French
Vocab Builder for commonly used words in French.
histoire
The word 'histoire' in French corresponds to 'story' in English. It can be used in the context of telling a narrative or tale, as in 'raconte une histoire'. It can also refer to history, depending on the context. Please note that French words may have different meanings based on their usage and context.
Example sentences with histoire →hôpital
The French word for 'hospital' is 'hôpital'. It is used in the same way as in English, referring to a place where sick or injured people are given medical or surgical care. Note that in French, the 'h' is silent and the accent on the 'o' indicates that it is stressed in pronunciation.
Example sentences with hôpital →horloge
The French word 'horloge' translates to 'clock' in English. 'Horloge' is used to describe a device for measuring and indicating time, traditionally by means of pointers moving over a dial. It's used quite similarly in sentences as it would be in English.
Example sentences with horloge →houx
The word 'houx' in French translates to 'holly' in English. It is primarily used to refer to an evergreen plant with red berries, traditionally used for Christmas decorations in many cultures. Just like in English, 'houx' can be used in various contexts where the holly plant or symbol is being referred to.
Example sentences with houx →huit
The French word for 'eight' is 'huit'. It is usually used in the same context as in English like counting, stating the time, giving your phone number and so on. Like all numbers, 'huit' is used universally throughout French-speaking countries to signify the quantity of eight.
Example sentences with huit →humain
The French word for 'human' is 'humain'. Used in the same contexts as in English, 'humain' can be used to describe individuals of the human species, qualities associated with human beings like compassion and understanding, or to differentiate humans from other species. It is important to note though 'humain' is an adjective and thus needs to agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
Example sentences with humain →hymnes
The French word for hymns is 'hymnes'. It is used in the same context as in English, to refer to a religious song or poem of praise to God or a god. 'Hymnes' can be seen in religious contexts such as church services, and it can also refer to national anthems.
Example sentences with hymnes →ici
The French word for 'here' is 'ici'. It is used in the same context as in English, to indicate a particular location or place. For example, 'I am here' would translate to 'Je suis ici'. Note that the word 'ici' is often used after the verb, unlike in English where 'here' usually comes before.
Example sentences with ici →idée
The French word 'idée' translates directly to 'idea' in English. It is used in similar contexts as in English where an idea represents a concept, thought, or notion that can be formed mentally. It can be used in various phrases, as part of metaphorical expressions or colloquial language, similar to its English counterpart.
Example sentences with idée →identifier
The French word 'identifier' is used similarly to the English word 'identify', it primarily refers to the action of establishing or indicating who or what someone or something is. It can be used in various contexts just like its English counterpart. For instance, in a sentence, 'J'ai réussi à identifier le problème', it means, 'I managed to identify the problem'.
Example sentences with identifier →île
The French word for 'island' is 'île'. It is used much the same as the English term, referring to a piece of land surrounded by water. It can be used in various contexts such as geography, travel, and description of places. For example, 'Je vis sur une île' and 'Cette île est belle' meaning 'I live on an island' and 'This island is beautiful' respectively.
Example sentences with île →ils/elles
In French, 'they' translates to either 'ils' or 'elles', depending on the gender of the group. 'Ils' is used if it is a male group or a mixed-gender group, while 'elles' is used if the group is entirely female.
Example sentences with ils/elles →image
In French, 'image' is used much the same way as in English. It can refer to a picture, likeness, or representation of someone or something. It can be used in a variety of contexts, ranging from the literal sense of an actual, physical image to more metaphorical or abstract uses such as one's public persona or the way someone or something is perceived by others.
Example sentences with image →imagine
In French, 'imagine' is used similarly to its use in English. It can be used to suggest a concept or idea which isn't real, dreamed up, or considered. It can also be used in conversation or writing to suggest a hypothetical scenario or situation.
Example sentences with imagine →impact
The French word 'impact' is used similarly to the English word 'impact'. It refers to the effect or influence that an event, person, or thing has on another. It can pertain to both literal physical impacts and more metaphorical influences. The same word is used in both languages with same spelling and pronunciation, showing how language can borrow and influence across cultures.
