Adjective
A category of words in French that describes or modifies a noun. Adjectives agree in gender and number with the noun they modify.
défi
challenge
The French word 'défi' is the translation of the English term 'challenge'. It is widely used in a similar way as in English, either referring to a test of abilities or skills, or pertaining to an invitation to contest in any type of competition. It can be used in different contexts - sports, personal growth, professional development, video games etc.
Example sentences with défi →dehors
outside
The French word 'dehors' translates to 'outside' in English. It can be used in various contexts, such as asking someone to go outside ('Va dehors'), mentioning that someone is outside ('Il est dehors'), or referring to something that is outside ('C'est dehors'). Just like in English language, this word is versatile and can be applied to numerous situations where one would need to describe an outdoor setting.
Example sentences with dehors →dernier
last
The French word for 'last' is 'dernier'. It can be used to refer to the final person, item, or time something happens, similar to the usage in English. Remember, in French, adjective placement usually comes after the noun, unlike in English. However, 'dernier' can be used before or after a noun.
Example sentences with dernier →derrière
behind
The French translation for 'behind' is 'derrière'. It is used in the same contexts as in English, indicating something located at the back of, or to the rear of something else. It can be used literally or figuratively. For example, 'Je suis derrière toi' means 'I am behind you'.
Example sentences with derrière →désolé
sorry
The French word 'désolé' is used in very much the same way as the English word 'sorry'. It is used to express regret, apology or condolence. For example, if you accidently stepped on a French person's foot, you would say 'Je suis désolé' which translates to 'I am sorry'.
Example sentences with désolé →différent
different
The word 'différent' in French is used in the same manner as 'different' in English. It is used to describe or highlight how one thing is not the same as another. It can be used when comparing objects, people, places, situations, and ideas. It can also be used in a sentence like 'C'est différent!', meaning 'It's different!'
Example sentences with différent →difficile
difficult
The French word 'difficile' is used similarly to its English counterpart, 'difficult'. It describes something that is hard to do, understand, or deal with. It can be used to describe tasks, situations, people, concepts, and more. For example, 'C'est difficile de comprendre le français' means 'It's difficult to understand French'.
Example sentences with difficile →disponible
available
The French word for 'available' is 'disponible'. In French, it is utilized similarly to the English usage. It can be used to describe if someone is free to meet, if a product is in stock, or if a hotel room is free, among other things.
Example sentences with disponible →divers
various
The word 'divers' in French translates to 'various' in English. It is used in the same way as in English, to describe a variety or a number of different things. It can refer to people, items, ideas or situations. It is an adjective and hence, it should match the gender and quantity of the noun it's describing. For example, 'différents livres' means 'various books'.
Example sentences with divers →doit
must
In French, 'must' is translated to 'doit'. It is used as a verb to express an obligation or necessity. However, French language doesn't have a perfect equivalent for the modal verb 'must' in English. The word 'doit' is a form of the verb 'devoir' which expresses 'must' or 'have to'. It is used in the same context as in English, for example - 'I must eat' would translate to 'Je dois manger'. It can also express prediction or expectation.
Example sentences with doit →droit
right
The word 'droit' in French translates to 'right' in English. It's often used to refer to a direction or side, similar to the English usage. In a legal context, it also represents 'right' as in a person's rights ('les droits de l'homme' referring to human rights). Use of the word really depends on the context in the sentence.
Example sentences with droit →dur
hard
The French word for 'hard' is 'dur'. Just like in English, it can be used to refer to the toughness or difficulty of something. For instance, a difficult test could be called 'un test dur'. It can also refer to a hard, non-flexible object. Additionally, the pronunciation of 'dur' is very similar to the English word 'door'.
Example sentences with dur →encore
still
The French word 'encore' translates to 'still' in English. It is mostly used to indicate that a particular action or state continues to happen or be, usually in conjunction with another verb. For example, 'Je t'aime encore,' translates to 'I still love you.' However, 'encore' can also mean 'again' or 'another' in different contexts.
Example sentences with encore →énorme
huge
The French word 'énorme' is used similarly to the English word 'huge'. It can be used to describe something that is very big in size, amount, or degree. It is commonly used in both written and spoken language. Examples may include 'enorme maison' (huge house) or 'énorme quantité' (huge amount).
Example sentences with énorme →entier
whole
The French word 'entier' translates to 'whole' in English. It could be used in various contexts. It is often used to indicate an entire or full amount of something. Just like in English, 'entier' can be used in various sentences of French, for instance, 'L'ensemble du fromage' means 'The whole cheese'. It is also used to describe someone who is honest and complete.
