tagnʀoʃøz
n fem Rocky Mountains
montant mɔ̃tɑ̃
n masc amount sum
monter mɔ̃te
v get in get into a car assemble link mount ascend climb scale
monter à bicyclette mɔ̃teabisiklɛt
v ride
chevalier ʃəvalje
n masc knight
monter à cheval mɔ̃teaʃəval
v ride a horse ride
monter à l'abordage mɔ̃tealabɔʀdaʒ
v hitch on hook on
montre mɔ̃tʀ
n fem watch wrist-watch
montrer mɔ̃tʀe
v indicate point out show
monts Torngat mɔ̃tɔʀga
n masc Torngat Mountains
monténégrin mɔ̃tenegʀɛ̃
adj Montenegrin
monument monymɑ̃
n masc monument
monégasque monegask
adj Monegasque
moquette mɔkɛt
n fem (fitted) carpet
moral moʀal
adj fair just moral
morceau mɔʀso
n masc bit lump piece
mordre mɔʀdʀ
v bite
morne mɔʀn
adj desolate dismal dreary gaunt gloomy mournful
morphine mɔʀfin
n fem morphia morphine
morpion mɔʀpjɔ̃
n masc naughty boy pickle
mort mɔʀ
n masc death
mortel mɔʀtɛl
adj deadly
mortier mɔʀtje
n masc mortar
morue mɔʀy
n fem cod codfish
moscovite moskovit
adj Muscovite
mosquée moske
n fem mosque
mot mo
n masc word
moteur motœʀ
n masc engine motor
motif mɔtif
n masc account motive reason
motion mɔtjɔ̃
n fem motion resolution
moto moto
n fem motorcycle
mou mu
adj soft
mouche muʃ
n fem fly housefly
mouchoir muʃwaʀ
n masc handkerchief
moudre mudʀ
v grind pulverize
mouette mwɛt
n fem seagull
mouiller muje
v wet
moule mul
n fem mussel
moulin mulɛ̃
n masc mill
mourir muʀiʀ
v die expire pass away
mousquet muskɛ
n masc musket
mousse mus
n fem moss
moustache mustaʃ
n fem moustache
moustique mustik
n masc gnat mosquito
moutarde mutaʀd
n fem mustard
mouton mutɔ̃
n masc mutton sheep
mouvement muvəmɑ̃
n masc movement
mouvoir muvwaʀ
v actuate move
moyen mwajɛ̃
n masc means remedy resources
moyen mwajɛ̃
adj medium (sized)
moyenne mwajɛn
n fem average mean
moyeu mwajø
n fem hub nave
muet myɛ
adj dumb mute speechless
mugir myʒiʀ
v howl roar
muguet mygɛ
n masc lily-of-the-valley
mulet mylɛ
n fem mule
multicolore myltikɔlɔʀ
adj multicoloured
multiple myltipl
adj multiple
multitude myltityd
n fem accumulation crowd heap mass multitude pile
municipalité mynisipalite
n fem town council
munir myniʀ
v provide supply
munitions mynisjɔ̃
n fem munition ammunition
mur myʀ
n masc wall
murmure myʀmyʀ
n fem murmur
murmurer myʀmyʀe
v murmur mutter
muscle myskl
n masc muscle
muselière myzəljɛʀ
n fem muzzle
musicien myzisi
n masc musician
musique myzik
n fem music
musée myze
n masc museum
mutiler mytile
v top truncate
mutilé mytile
n fem disabled person
myope mjɔp
adj near-sighted short-sighted
myosotis mjozɔti
n fem forget-me-not
myriapode miʀjapɔd
n masc centipede
myrrhe miʀ
n fem myrrh
myrtille miʀtij
n fem blueberry
mysticisme mistisism
n masc mysticism
mystification mistifikasjɔ̃
n fem mystification
mystifier mistifje
v fool hoax mystify trick bilk cheat take in
mystique mistik
adj mystic mystical
mystique mistik
n fem mysticism
mystère mistɛʀ
n masc mystery
mystérieux misteʀjø
adj abstruse mysterious
mythe mit
n masc myth
mythique mitik
adj mythical
mythologie mitoloʒi
n fem mythology
mythologue mitolɔg
n mythologist
myxomatose miksɔmatoz
n fem myxomatosis
mâcher maʃe
v chew
mâchoire maʃwaʀ
n fem jaw jawbone
mâle mal
n masc male masculine fellow man
mât ma
n masc mast
mèche mɛʃ
n fem fuse wick
mèl məl
n masc email
mère mɛʀ
n fem mother
mètre mɛtʀ
n masc metre
mécanicien mekanisi
n fem mechanic
mécanicien aéronautique mekanisiaeʀonotik
n fem flight engineer flight mechanic
mécanique mekanik
n masc mechanics
méchant meʃɑ̃
adj cruel bad miserable nasty poor malicious mischievous vicious
méconnaître mekɔnɛtʀ
v ignore leave out of account
mécontent mekɔ̃tɑ̃
adj discontented displeased dissatisfied
médaille medaj
n fem medal
médecin medsɛ̃
n masc doctor physician
médicament medikamɑ̃
n masc medicine drug
méditer medite
v meditate think to oneself
méduse medyz
n masc jellyfish
méfiance mefjɑ̃s
n fem suspicion
méfiant mefjɑ̃
adj suspicious
mégère meʒɛʀ
n fem shrew
mélancolie melɑ̃kɔli
n fem melancholy
mélancolique melɑ̃kɔlik
adj bleak dismal dreary gaunt melancholy
mélange melɑ̃ʒ
n masc mixture
mélanger melɑ̃ʒe
v blend mingle mix shuffle
mélanésien melanezi
adj Melanesian
mélodie melɔdi
n fem air aria melody tune
mélèze melɛz
n masc larch
mémoire memwaʀ
n masc memory recollection
ménage menaʒ
n masc houskeeping housework houshold
ménager menaʒe
v begrudge regret
mépriser mepʀize
v despise
mérite meʀit
n masc value worth merit
mériter meʀite
v be worthy of deserve merit
mésange mezɑ̃ʒ
n fem tit titmouse
mésange bleue mezɑ̃ʒblø
n fem blue tit
métairie metɛʀi
n fem small holding
métal metal
n masc metal
métamorphose metamɔʀfoz
n fem metamorphosis recreation regeneration transformation
méthode metɔd
n fem method
métier metje
n masc handicraft occupation trade
métro metʀo
n masc subway underground
mêler mɛle
v blend mingle mix shuffle
même mɛm
adj even same self herself himself itself
mûr myʀ
adj mature ripe adult full-grown
mûre sauvage myʀsovaʒ
n fem blackberry blackberry bush bramble
mûrier myʀje
n masc mulberry-tree
mûrir myʀiʀ
v ripen
mœlleux mwɛlø
adj soft
n'est-ce pas
isn't it isn't that so or not
n'importe nɛ̃pɔʀt
at all -ever
nacre nakʀ
n fem mother of pearl
nag naʒʀ
n fem swimming
nage naʒ
n fem swimming
nageoire naʒwaʀ
n fem fin
nager naʒe
v float swim
nain nɛ̃
n masc dwarf midget
naissance nɛsɑ̃s
n fem birth
napolitain napɔlitɛ̃
adj Neapolitan
nappe nap
n fem table-cloth
nappe de table napdətabl
n fem table-cloth
napperon napʀɔ̃
n masc doily
narcisse naʀsis
n masc daffodil narcissus
nation nasjɔ̃
n fem nation
national nasjonal
adj national
natter nate
v braid plait twine wreathe
nature natyʀ
n fem nature
naturel natyʀɛl
adj congenital inborn inbred innate native natural
naturellement natyʀɛləmɑ̃
adv of course naturally
naufrage nofʀaʒ
n masc shipwreck
navet navɛ
n masc turnip
navette navɛt
n fem shuttle
naviguer navige
v navigate
navire naviʀ
n masc ship vessel
naître nɛtʀ
v arise be born
naïf naif
adj naïf naïve
ne ... guère nəgɛʀ
adv barely hardly only just scarcely
ne ... jamais nəʒamɛ
adv never
ne ... nullement nənyləmɑ̃
not at all
ne ... pas nəpa
not
ne ... plus nəply
no longer
ne ... que nəkə
exclusively just only
ne pas s'éteindre nəpasetɛ̃dʀ
stay on
necessaire nəsɛsɛʀ
adj necessary
neige nɛʒ
n fem snow
neiger nɛʒe
vi snow
nerf nɛʀ
n masc nerve
nerveux nɛʀvø
adj agitated nervous
net nɛt
adj clear distinct plain
nettoyer nɛtwaje
v clean
neuf nœf
num nine
neutre nøtʀ
adj impartial neutral
neutron nøtʀɔ̃
n masc neutron
neveu nəvø
n masc nephew
nez ne
n masc nose
nez aquilin neakilɛ̃
n masc aquiline nose
ni ... ni ni ... ni
neither ... nor
nicaraguayen nikaʀagɛj
adj Nicaraguan
niche niʃ
n fem niche
nicher niʃe
vi nest
nickel nikɛl
n masc nickel
nid ni
n masc den nest
nier nje
v deny
nigérian niʒeʀjɑ̃
adj Nigerian
nigérien niʒeʀi
adj Nigerien
niveau nivo
n masc level
nièce njɛs
n fem niece
noble nɔbl
n masc nobleman noble
noce nɔs
n masc dissipation debauchery
noir nwaʀ
adj black
noircir nwaʀsiʀ
v blacken
noisette nwazɛt
n fem hazelnut
noix nwa
n fem walnut nut
noix de coco nwadəkɔko
n fem coconut
nom nɔ̃
n masc appellation name
nombre nɔ̃bʀ
n masc amount number
nombreux nɔ̃bʀø
adj many
nombril nɔ̃bʀi
n masc navel
nommer nɔme
v call
non nɔ̃
no
nord nɔʀ
n masc north North
nord-coréen
adj North Korean
nordafricain nɔʀdafʀikɛ̃
adj North African
normal nɔʀmal
adj normal
normand nɔʀmɑ̃
adj Norman
norvégien nɔʀveʒi
adj norwegian
nostalgie nostalʒi
n fem nostalgia
notaire notɛʀ
n masc notary
notamment nɔtamɑ̃
adv in particular notably
note nɔt
n fem account bill calculation
noter nɔte
v note make a note write down
notion nɔtjɔ̃
n fem notion
nouer nue
v tie on bind connect join tie tie up knot
nounou nunu
n fem nanny
nourrir nuʀiʀ
v feed nourish
nourriture nuʀityʀ
n fem food nourishment
nous nu
pron us to us we
nouveau nuvo
adj new novel
nouvelle nuvɛl
n masc short story
novembre novɑ̃bʀ
n fem November
noyau nwajo
n masc core nucleus kernel pit
noyer nwaje
v drown walnut-tree
nu ny
adj bare naked nude
nuage nyaʒ
n masc cloud
nuance nyɑ̃s
n masc hue nuance shade tint
nucléaire nykleɛʀ
adj nuclear
nuire nɥiʀ
v harm
nuisible nɥizibl
adj adverse harmful
nuit nɥi
n fem night
nul nyl
neither nobody none no-one worthless
nulle part nylpaʀ
nowhere
numéro nymeʀo
n masc number numeral
nuque nyk
n masc back of the neck nape
nurembergeois nyʀɑ̃bɛʀʒwa
adj Nuremberg
nylon nilɔ̃
n masc nylon
nymphe nɛ̃f
n fem nymph
nymphéa nɛ̃fea
n masc waterlily
nègre nɛgʀ
n masc Negro
néanmoins neɑ̃mwɛ̃
adv but however nevertheless yet
nécessaire nesesɛʀ
adj necessary
nécessité nesesite
n fem necessity
néerlandais neɛʀlɑ̃dɛ
adj Dutch Dutch language
négligence negliʒɑ̃s
n fem carelessness negligence remissness
négligent negliʒɑ̃
adj careless neglectful negligent remiss
négliger negliʒe
v neglect
négociant negɔsjɑ̃
n masc businessman merchant
nématode nematɔd
n masc nematode
néo-zélandais
adj New Zealand
néon neɔ̃
n masc neon
népalais nepalɛ
adj Nepalese
névralgie nevʀalʒi
n fem neuralgia
névralgie faciale nevʀalʒifasjal
n fem face-ache tic douloureux
nœud
n masc knot node
oasis ɔazis
n fem oasis
objectif ɔbʒɛktif
adj objective
objection ɔbʒɛksjɔ̃
n fem objection
objet ɔbʒɛ
n masc article object thing
obligation ɔbligasjɔ̃
n fem obligation responsibility duty necessity
obligatoire ɔbligatwaʀ
adj compulsory
obligeance ɔbliʒɑ̃s
n fem willingness kindness
obliger ɔbliʒe
v compel force impose
obliger à ɔbliʒea
v compel force
oblique ɔblik
adj oblique slanting
obscur ɔpskyʀ
adj dark dim obscure
obscurcir ɔpskyʀsiʀ
vt darken obscure
obscurité ɔpskyʀite
n fem darkness murk
observation ɔpsɛʀvasjɔ̃
n fem admonition exhortation notice observation
observatoire ɔpsɛʀvatwaʀ
n masc observatory
observer ɔpsɛʀve
v keep mind observe
obstacle ɔpstakl
n masc obstacle
obstiné ɔpstine
adj obstinate stubborn
obsèques ɔbsɛk
n masc burial funeral interment
obséder ɔbsede
v obsess
obtenir ɔptəniʀ
v get procure
obtus ɔpty
adj dull obtuse
obéir ɔbeiʀ
v obey
obéissance ɔbeisɑ̃s
n fem manageability tractability
obéissant ɔbeisɑ̃
adj obedient
occasion ɔkazjɔ̃
n fem inducement motive occasion chance event occurence opportunity
occident ɔksidɑ̃
n masc west West
occupation ɔkypasjɔ̃
n fem occupation activity
occuper ɔkype
v occupy
octet ɔktɛ
n masc byte
octobre ɔktɔbʀ
n fem October
océan ɔseɑ̃
n masc ocean
océan Antarctique ɔseɑ̃ɑ̃taʀktik
n masc Antarctic Ocean
océan Arctique ɔseɑ̃aʀktik
n masc Arctic Ocean
océan Atlantique ɔseɑ̃atlɑ̃tik
n masc Atlantic Atlantic Ocean
océan Glacial du Nord ɔseɑ̃glasjaldynɔʀ
n masc Arctic Ocean
océan Pacifique ɔseɑ̃pasifik
n masc Pacific Pacific Ocean
odeur odœʀ
n fem odor odour scent smell
odeur délétère odœʀdeletɛʀ
n fem fume
odieux odjø
adj abhorrent abominable alien awful hideous horrible gruesome
odorant ɔdɔʀɑ̃
adj sweet smelling fragrant
odorat ɔdɔʀa
n masc smell sense of smell
oeil œj
n masc eye
oeuf œf
n masc egg
offenser ofɑ̃se
v abuse insult offend
office ofis
n masc function job office post pantry service
office religieux ofisʀəliʒjø
n masc service worship service
officiel ofisjɛl
n masc official
officiel ofisjɛl
adj official
officier ɔfisje
n masc officer
offre ɔfʀ
n fem presentation offer tender
offrir ɔfʀiʀ
v donate give bid offer make an offer of present with tender
oh o
int oh
ohm om
n masc ohm
oie wa
n fem goose
oignon ɔɲɔ̃
n masc onion
oiseau wazo
n masc bird
oiseau-mouche
n masc hummingbird
oisif wazif
adj idle
oisillon wazijɔ̃
n masc little bird
olda ɔlda
adj old
olive ɔliv
n fem olive
olivier ɔlivje
n masc olive-tree
ombre ɔ̃bʀ
n fem shadow shade
ombrelle ɔ̃bʀɛl
n fem parasol sunshade
omettre omɛtʀ
v leave out omit overlook
omnibus ɔmnibys
n masc omnibus
omoplate ɔmɔplat
n fem shoulder blade
on ɔ̃
pron you one they
oncle ɔ̃kl
n masc uncle
ondatra ɔ̃datʀa
n fem musk-rat musquash
onde ɔ̃d
n fem wave
ondoyer ɔ̃dwaje
v flare flare up
onduleur ɔ̃dylœʀ
n masc inverter uninterruptable power supply UPS
onduler ɔ̃dyle
v undulate corrugate wave
ondée ɔ̃de
n fem shower
ongle ɔ̃gl
n masc nail
onze ɔ̃z
num eleven
onzième ɔ̃zjɛm
adj eleventh
opinion opinjɔ̃
n masc opinion
opportun opɔʀtœ̃
adj convenient handy opportune
opposition opozisjɔ̃
n fem opposition
opposé opoze
adj adverse alien contrary opposite
oppression opʀɛsjɔ̃
n fem pressure tightness of the chest
opter ɔpte
v choose elect pick out
opticien ɔptisi
n masc optician
optimisme ɔptimism
n masc optimism
opération opeʀasjɔ̃
n fem operation surgical operation
opération de caisse opeʀasjɔ̃dəkɛs
n fem turn over
opérer opeʀe
v take action be effective have effect achieve act do make perform operate
or ɔʀ
n masc gold
orage oʀaʒ
n fem storm
orange oʀɑ̃ʒ
n fem orange
orange oʀɑ̃ʒ
adj orange orange-coloured
oranger oʀɑ̃ʒe
n masc orange-tree
orateur oʀatœʀ
n masc orator
orbite oʀbit
n fem orbit
orchestration ɔʀkɛstʀasjɔ̃
n fem orchestration
orchestre ɔʀkɛstʀ
n masc orchestra
orchestrer ɔʀkɛstʀe
v orchestrate score
ordinaire oʀdinɛʀ
adj common ordinary usual
ordinairement oʀdinɛʀəmɑ̃
adv ordinarily usually generally
ordinateur oʀdinatœʀ
n masc computer
ordonnance oʀdonɑ̃s
n fem prescription recipe
ordonner oʀdɔne
vt command order tell arrange put in order tidy
ordre ɔʀdʀ
n masc order
ordre du jour ɔʀdʀdyʒuʀ
n masc agenda order of the day
ordures oʀdyʀ
n fem debris rubbish rubble
oreille ɔʀɛj
n fem ear
oreiller ɔʀɛje
n masc pillow
organe oʀgan
n masc organ
organiser oʀganize
v organize
organisme ɔʀʒanism
n masc organism administrative body
orgasme ɔʀgasm
n masc orgasm
orge ɔʀʒ
n fem barley
orgie ɔʀʒi
n fem orgy
orgue ɔʀg
n masc organ
orient ɔʀjɑ̃
n masc east East
orifice ɔʀifis
n masc aperture orifice opening
original ɔʀiʒinal
adj original
origine ɔʀiʒin
n fem origin
orme ɔʀm
n masc elm
ornament ɔʀnamɑ̃
n masc adornment decoration ornament
ornement ɔʀnəmɑ̃
n masc adornment ornament robes of office
orner ɔʀne
v adorn decorate ornament
orphelin ɔʀfəlɛ̃
n masc orphan
orteil ɔʀtɛj
n masc toe
orthodoxe oʀtodɔks
adj orthodox
orthographe ɔʀtɔgʀaf
n fem orthography spelling
ortie ɔʀti
n fem nettle
os os
n masc bone
oscillateur ɔsilatœr
n masc oscillator
osciller osije
v oscillate
oser oze
v dare be bold hazard risk venture
oser attaquer ozeatake
v dare to fight stand up to
oser entreprendre ozeɑ̃tʀəpʀɑ̃dʀ
v dare venture
osseux osø
adj bony
otage otaʒ
n masc hostage
ou u
conj or
ou bien ubi
or
ouate wat
n fem cotton-wool wadding
oubli ubli
n masc forgetfulness
oublier ublje
v forget
ouest wɛst
n masc west West
ouest-allemand wɛstalmɑ̃
n masc West German
oui wi
yes
ouragan uʀagɑ̃
n masc hurricane
ours uʀ
n masc bear
ourse uʀs
n fem she-bear
outil uti
n masc agent means tool
outre utʀ
n fem goatskin waterskin
outre utʀ
adv across beyond on the other side of
ouverture uvɛʀtyʀ
n fem aperture opening overture
ouvrage uvʀaʒ
n masc accomplishment achievement job work
ouvrier uvʀje
n masc hand laborer labourer operative worker working man workman
ouvrir uvʀiʀ
v open open up unlock
ouïe wi
n fem hearing
oxygène oksiʒɛn
n masc oxygen
ozone ozɔn
n fem ozone
oïl oil
yes
où u
adv where where ... to whither