Example sentences with impact →impliquer
The French word 'impliquer' is used similarly to the English word 'involve.' It typically means to engage or implicate someone in an event, situation, or scheme. It can also be used to imply or suggest that something is the case. It is commonly used in everyday conversation and written language.
Example sentences with impliquer →important
In French, 'important' is used much in the same way as in English. It is used to describe something of significance or worth, such as in the phrase 'C'est important.' which means 'It's important.' Additionally, it is used in various situations like in a formal or causal conversation. It might change slightly in terms of pronunciation in context of the adjacent words due to French language phonetics.
Example sentences with important →incluant
The French word 'incluant' is used similarly to the English word 'including'. It is commonly used in the context of wanting to express the action of considering, counting or containing someone or something as a part of a whole or group. The usage of 'incluant' is generally similar across all French-speaking regions.
Example sentences with incluant →inclure
The French word for 'include' is 'inclure'. It is used in sentences much like the word 'include' is used in English. It is used to mean that something is a part of something else, or to comprise or contain as part of a whole. You use it when you want to mention something is part of a list or collection, or when you are incorporating something when doing something else.
Example sentences with inclure →indiquer
The French word 'indiquer' is equivalent to the english term 'indicate' usually used to show or point out something. Its usage can be found in various contexts such as to refer to the physical act of pointing or to suggest a course of action. Additionally, it is also used in the sense of signifying or denoting something.
Example sentences with indiquer →individu
In French, 'individu' denotes an individual. It is used much like its English counterpart to refer to a single human being as distinct from a group or class. However, it's worth noting that 'individu' can occasionally have a pejorative connotation in French, suggesting someone who is a bit unsavory or suspicious. It's also used in a formal context.
Example sentences with individu →industrie
The French equivalent of 'industry' is 'industrie'. It is used in the same context as in English, referring to a particular form or branch of economic or commercial activity. It can also relate to a group of manufacturers or businesses that produce a particular kind of goods or services.
Example sentences with industrie →information
The French word for information is the same as it is in English - 'information'. This word is used in exactly the same way as it is in English, to refer to facts or details about a subject. It is used in both singular and plural context. For example, 'J'ai des informations à vous donner.'(I have some information to give you).
Example sentences with information →inquiétude
The French word 'inquiétude' is used in the same context as 'worry' in English. It is often used to express concern or anxiety about something. Like 'worry', 'inquiétude' can be used either as a noun or as a verb (s'inquiéter) depending on the context.
Example sentences with inquiétude →intéressant
The French word 'intéressant' is used similarly to the English word 'interesting'. It can be used to describe both people and things. It is used when something attracts attention because it is exciting, inviting, or challenging. For instance, 'Ce livre est très intéressant' translates to 'This book is very interesting'.
Example sentences with intéressant →intérêt
The French word 'intérêt' is used similarly to the English word 'interest.' It can refer to a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone. Additionally, it can also refer to an advantage or benefit, or it can represent the monetary charge for the use of borrowed money. The context will usually make it clear which meaning is intended.
Example sentences with intérêt →international
The word 'international' is both an adjective and a noun in English, and is translated as 'international' in French as well. It is used to describe actions, events, or things that occur or are relevant at a worldwide scale, not contained within national boundaries. For example, 'Le Conseil international de la langue française' is 'The International Council for the French Language' in English.
Example sentences with international →intrigue
In French, the word plot can be translated as 'intrigue'. It can be used in a similar context as in English, to refer to the main events in a play, novel, film, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence, or a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose.
Example sentences with intrigue →jamais
In French, 'jamais' is the translation for 'never'. It is typically used to denote an action that will not take place at any time or under any circumstances. It is generally placed after the verb it modifies. For example, 'Je ne mange jamais de viande' translates to 'I never eat meat'. Furthermore, in modern French, 'jamais' can simply mean 'ever' in certain contexts when used without the negation 'ne'.
Example sentences with jamais →janvier
The French word 'janvier' is used exactly as the English word 'January'. It corresponds to the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. For example, '6 janvier 2022' means 'January 6, 2022'.
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