Example sentences with entier →environ
about
The French word 'environ' is commonly used to translate English term 'about'. It is generally used to give approximate figures and estimations. For example, if someone asks you how old you are and you don't want to give an exact age you could say 'J'ai environ trente ans' when translated it means 'I'm about thirty years old'.
Example sentences with environ →équipe
team
The French word for team is 'équipe'. It is used to refer to a group of individuals who work together towards a common goal. It can be used in the same context as it is in English, for example, 'Nous sommes une bonne équipe' means 'We are a good team'.
Example sentences with équipe →est
east
In French, the word 'east' is translated as 'est'. It is used exactly like in English to refer to the cardinal direction. For example, in the phrase 'il vient de l'est' the translation would be 'he comes from the east'. It's simple to use and the pronunciation is very similar to the English version of the word.
Example sentences with est →étranger
foreign
The French word 'étranger' means 'foreign'. It is typically used in the context of something or someone that is not native to France or the French language. It can describe foreign objects, places, and people. For example, a foreign country would be 'un pays étranger' and a foreign language would be 'une langue étrangère'. It's important to note that 'étranger' can also be a noun meaning foreigner.
Example sentences with étranger →facile
easy
The French word for 'easy' is 'facile'. This word is used similarly to its English equivalent, describing tasks that are not difficult to accomplish. For example, 'Cette tâche est facile' translates to 'This task is easy'. It can be used in various contexts, including describing physical tasks, concepts to understand, or processes to complete.
Example sentences with facile →faux
wrong
The French word 'faux' is used to denote something as incorrect or untrue, providing a direct equivalent to the English 'wrong'. It can be used in a variety of contexts, including factual disagreements, moral judgements, and incorrect directions.
Example sentences with faux →fédéral
federal
The word 'fédéral' in French is equivalent to the English word 'federal'. Much like its English counterpart, 'fédéral' is used to describe something that is connected with the central government of a country, rather than local government. For instance, if a law or regulation is approved at the nation-wide level, it can be termed as a 'loi fédérale' or federal law. The term 'fédéral' can also be used in the context of grouping of states, as in a 'gouvernement fédéral' or federal government.
Example sentences with fédéral →final
final
In French, 'final' is translated as 'final.' It is used in the same context as in English. For instance, it can mean the last in a series, sequence, or the ultimate outcome. It can be used in different situations such as 'le match final' which means 'the final match', 'la decision finale' which means 'the final decision'.
Example sentences with final →financier
financial
The French word 'financier' translates to 'financial' in English. It is used in the same context as in English, referring to matters related to finance, money and banking. Just like in English, it can be employed in various circumstances such as financial advice ('conseil financier'), financial market ('marché financier') or financial services ('services financiers').
Example sentences with financier →fort
strong
In French, the word 'strong' is translated as 'fort'. It could be used to describe a person's physical strength, an intense flavor or smell, or to describe a strong point of view or argument. Similar to English, the word 'fort' can be used in both a literal and metaphorical context.
Example sentences with fort →gauche
left
The French word for 'left' is 'gauche'. It is used in the same contexts as 'left' in English, referring to the opposite side of right in directions or positions. For example, if you were giving someone directions in French, you'd say 'tournez à gauche' for 'turn left'. But please pay attention, 'gauche' also carries an informal meaning which refers to someone who is awkward or clumsy.
Example sentences with gauche →général
general
The French word 'général' is an adjective and it's used in many contexts, similar to the English word 'general'. It can be added before a noun to indicate the unspecific nature of the noun. For example, 'en général' means 'in general' in English.
Example sentences with général →gentil
kind
The French word 'gentil' is equivalent to the English word 'kind'. It's frequently used to describe someone's character, similar to how it's used in English. You would use 'gentil' when describing someone who is nice, gentle, or kind-hearted. Like the English term, it can be used in various different contexts.
Example sentences with gentil →grand
great
The word 'grand' in French is equivalent to the English word 'great'. It can be used in similar contexts as English - to express something of large size, high quantity or superior quality. However, it is important to note that in French adjectives generally follow the noun they are describing, which is unlike English where adjectives precede the noun.
Example sentences with grand →gratuit
free
The French word for 'free' is 'gratuit'. It is used much the same way as in English, to denote that something does not cost any money. For example, 'entrée gratuite' means 'free entrance'. However, it's important to note that 'gratuit' only refers to monetary free. If you're talking about 'free' as in freedom, the word would be 'libre'.
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