pacte pakt
n masc accommodation accord agreement
page paʒ
n fem page
paille paj
n fem straw
pain pɛ̃
n masc bread loaf
paire pɛʀ
n fem pair
paisible pɛzibl
adj quiet calm tranquil
paisiblement pɛzibləmɑ̃
adv quietly leisurely
paix pɛ
n fem peace
pakistanais pakistanɛ
adj Pakistani
palais palɛ
n masc palace
palan palɑ̃
n masc hoist
paletot paləto
n fem coat overcoat
palladium paladjɔm
n masc palladium
palme palm
n fem palm frond palm leaf
palmier palmje
n masc palm palmtree
palper palpe
v feel grope
pamplemousse pɑ̃pləmus
n masc grapefruit
pan pɑ̃
n fem bit lump piece
panaméen paname
adj Panamanian
panier panje
n fem basket
panique panik
n fem panic
panne pan
n fem breakdown
panneau pano
n masc dash-board panel wainscot board plank
panneau d'affichage panodafiʃaʒ
n masc bill-board notice-board
panorama panoʀama
n masc view
panser pɑ̃se
v dress curry
pantalon pɑ̃talɔ̃
n masc trousers
panthère pɑ̃tɛʀ
n fem panther
pantoufle pɑ̃tufl
n fem slipper
paon pɑ̃
n masc peacock
papa papa
n masc dad daddy
paparazzo papaʀadzo
paparazzo
pape pap
n masc pope
papier papje
n masc paper
papier buvard papjebyvaʀ
n masc blotter blotting paper
papillon papijɔ̃
n masc butterfly
paprika papʀika
n masc paprika
paquet pakɛ
n masc packet parcel pack
par paʀ
prep by by means of on through with
par acclamation paʀaklamasjɔ̃
adj by acclamation
par alliance paʀaljɑ̃s
adv -in-law by marriage related by marriage
par cœur
adv by heart
par exemple paʀɛgzɑ̃pl
for example for instance
par hasard paʀazaʀ
adv by accident by chance
par moins paʀmwɛ̃
adv monthly
par voie d'adjudication paʀvwadadʒydikasjɔ̃
adj by tender
parachute paʀaʃyt
n masc parachute
parader paʀade
n masc display parade
paradis paʀadi
n masc paradise
paradoxe paʀadɔks
n masc paradox
parages paʀaʒ
about round around towards
parallèle paʀalɛl
adj parallel
paralyser paʀalize
v paralyse
parapluie paʀaplɥi
n masc umbrella
paraître paʀɛtʀ
v appear emerge perform look appear to be seem
parc paʀk
n masc park
parce que paʀskə
because for the reason that as for since
parcourir paʀkuʀiʀ
v cover go through pass through
pardessus paʀdəsy
n fem coat overcoat
pardon paʀdɔ̃
n masc absolution pardon
pardonner paʀdɔne
v forgive pardon
pare-brise paʀbʀiz
n masc windscreen
pare-chocs
n masc buffer bumper
pareil paʀɛj
adj like alike similar
pareillement paʀɛjəmɑ̃
adv equally likewise
parent paʀɑ̃
n masc relative
parente paʀɑ̃t
n fem relative female relative
parenthèse paʀɑ̃tɛz
n fem clamp brace bracket parenthesis staple
parents paʀ
n masc parents
parer paʀe
v avoid evade adorn decorate ornament
parfait paʀfɛ
adj perfect
parfois paʀfwa
adv several times sometimes
parfum paʀfym
n masc perfume
parfumer paʀfyme
v perfume
parier paʀje
v bet wager
parlement paʀləmɑ̃
n masc parliament
parler paʀle
v speak talk
parler à paʀlea
accost address
parmi paʀmi
prep a in inside into on per within between among amidst in the middle of at beside with
paroi paʀwa
n masc wall
paroisse paʀwas
n fem parish
parole paʀɔl
n masc speech
parquet paʀkɛ
n masc parquet (floor) department of public prosecutions
parrain paʀɛ̃
n masc godfather
parsemer paʀsəme
v disseminate punctuate
part paʀ
n fem part Parthian share piece
partager paʀtaʒe
v divide separate share
parterre paʀtɛʀ
n fem parterre
parti paʀti
n fem decision-making faction party side adherents disciples followers following supporters
parti aux bénéfices paʀtiobenefis
share
parti-pris
n masc prejudice
participant paʀtisipɑ̃
n participant
participation aux bénéfices paʀtisipasjɔ̃obenefis
n fem share
participe paʀtisip
n masc participle
participer paʀtisipe
v participate share take part
particulier paʀtikylje
adj apart particular separate special
particulièrement paʀtikyljɛʀəmɑ̃
adv apart separately particularly specially chiefly
partie paʀti
n fem part Parthian share piece
partir paʀtiʀ
v start out discharge fire fire off absent onself depart go away leave start off
partisan paʀtizɑ̃
n acolyte member supporter
partisan de la même doctrine paʀtizɑ̃dəlamɛmdɔktʀin
n fellow-thinker
partout paʀtu
adv all about everywhere
parure paʀyʀ
n fem adornment decoration ornament
parvenir paʀvəniʀ
v accomplish achieve attain get reach succeed catch hit run across strike
pas pa
n masc pace step stride
pas pa
adv not
pas du tout padytu
not at all
passablement pasabləmɑ̃
adv enough quite rather sufficiently
passage pasaʒ
n masc passage way
passage piéton pasaʒpjetɔ̃
n masc pedestrian crossing
passager pasaʒe
n masc passenger
passant pɑsɑ̃
n masc passer by
passant pɑsɑ̃
adj busy
passeport pasəpɔʀ
n masc passport
passer pase
v give pass pass by spend overtake cross go beyond transfer
passer chez paseʃe
v call at ...'s house call on
passer la nuit paselanɥi
v pass the night spend the night
passer à tabac paseataba
v thresh
passereau pasəʀo
n masc sparrow
passif pasif
adj passive
passion pasjɔ̃
n fem lust passion
passionnant pasjɔnɑ̃
adj exciting absorbing fascinating
passé pase
n masc last past
pasteur pastœʀ
n masc pastor shepherd
patauger patoʒe
v paddle wade
patience pasjɑ̃s
n fem patience
patient pasjɑ̃
n masc patient
patin patɛ̃
n masc skate
patriote patʀiɔt
n masc patriot
patron patʀɔ̃
n masc boss master pattern stencil template templet
patte pat
n fem leg
paume pom
n masc palm
paupière popjɛʀ
n fem eyelid
pause poz
n fem break intermission pause recess
pauvre povʀ
adj pitiful poor abject dismal meager miserable wretched
pavillon pavijɔ̃
n masc banner flag pavilion standard
pavot pavo
n masc poppy
pavé pave
n fem pavement
paye pɛj
n fem payment
payer pɛje
v pay
payer un premier acompte pɛjeœ̃pʀəmjeakɔ̃t
v make a deposit make a down payment
pays pɛj
n masc country land
pays de Galles pɛjdəgal
n masc Wales
paysage peizaʒ
n masc landscape scenery
paysan peizɑ̃
n masc countryman peasant farmer
peau po
n fem fur hide skin
peau de vache podəvaʃ
n fem cow hide
peigne pɛnj
n masc comb
peigner pɛnje
v comb
peindre pɛ̃dʀ
v paint
peine pɛn
n fem ache pain attempt effort punishment annoyance disappointment grief
peiner pɛne
v aim attempt endeavour try
peintre pɛ̃tʀ
n masc painter
peinture pɛ̃tyʀ
n fem dye paint
peiné pɛne
adj sad
pelage pəlaʒ
n fem fur hide skin
pelle pɛl
n fem shovel
pelleter pɛləte
v shovel
pellicule pɛlikyl
n fem (photographic) film (photographic) negative dandruff
pelouse pəluz
n fem lawn
peluche pəlyʃ
n fem soft toy fluffy animal
pencher pɑ̃ʃe
v stoop
pendant pɑ̃dɑ̃
prep for during whereas while whilst
pendant que pɑ̃dɑ̃kə
prep for during whereas while whilst
pendre pɑ̃dʀ
v droop hang
pendule pɑ̃dyl
n fem clock watch
penible pənibl
adj difficult hard inconvenient
penser pɑ̃se
v think
penser que pɑ̃sekə
v account deem opine think
pension pɑ̃sjɔ̃
n fem pension retirement boarding house boarding school
pension alimentaire pɑ̃sjɔ̃alimɑ̃tɛʀ
n fem alimony
pension de famille pɑ̃sjɔ̃dəfamij
n fem boarding house boarding school
pensionnat pɑ̃sjɔna
n masc boarding house boarding school
pensée pɑ̃se
n fem thought pansy
pente pɑ̃t
n fem acclivity hillside slope
perce-neige
n fem snowdrop
percer pɛʀse
v bore drill
percevoir pɛʀsəvwaʀ
v find notice perceive
perche pɛʀʃ
n masc bass pole rod
perclus pɛʀkly
adj crippled paralyzed
perdre pɛʀdʀ
v lose
perdrix pɛʀdʀi
n fem partridge
perfection pɛʀfɛksjɔ̃
n fem perfection
perfide pɛʀfid
adj malicious mischievous nasty vicious
peril pəʀil
n masc danger peril hazard risk
perle pɛʀl
n fem bead pearl
perluète pɛʀlyɛt
n fem ampersand
permanent pɛʀmanɑ̃
adj abiding lasting constant continual permanent sustained continuous everlasting
permettre pɛʀmɛtʀ
v accord admit afford allow permit
permis pɛʀmi
n masc permission
permission pɛʀmisjɔ̃
n fem furlough leave pass permission
perpétuel pɛʀpɛtyɛl
adj constant lasting sustained everlasting
perroquet pɛʀɔkɛ
n masc parrot
perruque pɛʀyk
n fem hairpiece wig
persan pɛʀsɑ̃
adj Persian
persil pɛʀsi
n fem parsley
persister pɛʀsiste
v persevere persist pursue one's point abide
person de connaissance pɛʀsɔ̃dəkonɛsɑ̃s
n acquaintance
personnage pɛʀsonaʒ
n masc person character
personne pɛʀsɔn
pron neither nobody none no-one
personne pɛʀsɔn
n fem person
personne qui ne boit jamais d'alcool pɛʀsɔnkinəbwaʒamɛdalkɔl
n fem teetotaller total abstainer
personnel pɛʀsonɛl
adj own personal
perspective pɛʀspɛktiv
n fem perspective
persuader pɛʀsyade
v persuade
perséverer pɛʀsevəʀe
vi abide persevere persist
persévérer pɛʀseveʀe
v persevere persist pursue one's point
perte pɛʀt
n fem loss
pertinence pɛʀtinɑ̃s
n fem relevance
perturber pɛʀtyʀbe
v disquiet interfere with perturb
pervenche pɛʀvɑ̃ʃ
n fem periwinkle
perçant pɛʀsɑ̃
adj abrasive acrid acrimonious sharp-toned shrill snappy tard
pesanteur pəzɑ̃tœʀ
n fem gravity
peser pəze
v weigh
pessimisme pɛsimism
n masc pessimism
pessimiste pɛsimist
n pessimist
pestilentiel pɛstilɑ̃sjɛl
adj fumy
pet pɛ
n masc fart
petit pəti
adj diminutive little small
petit déjeuner pətideʒœne
n masc breakfast
petit pain pətipɛ̃
n masc roll
petit à petit pətiapəti
adv gradually little by little
petit-fils
n masc grandson
peu de pødə
adj little few
peu à peu pøapø
adv gradually little by little
peuple pœpl
n masc folk nation people
peuplier pœplje
n masc poplar
peur pœʀ
n fem fright fear
peureux pœʀø
adj afraid timid coward funk
peut-être
adv maybe mayhap perchance perhaps possibly
phare faʀ
n masc lighthouse headlight
pharmacie faʀmasi
n fem chemist's shop drugstore
pharmacien faʀmasi
n masc chemist
phase faz
n fem phase stage
philippin filipɛ̃
adj Philippine
philosophie filozofi
n fem philosophy
phonographe fonogʀaf
n masc cylinder phonograph phonograph record-player
phoque fɔk
n masc seal sea-dog
phosphore fosfɔʀ
n masc phosphorus
photo foto
n fem photograph
photographe fotogʀaf
n photographer
photographie fotogʀafi
n fem photography
photographier fotogʀafje
v photograph
phrase fʀaz
n fem sentence
physique fizik
n fem physics
phénix feni
n masc phoenix
phénomène fenɔmɛn
n masc phenomenon
piaf pjaf
n masc little bird
piailler pjaje
vi squawk chirp twitter
piano pjano
n masc piano
pichet piʃɛ
n masc jug pitcher
pie pi
n fem magpie
pierre pjɛʀ
n masc stone
pieu pjø
n fem pole post stanchion stake
pieuvre pjœvʀ
n fem octopus
pieux pjø
adj pious
pigeon piʒɔ̃
n masc dove pigeon
pile pil
n fem pile stack battery (of electrovoltiac cells) pier (of wall or structure)
piler pile
v crush pound
pilier pilje
n masc column pillar
piller pije
v plunder rob
pilote de ligne pilɔtdəlinj
n masc airline-pilot
piloter pilɔte
v steer
pilule pilyl
n fem pill
piment pimɑ̃
n masc chili chilli
pin pɛ̃
n masc pine pine-tree
pinceau pɛ̃so
n masc paintbrush
pincer pɛ̃se
v pinch
pinces pɛ̃s
n fem pincers tongs
pinson pɛ̃sɔ̃
n masc chaffinch
pintade pɛ̃tad
n fem guinea-fowl
pintarde pɛ̃tad
n fem guinea fowl
pioche pjɔʃ
n fem pick-axe
pionnier pjɔnje
n masc pioneer
pipe pip
n fem pipe
piquant pikɑ̃
n fem nasty sting
piquer pike
v pick stab sting quilt stitch
piqûre pikyʀ
n fem prick spades sting
pirate piʀat
n masc pirate
pirate de l'air piʀatdəlɛʀ
n masc hijacker skyjacker
pire piʀ
adj worse
pis pi
n masc udder
piscine pisin
n fem pool swimming-bath swimming-pool
pissenlit pisɑ̃li
n masc dandelion
pisser pise
v urinate
piste pist
n fem arena course race-course track running track path
piste cyclable pistsiklabl
n fem cycle path
pistil pistil
n masc pestle
pistolet pistɔlɛ
n masc pistol spray gun
piston pistɔ̃
n masc piston
pitance pitɑ̃s
n fem fare
pitié pitje
n fem compassion pity
pittoresque pitoʀɛsk
adj picturesque
pivot pivo
n masc pivot
pièce pjɛs
n fem certificate diploma document bit lump piece chamber room
pièce de théâtre pjɛsdəteatʀ
n fem play theatre play
piège pjɛʒ
n masc snare trap
piétiner pjetine
v trample on tread
piéton pjetɔ̃
n masc pedestrian
placard plakaʀ
n masc cupboard closet wardrobe notice placard poster
place plas
n fem location place spot plaza square public square post
placer plase
v locate place
placer d'argent plasedaʀʒɑ̃
v invest
plafond plafɔ̃
n masc ceiling
plage plaʒ
n fem beach
plaider plɛde
v plea plead
plaie plɛ
n fem wound calamity scourge
plaindre plɛ̃dʀ
v have compassion on pity
plaine plɛn
n fem plain
plainte plɛ̃t
n fem accusal accusation charge complaint indictment
plaire plɛʀ
v please
plaisir plɛziʀ
n masc fun pleasure
plan plɑ̃
n masc map design diagram plan plane
planche plɑ̃ʃ
n fem bed shelf board plank
plancher plɑ̃ʃe
n masc floor
planer plane
v glide plane float hover
plante plɑ̃t
n fem sole plant
plante du pied plɑ̃tdypje
n fem sole
planter plɑ̃te
v plant
planète planɛt
n fem planet
plaque plak
n fem plate sheet slab
plastique plastik
adj plastic
plat pla
adj even flat level smooth
plat pla
n masc dish meal course
platane platan
n masc plane plane-tree sycamore
plate-bande
n masc bed
plate-forme
n fem bed
plateau plato
n fem plateau tray
platine platin
n masc platinum
plein plɛ̃
adj full
pleur plœʀ
n masc tear
pleurer plœʀe
vi cry weep rain
pleuvoir plœvwaʀ
v rain
pli pli
n masc fold
plier plje
v fold
plinthe plɛ̃t
n fem skirting board
plomb plɔ̃
n masc lead
plombier plɔ̃bje
n masc plumber
plonger plɔ̃ʒe
v dive plunge
plongé dans plɔ̃ʒedɑ̃
adj absorbed in
ployer plwaje
v bend
pluie plɥi
n fem rain
plume plym
n fem feather
plupart plypaʀ
n fem the most part mostly
plus ply
adv more else further on plus
plus loin plylwɛ̃
beyond farther further
plusieurs plyzjœʀ
several
plusieurs fois plyzjœʀfwa
repeatedly
plutonium plytonjɔm
n masc plutonium
plutôt plyto
adv preferably enough quite rather sufficiently
poche pɔʃ
n fem pocket
poids pwa
n masc weight
poids lourd pwaluʀ
n masc lorry truck
poignet pwanjɛ
n masc wrist
poignée pwanje
n fem handle handful
poignée de main pwanjedəmɛ̃
n fem handshake
poil pwal
n masc hair
poil d'animal pwaldanimal
n masc fur hide skin
poilu pwaly
adj hairy shaggy
poing pwɛ̃
n masc fist
point pwɛ̃
n masc point dot period spot
point culminant pwɛ̃kylminɑ̃
n masc acme
point de contact pwɛ̃dəkɔ̃takt
n masc starting point
point de vue pwɛ̃dəvy
n masc viewpoint
point du jour pwɛ̃dyʒuʀ
n masc dawn daybreak
pointe pwɛ̃t
n fem peak point tip summit
pointu pwɛ̃ty
adj pointed spiked
pointure pwɛ̃tyʀ
n fem size
poinçon pwɛ̃sɑ̃
n masc awl bodkin
poire pwaʀ
n fem pear
poireau pwɑʀo
n masc leek
poirier pwaʀje
n fem pear-tree
pois pwa
n fem pea
poison pwazɔ̃
n masc poison
poisson pwasɔ̃
n masc fish
poitrail pwatʀɑj
n masc breast
poitrine pwatʀin
n fem bosom breast chest
poivre pwavʀ
n masc pepper
poivron pwɑvʀɔ̃
n masc capsicum pepper
poli pɔli
adj courteous polite well-mannered smooth polished
police pɔlis
n fem police
policier pɔlisje
n masc policeman
polir pɔliʀ
v polish
politesse pɔlitɛs
n fem politeness
politique pɔlitik
n fem policy politics
pollution atmosphérique pɔlytjɔ̃atmɔsfeʀik
n fem air-pollution
polonais pɔlonɛ
adj Polish
polynésien pɔlinezi
adj Polynesian
polémique pɔlemik
n fem controversy
pommade pɔmad
n fem ointment cream
pomme pɔm
n fem apple
pomme de pin pɔmdəpɛ̃
n fem cone
pomme de terre pɔmdətɛʀ
n fem potato
pommier pɔmje
n masc apple-tree
pompe pɔ̃p
n fem display parade pomp splender pump
