Adjective
A category of words in French that describes or modifies a noun. Adjectives agree in gender and number with the noun they modify.
agréable
nice
The word 'agréable' in French translates to 'nice' in English. In French, it's used to describe someone, something, or a situation that brings pleasure or is enjoyable, similar to how 'nice' is used in English. Be mindful, though, in certain contexts it may be better translated with synonyms like pleasant, lovely, or delightful.
Example sentences with agréable →alors
then
The French word for 'then' is 'alors'. It is used in a similar context as in English, often to indicate a sequence of events. For example, 'First I woke up, then I brushed my teeth' can be translated to 'D'abord je me suis réveillé, alors je me suis brossé les dents' in French. However, 'alors' can also mean 'so' in certain contexts.
Example sentences with alors →amical
friendly
The word 'amical' is an adjective in French, used to describe someone who is kind, pleasant, or easy to be with. It is often used in the context of describing a positive and warm relationship between people.
Example sentences with amical →ancien
former
The French word 'ancien' is used to refer to something that used to exist or be in effect in the past. It is equivalent to the English word 'former'. It can be used in various contexts such as former president (ancien président), former student (ancien élève), etc. The position of 'ancien' before or after the noun can change the meaning; placed before the noun it translates as 'former' and after the noun, it translates as 'ancient' or 'old'.
Example sentences with ancien →après
after
The French word 'après' is used in the same context as the English word 'after'. It can be used both in term of time, like in 'after lunch' which translates to 'après déjeuner', and order, like in 'after me' which translates to 'après moi'. It's a very common word in French and is used frequently in conversations and writings.
Example sentences with après →argent
money
The word 'argent' is the French translation of the English word 'money'. It encompasses all forms of currency, just like the English term. 'Argent' is used in French in much the same way 'money' is used in English, such as to refer to personal wealth or to the cost of items. For instance, 'J'ai de l'argent' translates to 'I have money', and 'Combien d'argent?' translates to 'How much money?'.
Example sentences with argent →assez
enough
The French word 'assez' is used similarly to 'enough' in English. It primarily functions as an adverb and occasionally as an adjective, depending on the context. For example, 'J'ai assez mangé' translates to 'I have eaten enough'. It can also express the adequacy of a quantity or degree, such as in 'Elle est assez grande', meaning 'She is tall enough'.
Example sentences with assez →autre
other
The French word for 'other' is 'autre'. It is used to refer to an alternate or remaining person or thing in French. 'Autre' can also often used in contexts to imply 'different'. For example, 'l'autre jour' means 'the other day', and 'une autre personne' means 'another person'. The use of 'autre' also changes according to the gender and number; 'autre' for singular and 'autres' for plural.
Example sentences with autre →avenir
future
The French word 'avenir' is favorably used to denote 'future' in English. It is used in same contexts as it is in English, to refer to the time that is to come. It can be used in various sentences like 'Je pense à mon avenir' meaning 'I am thinking about my future'. It is a common word used in daily conversations and formal discussions about mission, direction or vision.
Example sentences with avenir →bas
down
The French word 'bas' translates to 'down' in English. It is typically used to describe the position of something being lower than it was. Just like English, it is used in several contexts. For example, if you want to say 'I'm going down the road', you would say 'Je vais bas la route' in French.
Example sentences with bas →base
base
In French, 'base' is used in a similar context as in English, referring to the bottom support of anything or a concept that provides the foundation for something. It's used in various phrases and idiomatic expressions. For example, 'fractions de base' can be used to refer to basic fractions in math.
Example sentences with base →beau
beautiful
The English word 'beautiful' is translated as 'beau' in French. It is used to describe anything that one finds pleasing or attractive, much like the usage in English. Its feminine form is 'belle', used when referring to a female or an object that is feminine according to French grammar. The plural form is 'beaux' for masculine or mixed groups, and 'belles' for an all-female group.
Example sentences with beau →beaucoup
many
The French word 'beaucoup' translates to 'many' in English. It is typically used to denote a large quantity. 'Beaucoup' is an adverb and therefore does not conjugate or change form based on gender or number. It is commonly used in various contexts such as 'J'ai beaucoup de travail' - 'I have a lot of work'.
Example sentences with beaucoup →blanc
white
The French word for 'white' is 'blanc'. It's generally used in the same way as it is in English - to describe the color of something. However, it should be noted that all adjectives in French have to match the gender of the noun they're describing. So you might also see 'blanche' if the noun is feminine.
