French Vocabulary: Basic Words

Unlock the key French words to enhance your vocabulary and conversations.

Introduction

Embark on your journey to mastering the French language with this essential vocabulary set of basic words in French. From greetings and numbers to everyday objects and colors, you’ll build a strong foundation for communication in French-speaking countries or when interacting with native speakers. With the added bonus of native speaker audio, you’ll not only learn to speak like a local but also enhance your listening skills for real-world conversations.

Vocabulary List

English French Pronunciation
Yes
Oui
No
Non
Maybe
Peut-être
Of course
Bien sûr
My name is
Je m'appelle
What is your name?
Comment tu t'appelles ?
I am 20 years old.
J'ai 20 ans.
I come from…
Je viens de…
Good morning
Bonjour
Good afternoon
Bon après-midi
Good evening
Bonsoir
How are you?
Comment ça va ?
Thank you!
Merci !
Thank you very much!
Merci beaucoup !
You're welcome!
De rien !
Please
S'il vous plaît
Excuse me!
Excusez-moi !
Sorry!
Pardon !
What?
Quoi ?
Who?
Qui ?
When?
Quand ?
Where?
Où ?
Why?
Pourquoi ?
Which?
Lequel ?
How?
Comment ?
What time is it?
Quelle heure est-il ?
Where are you from?
D'où viens-tu ?
Where do you live?
Où habites-tu ?
Can you help me?
Pouvez-vous m'aider ?
Can I help you?
Puis-je vous aider ?
How much does it cost?
Combien ça coûte ?
Do you understand?
Est-ce que vous comprenez ?
Can you say that again?
Pouvez-vous répéter ?
Can you speak slowly?
Pouvez-vous parler lentement ?

Language Insight: Gendered Nouns

In French, all nouns have a gender – they are either masculine or feminine. It’s important to learn the gender of each noun along with the word itself. For example, la is used with feminine words while le is used with masculine words. This is crucial for forming correct sentences!

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