pomper pɔ̃pe
v pump
pompette pɔ̃pɛt
adj tipsy
pompier pɔ̃pje
n masc fireman
ponceuse pɔ̃søz
n fem sander sanding machine
ponctualité pɔ̃ktɥalite
n fem punctuality
ponctuation pɔ̃ktyasjɔ̃
n fem interpunction punctuation
ponctuel pɔ̃ktyɛl
adj accurate on time prompt punctual
pont pɔ̃
n masc deck bridge
pont aérien pɔ̃aeʀi
n masc air bridge airlift
populaire popylɛʀ
adj popular
population popylasjɔ̃
n fem population
porc pɔʀ
n masc pork hog pig swine
port pɔʀ
n masc postage harbor harbour port
porte pɔʀt
n fem door
porte-clés pɔʀtkle
n masc key ring
porte-fenêtre pɔʀtfənɛtʀ
n fem french windows
porte document pɔʀtdokymɑ̃
n fem briefcase file
porte-monnaie
n masc purse wallet
portefeuille d'actions pɔʀtəfœjdaksjɔ̃
n masc share-capital
porter pɔʀte
v carry wear
porter plainte pɔʀteplɛ̃t
v complain
porteur pɔʀtœʀ
n masc porter
portion pɔʀtjɔ̃
n fem part piece share
portrait poʀtʀɛ
n masc portrait
portugais pɔʀtygɛ
adj Portuguese Portuguese language
poser poze
v achieve act do make perform install build construct locate lay down place put put down pose
poser une question pozeynkɛstjɔ̃
v ask ask a question
poseur pozœʀ
n masc attitudinizer poseur
positif pozitif
adj positive
position pozisjɔ̃
n fem position
possession posɛsjɔ̃
n fem colony settlement possession property
possible posibl
adj possible
posséder posede
v own possess
poste pɔst
n fem mail post
poste pɔst
n masc appointment post position
poste aérienne pɔstaeʀjɛn
n fem airmail
pot po
n masc jug pot vase vessel
potable potabl
adj drinkable
potage potaʒ
n fem soup
potassium potasjɔm
n fem potassium
poteau poto
n masc pole post stanchion stake
potiron pɔtiʀɔ̃
n masc gourd pumpkin squash
pou pu
n masc louse
pouah pwa
shame
poubelle pubɛl
n fem dustbin garbage can
pouce pus
n masc thumb
poudre pudʀ
n fem powder cosmetic powder
poudre à canon pudʀakanɔ̃
n fem gunpowder
poulailler pulaje
n masc coop
poule pul
n fem chicken fowl
poulet pulɛ
n masc chicken hen
poulpe pulp
n masc octopus
pouls pul
n fem pulse
poumon pumɔ̃
n masc lung
poupée pupe
n fem doll puppet
pour puʀ
prep for to in order to per
pour ainsi dire puʀɛ̃sidiʀ
so to speak
pour combien de temps puʀkɔ̃bidətɑ̃
how long
pour la plus part puʀlaplypaʀ
for the greater part for the most part
pour que puʀkə
so so that
pour toutes sortes de raisons puʀtutsɔʀtdəʀɛzɔ̃
for every reason
pourboire puʀbwaʀ
n fem tip
pourcentage puʀsɑ̃taʒ
n masc percent percentage
pourchasser puʀʃase
v chase drive drive on impel shoo
pourpre puʀpʀ
adj purple
pourquoi puʀkwɑ
adv why
pourrir puʀiʀ
v putrefy rot
poursuivre puʀsɥivʀ
v chase drive drive on impel shoo persecute prosecute pursue
pourtant puʀtɑ̃
adv but however nevertheless yet
pourvoir puʀvwaʀ
v provide supply
pousser puse
v chase drive drive on impel shoo push thrust
pousser à pusea
v encourage impel instigate spur on stimulate urge
poussette pusɛt
n fem push chair
poussin pusɛ̃
n masc chick chicken
poussière pusjɛʀ
n fem dust
poutre putʀ
n masc beam girder
pouvoir puvwaʀ
v be able to
poème poɛm
n masc poem
poète poɛt
n masc poet
poésie pɔezi
n fem poetry
poêle pwal
n masc frying-pan frying pan
prairie pʀɛʀi
n fem meadow
pratique pʀatik
n fem practice
pratiquer pʀatike
v apply practice exert
premier pʀəmje
adj first
premier acompte pʀəmjeakɔ̃t
n masc down payment first instalment initial deposit instalment
prendre pʀɑ̃dʀ
v get lay hold of pick up take
prendre dans les bras pʀɑ̃dʀdɑ̃lebʀa
v embrace
prendre fin pʀɑ̃dʀfɛ̃
v end come to an end end up expire
prendre l'initiative pʀɑ̃dʀlinisjativ
v initiate start
prendre la crémaillère pʀɑ̃dʀlakʀemajɛʀ
v have a house warming party
prendre part pʀɑ̃dʀpaʀ
v participate share take part
prendre à bail pʀɑ̃dʀabaj
v farm lease
prescription pʀɛskʀipsjɔ̃
n fem order instruction prescription
prescrire pʀɛskʀiʀ
vt prescribe stipulate
présenter pʀezɑ̃te
v introduce present
presqu'île pʀɛskil
n fem peninsula
presque pʀɛsk
adv as if as though in a way almost nearly
presse pʀɛs
n fem press
presser pʀɛse
v accelerate speed up insist press press firmly oppress squeeze hurry urge
presser le pas pʀɛseləpa
v mend one's pace step out
pression pʀɛsjɔ̃
n fem pressure
pression atmosphérique pʀɛsjɔ̃atmɔsfeʀik
n fem air-pressure
prestation pʀɛstasjɔ̃
n fem benefit perk
prestige pʀɛstiʒ
n masc glamor glamour prestige
preuve pʀœv
n fem proof sign token
prier pʀie
v ask ask for beg bid request pray
primaire pʀimɛʀ
adj elemental elementary
prime pʀim
n fem bonus premium allowance
primeur pʀimœʀ
n masc newness
primevère pʀiməvɛʀ
n fem primrose
prince pʀɛ̃s
n masc prince
princesse pʀɛ̃sɛs
n fem princess
principal pʀɛ̃sipal
adj most important main predominant principal chief major
principalement pʀɛ̃sipaləmɑ̃
adv above all especially chiefly mainly principally
principe pʀɛ̃sip
n masc principle
printemps pʀɛ̃tɑ̃
n masc spring springtime
prise pʀiz
n fem catch prize plug socket
prise de courant pʀizdəkuʀɑ̃
n fem electric socket
prise de courant femelle pʀizdəkuʀɑ̃fəmɛl
n fem electric socket
prise de courant mâle pʀizdəkuʀɑ̃mal
n fem plug electric plug stopper
prise téléphonique pʀiztelefɔnik
n fem telephone socket
prison pʀizɔ̃
n fem cell jail gaol prison
prisonnier pʀizɔnje
n masc prisoner
privation pʀivasjɔ̃
n fem absence lack shortage shortcoming
privilège pʀivilɛʒ
n masc privilege
privilégié pʀivileʒje
adj privileged
privé pʀive
adj private
prix pʀi
n masc premium prize price
prière pʀiɛʀ
n fem prayer
probablement pʀobabləmɑ̃
adv probably
problème pʀoblɛm
n masc problem trouble
procession pʀosɛsjɔ̃
n fem procession
processus pʀɔsesy
n masc process
prochain pʀoʃɛ̃
adj speedy following next
prochaine pʀoʃɛn
adj close near nearby next
proche pʀɔʃ
adj close near nearby next
proches pʀɔʃ
n masc relations relatives
proclamer pʀoklame
v issue proclaim
procuration pʀɔkyʀasjɔ̃
n fem power of attorney proxy
procurer pʀokyʀe
vt get procure activate cause give rise to cause to take place act as agent
procureur pʀokyʀœʀ
n masc public prosecutor
procès pʀosɛ
n masc action lawsuit
procès-verbal
n masc fine minutes protocol
procéder pʀosede
v act proceed
procédé pʀosede
n masc behavior behaviour conduct deportment procedure process
prodigieux pʀodiʒjø
adj extraordinary formidable
prodiguer pʀodige
v waste
production pʀodyksjɔ̃
n fem production
produire pʀodɥiʀ
v afford bear produce
produit pʀodɥi
n masc thing income agent means tool commodity merchandise wares
produit agricole pʀodɥiagʀikɔl
n masc agricultural product
professeur pʀofɛsœʀ
n masc professor
profession pʀofɛsjɔ̃
n fem profession
profit pʀofi
n masc gain profit
profiter pʀofite
v profit
profond pʀofɔ̃
adj deep profound
profondeur pʀofɔ̃dœʀ
n fem depth
prognostic pʀonjostik
n masc forecast prognosis
programme pʀɔgram
n masc programme
progresser pʀɔgʀese
v advance progress
progrès pʀogʀɛ
n masc advance advancement progress
proie pʀwa
n fem prey
projectile pʀɔʒɛktil
n masc bullet missile
projet pʀoʒɛ
n masc design diagram plan project scheme
projeter pʀoʒəte
v make a project of plan throw
projeter un liquide pʀoʒəteœ̃likid
v squirt
projeter une image pʀoʒəteynimaʒ
v project
prologue pʀɔlɔg
n masc prologue
prolonger pʀɔlɔ̃ʒe
v lengthen
prolétaire pʀɔletɛʀ
n masc proletarian
promenade pʀomənad
n fem stroll walk promenade
promeneur pʀomənœʀ
n masc walker hiker
promesse pʀɔmɛs
n fem affirmation promise
promettre pʀomɛtʀ
v promise
promoteur pʀɔmɔtœʀ
n masc promotor instigator
promotion pʀɔmɔtjɔ̃
n fem promotion
promouvoir pʀɔmuvwaʀ
v advance promote
prompt pʀɔ̃pt
adj fast quick rapid speedy swift
pronom pʀɔnɔ̃
n masc pronoun
prononcer pʀonɔ̃se
v pronounce
prononciation pʀonɔ̃sjasjɔ̃
n fem pronunciation
propagande pʀopagɑ̃d
n fem propaganda publicity
propager pʀopaʒe
v advertise publicize
prophète pʀofɛt
n masc prophet
propice pʀopis
adj advantageous favourable of use suitable
proportion pʀɔpɔʀtjɔ̃
n fem proportion rate
propos pʀopo
n masc intention meaning plan
proposition pʀopozisjɔ̃
n fem nomination recommendation presentation
propre pʀɔpʀ
adj own personal clean neat tidy
proprement pʀopʀəmɑ̃
adv decently properly appropriately in the final analysis just exactly okay right
propreté pʀopʀəte
n fem cleanliness purity
propriétaire pʀɔpʀijetɛʀ
n masc owner landlord landlady
propriété pʀopʀjete
n fem estate farm property ranch quality ownership
propriété foncière pʀopʀjetefɔ̃sjɛʀ
n fem estate farm property ranch
prospectus pʀospɛktys
n masc prospectus
prospérer pʀospeʀe
v be succesful prosper
prospérité pʀospeʀite
n fem prosperity success
prostituer pʀostitye
v prostitute
prostitution pʀostitytjɔ̃
n fem prostitution
prostituée pʀostitye
n fem prostitute hooker whore
protagoniste pʀɔtagɔnist
n protagonist
protecteur pʀotɛktœʀ
n masc patron protectionist
protection pʀotɛksjɔ̃
n fem protection
protestant pʀotɛstɑ̃
n masc Protestant
protestation pʀotɛstasjɔ̃
n fem protest
protester pʀotɛste
v protest
protocole pʀotokɔl
n masc minutes protocol
proton pʀotɔ̃
n masc proton
prototype pʀototip
n masc prototype
protéger pʀoteʒe
v guard keep look after watch over protect
protéine pʀotein
n fem protein
prouver pʀuve
v prove
provenir pʀovəniʀ
v accrue come derive originate result
proverbe pʀovɛʀb
n masc adage proverb
province pʀovɛ̃s
n fem province
provision pʀovizjɔ̃
n fem supply
provisoire pʀovizwaʀ
adj provisional temporary
provoquer pʀovɔke
v defy incite provoke
prudence pʀydɑ̃s
n fem discretion generalship prudence
prudent pʀydɑ̃
adj prudent reasonable sensible careful cautious
prune pʀyn
n fem plum
prussien pʀysi
adj Prussian
près pʀɛ
adj nearby close near
près de pʀɛdə
at beside by near nearby near to next to
pré pʀe
n masc meadow
précaution pʀekotjɔ̃
n fem thoughtfulness discretion generalship prudence
précieux pʀesjø
adj pricey
précipitation pʀesipitasjɔ̃
n fem acceleration
précipiter pʀesipite
v cast off fling off throw off
précis pʀesi
adj accurate precise
précisément pʀesizemɑ̃
adv exactly precisely
précoce pʀekɔs
adj early
précédement pʀesedamɑ̃
adv before previously
précédent pʀesedɑ̃
adj former last previous prior antecedent
précéder pʀesede
v precede
prédire pʀediʀ
v forecast foretell prophesy
préface pʀefas
n fem foreword
préfixe pʀefiks
n masc prefix
préférer pʀefeʀe
v prefer
préjudice pʀeʒydis
n masc damage loss harm
préjugé pʀeʒyʒe
n masc prejudice
prélever pʀeləve
v deduct take away
prématuré pʀematyʀe
adj unripe
prénom pʀenɔ̃
n masc first name Christian name
préoccuper pʀeɔkype
v agitate alarm
préparatif pʀepaʀatif
n fem thoughtfulness preparation
préparation pʀepaʀasjɔ̃
n fem preparation
préparer pʀepaʀe
v prepare
préposition pʀepozisjɔ̃
n fem preposition
présence pʀezɑ̃s
n fem presence
présent pʀezɑ̃
n masc (the) present gift present
présentation pʀezɑ̃tasjɔ̃
n fem accession entry
présenter pʀezɑ̃te
v offer present with tender present
préservatif pʀezɛʀvatif
n masc condom rubber preservative
préserver pʀezɛʀve
v guard preserve protect save
président pʀezidɑ̃
n masc chairman president
présider pʀezide
v preside
prétendre à pʀetɑ̃dʀa
v pose claim presume
prétexte pʀetɛkst
n masc pretext
prétexter pʀetɛkste
v give as an excuse pretend
prévenir pʀɛvniʀ
v prevent
prévisible pʀevizibl
adj foreseeable measurable
prévoir pʀevwaʀ
v foresee conjecture surmise forecast
prêcher pʀɛʃe
v preach
prêt pʀɛ
adj finished ready through
prêter pʀɛte
v borrow lend loan
prêter attention à pʀɛteatɑ̃tjɔ̃a
vt pay attention to take account of take into account
prêter serment pʀɛtesɛʀmɑ̃
v swear
prêtre pʀɛtʀ
n masc clergyman pastor priest
prôner pʀone
vt advocate
psaume psom
n masc psalm
pseudonyme psødɔnim
n masc pseudonym
psychiatre psikjatʀ
n masc psychiatrist
psychiatrie psikjatʀi
n fem psychiatry
psychique psiʃik
adj psychic
psychisme psiʃism
n masc psyche
psychologie psikoloʒi
n fem psychology
psychologue psikolɔg
n masc psychologist
public pyblik
n masc public
publicité pyblisite
n fem publicity ad advert advertisement
publier pyblje
v advertise announce give notice publish reveal
puce pys
n fem flea
puis pɥi
afterwards next subsequently
puiser pɥize
v draw
puisque pɥisk
conj because for the reason that as for since
puissance pɥisɑ̃s
n masc force strength power realm state
puissant pɥisɑ̃
adj strong powerful
puits pɥi
n masc well
puits de mine pɥidəmin
n masc shaft mine shaft
pull-over
n masc pullover sweater
pulpe pylp
n fem pulp
puma pyma
n masc cougar mountain lion puma
punaise pynɛz
n fem bug bedbug
punir pyniʀ
v punish
punition pynisjɔ̃
n fem punishment
pupitre pypitʀ
n masc desk lectern school desk
pur pyʀ
adj mere solitary sole pure clean simple straightforward
purifier pyʀifje
v clean cleanse make clean purge
purin pyʀɛ̃
n masc liquid manure muck-water stale
purée pyʀe
n fem gruel mess mush
pus py
n masc pus
putain pytɛ̃
n fem hooker prostitute whore
puzzle pyzzl
n masc enigma puzzle riddle
pygmée pigme
n masc pigmy
pyjama piʒama
n fem pyjamas
pyramide piʀamid
n fem pyramid
pâle pal
adj pale sallow
pâlir paliʀ
v fade
pâquerette pakəʀɛt
n fem daisy
pâte pat
n fem dough paste
pâtisserie patisəʀi
n masc confectioner's confectioner's shop
pâtre patʀ
n masc shepherd
pâturage patyʀaʒ
n masc pasture meadow
pâture patyʀ
n fem food nourishment meadow
pâté pate
n masc pate pie
père pɛʀ
n masc father
père adoptif pɛʀadɔptif
n masc foster-father
père et mère pɛʀemɛʀ
n parents
pécher peʃe
v sin transgress
péché peʃe
n masc sin transgression
pédale pedal
n fem pedal
pédale d'accélération pedaldakseleʀasjɔ̃
n fem accelerator accelerator pedal
pélargonium pelaʀgonjɔm
n masc geranium
pélican pelikɑ̃
n masc pelican
pénible penibl
adj painful dismal miserable
péniblement penibləmɑ̃
adv hardly not easily with difficulty with effort
péniche peniʃ
n fem barge Rhine barge
péninsule penɛ̃syl
n fem peninsula
pénis peni
n masc penis
pénétrer penetʀe
v penetrate
pépier pepje
v chirp peep twitter
pépin pepɛ̃
n masc grain granule pip
périlleux peʀijø
adj dangerous adventurous hazardous risky
période peʀjɔd
n fem period
périr peʀiʀ
v perish
pérégriner peʀegʀine
v go on pilgrimage
pétale petal
n masc petal
péter pete
v fart
pétrir petʀiʀ
v knead
pétrole petʀɔl
n fem paraffin-oil petroleum
pêche pɛʃ
n fem peach
pêcher pɛʃe
v fish
pêcheur pɛʃœʀ
n masc fisherman
pêcheur à la ligne pɛʃœʀalalinj
n masc angler
pôle pol
n masc pole
qu' k
that who
qu'est-ce qui
who
quai kɛ
n masc platform quay wharf
qualifier kalifje
v qualify
qualifié kalifje
adj able accomplished competent
qualité kalite
n fem property quality
quand kɑ̃
conj when
quant à kɑ̃a
about concerning as to as regards
quant à moi kɑ̃amwa
as far as I am concerned
quantité kɑ̃tite
n fem quantity
quarante kaʀɑ̃t
num forty
quart kaʀ
n masc fourth
quartier kaʀtje
n masc district neighbourhood quarter
quartz kaʀts
n masc rock-crystal
quatorze katɔʀz
num fourteen
quatorzième katɔʀzjɛm
adj fourteenth
quatre katʀ
num four
quatre-vingt-dix
num ninety
quatre-vingts
num eighty
quatrième katʀiɛm
adj fourth
que kə
that who than
quel kɛl
who which
quelconque kɛlkɔ̃k
adj some kind of
quelle kɛl
who
quelle heure kɛlœʀ
what time
quelle heure est-il?
what time is it?