Example sentences with blanc →bleu
blue
The French word 'bleu' is used similarly as 'blue' in English language, referring to a color that resembles clear sky. Just like in English, it can also be used to describe feelings, for instance, to express sorrow. You can use it in the same context you'd use 'blue' in English, for painting descriptors, appearances, or moods.
Example sentences with bleu →bon
good
The French equivalent for the English word 'good' is 'bon'. Bon is frequently used in French conversation, similar to how 'good' is used in English. The word is used to denote positivity or approval. Keep in mind gender and number agreement, as 'bon' becomes 'bonne' for feminine singular, 'bons' for masculine plural, and 'bonnes' for feminine plural.
Example sentences with bon →ça
that
In French, the word 'ça' is used as a demonstrative pronoun, similar to how 'that' is used in English. It is utilized to refer to a specific object or item being mentioned previously, or close to the speaker. Remember it's often used in conversational speech rather than a formal one.
Example sentences with ça →capable
able
The French word 'capable' directly translates to 'able' in English. It is used in similar contexts as in English, to express ability or susceptibility. Notably, it can be used in conjunction with 'de' followed by an infinitive verb to express capacity to do something specific.
Example sentences with capable →carrière
career
The French equivalent for the English word 'career' is 'carrière'. It is used in a similar context, describing one's progression in their professional life. For example, 'Sa carrière en tant que médecin est très réussie' means 'His career as a doctor is very successful'. Like English, 'carrière' can be used in various contexts outside of just professional advancement, such as 'carrière musicale' (musical career).
Example sentences with carrière →ceci
this
The French word 'ceci' is commonly used to refer to something that is close to the speaker. It's generally used in a similar context that 'this' would be used in English. Remember, in French, all nouns have a gender so 'ceci' should match the gender and number of the noun it is paired with.
Example sentences with ceci →central
central
The word 'central' in French is still 'central'. It is used almost identically to English, working as both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it is most commonly used to describe something that is in or near the middle of a space; of chief importance. As a noun, it can refer to a main telephone exchange.
Example sentences with central →certain
certain
In French, 'certain' is used similarly to how it is used in English, to express that something is known for sure, without any doubts. It can also be used in the plural form, 'certains', to mean 'some'. It can be used before a noun or on its own, such as 'Je suis certain' which translates to 'I am certain' in English.
Example sentences with certain →ces
these
The French word 'ces' translates to 'these' in English. It is used to refer to multiple objects or people that are close to the speaker. For instance, to indicate 'these books', one would say 'ces livres' in French.
Example sentences with ces →chance
chance
In French, 'chance' has a similar meaning to its English translation, often referring to luck or fortune. It can be used in a variety of contexts, though, such as in the phrase 'Bonne chance!' which means 'Good luck!' It's also used in certain expressions like 'par chance' meaning 'fortunately' or 'by chance.'
Example sentences with chance →chaque
every
The French word 'chaque' is used similarly to the English word 'every', describing a group of items individually. For example, in the sentence 'chaque jour est un nouveau défi' means 'every day is a new challenge'. It can be used with time, events, people, objects, etc, much like its English counterpart.
Example sentences with chaque →choix
choice
The French word 'choix' is used similarly to the English word 'choice', indicating the act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities. It can be used in different contexts. For instance, in daily conversations, politics, psychology, and philosophy.
Example sentences with choix →clair
clear
The word 'clair' in French translates to 'clear' in English. It is used in similar contexts as in English such as describing something as being understandable like 'C'est clair' means 'It's clear'. It can also refer to low intensity of color, light, like 'couleur claire' means 'light color'. It is also used to describe a clear, unobstructed view or clarity in thoughts.
Example sentences with clair →commun
common
The French word 'commun' is used to describe something that is ordinary or typical. For example, it can be used to describe objects, ideas, happenings or characteristics that are shared by all members of a group or are generally encountered or observed. Just like in English, it can be used in both literal and abstract context.
Example sentences with commun →courant
current
The French word 'courant' translates to 'current' in English. It is widely used in both the literal and figurative sense. In the literal sense, it can be used to describe things like water or electricity flow, for example, 'Le courant de la rivière' means 'The flow of the river'. In a figurative sense, it might mean prevalent, for example, 'C'est très courant' means, 'It is very common'.
Example sentences with courant →court
short
The French word for 'short' is 'court'. It's used in the same context as in English, to describe the length of something that is less than average or less than expected. For instance, if a piece of material is not as long as it normally would be, one would describe it as 'court'.
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