French Verbs
Collection of French verbs, including conjugations, usage examples and related vocabulary.
source
source
In French, 'source' is also used as in English. It is used to refer to the origin or beginning of something, such as the source of a river, or the source of information. It is also used metaphorically to refer to a principle or force that provides inspiration or support.
Example sentences with source →sport
sport
In French, 'sport' is used basically the same as in English, referring to various forms of competitive physical activities. It may refer to individual activities, like tennis or golf, or team activities like football or rugby. Often, it is used in general and abstract contexts, such as when talking about the importance of sport in society, but it may also refer to specific sports when the context makes it clear which one is discussed.
Example sentences with sport →suggérer
suggest
The word 'suggérer' in French translates to 'suggest' in English. Just like in English, it is often used when one is proposing a plan or an idea for consideration. It is also used to imply or indirectly indicate a fact or a possibility. This verb is mostly used in formal contexts, such as meetings, formal discussions or writings.
Example sentences with suggérer →suivre
follow
The French word for 'follow' is 'suivre'. It is used similarly to the way we use 'follow' in English, such as following someone on social media ('suivre quelqu'un sur les médias sociaux'), or following directions ('suivre les directions'). Remember that, like many French words, 'suivre' will conjugate differently depending on the subject and tense.
Example sentences with suivre →taux
rate
The French term 'taux' is equivalent to the English word 'rate'. It's used in many contexts such as mathematics, economics, and general usage, where it can mean proportion, ratio, or speed. For instance, 'taux de change' means 'exchange rate' in financial context, while in a general context 'taux de réussite' can mean 'success rate'. As with many words, it's usage often depends on the specific context.
Example sentences with taux →temps
time
The word 'temps' in French can be used very similarly to how 'time' is used in English. It can refer to the progression of moments (e.g., 'Quel temps fait-il?' means 'What is the time?'), the weather (e.g., 'Il fait beau temps' means 'The weather is good'), or to musical tempo in a similar fashion to English. It's a very versatile word in the French language.
Example sentences with temps →tenir
hold
The French word 'tenir' means 'to hold' in English. It can be used in many contexts just as in English, such as to hold something concrete like a book (Je tiens un livre) or to hold onto something in a figurative sense, like to hold a position (Il tient la position de président). 'Tenir' is a common verb and follows a regular conjugation pattern.
Example sentences with tenir →terme
term
The French word 'terme' is used similarly to the English word 'term'. It's used in contexts like legal terms (termes juridiques), term of a contract (terme d'un contrat), or end of a time period (fin d'un terme). Be aware that in some contexts and expressions, it might not directly translate to 'term' in English. As always with language learning, understanding the context is key.
Example sentences with terme →tirer
pull
In French, 'pull' is translated as 'tirer'. It is used in various contexts, most commonly to express the action of pulling something towards oneself. It can also be used metaphorically, such as pulling (i.e., attracting) attention.
Example sentences with tirer →tomber
drop
The French word 'tomber' is used to describe the action of 'dropping' something, in the sense of it falling from a higher position to a lower one. It can be used in various contexts, just like in English - when an object falls from someone's hand, when the temperature falls/drops, or when someone falls down.
Example sentences with tomber →tourner
turn
The French word 'tourner' is used to indicate the act of rotating or turning something. Just like its English counterpart 'turn', 'tourner' can be used in various contexts. For instance, it can indicate a physical action like turning the head, a direction change while driving, or the act of flipping pages in a book. Also, it can be used metaphorically, like turning over a new leaf i.e., 'tourner une nouvelle feuille'.
Example sentences with tourner →traiter
treat
In French, 'traiter' translates to 'treat' in English. The term can be used in a variety of contexts, such as medical treatment (traitement médical), treating someone to something (traiter quelqu'un à quelque chose), or in the sense of dealing with a topic (traiter un sujet). However, the usage depends mostly on the context of the sentence.
Example sentences with traiter →travail
work
The French word 'travail' is used in the same context as the English word 'work'. It can refer both to the act of working and the place where one works, although it is more commonly used to refer to the act of working. Like the English equivalent, it can also be used in various idiomatic expressions and phrases.
Example sentences with travail →tri
sort
The French word 'tri' translates to 'sort' in English. In French, it is used the same way as the English version. You can use it when you are sorting out items, data or in general when you want to arrange something in an organized manner.
Example sentences with tri →tribunal
court
The French word, 'tribunal,' translates directly to 'court' in English. It is used to describe a place where legal cases are heard and decisions made, the same as in English. Just like in English, it can be used in different contexts pertaining to the judicial or legal system. Note, however, that 'tribunal' specifically refers to court in a legal sense. If one were to refer to court in the context of courtship, the word 'cour' would be used in French.