quelles kɛl
who which
quelqu'un kɛlky
a any anybody some somebody one some one
quelque kɛlkə
a few any some
quelque chose kɛlkʃoz
anything something
quelque part kɛlkpaʀ
anywhere somewhere
quelquefois kɛlkəfwa
several times sometimes
quelques uns kɛlkœ̃
a few some
quels kɛl
who which
querelle kəʀɛl
n fem quarrel
question kɛstjɔ̃
n fem question
quête kɛt
n fem quest search collection
queue kø
n fem stalk stem tail
qui ki
who that
qui a raison kiaʀɛzɔ̃
right true
qui reste kiʀɛst
additional remaining rest of
quiet kjɛ
adj calm quiet
quinze kɛ̃z
num fifteen
quittance kitɑ̃s
n masc receipt
quitter kite
v abandon forsake desert leave quit
quoi kwa
pron what
quoique kwak
conj though although
quotidien kotidi
n masc daily paper journal newspaper
quotidien kotidi
adj daily everyday
quotidiennement kotidjɛnəmɑ̃
adv daily
rabais ʀabɛ
n masc abatement discount rebate
rabbin ʀabɛ̃
n masc rabbi
rabot ʀabo
n masc plane
raccommoder ʀakomɔde
v block clog plug up stop up
raccourcir ʀakuʀsiʀ
v abbreviate abridge shorten
race ʀas
n fem breed race
racine ʀasin
n fem root
raconter ʀakɔ̃te
v narrate relate tell
radeau ʀado
n masc raft
radiateur ʀadjatœʀ
n masc radiator
radical ʀadikal
adj drastic fundamental radical thoroughgoing
radio ʀadjo
n fem radio wireless
radis ʀadi
n fem radish
radium ʀadjɔm
n masc radium
radon ʀadɔ̃
n masc radon
raffiner ʀafine
v refine
rafle rɑfl
n fem raid
rafler rɑfle
v raid
rafraîchir ʀafʀɛʃiʀ
v refresh
rage ʀaʒ
n fem rabies
ragoût ʀagu
n masc ragout stew
raide ʀɛd
adj abrupt steep rigid stiff
raidir ʀɛdiʀ
v strech wind up
raie ʀɛ
n fem skate stingray streak stroke ray strip stripe
raifort ʀɛfɔʀ
n masc horse-radish horseradish
rail ʀaj
n masc rail
railler ʀaje
v look for seek
rainure ʀɛnyʀ
n fem slot
raisin ʀɛzɛ̃
n masc grape
raison ʀɛzɔ̃
n fem reason logical reasoning
raisonnable ʀɛzonabl
adj appropriate becoming seemly suitable prudent reasonable sagacious sage wise
rajouter ʀaʒute
vt add
ralentir ʀalɑ̃tiʀ
v moderate
ramadan ʀamadɑ̃
n masc ramadan
ramasser ʀamase
v accumulate amass heap pile up stack collect gather pick up
rame ʀam
n fem oar train
rameau ʀamo
n fem twig
ramer ʀame
v row
rammasser ʀamase
v pick pluck gather collect
rampe ʀɑ̃p
n fem balustrade banisters parapet railing
ramper ʀɑ̃pe
v crawl creep
rancune ʀɑ̃kyn
n fem grudge rancour resentment
rand ʀɑ̃
n masc rand
randonnée ʀɑ̃dɔne
n fem excursion outing sightseeing trip
rang ʀɑ̃g
n masc grade rank rate file line row turn
rangement ʀɑ̃ʒəmɑ̃
n masc storage space
ranger ʀɑ̃ʒe
v arrange put in order tidy
rangée ʀɑ̃ʒe
n fem file line rank row turn
rançon ʀɑ̃sɔ̃
n fem ransom
rapide ʀapid
adj fast quick rapid speedy swift
rapidement ʀapidəmɑ̃
adv fast quickly swiftly shallowly
rapides Deschênes ʀapiddɛʃɛn
n Deschênes Rapids
rapides Norman ʀapidnɔʀman
n Norman Rapids
rapides Remic ʀapidʀəmik
n Remic Rapids
rapidité ʀapidite
n fem speed
rapiécer ʀapjese
vt mend patch patch up
rappeler ʀapəle
v evoke
rapper ʀape
v rap
rapport ʀapɔʀ
n masc relevance account record report
rapporter ʀapɔʀte
v give an account report
rapporter des propos ʀapɔʀtedepʀopo
v cite quote
rapprochement ʀapʀɔʃmɑ̃
n masc reconcilliation
rapprocher ʀapʀɔʃe
v bring close together bring near to
rapsodie ʀapsɔdi
n fem rapsody
rapt ʀapt
n masc abduction kidnapping
rare ʀaʀ
adj rare precious
rarement ʀɑʀmɑ̃
adv seldom
raser ʀaze
v shave
rasoir ʀazwaʀ
n masc razor
rassasié ʀasazje
adj full replete satisfied
rassembler ʀasɑ̃ble
v accumulate amass heap pile up stack collect gather pick up take along
rassis ʀasi
adj stale
rassurer ʀasyʀe
v reassure assure appease calm quieten soothe
rat ʀa
n masc rat
rat musqué ʀamyske
n masc musk-rat musquash
rater ʀate
v miss
ration ʀasjɔ̃
n fem share
rationnel ʀasjonɛl
adj rational
raton laveur ʀatɔ̃lavœʀ
n raccoon racoon washing-bear
rattraper ʀatʀape
v earn back regain win back
rauque ʀok
adj hoarse
ravage ʀavaʒ
n fem destruction
ravager ʀavaʒe
v destroy quash ruin
ravin ʀavɛ̃
n masc ravine
ravir ʀaviʀ
v plunder rob delight charm
ravissant ʀavisɑ̃
adj delightful lovely charming
ravisseur ʀavisœʀ
n masc robber
ravitaillement ʀavitajəmɑ̃
n masc catering arrival arrivals supply
rayer ʀɛje
v cross out strike out
rayon ʀɛjɔ̃
n masc shelf beam ray radius
rayon de rangement ʀɛjɔ̃dəʀɑ̃ʒəmɑ̃
n masc shelf
rayon de soleil ʀɛjɔ̃dəsɔlɛj
n masc sunbeam
rayonnement rɛjɔnmɑ̃
n masc radiation influence
rayonner ʀɛjɔne
v radiate
rayure ʀɛjyʀ
n fem streak stroke ray strip stripe
rebelle ʀəbɛl
adj disobedient insubordinate rebellious
rebondir ʀəbɔ̃diʀ
v rebound
recensement ʀəsɑ̃səmɑ̃
n masc inventory
receptionniste ʀəsɛpsjonist
n fem receptionist
recette ʀəsɛt
n fem income procedure process prescription recipe reception room
recevabilité ʀəsəvabilite
n fem susceptibility
recevoir ʀəsəvwaʀ
v accept receive take take in get have
recevoir des visiteurs ʀəsəvwaʀdevizitœʀ
v entertain receive
recevoir officiellement ʀəsəvwaʀofisjɛləmɑ̃
v do the honours
recevoir solennellement ʀəsəvwaʀsɔlɑ̃nɛləmɑ̃
v welcome
recherche ʀəʃɛʀʃ
n fem exploration investigation research quest search
rechercher ʀəʃɛʀʃe
v examine explore investigate research
recommandable ʀəkomɑ̃dabl
adj recommendable
recommandation ʀəkomɑ̃dasjɔ̃
n fem admonition exhortation warning recommendation
recommander ʀəkomɑ̃de
v commend recommend
recommandé ʀəkomɑ̃de
adj registered
recommencer ʀəkomɑ̃se
v resume
reconduire ʀəkɔ̃dɥiʀ
v continue go on proceed with renew
reconnaissance ʀəkonɛsɑ̃s
n fem acknowledgement gratitude exploration investigation research patrol scout boy scout
reconnaissant ʀəkonɛsɑ̃
adj thankful
reconnaître ʀəkɔnɛtʀ
v acknowledge recognize distinguish examine explore investigate research
record ʀəkɔʀ
n masc record
recourir à ʀəkuʀiʀa
v apply to
recours ʀəkuʀ
n masc appeal use
recouvrer ʀəkuvʀe
v recover
recouvrir ʀəkuvʀiʀ
v cover overlay
recruter ʀəkʀyte
v recruit
rectangle ʀɛktɑ̃gl
n masc right-angle square
rectifier ʀɛktifje
v correct kill liquidate slay murder adjust
recueiller ʀəkœje
v accept receive take take in
recueillir ʀəkœjiʀ
v collect gather pick up harvest
reculer ʀəkyle
v cede give in give up give way relinquish yield adjourn delay postpone walk back walk backwards
redire ʀədiʀ
v repeat
redoubler ʀəduble
v double augment grow increase
redoutable ʀədutabl
adj dangerous
redouter ʀədute
v be afraid of fear alarm frighten
redresser ʀədʀɛse
v correct
redresser un jugement ʀədʀɛseœ̃ʒyʒəmɑ̃
v adjust put right
refaire ʀəfɛʀ
v fix repair
reflet ʀəflɛ
n fem reflection
refléter ʀəflɛte
v reflect
reformer ʀəfɔʀme
v reform
refroidir ʀəfʀwɑdiʀ
v cool cool down
refuge ʀəfyʒ
n masc asylum place of refuge shelter refuge
refuser ʀəfyze
v refuse reject
regagner ʀəganje
v recover earn back regain win back
regard ʀəgaʀ
n masc look
regarder ʀəgaʀde
v look watch view to be concerned with
regarder bouche bée ʀəgaʀdebuʃbe
v gape at
regarder un spectacle ʀəgaʀdeœ̃spɛktakl
v watch
regret ʀəgʀɛ
n masc regret
regretter ʀəgʀɛte
v be sorry about begrudge feel sorry for regret repent repent of mourn
rein ʀɛ̃
n masc kidney
reine ʀɛn
n fem queen
reins ʀɛ̃
n fem loin
rejeter ʀəʒəte
v throw away repulse refuse reject throw up vomit
rejeter de la nourriture ʀəʒətedəlanuʀityʀ
v throw up vomit
rejeter par intolérance ʀəʒətepaʀɛ̃tɔleʀɑ̃s
v drive out
rejoindre ʀəʒwɛ̃dʀ
v be similar resemble
relatif ʀəlatif
adj relative
relatif à la maison ʀəlatifalamɛzɔ̃
n domestic
relation ʀəlasjɔ̃
n fem relation understanding acquaintance account narrative story tale record report
relativ ʀəlativ
adj relative
relativement ʀəlativmɑ̃
adv fairly rather relatively
relier ʀəlje
v bind connect join tie tie up
religieux ʀəliʒjø
adj religious
religion ʀəliʒjɔ̃
n fem religion
reliquat ʀəlika
n masc balance
relire ʀəliʀ
v read again read over again re-read
rellier ʀɛlje
v connect join
relâcher ʀəlaʃe
v anchor release
remaniement rəmanimɑ̃
n masc modification revision reorganisation
remarquable ʀəmaʀkabl
adj noteworthy remarkable
remarque ʀəmaʀk
n fem remark notice observation
remarquer ʀəmaʀke
vt notice
rembourrer ʀɑ̃buʀe
v pad upholster stuff
rembourser ʀɑ̃buʀse
v repay
remerciement ʀəmɛʀsimɑ̃
n masc gratitude thanks
remercier ʀəmɛʀsje
v thank
remise ʀəmiz
n fem abatement discount rebate delivery
remonter ʀəmɔ̃te
v strech wind up
remorque ʀəmɔʀk
n fem trailer
remplacement ʀɑ̃plasəmɑ̃
n masc replacement
remplacer ʀɑ̃plase
v take the place of replace substitute
remplaçant ʀɑ̃plasɑ̃
n masc replacement person stand-in
remplir ʀɑ̃pliʀ
v complete fill fill in fill up accomplish achieve keep observe perform
remporter ʀɑ̃pɔʀte
v accomplish achieve attain get reach earn gain win
remuer ʀəmye
v move stir affect agitate actuate transfer
remède ʀəmɛd
n masc drug medicine pharmaceutical means remedy resources
remédier ʀəmedje
v repair fix
renard ʀənaʀ
n masc fox
renarde ʀənaʀd
n fem vixen
rencontre ʀɑ̃kɔ̃tʀ
n fem appointment date rendezvous encounter
rencontrer ʀɑ̃kɔ̃tʀe
v bore broach sink strike tap come across encounter meet see
rendez-vous
n masc appointment date rendezvous
rendre ʀɑ̃dʀ
v cause get make throw up vomit
rendre confus ʀɑ̃dʀkɔ̃fy
v befog cloud dim disquiet interfere with perturb
rendre plus beau ʀɑ̃dʀplybo
v embellish
rendre trouble ʀɑ̃dʀtʀubl
v befog cloud dim disquiet interfere with perturb
renfermer ʀɑ̃fɛʀme
v comprise contain include
rennomée ʀɑ̃nɔme
n fem fame hearsay renown repute rumor rumour
renommée ʀənɔme
n fem fame glory renown
renoncer ʀənɔ̃se
v abandon give up resign renounce
renouvelable rənuvəlabl
adj renewable repeatable
renouveler ʀənuvəle
v renew
renseignement ʀɑ̃sɛnjəmɑ̃
n masc account information advice announcement communication message notice report
renseigner ʀɑ̃sɛnje
v acquaint inform report
rentable ʀɑ̃tabl
adj profitable
rente ʀɑ̃t
n fem income return
rentrée ʀɑ̃tʀe
n masc return
renverser ʀɑ̃vɛʀse
v overthrow turn turn over upset
renvoyer ʀɑ̃vwaje
v chase away drive away expel discharge dismiss fire sack adjourn delay postpone reflect
repas ʀəpa
n masc meal
repasser ʀəpase
v iron iron clothes
reporter ʀəpɔʀte
v transport
repos ʀəpo
n masc calmness quietness calm quiet silence break intermission pause recess repose rest composure
repoussant ʀəpusɑ̃
adj nasty
repousser ʀəpuse
v chase away drive away expel condemn disapprove disapprove of rebuke refuse reject
reprendre ʀəpʀɑ̃dʀ
v censure criticize repay blame rebuke reproach reprove scold
reprise ʀəpʀiz
n fem round
reproche ʀəpʀɔʃ
n masc reproach
reprocher ʀəpʀɔʃe
v blame rebuke reproach reprove scold
représentant ʀəpʀezɑ̃tɑ̃
n masc delegate broker agent representative
représentatif ʀəpʀezɑ̃tatif
adj typical
représentation ʀəpʀezɑ̃tasjɔ̃
n fem presentation
représenter ʀəpʀezɑ̃te
v express play describe act for represent
requin ʀəkɛ̃
n masc shark
requérir ʀəkeʀiʀ
v need require
requête ʀəkɛt
n fem attempt effort
respect ʀɛspɛ
n masc respect
respecter ʀɛspɛkte
v act on act upon follow observe respect
respectif ʀɛspɛktif
adj respective
respiration ʀɛspiʀasjɔ̃
n fem respiration breath
respirer ʀɛspiʀe
v breathe
respondre ʀɛspɔ̃dʀ
v answer reply respond
responsable ʀɛspɔ̃sabl
adj accountable responsible
ressembler ʀəsɑ̃ble
v be similar resemble
ressentir ʀəsɑ̃tiʀ
v feel sense
ressort ʀəsɔʀ
n masc spring
ressource ʀəsuʀs
n masc means remedy resources
restant ʀɛstɑ̃
n masc remainder left over rest
restaurant ʀɛstɔʀɑ̃
n masc restaurant
restaurer ʀɛstɔʀe
v fix repair
reste ʀɛst
n masc remainder rest
rester ʀɛste
v remain stay stay over
rester en arrière ʀɛsteaʀjɛʀ
v be kept in be detained remain stay on
retard ʀətaʀ
n masc delay
retarder ʀətaʀde
v adjourn delay postpone
retenir ʀətəniʀ
v bridle check restrain conserve keep maintain preserve recall recollect remember book order reserve moderate thunder
retirer ʀətiʀe
v take off (clothes) draw back withdraw
retomber ʀətɔ̃be
v droop hang lapse
retour ʀətuʀ
n masc return
retourner ʀətuʀne
v turn blend mingle mix shuffle turn around turn round
retraite ʀətʀɛt
n fem pension retirement
retraité ʀətʀɛte
n fem retired person
retrancher ʀətʀɑ̃ʃe
v count down deduct take away cut off abstract subtract
revanche ʀəvɑ̃ʃ
n fem revenge vengeance
revendication ʀəvɑ̃dikasjɔ̃
n fem claim demand
revenir ʀəvəniʀ
v come back return
revenir toujours sur la même chapitre ʀəvəniʀtuʒuʀsyʀlamɛmʃapitʀ
v always harp on the same string always harp on one string
revenir à ʀəvəniʀa
v cost
revenu ʀəvəny
n masc income return
revoir ʀəvwaʀ
v see again revise
revolver ʀəvɔlve
n masc revolver
revue ʀəvy
n masc magazine periodical revue
revêtir ʀəvɛtiʀ
v plaster put on cover overlay clothe dress
rez-de-chaussée
n masc ground-floor
reçu ʀəsy
n masc acknowledgement receipt
rhinocéros ʀinɔseʀo
n masc rhino rhinoceros
rhododendron ʀɔdɔdɛ̃dʀɔ̃
n masc Alpenrose rhododendron
rhubarbe ʀybaʀb
n fem rhubarb
rhum ʀɔm
n masc rum
rhumatisme ʀymatism
n masc rheumatism
rhume ʀym
n masc catarrh cold
rhénan ʀenɑ̃
n masc Rhineland
ricaner ʀikane
v sneer
riche ʀiʃ
adj affluent rich wealthy well-off
richesse ʀiʃɛs
n fem luxury abundance affluence wealth
ride ʀid
n masc furrow wrinkle
rideau ʀido
n masc curtain
rider ʀide
v furrow wrinkle
ridicule ʀidikyl
adj ridiculous
rien ʀi
pron nothing not an ace
rigide ʀiʒid
adj rigid stiff
rigoureux ʀiguʀø
adj rigourous stringent
rime ʀim
n fem rhyme
rincer ʀɛ̃se
v gargle rinse
rire ʀiʀ
v laugh
risque ʀisk
n masc hazard risk
risque d'accident ʀiskdaksidɑ̃
n accident risk
risquer ʀiske
v hazard risk venture
rite ʀit
n masc rite
rival ʀival
n masc rival
rivaliser ʀivalize
v compete rival
rivet ʀivɛ
n masc rivet
rivière ʀivjɛʀ
n fem river
rivière Again ʀivjɛʀagɛ̃
n fem Again River
rivière Atabasca ʀivjɛʀatabaska
n fem Athabasca
rivière Bujeault ʀivjɛʀbyʒolt
n fem Bujeault River
rivière Harricana ʀivjɛʀaʀikana
n fem Harricanaw River
rivière Joir ʀivjɛʀʒwaʀ
n fem Joir River
rivière Kachekaosipou ʀivjɛʀkaʃkaozipu
n fem Kachekaosipou River
rivière Kedgwick ʀivjɛʀkəgwik
n fem North Branch Kedgwick River
rivière Madawaska ʀivjɛʀmadovaska
n fem Madawaska River
rivière Magusi ʀivjɛʀmagzi
n fem Magusi River
rivière Mercereau ʀivjɛʀmɛʀsəʀo
n fem Mercereau River
rivière Napetipi ʀivjɛʀnapətipi
n fem Napetipi River
rivière Natashquan ʀivjɛʀnatazkɑ̃
n fem Natashquan River
rivière Natashquan Est ʀivjɛʀnatazkɑ̃ɛst
n fem East Natasquan River
rivière Patapédia ʀivjɛʀpatapedja
n fem Patapedia River
rivière Piscapecassy ʀivjɛʀpiskapəkassi
n fem Piscapecassy River
rivière Rigaud ʀivjɛʀʀigo
n fem Rigaud River
rivière Rigaud Est ʀivjɛʀʀigoɛst
n fem East Rigaud River
rivière Rimouski ʀivjɛʀʀimuski
n fem Rimouski River
rivière Ristigouche ʀivjɛʀʀistiguʃ
n fem Restigouche River
rivière Saguenay ʀivjɛʀsagənɛj
n fem Saguenay River
rivière Saint-Augustin
n fem Saint Augustin River
rivière Saint-François
n fem Saint Francis River
rivière Saint-Jean
n fem Saint John River
rivière Saint-Paul
n fem Saint Paul River
rivière Saskachewan Nord ʀivjɛʀsaskaʃuvɑ̃nɔʀ
n fem North Saskatchewan North Saskatchewan River
rivière Saskachewan Sud ʀivjɛʀsaskaʃuvɑ̃syd
n fem South Saskatchewan South Saskatchewan River
rivière Turcotte ʀivjɛʀtyʀkɔt
n fem Turcotte River
rivière Verte ʀivjɛʀvɛʀt
