French
Vocab Builder for commonly used words in French.
amour
In French, the English word 'love' is translated as 'amour'. It can be used in similar contexts as in English to express romantic affection or deep friendliness towards someone or something. For example, 'Je t'aime' in French is 'I love you' in English. It's vital in phrases that express strong emotional statements.
Example sentences with amour →analyse
The word 'analysis' in English translates to 'analyse' in French. It is used in a similar context as in English, referring to a detailed examination of the elements or structure of a phenomenon. It can be used in various contexts in French, such as during scientific research ('analyse scientifique'), literary critique ('analyse littéraire'), or even in day-to-day conversation when referring to breaking down or studying a problem or situation.
Example sentences with analyse →ancien
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 →anges
The French word 'anges' translates to 'angels' in English. It is a noun and it's commonly used in religious or spiritual contexts to refer to spiritual beings believed to act as attendants to or agents of God. Like in English, it can be used in plural form ('des anges') or singular form ('un ange').
Example sentences with anges →animal
The French word for animal is 'animal'. It is used in the same context as in English to refer to any member of the Animalia kingdom, including humans. It can be used to describe pets, wildlife, and zoo inhabitants. It can also be an adjective describing anything relating to animals.
Example sentences with animal →année
The French word 'année' means 'year' in English. It is mostly used in the same way as in English, to refer to the period of 365 days (or 366 days in leap years) from the 1st of January to the 31st of December. Sometimes, it can also be used to refer to any period of twelve consecutive months.
Example sentences with année →anticipation
In French, 'anticipation' is used similarly to English, indicating the act of expecting or looking ahead to something future. This could relate to any kind of event or occurrence. It can be used in various grammatical contexts, including as the subject of a sentence, the object of a verb, or as a complement.
Example sentences with anticipation →apparaître
The French word 'apparaître' translates to 'appear' in English. It is primarily used to describe the act of becoming visible or the act of starting to be. It can be used in various contexts, such as in appearing in a place or at a particular time, appearing on a show, or making an appearance in a performance or public event. Like in English, it can also metaphorically denote appearing or becoming clear to the mind.
Example sentences with apparaître →appareil photo
The French term for 'camera' is 'appareil photo'. It is used much in the same way as in English, referring to a device that captures images. An example of its use in a sentence is 'Je vais acheter un nouvel appareil photo' which means 'I am going to buy a new camera.'
Example sentences with appareil photo →appel
The French word 'appel' translates to 'call' in English. This can refer to a telephone call, a call for help, or the act of calling someone. It is used similarly in sentences as in English, and can also change slightly in pronunciation depending on the context or region in France.
Example sentences with appel →appliquer
The French word for 'apply' is 'appliquer'. It is used in similar contexts as in English, such as applying for jobs or applying cream to the skin. However, note that for the context of applying something you've learned, the verb 'utiliser' might be more appropriate. As always, correct usage is based on the nuances of the specific situation.
Example sentences with appliquer →apporter
The French word 'apporter' is equivalent to the English word 'bring'. It is commonly used in many different contexts, much like its English counterpart. For instance, in a sentence 'Je vais apporter le gâteau à la fête', it translates to 'I will bring the cake to the party'. It is important to note that 'apporter' is used when referring to bringing an object or item.
Example sentences with apporter →apprécier
The French word 'apprécier' translates to 'enjoy' in English. It is typically used to express pleasure or satisfaction in a situation or about an item. For example, you could use it in sentences like 'J'apprécie le bon vin', which means 'I enjoy good wine'. It's also often used to mean appreciate.
Example sentences with apprécier →apprendre
In French, 'apprendre' is the verb used for learning. It can be used in various contexts such as learning a lesson (apprendre une leçon), learning to drive (apprendre à conduire), or learning a language (apprendre une langue). It is an irregular verb, and hence has different conjugation patterns. Be sure to use it in the appropriate context for effective communication.
Example sentences with apprendre →approche
The French word 'approche' is the equivalent of the English word 'approach'. In French, it can be used in similar ways as in English, such as describing the act or process of moving towards someone or something, or in the method used to complete a task. For example, 'Ma méthode d'approche pour apprendre une nouvelle langue est de pratiquer tous les jours' translates to 'My approach to learning a new language is to practice every day'.
Example sentences with approche →après
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 →arbre
The French word for 'tree' is 'arbre'. It is used in the same context as English, to describe a type of plant that is typically taller than a shrub and has a trunk, branches and leaves. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as talking about nature, describing a location, or discussing environmental issues.
Example sentences with arbre →argent
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 →argument
In French, 'argument' is translated as 'dispute'. It is used in the context of a discussion or debate where there are differences in opinion. Like in English, it is commonly used in both formal, such as legal or academic situations, and informal daily communication.
Example sentences with argument →argumenter
The French word 'argumenter' is used to describe the act of presenting a set of reasons or evidence in a clear, logical way in support or against something. It is often used in the context of discussions and debates where one is expected to argue their point of view.
Example sentences with argumenter →arme
The French word for 'weapon' is 'arme'. It is a feminine noun in French. In context, it can be used similarly to how the word 'weapon' is used in English, such as in the phrase 'Cette arme est dangereuse' which translates to 'This weapon is dangerous'.
Example sentences with arme →armée
The term 'armée' in French is used in the same context as 'army' in English, referring to a country's organized, armed land force. It is a female noun in French and is used in various contexts such as discussing the military, history or geopolitics. Like in English, it can also sometimes metaphorically refer to a large group of people or things.
Example sentences with armée →arrêter
The French word 'arrêter' is used similarly to how 'stop' is used in English. It can be utilized to signify the cessation of an activity or to instruct someone to stop doing something. For example, 'Arrête de manger' translates to 'Stop eating'. It can also be used to express the act of arresting someone, as in 'arrêter un criminel' which means 'arrest a criminal'.
Example sentences with arrêter →arriver
The French word 'arriver' translates to 'happen' in English. It is used to describe when something occurs or comes to pass, similarly to how 'happen' is used in English. For instance, 'Qu'est-ce qui est arrivé?' means 'What happened?'. It is also used in various contexts and expressions, making it an important word to learn in the French language.
Example sentences with arriver →article
In French, 'article' is exactly as it is in English - 'article'. It's used in a very similar way and refers to an account or analysis of a subject or a news report, usually presented in print or online media. It can be countable or uncountable, and can refer to an individual object or items within a group.
Example sentences with article →artiste
The word 'artiste' in French is used very similarly to the word 'artist' in English. It refers to a person who creates art, often professionally. This could apply to a range of artistic professions, including painters, musicians, actors among others. Just as in English, it can also be used metaphorically in French to refer to someone who is extremely skilled in a certain area.
Example sentences with artiste →assez
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 →attaque
The French word 'attaque' is used primarily in the context of a physical or verbal assault, similar to the English word 'attack'. It can be used to refer to an act of aggressive action against someone or something. It can also refer to a critical or hostile comment.
Example sentences with attaque →atteindre
The French word 'atteindre' is used to express the action of reaching something or someone. It can be used in many different contexts, just like the English word 'reach'. For example, it can be used to discuss reaching a destination or a goal. It can also be used metaphorically, similar to how you might say 'reach a conclusion' in English.
Example sentences with atteindre →Attendre
The French word 'Attendre' is used to express the action of waiting. It is a verb and can be used in various contexts just like the English equivalent. For example, 'J'attends mon ami' means 'I wait for my friend'. It can also be used in the imperative form like 'Attends!' which means 'Wait!'.
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