Example sentences with tribunal →trouver
find
The French word 'trouver' translates to 'find' in English. It can be used in various contexts just like in English; from locating a physical object to coming across a solution or agreeing with an opinion. For example, 'Je ne peux pas trouver mes clés' means 'I cannot find my keys'. Remember, conjugation changes with the tense and subject.
Example sentences with trouver →tuer
kill
The French translation for the English word 'kill' is 'tuer'. This word is generally used in the same context as the English language, referring to the ending of a life. It can be used in various situations but is most commonly seen in direct and indirect conversations discussing a hypothetical or actual situation where life is taken away. For example, 'Il pourrait le tuer' translates to 'He could kill him'. Remember, it is important to use this word appropriately, as it contains a heavy meaning.
Example sentences with tuer →type
type
The word 'type' in English is translated as 'type' in French. The French word 'type' has the same meaning as the English word. It refers to a category of things or people having common characteristics. Like in English, it can be used in a variety of contexts including in phrases, sentences and also used in technological contexts to refer to the form or model of something.
Example sentences with type →valeur
value
The French word 'valeur' translates to 'value' in English. It is used in many contexts like maths, economics, and even in daily conversation, just as in English. For instance, in economics 'valeur monétaire' means 'monetary value'. It can also be used to describe the worth of something as in 'cette peinture a beaucoup de valeur' which means 'this painting has a lot of value'.
Example sentences with valeur →vendre
sell
The French word for 'sell' is 'vendre'. It is commonly used in the same contexts as 'sell' in English. For example, you might use it when talking about selling items in a store, selling a car, or even in expressions like 'sell out' that figuratively mean to betray one's principles for personal gain. As with English, the word's form changes with tense. For example, 'Je vends' means 'I am selling' or 'I sell'.
Example sentences with vendre →venir
come
The French word 'venir' means 'come' in English. It is a very common verb in French and used just like its English counterpart. It can describe a person or thing coming to a place or event, and it can also refer to the act of arriving. It is also used in many idiomatic expressions. Remember, its conjugation can be irregular, so make sure to follow the correct pattern.
Example sentences with venir →vérifier
check
The French word 'vérifier' translates to 'check' in English. It is often used in the context of examining or looking at something in detail to ensure that everything is correct or in order. Example: 'Je vais vérifier le moteur de ma voiture' which means 'I am going to check my car's engine'.
Example sentences with vérifier →veux
want
The French word 'veux' translates to 'want' in English. It is used similarly to the English use, to express a desire or a need for something or someone. It can be used in a variety of contexts both formal and informal. Remember that 'veux' is the first person singular form of the verb 'vouloir', so you will need to conjugate it based on the subject.
Example sentences with veux →visite
visit
The French word 'visite' is commonly used to denote an act of going to see someone in a professional or social capacity. It translates directly to 'visit' in English. It can be used in various contexts from visiting a friend ('visiter un ami') to visiting a place ('visiter un lieu'). It's conjugated regularly in the present and past tense like visité (visited), visiting (visitant).
Example sentences with visite →vivre
live
The French word 'vivre' corresponds to the English verb 'live'. It is used in much the same way as in English to denote existence or survival, experiencing life or simply to indicate life in a particular location or condition. For example, 'Je vis à Paris' means 'I live in Paris'. Remember, while using it in present tense, the verb changes form to 'vis' for singular subjects like 'je' (I) and 'tu' (you), and 'vivent' for plural ones like 'ils/elles' (they).
Example sentences with vivre →voix
voice
The French word for 'voice' is 'voix', pronounced as 'vwah'. It is used in the same context as in English, referring to the sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth, as speech or song. For instance, 'Elle a une belle voix' means 'She has a beautiful voice'.
Example sentences with voix →vote
vote
In French, 'vote' is translated as 'vote'. It is used in the same context as in English, referring to the formal expression of a choice in an election, meeting, or other decision-making occasion. It can be used in various contexts such as political elections, informal group decisions, or preferences. The word 'vote' is commonly used in daily conversations, particularly in contexts discussing democratic processes or personal choices.
Example sentences with vote →voudrait
would
In French, 'would' is translated as 'voudrait'. It is used for talking about a scenario or situation that is hypothetical, a desire, or making polite requests. It must be accompanied by the appropriate pronoun, as French verbs are conjugated based on the subject.
Example sentences with voudrait →