n fem Green River
rivière de la Paix ʀivjɛʀdəlapɛ
n fem Peace River
rivière des Outaouais ʀivjɛʀdeutauɛ
n fem Ottawa River
rivière du Détour ʀivjɛʀdydetuʀ
n fem Detour River
rivière du Petit Mécatina ʀivjɛʀdypətimekatina
n fem Little Mecatina River
rivière à la Pluie ʀivjɛʀalaplɥi
n fem Rainy River
riz ʀi
n masc rice
robe ʀɔb
n fem dress gown robe
robinet ʀobinɛ
n masc faucet tap
robot ʀobo
n masc robot
robuste ʀɔbyst
adj firm robust sturdy
roc ʀɔk
n masc rock
rocher ʀɔʃe
n masc rock boulder
roder ʀɔde
v wear down wear off wear out
rognon ʀɔɲɔ̃
n masc cul kidney
roi ʀwa
n masc king
roman ʀomɑ̃
n masc novel
romantique ʀomɑ̃tik
adj romantic
rompre ʀɔ̃pʀ
v break
rond ʀɔ̃
n masc circle
rond-point rɔ̃pwɛ̃
n masc roundabout traffic circle
ronde ʀɔ̃d
n masc round circle
ronfler ʀɔ̃fle
v snore
ronger ʀɔ̃ʒe
v gnaw nibble
ronronner ʀɔ̃ʀɔne
v buzz hum
rose ʀoz
n masc pink rose
roseau ʀozo
n masc cane reed
rosier ʀozje
n masc rosebush rosetree
rosse ʀɔs
adj nasty vicious
rosse ʀɔs
n fem nag dobbin
rosser ʀose
v thresh
rossignol ʀosinjɔl
n masc nightingale
rosée ʀoze
n fem dew
roter ʀɔte
v belch burp
roucouler ʀukule
vi coo
roudin ʀɔ̃dɛ̃
n masc log
roue ʀu
n fem wheel
rouge ʀuʒ
adj red
rouget ʀuʒɛ
n masc mullet
rougir ʀuʒiʀ
v blush
rouille ʀuj
n fem rust
rouleau ʀulo
n masc roll
rouler ʀule
v roll bilk cheat take in
roulure ʀulyʀ
n fem slut trollop
roumain ʀumɛ̃
adj Romanian Rumanian
rouspéter ʀuspɛte
v oppose
route ʀut
n fem track road route way highway
route aérienne ʀutaeʀjɛn
n fem airway
routine ʀutin
n fem routine
royal ʀwajal
adj regal royal
royaume ʀwajom
n masc kingdom
ruban ʀybɑ̃
n masc ribbon
rubidium ʀybidjɔm
n fem rubidium
rubrique ʀybʀik
n fem column header
ruche ʀyʃ
n fem beehive
rucher ʀyʃe
v apiary
rude ʀyd
adj coarse crude harsh
rue ʀy
n fem street
ruelle ʀyɛl
n fem alley lane
ruine ʀɥin
n fem ruin
ruiner ʀɥine
v ruin
ruisseau ʀɥiso
n masc stream
ruisseau Armstrong ʀɥisoaʀmstʀɔ̃ŋ
n Armstrong Creek
ruisseau Benedict ʀɥisobəndikt
n Benedict Brook
ruisseau Burwash ʀɥisobyʀwaʃ
n Burwash Creek
ruisseau Cedar ʀɥisosədaʀ
n Cedar Brook
ruisseau Chanion ʀɥisoʃanjɔ̃
n Chanion Brook
ruisseau Chisholm ʀɥisoʃiʃɔlm
n Chisholm Brook
ruisseau Julian ʀɥisoʒyljɑ̃
n Julian Creek
ruisseau McDiarmid ʀɥisomkdjaʀmi
n McDiarmid Creek
ruisseau Pollard ʀɥisopɔlaʀ
n Pollard Brook
ruisseau Pontiac ʀɥisopɔ̃tjak
n Pontiac Creek
ruisseau Pontleroy ʀɥisopɔ̃tləʀwaj
n Pontleroy Creek
ruisseau Prices ʀɥisopʀis
n Prices Brook
ruisseau Quigley ʀɥisokiglɛ
n Quigley Brook
ruisseau Saugeen ʀɥisosoʒi
n Saugeen Creek
ruisseau Sisson ʀɥisosisɔ̃
n Sisson Brook
ruisseau States Nord ʀɥisostatnɔʀ
n North Branch States Brook
ruisseau Sunday ʀɥisosydɛj
n Sunday Creek
ruisseau Sunrise ʀɥisosyʀiz
n Sunrise Creek
ruisseau Teed ʀɥisoti
n Teed Brook
ruisselet ʀɥisəlɛ
n masc brooklet rill rivulet
ruminer ʀymine
v chew the cud
rupture ʀyptyʀ
n fem interruption
rural ʀyʀal
adj rural
russe ʀys
adj Russian Russian language
rustique ʀystik
adj rural crude raw rough coarse harsh
rusé ʀyze
adj clever cunning sly smart
rythme ʀitm
n masc rhythm
rythmique ʀitmik
adj rhythmic
rythmé ʀitme
adj rhythmic
râler ʀale
v growl grumble
râpe ʀɑp
n fem cul grater
râper ʀape
v grate rasp
râteau ʀato
n masc rake
râteler ʀatəle
v rake
règle ʀɛgl
n fem regulation rule
règlement ʀɛgləmɑ̃
n masc settlement acquittal payment full payment regulations rules
règne ʀɛnj
n masc control reign rule realm state kingship royalty
réaction ʀeaksjɔ̃
n fem reaction
réacteur ʀeaktœʀ
n masc reactor jet engine
réaliser ʀealize
v accomplish achieve act out keep observe perform produce
réalité ʀealite
n fem reality actuality
récemment ʀesamɑ̃
adv recently
réception ʀesɛpsjɔ̃
n fem acceptance admission reception room reception-room
récif ʀesif
n masc reef
réciproque ʀesipʀɔk
adj mutual reciprocal
récit ʀesi
n fem account narrative story tale
réciter ʀesite
v recite
réclamation ʀeklamasjɔ̃
n fem complaint
réclame ʀeklam
n fem ad advert advertisement
réclamer ʀeklame
v need require
récolte ʀekɔlt
n fem harvest
récolter ʀekɔlte
v harvest
récompense ʀekɔ̃pɑ̃s
n fem premium prize
récompenser ʀekɔ̃pɑ̃se
v compensate reward
réconcilier ʀekɔ̃silje
vt reconcile
réconforter ʀekɔ̃fɔʀte
v encourage
récréation ʀekʀeasjɔ̃
n fem amusement fun distraction diversion
récupérer ʀekypeʀe
v recover retrieve
récurer ʀekyʀe
v rub
rédaction ʀedaksjɔ̃
n fem editorial office
rédiger ʀediʒe
v edit
réduction ʀedyksjɔ̃
n fem curtailment retrenchment abatement discount rebate
réduction de texte ʀedyksjɔ̃dətɛkst
n fem abridgement abstract resumé summery
réduire ʀedɥiʀ
v reduce
réduire en miettes ʀedɥiʀmjɛt
v crush shatter smash
réel ʀeɛl
adj actual practical real true
réellement ʀeɛləmɑ̃
adv genuinely indeed really truly
réfectoire ʀefɛktwaʀ
n masc refectory dining-room
réflexion ʀeflɛksjɔ̃
n fem notice observation
réfléchir ʀefleʃiʀ
v think think about reflect on reflect
réformer ʀefɔʀme
v release improve repair reform
réfrigérateur ʀefʀiʒeʀatœʀ
n masc refrigerator
réfugier ʀefyʒje
vi take refuge
réfugié ʀefyʒje
n masc refugee
réfuter ʀefyte
v refute
régaler ʀegale
v entertain treat
régime ʀeʒim
n masc regime
régiment ʀeʒimɑ̃
n masc regiment
région ʀeʒjɔ̃
n fem region
réglage ʀeglaʒ
n masc agreement
régler ʀegle
v conduct direct guide head lead arrange put in order tidy regulate
régner ʀenje
v control govern restrain rule
régulier ʀegylje
adj even regular
régulièrement ʀegyljɛʀəmɑ̃
adv regularly
réjouir ʀeʒwiʀ
v make glad
rénover ʀenɔve
vt renovate do up
répandre ʀepɑ̃dʀ
v distribution scatter draw out drive out express utter give utterance to pull out release
réparer ʀepaʀe
v fix repair
répartir ʀepaʀtiʀ
v distribute
répercussion ʀepɛʀkysjɔ̃
n masc echo
répersussion ʀepɛʀsysjɔ̃
n fem consequence consistency
répertoire ʀepɛrtwaʀ
n masc notebook with thumb index repertoire
répondre ʀepɔ̃dʀ
v reduce the price
réponse ʀepɔ̃s
n fem answer reply
réponse d'un problème ʀepɔ̃sdypʀoblɛm
n solution
réprimander ʀepʀimɑ̃de
v blame rebuke reproach reprove scold
réprimer ʀepʀime
v brake bridle check restrain detain hold back retain suppress
république ʀepyblik
n fem republic
répulsion ʀepylsjɔ̃
n fem abhorrence abomination horror
réputation ʀepytasjɔ̃
n fem fame renown hearsay repute rumor rumour glory reputation
répéter ʀepete
v repeat
réseau ʀezo
n masc net network
réserve ʀezɛʀv
n fem box-room storage room pantry supply
réserver ʀezɛʀve
v reserve
réserver pour ʀezɛʀvepuʀ
v destine for
résident ʀezidɑ̃
n masc resident
résigner ʀezinje
v abandon give up resign renounce
résine ʀezin
n fem resin
résistance ʀezistɑ̃s
n fem resistance
résistance à l'air ʀezistɑ̃salɛʀ
n fem air-resistance
résister ʀeziste
v resist withstand
résolution ʀezɔlytjɔ̃
n fem decision motion resolution
résonner ʀezɔne
v echo resound sound
résoudre ʀezudʀ
v dissolve transform
résultat ʀezylta
n masc conclusion effect result
résulter ʀezylte
v result
résumer ʀezyme
v abstract summarize
rétif ʀetif
adj restive rebellious
rétorquer ʀetɔʀke
v reduce the price
réunion ʀeynjɔ̃
n fem assemblage gathering meeting
réunir ʀeyniʀ
v connect join assemble congregate gather meet
réussir ʀeysiʀ
v succeed
réveil ʀevɛj
n masc alarm alarmclock
réveil-matin
n fem alarm alarmclock
réveiller ʀeveje
v arouse wake awaken wake up
réviser ʀevize
v revise
révolte ʀevɔlt
n fem mutiny rebellion revolt
révolution ʀevɔlytjɔ̃
n fem revolution
révéler ʀevele
v develop reveal
rêve ʀɛv
n masc dream daydream
rêver ʀɛve
v dream
rêver éveillé ʀɛveeveje
v dream daydream fancy
rôder ʀode
v roam wander
rôle ʀol
n masc part role
rôti ʀoti
n masc roast roast meat
rôtir ʀotiʀ
v roast toast
s'abaisser sabɛse
v descend go down abate settle decrease diminish drop fall abase oneself get off
s'abattre sabatʀ
v drop fall abate settle land
s'abonner sabɔne
v subscribe subscribe to
s'aboucher avec sabuʃeavɛk
v contact
s'abouler sabule
v come
s'abriter sabʀite
v hide hide oneself shelter protect from ward off
s'absenter sabsɛ̃te
v absent oneself
s'abstenir sabstəniʀ
v abstain
s'abstenir de sabstəniʀdə
v abstain from avoid evade
s'abâtardir sabataʀdiʀ
v degenerate
s'abêtir sabɛtiʀ
v become dull
s'abîmer sabime
v break down perish
s'acclimater saklimate
v acclimate acclimatize
s'accorder sakɔʀde
v accord agree
s'accoter sakɔte
v lean
s'accoupler sakuple
v associate come together join pool have sexual intercourse mate
s'accoutumer sakutyme
v accustom oneself get used
s'accoître sakwatʀ
v accrue increase
s'accroître sakʀwatʀ
v accrue grow
s'acidifier sasidifje
v acidify sour grow sour
s'adapter sadapte
v accommodate oneself adapt adapt oneself
s'adjoindre des aides sadʒwɛ̃dʀdeɛd
v recruit
s'adosser sadose
v lean
s'adresser à sadʀɛsea
v break down upon make for apply to
s'affilier safilje
v accede affiliate
s'agenouiller saʒənuje
v kneel
s'agglutiner saglytine
v stick
s'aigrir sɛgʀiʀ
v acidify sour grow sour
s'ajuster saʒyste
v accommodate oneself adapt adapt oneself
s'allumer salyme
v burn catch flash on strike take fire
s'amoindrir samwɛ̃dʀiʀ
v abate decrease diminish drop fall
s'amuser samyze
v frolic
s'apercevoir sapɛʀsəvwaʀ
v descry perceive
s'apitoyer sapitwaje
v have compassion on pity
s'appeler sapəle
v be called
s'approcher sapʀɔʃe
v advance come close come closer come on
s'arrêter saʀɛte
v halt come to a halt stop
s'arrêter à saʀɛtea
v call at
s'attabler satable
v draw up to the table sit down to table
s'avancer savɑ̃se
v approach deal with tackle
s'efforcer sɛfɔʀse
v strive for
s'en aller sale
v absent onself depart go away leave
s'enfuir sɑ̃fɥiʀ
v abscond
s'engager sɑ̃gaʒe
v make a contract
s'enivrer sənivʀe
v drink drink to excess
s'ennuyer sɑ̃nɥije
v be bored be tired of something
s'enrhumer sɑ̃ʀyme
v catch a cold
s'entremettre sɑ̃tʀəmɛtʀ
v match match-make
s'excuser sɛkskyze
v ask forgiveness excuse oneself
s'habiller sabije
v dress get dressed
s'harmoniser saʀmonize
v accord agree
s'humilier symilje
v abase oneself humble oneself
s'il vous plaît svuplɛ
please
s'incliner sɛ̃kline
v stoop
s'indigner sɛ̃dinje
v be indignant
s'indigner de sɛ̃dinjedə
v resent take exception to take offence at
s'informer sifɔʀme
v be advised find out
s'intéresser siteʀese
v be interested take an interest
s'obstiner sobstine
v be obstinate be stubborn persist
s'occuper sɔkype
v take charge of look after deal with attend to
s'occuper sokype
n masc care see take care worry
s'occuper de sokypedə
v care about take care of
s'ébattre sebatʀ
v frolic
s'échapper seʃape
v escape flee
s'élancer selɑ̃se
v race run dash
s'ériger en seʀiʒe
v pose
s'étendre setɑ̃dʀ
v lie down
s'étonner setɔne
v marvel marvel at wonder
s'évanouir sevanwiʀ
v faint swoon
s'éveiller seveje
v wake wake up
s.v.p. ɛsvepe
please
sa sa
his its her
sable sabl
n masc sand
sabot sabo
n masc hoof
sac sak
n masc bag sack
sac tyrolien saktiʀɔli
n backpack knapsack
sacoche sakɔʃ
n masc purse wallet
sacré sakʀe
adj holy sacred
sagace sagas
adj acute astute shrewd
sage saʒ
adj prudent reasonable sensible sagacious sage wise
sage-femme
n fem midwife obstetrician
sagement saʒəmɑ̃
adv with wisdom wisely
sagesse saʒɛs
n fem wisdom
saignant sɛɲɔ̃
adj rare slightly cooked
saillant sajɑ̃
adj noteworthy remarkable
sain sɛ̃
adj healthy well
saint sɛ̃
adj holy sacred
saisie sɛzi
n fem seizure
saisir sɛziʀ
v scald clutch grab grasp grip seize capture catch grapple confiscate find notice perceive hit run across strike
saison sɛzɔ̃
n fem autumn season
salade salad
n fem salad
salaire salɛʀ
n masc salary wage wages
salami salami
n masc salami
sale sal
adj dirty filthy nasty soiled unclean
saler sale
v pickle salt
salir saliʀ
v slander soil spot stain
salive saliv
n fem saliva
salle sal
n fem chamber room
salle de bains saldəbɛ̃
n bathroom
salle à manger salamɑ̃ʒe
n dining-room
salon salɔ̃
n masc lounge parlour salon sitting-room
salon de réception salɔ̃dəʀesɛpsjɔ̃
n masc reception reception room reception-room
saluer salye
v greet salute
salut saly
n fem greeting salvage salvation recovery
salutation salytasjɔ̃
n fem greeting
samedi samədi
n masc Saturday
sanction sɑ̃ksjɔ̃
n fem sanction
sandale sɑ̃dal
n fem sandal
sandwich sɑ̃dwitʃ
n masc sandwich
sang sɑ̃
n masc blood
sanglier sɑ̃glje
n masc wild boar
sanglot sɑ̃glo
n masc hiccup sob
sangsue sɑ̃sy
n fem leech
sans sɑ̃
prep without
sans doute sɑ̃dut
adv no doubt undoubtedly
sans détour sɑ̃detuʀ
adv directly straight ahead
sans faute sɑ̃fot
adv absolutely definitely without fail
santé sɑ̃te
n fem health
saper sape
v subvert undermine
sapeur sapœr
n masc sapper
sapeur-pompier sapœrpɔ̃pje
n masc firefighter
sapin sapɛ̃
n masc fir
sarcler saʀkle
v weed weed out
sardine saʀdin
n fem sardine
satellite satɛlit
n masc satellite
satisfaction satisfaksjɔ̃
n fem satisfaction
satisfaire satisfɛʀ
v meet with satisfy
satisfaisant satisføzɑ̃
adj acceptable satisfactory
satisfait satisfɛ
adj contented pleased satisfied
saturer satyʀe
v saturate
sauce sos
n fem gravy sauce
saucer sose
v mop up gravy with bread
saucisse sosis
n fem sausage
sauf sof
prep apart from besides except except for
sauge soʒ
n fem sage
saule sol
n masc willow
saumon somɔ̃
n masc salmon
saut so
n masc jump leap
sauter sote
v jump leap spring
sauter à l'abordage sotealabɔʀdaʒ
v hitch on hook on
sauterelle sotəʀɛl
n fem grasshopper locust
sauteur sotœʀ
n masc jumping competitor jumping athelete jumper
sauteuse sotøz
n fem frying pan
sautiller sotije
v hop
sauvage sovaʒ
adj savage wild
sauvegarder sovgaʀde
v safeguard save backup
sauver sove
v keep save rescue
savant savɑ̃
n masc scholar scientist
saveur savœʀ
n fem flavour
savoir savwaʀ
v know know how
savon savɔ̃
n masc soap
savourer savuʀe
v relish
savoureux savuʀø
adj nice tasty delicious
saxophone saksofɔn
n masc saxophone
scandale skɑ̃dal
n masc commotion scandal
scandinave skɑ̃dinav
adj Scandinavian
scaphandre autonome skafɑ̃dʀotonɔm
n masc scuba
scarabée skaʀabe
n masc beetle
sceau so
n masc seal stamp mark
sceller sɛle
v seal
sceptique sɛptik
adj skeptical
schah ʃa
n fem shah
schéma ʃema
n masc model pattern scheme
scie si
n fem saw
science sjɑ̃s
n fem science
scier sje
v saw
scintiller sɛ̃tije
v flicker flare flare up
score skɔʀ
n masc point
scorpion skɔʀpjɔ̃
n masc scorpion
scrupule skʀypyl
n masc scruple
sculpture skyltyʀ
n fem sculpture
scène sɛn
n fem scene
scénario senaʀjo
n masc script
se bagarrer səbagaʀe
v be at loggerheads tussle
se baigner səbɛnje
v bathe have a bath
se battre səbatʀ
v be at loggerheads tussle
se comporter səkɔ̃pɔʀte
v behave act conduct oneself
se conduire səkɔ̃dɥiʀ
v behave conduct oneself
se conformer səkɔ̃fɔʀme
v abide by
se coucher səkuʃe
v go to bed lie down
se disputer sədispyte
v argue dispute quarrel wrangle
se douter de sədutedə
v conjecture surmise
se dresser sədʀɛse
v stand
se débattre sədebatʀ
v flounder struggle writhe
se délecter sədelɛkte
v relish
se démener sədeməne
v flounder struggle writhe aim attempt endeavour take steps undertake strive for
se déplacer sədeplase
v go move ride travel
se dépêcher sədepeʃe
v go fast hurry rush
se dépêcher sədepeʃe
vi hurry
se déshabiller sədezabije
v undress strip
se dévouer sədevue
v abnegate deny oneself
se faner səfane
v fade wither
se fatiguer səfatige
v get tired
se fier səfje
v have faith have faith in trust
se fier à səfjea
v have faith have faith in trust confide have confidence in entrust
se lamenter səlamɑ̃te
v lament wail
se lever sələve
v wake wake up
se marier səmaʀje
v marry be married get married
se masturber səmastyʀbe
v masturbate
se mettre d'accord səmɛtʀdakɔʀ
v come to an agreement
se mettre en tranvers səmɛtʀtʀɑ̃vɛʀ
v oppose
se mettre en travers səmɛtʀtʀavɛʀ
v block blockade
se mettre à l'abri səmɛtʀalabʀi
v shelter
se mettre à l'abri de səmɛtʀalabʀidə
v protect from ward off
se méfier səmefje
v distrust suspect
se moquer səmɔke
v mock make fun of
se parler səpaʀle
v have a conversation converse
se perdre səpɛʀdʀ
v be lost get lost
se plaindre səplɛ̃dʀ
v complain
se porter səpɔʀte
v fare
se presser səpʀɛse
v hurry
se promener səpʀoməne
v go for a walk stroll
se précipiter səpʀesipite
v race run
se quereller səkəʀɛle
v quarrel wrangle
se racornir səʀakɔʀniʀ
v shrink shrivel up
se rappeler səʀapəle
v recall recollect remember
se ratatiner səʀatatine
v shrink shrivel up
se recommander səʀəkomɑ̃de
v recommend oneself
se relâcher səʀəlaʃe
v relax
se rendre compte səʀɑ̃dʀkɔ̃t
v descry perceive
se repentir səʀəpɑ̃tiʀ
v repent
se reposer səʀəpoze
v repose rest
se retirer səʀətiʀe
v retire retreat
se retrancher səʀətʀɑ̃ʃe
v give as an excuse pretend shelter
se réfugier səʀefyʒje
v emigrate take refuge
se réjouir səʀeʒwiʀ
v enjoy oneself have a good time
se réserver səʀezɛʀve
v abstain
se résigner səʀezinje
v acquiesce resign oneself
se résoudre à səʀezudʀa
v compose conclude dispatch settle
se réveiller səʀeveje
v wake wake up
se révolter səʀevɔlte
v rebel revolt
se servir de səsɛʀviʀdə
v employ use make use of
se soucier de səsusjedə
n care see take care worry care about take care of
se soulever səsuləve
v ascend get up go up lift rise arise
se souvenir səsuvəniʀ
v recall recollect remember
se suicider səsɥiside
v commit suicide kill oneself
se surveiller səsyʀvɛje
v control oneself
se taire sətɛʀ
v be quiet
se terminer sətɛʀmine
v end come to an end end up expire
se tromper sətʀɔ̃pe
v err make a mistake
se trouver sətʀuve
v be found be located find oneself
seau so
n masc bucket pail
sec sɛk
adj dry
second səgɔ̃
adj second
secondaire səgɔ̃dɛʀ
adj accessory adventitious secondary
seconde səgɔ̃d
n fem second
secouer səkue
v agitate shake shock
secourir səkuʀiʀ
v abet aid assist help accommodate
secours səkuʀ
n masc first aid
secret səkʀɛ
n masc secret
secrétaire səkʀɛtɛʀ
n masc secretary
secte sɛkt
n fem sect
secteur sɛktœʀ
n masc sector
section sɛksjɔ̃
n fem section
sectionner sɛksjɔne
v dissect
seigle sɛgl
n masc rye
seigneur sɛnjœʀ
n masc nobleman
seigneurie sɛnjœʀi
n fem fief excellency majesty
sein sɛ̃
n masc bosom breast chest
seize sɛz
num sixteen
sel sɛl
n masc salt
selle sɛl
n fem saddle
selon səlɔ̃
prep according as according to as by
semaine səmɛn
n fem week
semblable sɑ̃blabl
adj like alike similar
semblable sɑ̃blabl
n masc fellow-creature neighbour
sembler sɑ̃ble
v appear appear to be seem
semelle səmɛl
n fem sole inner sole
semence səmɑ̃s
n fem seed sperm
semer səme
v sow
semoule səmul
n fem semolina
sens sɑ̃s
n masc meaning sense
sensible sɑ̃sibl
adj accessible impressible sensitive charitable merciful
sensé sɑ̃se
adj sagacious sage wise
sentence sɑ̃tɑ̃s
n fem maxim proverb adjudication verdict
sentier sɑ̃tje
n masc path
sentiment sɑ̃timɑ̃
n masc sentiment feel feeling sensation
sentinelle sɑ̃tinɛl
n fem sentry
sentir sɑ̃tiʀ
v smell give off an odour reek feel grope sense
sept sɛt
num seven
septembre sɛptɑ̃bʀ
n fem September
septique sɛptik
adj infected septic
serbe sɛʀb
adj Serbian
serein səʀɛ̃
adj serene untroubled
sergent sɛʀʒɑ̃
n masc sergeant
serment sɛʀmɑ̃
n masc oath
sermon sɛʀmɔ̃
n masc sermon
sermonner sɛʀmɔne
v admonish scold blame rebuke reproach reprove
serpe sɛʀp
n fem sickle
serpent sɛʀpɑ̃
n masc serpent snake
serrer sɛʀe
v put away stow lock up shut up press press firmly oppress squeeze strech wind up fasten tighten turn turn on
serrer plus fort sɛʀeplyfɔʀ
v press press firmly
serrure sɛʀyʀ
n fem lock
servage sɛʀvaʒ
n fem serfdom servitude
servante sɛʀvɑ̃t
n masc maid servant
serveur sɛʀvœʀ
n masc waiter
serveuse sɛʀvøz
n fem waitress
serviable sɛʀvjabl
adj kind obliging
service sɛʀvis
n masc favor favour function job office post section crockery set service
serviette sɛʀvjɛt
n fem napkin towel
serviette de table sɛʀvjɛtdətabl
n napkin
servir sɛʀviʀ
v serve
serviteur sɛʀvitœʀ
n masc boy servant
session sɛsjɔ̃
n fem session
seuil sœj
n masc sill threshold
seul sœl
adj alone only sole solitary
seulement sœləmɑ̃
adv exclusively just only
sexe sɛks
n masc sex penis
sexuel sɛksɥɛl
adj sexual
seyant sɛjɑ̃
adj becoming
shah za
n fem shah
shérif ʃeʀif
n masc sheriff
si si
accordingly so then therefore certainly indeed rather surely yes provided that as that if either whether
siamois sjamwa
adj Siamese Thai
sibérien sibeʀi
adj Siberian
sicilien sisili
adj Sicilian
sida sida
n masc AIDS
sifflement siflɛmã
n masc whistle whistling
siffler sifle
v whistle hiss
sifflet siflɛ
n masc whistle
signal sinjal
n masc mark sign signal token
signaler sinjale
v draw attention signal
signature sinjatyʀ
n fem signature
signe sinj
n masc character mark sign signal token
signer sinje
v sign
signification sinjifikasjɔ̃
n fem meaning sense
signifier sinjifje
v imply mean signify
silence silɑ̃s
n masc silence
silencieux silɑ̃sjø
adj noiseless silent
silex silɛks
n masc flint gravel
silhouette silwɛt
n fem outline silhouette
sillon sijɔ̃
n masc slot furrow wrinkle
simple sɛ̃pl
adj simple straightforward
simplement sɛ̃pləmɑ̃
adv simply merely just
simulacre simylakʀ
n masc mockery
sincère sɛ̃sɛʀ
adj above-board sincere
sincérité sɛ̃seʀite
n fem sincerity
singaporien sɛ̃gapɔʀi
adj Singaporean
singe sɛ̃ʒ
n masc ape monkey
singulier sɛ̃gylje
adj bizarre odd weird extraordinary formidable curious interesting quaint peculiar strange
sinistre sinistʀ
n masc accident damage menacing threatening suspicious horrible
sirop siʀo
n masc syrup
sirène siʀɛn
n fem alarm
situation sityasjɔ̃
n fem circumstances condition situation
situer sitye
v identify locate place cause cause to take place
sitôt sito
adv at once immediately just right away right now
six sis
num six
siècle sjɛkl
n masc centennial century
siège sjɛʒ
n masc chair seat siege
sièger sjɛʒe
v sit
ski ski
n masc ski
slave slav
adj Slavic
slavon slavɔ̃
adj Slavonian
slip slip
n masc briefs underpants
slip de bain slipdəbɛ̃
n swimming trunks
slovaque slovak
adj Slovak
slovène slovɛn
adj Slovenian
sobre sɔbʀ
adj abstemious sober staid temperate
social sosjal
adj social
socialisme sosjalism
n masc socialism
société sɔsjete
n fem society
sodium sodjɔm
n masc sodium
soie swa
n fem silk
soif swaf
n fem thirst
soigner swanje
v attend nurse tend to care for cure treat look after
soigneux swaɲø
adj neat tidy painstaking careful
soin swɛ̃
n masc care concern
soir swaʀ
n masc evening
soirée swaʀe
n fem evening
soit swa
agreed okay that is
soit ... soit swaswa
either ... or
soixante swasɑ̃t
num sixty
soixante-dix swasɑ̃tdis
num seventy
soixantième swasɑ̃tjɛm
adj sixtieth
sol sɔl
n masc ground soil
solaire sɔlɛʀ
adj solar solar-powered
soldat sɔlda
n masc pawn soldier
solde sɔld
n masc balance
sole sɔl
n fem sole
soleil sɔlɛj
n masc sun
solennel sɔlɑ̃nɛl
adj ceremonious solemn
solidaire sɔlidɛʀ
adj standing together united
solidarité sɔlidaʀite
n fem solidarity
solide sɔlid
adj firm solid
solliciter sɔlisite
v attract draw beseech
solvable sɔlvabl
adj solvent
somalien somali
adj Somali Somalian
sombre sɔ̃bʀ
adj bleak dismal dreary gaunt miserable sad somber dark dim melancholy desolate gloomy mournful
sommation sɔmasjɔ̃
n fem admonition exhortation warning
somme sɔm
n masc nap snooze
somme sɔm
n fem amount sum
sommeil sɔmej
n masc sleep
sommer sɔme
v admonish scold command order tell
sommet sɔmɛ
n masc acme peak point tip summit surface top
somnambule sɔmnɑ̃byl
n masc sleep walker
son sɔ̃
his sound its her
sondage sɔ̃daʒ
n masc poll survey
sonder sɔ̃de
vt sound probe sound out
songe sɔ̃ʒ
n masc dream
songer sɔ̃ʒe
v meditate think to oneself dream daydream fancy
sonner sɔne
v sound peal ring give a ring ring the bell
sonner à la porte sɔnealapɔʀt
v give a ring ring ring the bell
sonnette sonɛt
n fem bell little bell
sonore sonɔʀ
adj loud sonorous sonourous
sorcier sɔʀsje
n masc enchanter magician sorcerer warlock wizard
sorcière sɔʀsjɛʀ
n fem witch
sort sɔʀ
n masc destiny fate fortune luck kind sort
sorter sɔʀte
v exit go out
sortie sɔʀti
n masc exit way out expenses
sortilège sɔʀtilɛʒ
n masc sorcery
sortir sɔʀtiʀ
vi come out go out
sortir de sɔʀtiʀdə
v spring well up
sot so
n masc fool addled foolish stupid
souci susi
n fem sadness marigold care concern
soucoupe sukup
n fem saucer
soudain sudɛ̃
adj abrupt sudden
soudainement sudɛnəmɑ̃
adv all of a sudden suddenly
soudanais sudanɛ
adj Sudanese
soude sud
n fem sofa settee
souder sude
v solder
souffle sufl
n masc inspiration breath
souffler sufle
v blow
souffler sur suflesyʀ
v fan blow
souffrir sufʀiʀ
v abide bear endure put up with suffer
soufre sufʀ
n masc brimstone sulphur
souhait swɛ
n masc ambition aspiration desire want wish
souhaiter swɛte
v desire wish hope
souiller suje
v soil spot stain
soulager sulaʒe
v facilitate
soulever suləve
v lever lift raise
soulier sulje
n fem shoe
souligner sulinje
v accent accentuate stress emphasize
soumettre sumɛtʀ
v subdue subjugate submit
soupe sup
n fem soup
souper supe
n masc evening meal supper
soupirant supiʀɑ̃
n masc adorer worshipper
soupirer supiʀe
v ache long for yearn
souple supl
adj elastic flexible supple
souplesse suplɛs
n fem manageability tractability
soupçonner supsɔne
v suspect
source suʀs
n fem fountain source spring
sourcil suʀsij
n masc brow eyebrow
sourd suʀ
adj deaf
sourd-muet suʀmɥɛ
adj deaf and dumb
sourire suʀiʀ
v smile
souris suʀi
n fem mouse
sous su
prep below beneath under underneath
sous-entendu suzɑ̃tɑ̃dy
n masc innuendo implication overtone
sous-marin symaʀɛ̃
n masc submarine
sous-sol sysɔl
n masc basement
soustraction sustʀaksjɔ̃
n fem subtraction
soustraire sustʀɛʀ
v subtract
soutenir sutəniʀ
v abide endure
souterrain sutɛʀɛ̃
n masc underground passage tunnel
souterrain sutɛʀɛ̃
adj underground
soutien sutjɛ̃
n masc support
soutien-gorge sutjɛ̃gɔʀʒ
n masc bra
souvenir suvniʀ
n masc keepsake memento souvenir recollection
souvent suvɑ̃
adv frequently often regularly
souverain suvəʀɛ̃
adj of paramount importance predominating sovereign
soyeux swajø
adj silk silk- silken of silk
speaker spike
n masc announcer chairman president
spectacle spɛktakl
n masc appearance aspect look sight view exterior show spectacle
spectacle de variété spɛktakldəvaʀjɛte
n masc variety entertainment
spectateur spɛktatœʀ
n masc spectator
sperme spɛʀm
n masc sperm
sphère sfɛʀ
n fem ball sphere
spirale spiʀal
n fem spiral
spirituel spiʀityɛl
adj lively witty
splendeur splɑ̃dœʀ
n fem pomp splender
splendide splɑ̃did
adj lovely
spontané spɔ̃tane
adj spontaneous
sport spɔʀ
n masc sport
spécial spesjal
adj particular special
spécialement spesjaləmɑ̃
adv particularly specially
spécialité spesjalite
n fem branch compartment department pigeonhole section speciality
spécimen spesimɛn
n masc sample specimen
squelette skəlɛt
n masc skeleton framework
stable stabl
adj steady stable
stade stad
n masc stadium stage
stagner stagne
v stagnate
stand stɑ̃d
n masc barn shed stand
standard stɑ̃daʀ
adj normal
star staʀ
n fem celebrity star
station stasjɔ̃
n fem stage station stop
stationner stasjɔne
v park
statistique statistik
n fem statistics
statue staty
n fem statue
stature statyʀ
n fem stature
statut staty
n masc by-laws statute regulations
steppe stɛp
n fem moor
stimuler stimyle
v rouse stimulate stir up
stock stɔk
n masc stock
store stɔʀ
n masc roller-blind
store vénitien stɔʀveniti
n masc Venetian blind
stratégie stʀateʒi
n fem strategy
strict stʀikt
adj tight
strident stʀidɑ̃
adj shrill
strontium stʀɔ̃siɔm
n masc strontium
strophe stʀɔf
n fem stanza
structure stʀyktyʀ
n fem structure
stuc styk
n masc plaster
studio stydjo
n masc atelier studio work-room workshop
stupeur stypœʀ
n fem alarm consternation
stupide stypid
adj idiotic addled foolish stupid
stupidement stypidəmɑ̃
adv stupidly
stupéfaction stypefaksjɔ̃
n fem alarm consternation
stupéfait stypefɛ
adj aghast taken aback upset
stupéfiant stypefjɑ̃
n masc drug
stupéfier stypefje
v alarm appal dismay puzzle
style stil
n masc style
stylo stilo
n masc fountain-pen fountain pen
stylo à bille stiloabij
n masc ballpoint pen ballpoint ball-point pen
suave syav
adj mild gentle soft sweet tender
subir sybiʀ
v go through live to see abide bear endure put up with suffer
subit sybi
adj abrupt sudden
subitement sybitəmɑ̃
adv all of a sudden suddenly
subordonné syboʀdɔne
adj dependent subordinate
subsister sybziste
vi remain survive
substance sybstɑ̃s
n fem matter stuff substance
substituer sypstitye
v replace substitute
substitut sypstity
n masc substitute
subtil sybti
adj subtle
subvention sybvɑ̃tjɔ̃
n fem subsidy
suc syk
n masc juice sap
successeur syksɛsœʀ
n masc offspring successor
succession syksɛsjɔ̃
n fem order
successivement syksɛsivəmɑ̃
adv in turn at a strech for ... together on end consecutively
succulent sykylɑ̃
adj nice tasty
succursale sykyʀsal
n fem affiliate affiliation branch
succès syksɛ
n masc achievement success
succédané syksedane
n masc substitute
sucer syse
v suck
sucette sysɛt
n fem comforter baby's comforter dummy pacifier
sucre sykʀ
n masc sugar
sucré sykʀe
adj gentle soft sweet tender
sud syd
n masc south
sud-africain
adj South African
sud-américain
adj South American
suer sye
v sweat
sueur sɥœʀ
n masc perspiration sweat
suffire syfiʀ
v suffice
suffisamment syfizamɑ̃
adv enough quite rather sufficiently
suffisant syfizɑ̃
adj enough sufficient
suffixe syfiks
n masc extension suffix
suffoquer syfɔke
v choke quell suffocate suppress
suggérer sygʒeʀe
v advance suggest
suie sɥi
n fem soot
suisse sɥis
adj Swiss
suite sɥit
n fem suite train continuation consequence consistency result adherents disciples followers following party supporters order
suivant sɥivɑ̃
adj hind hindmost next following
suivre sɥivʀ
v act on act upon follow observe
suivre un régime sɥivʀœ̃ʀeʒim
v go on a diet
sujet syʒɛ
n masc subject theme topic
sujet secondaire syʒɛsəgɔ̃dɛʀ
n masc subsidiary subject
summon symɔ̃
n fem summit surface top
superbe sypɛʀb
adj delightful lovely
superficiel sypɛʀfisjɛl
adj shallow superficial
superstition sypɛʀstisjɔ̃
n fem superstition
supplément syplemɑ̃
n masc adjunct
supplémentaire syplemɑ̃tɛʀ
adj additional another one more
supporter sypɔʀte
v abide endure withstand
supposer sypoze
v guess presume suppose surmise
supposé que sypozekə
supposing that
supprimer sypʀime
v exterminate wipe out do away with get rid of remove cross out strike out liquidate abjure abolish abrogate annul cancel remit
suprême sypʀɛm
adj supreme
supérieur sypeʀjœʀ
adj superior upper
sur syʀ
prep above on top overhead upstairs on upon at beside with
sur la recommandation de syʀlaʀəkomɑ̃dasjɔ̃də
adv on the recommendation of
sureau syʀo
n fem elder
surdoué syʀdwe
adj (exceptionally) gifted
surface syʀfas
n fem surface
surgir syʀʒiʀ
v appear emerge perform get up rise stand stand up
surinamien syʀinami
adj Surinamese
surmonter syʀmɔ̃te
v exceed surpass go beyond defeat win over
surplombant syʀplɔ̃bɑ̃
adj superior
surprendre syʀpʀɑ̃dʀ
v surprise
surprise syʀpʀiz
n fem surprise
sursauter syʀsote
v start get up rise stand stand up
sursis syʀsi
n fem adjournment delay
surtout syʀtu
adv above all especially chiefly mainly principally particularly specially
surveiller syʀvɛje
v advert pay attention pay attention to watch out for audit check check up on supervise verify control govern restrain rule
survie syʀvi
n fem survival
survivre syʀvivʀ
n masc survivor
suspecter syspɛkte
v suspect
suspendre syspɑ̃dʀ
v discharge dismiss fire sack hang adjourn delay postpone
suspense syspɑ̃s
n masc suspense
sussurer sysyʀe
v rustle swish
suédois syedwa
adj Swedish
symbole sɛ̃bɔl
n masc symbol
sympa sɛ̃pa
adj sympathetic
sympathie sɛ̃pati
n fem sympathy
sympathique sɛ̃patik
adj sympathetic
syndicat sɛ̃dika
n masc labour-union trade-union syndicate
syndicat agricole sɛ̃dikaagʀikɔl
n masc farmers' union
synthèse sɛ̃tɛz
n fem synthesis summary
synthétique sɛ̃tɛtik
adj synthetic
syrien sɛ̃ʀi
adj Syrian
système sistɛm
n masc system
sèchement sɛʃəmɑ̃
adv abruptly
sève sɛv
n fem juice sap
séance seɑ̃s
n fem meeting presentation session
sécher seʃe
v dry
sécurité sekyʀite
n fem safety security
séditieux sedisjø
adj inflammatory
séisme seism
n masc earthquake
séjour seʒuʀ
n masc stay
séminaire seminɛʀ
n masc seminar
sémitique semitik
adj Semitic
sénat sena
n masc senate
séparer sepaʀe
v disintegrate divide separate
série seʀi
n fem series set
sérieux seʀjø
adj earnest serious staid
sévère sevɛʀ
adj severe strict
sûr syʀ
adj certain sure reliable trustworthy safe secure
sûrement syʀəmɑ̃
adv certainly absolutely definitely without fail
sœur sœʀ
n fem sister
t' t
thee to thee to you you
ta ta
your
tabac taba
n masc tobacco tobacconist's shop
table tabl
n fem table
tableau tablo
n masc index table tablet tabulation
tableau d'affichage tablodafiʃaʒ
n masc bill-board notice-board
tablette tablɛt
n fem shelf
tablier tablje
n masc apron
tabouret tabuʀɛ
n masc stool
tache taʃ
n masc blot spot
tact takt
n masc musical time tact
tactique taktik
n fem tactic tactics
taie tɛ
n fem pillowslip pillowcase
taille taj
n fem bulk extent size dimension measurement stature waist waistline
taille-haie
n fem hedge clippers hedge shears
tailler taje
vt cut off chop cut hack polish slice carve chisel
tailleur tajœʀ
n masc tailor
taire tɛʀ
vt keep oneself concealed stay hidden
talon talɔ̃
n masc heel
talon d'Achille talɔ̃daʃi
n masc Achilles' heel
tambour tɑ̃buʀ
n masc drum
tamiser tamize
v sift
tampon tɑ̃pɔ̃
n masc buffer bumper
tandis que tɑ̃dikə
conj for during whereas while whilst
tank tɑ̃k
n masc tank
tant tɑ̃
adv so much lots that much
tante tɑ̃t
n fem aunt
tanzanien tɑ̃zani
adj Tanzanian
taon tɑ̃
n masc hornet gadfly horse-fly
taper tape
v pat tap type
tapis tapi
n masc carpet
tapisser tapise
v paper cover overlay
tapisserie tapisəʀi
n fem tapestry wall covering
taquiner takine
v tease
tard taʀ
adv late
tarder taʀde
v be late
tarif taʀif
n masc tariff rate price list
tarif postal taʀifpostal
n masc postal rates
tarte taʀt
n fem pie tart
tas ta
n masc accumulation crowd heap mass multitude pile stack
tasse tas
n fem cup
tasser tase
v press press firmly
tatare tataʀ
n fem Tatar
taupe top
n masc mole
taureau toʀo
n masc bull
taxe taks
n fem tax
taxe d'octroi taksdoktʀwa
n excise excise-duty
taxer takse
v appraise estimate rate
taxi taksi
n masc taxi
taïlandais tailɑ̃dɛ
adj Thai
taïs tai
adj Thai
tchèque tʃɛk
adj Czech Czech language
tchécoslovaque tʃekoslovak
adj Czechoslovak Czechoslovakian
te tə
thee to thee to you you
technique tɛknik
n fem technics technique
teindre tɛ̃dʀ
v dye tint
teint tɛ̃
n masc complexion
teinte tɛ̃t
n fem colour dye hue nuance shade tint
tel tɛl
adj such such a that kind of
tellement tɛləmɑ̃
adv so such thus
tempe tɑ̃p
n masc temple
temple tɑ̃pl
n masc temple
temporaire tɑ̃poʀɛʀ
n fem temporary provisional
temps tɑ̃
n masc time while weather
température tɑ̃peʀatyʀ
n fem temperature
tempête tɑ̃pɛt
n fem storm
tenace tənas
adj obstinate stubborn
tenailles tənaj
n fem pincers pair of pincers
tendance tɑ̃dɑ̃s
n fem tendency
tendon tɑ̃dɔ̃
n masc tendon
tendon d'Achille tɑ̃dɔ̃daʃi
n masc Achilles' tendon
tendre tɑ̃dʀ
v dainty delicate fine refined affectionate caressing cuddlesome cuddly soft strech wind up
tendre un piège tɑ̃dʀœ̃pjɛʒ
v set a trap set a trap for
tendresse tɑ̃dʀɛs
n fem tenderness
tenir təniʀ
v hang onto hold
tenir place de təniʀplasdə
v take the place of
tension tɑ̃sjɔ̃
n fem tension voltage
tentation tɑ̃tasjɔ̃
n fem temptation
tente tɑ̃t
n fem tent
tenter tɑ̃te
v entice tempt
tenue təny
n fem platform stage control reign rule
terme tɛʀm
n masc expression term
terminer tɛʀmine
v accommodate end finish terminate stop
terminus tɛʀminys
n masc end-of-the-line terminal terminus
terrain tɛʀɛ̃
n masc ground grounds terrain
terrasse tɛʀas
n fem terrace
terre tɛʀ
n fem ground soil earth land
terrer tɛʀe
v earth earth up hill hill up
terrestre tɛʀɛstʀ
adj earthen earthly terrestrial
terreur tɛʀœʀ
n fem alarm terror reign of terror
terrible tɛʀibl
adj abysmal dreadful gruesome horrible terrible
territoire tɛʀitwaʀ
n masc territory
territoire du Yukon tɛʀitwaʀdyjykɔ̃
n masc Yukon Territory
territoires du Nord-Ouest
n Northwest Territories
terrorisme teʀɔʀism
n masc terrorism
testament tɛstamɑ̃
n masc testament will
tester tɛste
v test
testicule tɛstikyl
n masc testicle
texte tɛkst
n masc lyric text
textile tɛkstil
n masc fabric textile
thaïlandais tailɑ̃dɛ
adj Siamese
thermomètre tɛʀmomɛtʀ
n masc thermometer
thon tɔ̃
n masc tuna tuna-fish tunny
thym tɛ̃
n masc thyme
thème tɛm
n masc theme topic subject
thèse tɛz
n fem essay thesis
thé te
n masc tea
théière tejɛʀ
n fem teapot tea-pot
théocratie teokʀasi
n fem theocracy
théorie teɔʀi
n fem theory
théâtre teatʀ
n masc theatre
tibétain tibɛtɛ̃
adj Tibetan
ticket tikɛ
n masc bill ticket note coupon
tien ti
pron your
tiers tje
adj third
tige tiʒ
n fem stalk stem
tigre tigʀ
n fem tiger
tilleul tijœl
n masc lime-tree linden-tree
timbre tɛ̃bʀ
n masc alarm stamp postage stamp
timbre de poste aérienne tɛ̃bʀdəpɔstaeʀjɛn
n masc air-mail stamp
timbre-poste
n masc stamp postage stamp
timide timid
adj afraid timid shy
tinter tɛ̃te
v peal ring jingle tinkle
tique tik
n fem tick
tir tiʀ
n masc fire gunshot
tire-bouchon
n masc corkscrew
tirer tiʀe
v fire shoot drag draw haul pull tug
tirer au sort tiʀeosɔʀ
v draw lots
tirer un trait tiʀeœ̃tʀɛ
v draw make a stroke
tiroir tiʀwaʀ
n masc drawer
tisser tise
v braid plait twine wreathe weave
tissu tisy
n masc cloth material
titane titan
n masc titanium
titre titʀ
n masc certificate diploma document degree heading title
tiède tjɛd
adj lukewarm
toboggan tɔbɔgɑ̃
n masc slide
toi twa
thee you
toile twal
n fem linen
toilette twalɛt
n fem toilet
toit twa
n masc roof
toiture twatyʀ
n fem roof roof material
tolerance tɔleʀɑ̃s
n fem tolerance
tolérer tɔleʀe
v endure put up with tolerate
tomate tomat
n fem tomato
tombe tɔ̃b
n masc grave tomb
tomber tɔ̃be
v drop fall
tomber amoureux de tɔ̃beamuʀødə
vt fall in love with
ton tɔ̃
tone your
ton aigre tɔ̃ɛgʀ
tartness
tondre tɔ̃dʀ
v clip cut shear
tonne tɔn
n fem tonne metric tonne 1000kg
tonneau tono
n masc barrel
tonnelle tonɛl
n fem arbor
tonner tɔne
v thunder
tonnerre tɔnɛʀ
n masc thunder
toquade tɔkad
n masc addiction
toque tɔk
n fem cap
torche tɔʀʃ
n fem torch
torchon tɔʀʃɔ̃
n masc dish cloth dust rag
tordre tɔʀdʀ
v contort twist
torpiller tɔʀpije
v abort quash torpedo
torrent toʀɑ̃
n masc torrent volley
torse tɔʀs
n masc trunk
tort tɔʀ
n masc fault wrongdoing
tortue toʀty
n fem tortoise
torture toʀtyʀ
n fem torture torment
total total
overall total entire whole
totalement totaləmɑ̃
adv at all entirely quite wholly
touche tuʃ
n masc key
touche de clavier tuʃdəklavje
n key
toucher tuʃe
v bore broach sink strike tap touch
toucher à tuʃea
v call at
touffu tufy
adj indistinct
toujours tuʒuʀ
adv always ever
toujours plus tuʒuʀply
adv increasingly more and more
tour tuʀ
n masc castle tower file line rank row turn
tourbe tuʀb
n fem peat
tourbilloner tuʀbijone
v swirl
tourisme tuʀism
n masc tourism
tourmenter tuʀmɑ̃te
v abuse agonize torment
tournage tuʀnaʒ
n masc film set
tourner tuʀne
v turn turn around switch turn on
tournevis tuʀnəvi
n masc screwdriver
tourterelle tuʀtəʀɛl
n fem turtle-dove
tous tu
both
tous les jours tuleʒuʀ
adv daily every day
tous près de tupʀɛdə
at beside with
tousser tuse
v cough
tout tu
quite very very much at all entirely wholly all every kind of altogether everything
tout au plus tuoply
at most
tout d'abord tudabɔʀ
above all especially at once instantly immediately without delay
tout de même tudəmɛm
but however nevertheless yet
tout de suite tudəsɥit
adv at once immediately just right away right now
tout le tulə
all the
tout le monde tuləmɔ̃d
all everybody every one
tout à coup tuaku
adv all of a sudden suddenly
tout à l'heure tualœʀ
soon
toute espèce de tutɛspɛsdə
all every kind of
toute sorte de tutsɔʀtdə
all every kind of
toutes tut
both
toutes les fois tutlefwa
n all all of it
trace tʀas
n fem trace track
trachée tʀaʃe
n fem windpipe
tracteur tʀaktœʀ
n masc tractor
tradition tʀadisjɔ̃
n fem tradition
traduire tʀadɥiʀ
v translate
trafic tʀafik
n masc traffic
tragique tʀaʒik
adj tragic
tragédie tʀaʒedi
n fem tragedy
trahir tʀaiʀ
v betray
train tʀɛ̃
n masc train
traire tʀɛʀ
v milk
trait tʀɛ
n masc feature trait
traitement trɛtmɑ̃
n masc med treatment salary handling
traiter tʀɛte
v deal with handle treat
trajectoire tʀaʒɛktwaʀ
n fem trajectory
tramer tʀame
v weave
tramway tʀamwɛ
n masc streetcar tram
tranchant tʀɑ̃ʃɑ̃
adj sharp
tranche tʀɑ̃ʃ
n fem slice
trancher tʀɑ̃ʃe
v cut slice
tranquille tʀɑ̃kij
adj calm quiet tranquil
transformation tʀɑ̃sfɔʀmasjɔ̃
n fem adaptation adjustment refashioning metamorphosis recreation regeneration reform alteration change conversion transformation about-face
transformer tʀɑ̃sfɔʀme
v transform
transitif tʀɑ̃zitif
adj transitive
transition tʀãzisjɔ̃
n fem transition
transmission tʀɑ̃smisjɔ̃
n fem delivery
transpirer tʀɑ̃spiʀe
v sweat
transport tʀɑ̃spɔʀ
n masc transport transportation
transporter tʀɑ̃spɔʀte
v transport
travail tʀavaj
n masc work employment
travailler tʀavaje
v work
traîner tʀɛne
v drag tow
traître tʀɛtʀ
adj unfaithful treacherous
treize tʀɛz
num thirteen
treizième tʀɛzjɛm
adj thirteenth
tremble tʀɑ̃bl
n masc aspen
tremblement de terre tʀɑ̃bləmdətɛʀ
n earthquake
trembler tʀɑ̃ble
v quiver shiver tremble
trempage tʀɑ̃paʒ
n masc soaking wetting
tremper tʀɑ̃pe
v harden temper dip immerse soak
trente tʀɑ̃t
num thirty
tresser tʀɛse
v braid plait twine wreathe
triangle tʀjɑ̃gl
n masc triangle
triangulaire tʀjɑ̃gylɛʀ
adj triangular
tribu tʀiby
n fem tribe
tribunal tʀibynal
n masc tribunal
tribune tʀibyn
n masc rostrum speaker's platform
tribut tʀiby
n masc tribute
tricher tʀiʃe
v cheat do something crooked deceive
tricoter tʀikɔte
v knit
trier tʀie
v divide separate
triomphe tʀiɔ̃f
n masc triumph
triompher tʀiɔ̃fe
v be proud
triste tʀist
adj sad dismal dreary
trivial tʀivjal
adj commonplace course vulgar
trois tʀwa
num three
trombone tʀɔ̃bɔn
n masc trombone
trompe tʀɔ̃p
n masc proboscis trunk
tromper tʀɔ̃pe
v commit adultery disappoint be unfaithful be unfaithful to cheat deceive
trompette tʀɔ̃pɛt
n fem trumpet
tronc tʀɔ̃
n masc stem trunk
tronçon tʀɔ̃sɔ̃
n masc section
trop tʀo
adv too too much
tropical tʀopikal
adj tropical
trotter tʀɔte
v trot
trottoir tʀotwaʀ
n masc pavement sidewalk
trou tʀu
n masc hole
trouble tʀubl
adj indistinct
troubler tʀuble
v abet agitate incite stir up confuse puzzle
troupe tʀup
n fem bevy collection group heap herd set troop troupe
troupeau tʀupo
n masc flock herd
trouver tʀuve
v find
troène tʀoɛn
n masc privet
trucs tʀyk
n masc stuff things
truelle tʀyɛl
n fem trowel
truie tʀɥi
n fem sow
truite tʀɥit
n fem trout
très tʀɛ
adv quite very very much
trébucher tʀebyʃe
v stumble
trésor tʀezɔʀ
n masc treasure
trésorier tʀezɔʀje
n masc cashier
trêve tʀɛv
n fem truce break intermission pause recess repose rest
tu ty
pron thou you
tube tyb
n masc barrel channel pipe tube
tuer tye
v kill liquidate slay
tuile tɥil
n fem tile
tungstène tystɛn
n masc tungsten
tunnel tynɛl
n masc tunnel
tutorat
n masc tutoring pastorial care tutorial
tutoyer tytwaje
v thee and thou
tuyau tɥijo
n fem barrel channel pipe tube
tylenchus tilɑ̃ʃy
n fem eelworm
type tip
n masc type
typhus tifys
n masc typhus
typique tipik
adj typical
typiquement tipikmɑ̃
adv typically
tyran tiʀɑ̃
n masc tyrant
tzigane dzigan
n fem gypsy Gypsy
tâche taʃ
n fem job assigned job task
tâter tate
v finger handle feel grope
tâtonner tɑtɔne
vi grope around
télécharger teleʃaʀʒe
v download
télécopie telekɔpi
n fem facsimilie fax
télégramme telegʀam
n masc telegram
télégraphe telegʀaf
n masc telegraph
téléphone telefɔn
n masc telephone
téléphoner telefɔne
v telephone
télévision televizɔ̃
n fem television TV
témoignage temwoɲaʒ
n masc certificate testimony proof sign token character mark signal
témoigner temwoɲe
v attest bear witness of testify
témoin temwɛ̃
n masc witness
ténèbres tenɛbʀ
n fem darkness
ténères tenɛʀ
n fem darkness murk
tête tɛt
n fem head
tête d'ail tɛtdaj
n fem garlic bulb
tête de bétail tɛtdəbetaj
n head of cattle
têtu tɛty
adj obstinate stubborn
tôle tol
n fem sheet metal tin plate
tôt to
adv early
ukrainien ykʀɛni
adj Ukrainian
ulcère ylsɛʀ
n masc ulcer sore
ultérieurement ylteʀjœʀmɑ̃
adv subsequently later
un œ̃
art a any anybody some somebody one some one an
un jour œ̃ʒuʀ
adv at some time ever sometime
unanime ynanim
adj unamimous
une yn
art a an
une yn
num one
une certaine quantité ynsɛʀtɛnkɑ̃tite
a little rather some somewhat to some extent
uni yni
adj even flat level smooth
uniforme ynifɔʀm
n masc uniform
unique ynik
adj unique
unir yniʀ
v join unite
unité ynite
n fem unity unit
univers ynivɛʀ
n masc universe
université ynivɛʀsite
n fem university
uranium yʀanjɔm
n masc uranium
urgent yʀazɑ̃
adj urgent
uriner yʀine
v urinate
user yze
v wear down wear off wear out
user de yzedə
v employ use make use of
usine yzin
n fem factory mill
ustensile ystɑ̃sil
n masc agent means tool implement
usurper yzyʀpe
v usurp
utile ytil
adj advantageous useful
utilisateur ytilizatœʀ
n masc user
utérus yteʀy
n masc uterus womb
vacance vakɑ̃s
n fem spare time time off vacation
vacances vakɑ̃se
n masc holidays
vacciner vaksine
v vaccinate
vache vaʃ
n fem cow
vachement vaʃmɑ̃
adv damned hellish
vaciller vasije
v flare flare up
vagin vaʒɛ̃
n masc vagina
vague vag
n fem wave
vague vag
adj uncertain vague vacant faraway loose
vaguer vage
v roam wander
vaillant vajɑ̃
adj brave gallant courageous valiant
vain vɛ̃
adj abortive futile useless vain
vaincre vɛ̃kʀ
v defeat win over
vaisseau vɛso
n masc vessel
valable valabl
adj valid acceptable worthwhile
valeur valœʀ
n fem value worth
valise valiz
n fem suitcase
vallée vale
n fem valley
valoir valwaʀ
v be worth
valve valv
n fem air-valve
vaniteux vanitø
adj conceited vain
vanité vanite
n fem vanity
vapeur vapœʀ
n fem steam vapor vapour
varier vaʀje
v vary
variété vaʀjɛte
n fem variety entertainment
vase vaz
n masc vase vessel
vase vaz
n fem mud
vaste vast(ə)
adj vast immense
vautour votuʀ
n masc vulture
veau vo
n masc veal calf
vedette vədɛt
n fem motor-boat motor-launch celebrity star
veille vɛj
n fem watch wakefullness
veiller sur vɛjesyʀ
v look after nurse
veiller à vɛjea
v care see take care worry
veine vɛn
n fem vein (wood) grain geol seam inspiration
velours vəluʀ
n masc velvet
velu vəly
adj hairy shaggy
venaison venɛzɔ̃
n fem venison
vendre vɑ̃dʀ
v dispose of sell vend
vendre d'occasion vɑ̃dʀdokazjɔ̃
v deal in secondhand goods
vendredi vɑ̃dʀədi
n masc Friday
venger vɑ̃ʒe
v avenge avenge oneself
venimeux vənimø
adj poisonous
venin vənɛ̃
n masc poison
venir vəniʀ
v come
vent vɑ̃
n masc wind
vente aux enchères vɑ̃toɑ̃ʃɛʀ
n fem auction
ventiler vɑ̃tile
v ventilate
ventre vɑ̃tʀ
n masc abdomen belly tummy
venue vəny
n fem arrival
ver vɛʀ
n masc worm
ver de terre vɛdətɛʀ
n masc earthworm
verbe vɛʀb
n masc verb
verdict vɛʀdikt
n masc adjudication verdict
verger vɛʀʒe
n masc orchard
verlan vɛʀlɑ̃
n masc back-slang french slang formed by reversal of syllables
vernis vɛʀni
n masc glaze varnish
verrat vɛʀa
n masc boar
verre vɛʀ
n masc glass
verrouiller vɛʀuje
v bolt fasten
verrue vɛʀy
n fem wart
vers vɛʀ
prep at to toward towards
vers vɛʀ
n masc line (of verse)
versement vɛʀsəmɑ̃
n masc payment
versement initial vɛʀsəminisjal
n down payment first instalment initial deposit instalment
verser vɛʀse
v pour scatter shed dump pour out
verser un premier acompte vɛʀseœ̃pʀəmjeakɔ̃t
v make a deposit make a down payment
vert vɛʀ
adj green
vertical vɛʀtikal
adj vertical
vertu vɛʀty
n fem morality virtue
vertèbre vɛʀtɛbʀ
n fem vertebra
vertébral vɛʀtebʀal
adj vertibrate
vessie vɛsi
n fem bladder bubble
veste vɛst
n fem jacket
vestiaire vɛstjɛʀ
n masc cloakroom
veston vɛstɔ̃
n fem jacket
veto veto
n masc veto
veuf vœf
n masc widower
veuillez m'excuser vœjemɛkskyze
excuse me
veuve vœv
n fem widow
viande vjɑ̃d
n fem meat
vibrer vibʀe
v vibrate
vicaire vikɛʀ
n masc vicar
vice vis
n masc damage vice absence lack shortage shortcoming
victime viktim
n fem victim
vide vid
adj empty void miserable needy vacant
vider vide
v empty
vie vi
n fem life
vieillard vjɛjaʀ
n masc old man
vieille vjɛj
adj decayed decrepit dilapidated lapsed rickety old
viennois vjɛnwa
adj Vienna Viennese
vierge vjɛʀʒ
n fem virgin
vierge vjɛʀʒ
adj virgin virginal clean blank
vietnamien vjɛtnami
adj Vietnamese
vieux vjø
adj decayed decrepit dilapidated lapsed rickety old
vif vif
adj adroit agile alert brisk keen
vigilant viʒilɑ̃
adj adroit agile alert brisk keen
vigne vinj
n fem vine grapevine
vignoble vinjɔbl
n masc vine
vigueur vigœʀ
n fem activity gusto spirit stir zest
vilain vilɛ̃
adj nasty ugly
villa vila
n fem villa
village vilaʒ
n masc village
villageois vilaʒwa
n fem villager
ville vil
n fem city town
vin vɛ̃
n masc wine
vinaigre vinɛgʀ
n masc vinegar
vingt vɛ̃
num twenty
vingtième vɛ̃tjɛm
adj twentieth
viol vjɔl
n masc rape violation
violence vjɔlɑ̃s
n fem violence
violer vjɔle
v rape force violate defile profane break
violet vjolɛ
adj violet
violette vjolɛt
n fem violet
violon vjolɔ̃
n masc violin
violoncelle vjolɔ̃sɛl
n masc cello
virement viʀmɑ̃
n masc (bank) transfer
virer viʀe
v endorse
virginal viʀʒinal
adj virgin virginal
virgule viʀgyl
n fem comma
virus viʀys
n masc virus
vis vi
n fem screw
vis-à-vis vizavi
adv opposite toward towards with reference to
visa viza
n masc visa visé
visage vizaʒ
n masc face
viser vize
v aim intend
visible vizibl
adj visible
vision vizjɔ̃
n fem vision
visite vizit
n fem visit
visiter vizite
v attend call on see visit
visiteur vizitœʀ
n masc caller visitor
vite vit
adv fast quickly swiftly
vitesse vitɛs
n fem speed
vitre vitʀ
n fem glass
vitrine vitʀin
n fem show window showcase
vivacité vivasite
n fem liveliness vivacity
vivant vivɑ̃
adj alive
vive sollicitation vivsɔlisitasjɔ̃
n insistence pressure urgency
vivre vivʀ
v be alive live
vocabulaire vɔkabylɛʀ
n fem vocabulary
vodka vodka
n fem vodka
voici vwasi
prep behold here is here are look there
voie vwa
n fem track road route way
voile vwal
n fem sail
voile vwal
n masc veil
voiler vwale
v veil
voilà vwala
prep behold here is here you are look there there you are
voir vwaʀ
v see
voisin vwazɛ̃
n masc neighbour
voisinage vwazinaʒ
n masc proximity vicinity neighbourhood
voiture vwatyʀ
n fem vehicle car motor car
voix vwa
n fem voice
volage vɔlaʒ
adj flighty fickle inconstant
volant vɔlɑ̃
n masc steering-wheel
volcan vɔlkɑ̃
n masc volcano
voler vɔle
v fly steal
volontaire vɔlɔ̃tɛʀ
adj willing
volontaire vɔlɔ̃tɛʀ
n fem volunteer
volontiers vɔlɔ̃tje
adv preferably rather willingly
volonté vɔlɔ̃te
n fem will willingness wish
volt vɔlt
n masc Volt
voltiger vɔltiʒe
v flirt flit flutter
volume volym
n masc volume
volupté volypte
n fem lust sexual pleasure
vomir vomiʀ
v spit throw up vomit
vote vɔt
n masc vote
votre vɔtʀ
your
vouloir vulwaʀ
v be willing to want wish
vous vu
pron to you you ye
voyage vwajaʒ
n masc journey trip voyage
voyager vwajaʒe
v travel
voyager au loin vwajaʒeolwɛ̃
v migrate roam wander wander about
voyageur vwajaʒœʀ
n masc traveller
voyant vwajɑ̃
n masc LED light emitting diode indicator lamp clairvoyant
voyant vwajɑ̃
adj loud gaudy
voyante vwajɑ̃t
n fem clairvoyant
voyelle vwajɛl
n fem vowel
voûte vut
n fem dome vault vaulted ceiling
vrai vʀɛ
adj right true
vraiment vʀɛmɑ̃
adv absolutely genuinly indeed really truly
vraisamblable vʀɛzɑ̃blabl
adj plausible likely probable
vraisemblable vʀɛsɑ̃blabl
adj likely probable
vrille vʀij
n fem bore
vrombir vʀɔ̃biʀ
v snore
vu que vykə
prep because for the reason that as for since
vue vy
n fem exterior look sight view
vulgaire vylgɛʀ
adj coarse crude harsh common everyday vulgar
végétalien veʒetaljɛ̃
adj vegan
végéter veʒete
v vegetate
véhicule veikyl
n masc vehicle
vélo velo
n masc bike cycle bicycle
vélomoteur velɔmɔtœʀ
n masc moped motorcycle
véreux veʀø
adj unsound worm-eaten
vérifier veʀifje
v audit check check up on supervise verify
véritable veʀitabl
adj true
vérité veʀite
n fem truth sincerity
vésicule vezikyl
n fem bladder bubble
vétérinaire veteʀinɛʀ
n vet veterinary surgeon
vêtement vɛtəmɑ̃
n masc garment item of clothing
vêtements vɛtəmɑ̃
n clothing clothes garments
vêtir vɛtiʀ
v clothe dress
vôtre votʀ
pron yours
vœu vø
n masc wish vow
wagon vagɔ̃
n fem carriage coach railway carriage waggon
wallon walɔ̃
adj Walloon
watt wat
n masc watt
week-end wikɛnd
n masc week-end
whisky wiski
n masc whisky whiskey
xylophone ksilɔfɔn
n masc xylophone
xénon ksenɔ̃
n masc xenon
xérès gzeʀɛs
n masc sherry
yacht jɔt
n masc yacht
yaourt jauʀt
n masc yoghourt yoghurt
yen jɛn
n masc yen
yoga jɔga
n masc yoga
yoghourt jɔguʀt
n masc yoghourt yoghurt
yogourt joguʀt
n masc yoghourt yoghurt
yougoslave jugoslav
adj Yugoslav Yugoslavian
zambien zɑ̃bi
adj Zambian
zapper zape
v zap
zigzag zigzag
n masc zigzag
zinc zɛ̃g
n masc zinc
zip zip
n masc zipper
zob zɔb
n fem cock prick
zone zon
n fem zone
zoo zɔo
n masc zoo
zèbre zɛbʀ
n masc zebra
zèle zɛl
n masc fervor fervour zeal
zélandais zelɑ̃dɛ
adj Zealand
zéro zeʀo
n masc naught nought null zero zilch
à a
prep at to toward towards beside by near nearby near to next to a in inside into on per within with for in order to upon until till
à cause de akozde
because of for for sake of on account of owing to through
à cause de rien
for no reason
à condition que
if provided that
à deux
adv by twos
à droite
on the right
à elles
them to them
à eux
them to them
à forfait
by tender
à haute voix
adv loudly
à l'abri
safe secure
à l'heure
exactly sharp on the dot
à l'instant
just just now
à l'unamité
with one accord
à l'étranger
abroad
à la hâte
adv hastily hurriedly in a hurry
à la mode
adj fashionable
à la vôtre
cheers good health
à merveille
fine very well
à partir de
from since
à peine
barely hardly only just scarcely
à personne
no-one's
à peu près
adj about approximately
à pic
abrupt steep
à propos
by the way
à propos de
on the occasion of
à proprement parler
verbatim word-for-word to tell the truth
à temps
at the right time in time
à toi
thee to thee to you you
à tout le monde
everyone's
à travers
adv through
à volonté
as you wish at will
à votre santé
cheers good health
à vous
to you you
à-propos apʀɔpo
n masc relevance
âcre ɑcʀ
adj acerbic bitter
âcreté
n fem acerbity bitterness
âge aʒ
n masc age
âgé aʒe
adj aged
âme ɑm
n fem soul
âne an
n masc ass donkey
ânesse ɑnɛs
n fem jenny-ass she-ass
ânier
n masc donkey-driver
éboueur ebuœʀ
n masc dustman garbage man
ébouriffer ebuʀife
v dishevel tousle
ébouriffé ebuʀife
adj bristly standing on end untidy tousled
ébranler ebʀɑ̃le
vt shake
ébranlement ebʀɑ̃lmɑ̃
n masc shaking weakening shock
ébriété ebʀijete
n fem intoxication inibriation drunkeness
ébullition ebylisɔ̃
n fem boiling point
écaille ekɑl
n fem scale
échalas eʃala
n masc cane stake beanpole
échalote eʃalɔt
n fem shallot
échanger eʃɑ̃ʒe
vt interchange swap
échapper eʃape
v escape flee
échapper comme une anguille
v be as slippery as an eel
écharde eʃaʀd
n fem splinter
échauder eʃode
v scald
échec eʃɛk
n masc abortion failure fiasco chess
échelle eʃɛ
n fem ladder scale
écho elo
n masc echo
échoppe eʃɔp
n fem barn shed stand
éclair eklɛʀ
n masc flash of lightning lightning bolt cul éclair
éclat ekla
n masc splinter fragment
écluse eklyz
n masc lock sluice
école ekɔl
n fem school
école d'agriculture
n fem agricultural school
économat
n masc stewardship
économie ekɔnɔmi
n fem economy
économiser ekɔnɔmize
v save spare
écorce ekɔʀs
n fem bark husk peel shell
écouter ekute
v listen
écran ekʀɑ̃
n masc screen monitor
écrevisse ekʀəvis
n fem crayfish
écrire ekʀiʀ
v compose create write
écrou ekʀu
n masc nut
écueil ekœj
n masc reef
écume ekym
n fem foam froth
écureuil ekyʀœj
n masc squirrel
écurie ekyʀi
n fem stable stall sty
écœurer ekœʀe
vt nauseate
éditer edite
v issue publish
édredon edʀədɔ̃
n masc eiderdown
éduquer edyke
vt breed bring up educate raise
égal egal
adj equal even level
également egalmɑ̃
adv equally
égalité egalite
n fem equally
église egliz
n fem church church-building house of worship place of worship
égout egu
n masc sewer
élan elɑ̃
n masc elk moose
élastique elastik
adj elastic
élavage elvaʒ
adj livestock farming livestock
électricité elɛktʀisite
n fem electricity
électrique elɛktʀik
adj electric
électron elɛktʀɔ̃
n masc electron
élever ɛlve
vt breed keep raise rear lever lift
élève elɛv
n pupil
élevé ɛlve
adj noble well mannered
éloquent elɔkɑ̃
adj eloquent
élément elemɑ̃
n masc element
éléphant elefɑ̃
n masc elephant
émaner emane
vt spring well up
éminent eminɑ̃
adj fine great
émotion emosjɔ̃
n fem emotion
émouvoir emuvwaʀ
vt abet agitate incite stir up move stir affect
ému emy
adj seized with emotion
énergie enɛʀʒi
n fem energy
énergique enɛʀʒik
adj drastic
énerver enɛʀve
vt irritate to get on oneˈs nerves
énorme enɔʀm
adj gigantic huge enormous immense colossal
énérve enɛʀve
adj irritated nervous exited
épais epɛ
adj bold corpulent fat thick
épargner epaʀɲe
vt save spare
épaule epol
n fem shoulder
épi epi
n masc ear
épice epis
n fem spice
épicéa episea
n fem spruce spruce-fir
épier epje
vt keep an eye on spy on
épigraphe
n fem motto
épiler epile
vt pluck remove unwanted hair
épinard epinaʀ
n masc spinach
épine epin
n fem thorn spine
épingle epɛ̃gle
n fem pin needle
éponge epɔ̃ʒ
n fem sponge
époque epɔk
n fem age era
épouse epuz
n fem wife
épouvantable epuvɑ̃tabl
adj repellent repelling repulsive dismal dreary horrible nasty
époux epu
n masc husband couple married people
épuisant epɥizɑ̃
adj exhausting
épuiser epɥize
v exhaust tire out
équipe ekip
n fem detachment team
équiper ekipe
vt equip
équivalent ekivalɑ̃
adj equivalent
érable eʀabl
n masc maple sycamore
érotique eʀɔtik
adj erotic
éscharpe eʃaʀp
n fem scarfe
établi etabli
n masc bench easel tressle workbench
établi etabli
adj generally known generally applicable
étage etaʒ
n masc floor storey story
étagère etaʒɛʀ
n fem shelf
étain etɛ
n masc tin
étaler etale
vt anoint smear spread
étalon elanɔ̃
n masc stallion
étang etɑ
n masc pond
étape etap
n fem stadium stage
état eta
n masc condition state
éteindre etɛ̃dʀ
vt extinguish put out
étendard etɑ̃daʀ
n masc flag standard
étendre etɑ̃dʀ
vt adulterate extend strech out unroll aggrandize augment enlarge increase lay out spread spread out anoint smear
étendu etɑ̃dy
adj ample bulky extensive spacious vast wide
éternel etɛʀnɛl
adj eternal
éternuer etɛʀnɥe
vi sneeze
étincelle etɛ̃sɛl
n fem spark
étoffe etɔf
n fem cloth material
étoile etwal
n fem star
étonner etɔne
vt amaze
étouffant etufɑ̃
adj airless oppressive stiffling sultry
étouffer etufe
vt choke quell suffocate suppress
étourdi etuʀdi
adj careless negligent
étrange etʀɑ̃ʒ
adj odd peculiar strange
étranger etʀɑ̃ʒe
n fem foreigner alien
étranger etʀɑ̃ʒe
adj foreign strange
étroit etʀwa
adj narrow
étude etyd
n fem study
étudiant etydjɑ̃
n masc student
étudier etydje
v study
été ete
n masc summer
évaluer evalɥe
v appraise estimate rate
éventuel evɑ̃tɥɛl
adj contingent eventual
éventuellement evɑ̃tɥɛlmɑ̃
adv if necessary possibly
évidemment evidamɑ̃
adv apparently obviously
évident evidɑ̃
adj evident obvious
évier evje
n masc (kitchen) sink
éviter evite
v avoid evade
évoluer evɔlɥe
vi evolve develop
événement evɛnmɑ̃
n masc event
évêque evɛk
n masc bishop
être ɛtʀ
v be
être accro
v be addicted
être accroupi
v cower crouch squat
être assis
v sit
être bon à
v fit suit be suitable
être composé de
v consist of
être couché
v lie recline
être d'avis
v account deem opine think
être de service
v be on duty serve
être debout
v stand
être différent
v differ be different
être décent
v befit be fitting
être efficace
v act be effective have effect
être en colère
v be angry
être en feu
v glow glow with heat
être en relation avec
v concern relate
être en retard
v to be late
être fou
v act crazy rave
être habitué à
v accustom be in the habit of
être indulgent
v be lenient with indulge spare
être joyeux
v be glad enjoy rejoice
être lumineux
v shine
être présent
v attend be present witness
être situé
v be situated
être spectateur de
v watch spectate
être urgent
v hurry press urge
être vacant
v be vacant
île il
n fem island
île Maurice mɚʀiʃɚs
n fem Mauritius
îles Canaries
n Canary Islands
îles Sorlingues
n Scilly Islands
ôter ote
v do away with get rid of remove put away store abstract take away
Œdipe
n masc Oedipus
œillet œjɛ
n masc eyelet carnation
œuvre œvʀ
n fem task work undertaking