French
Vocab Builder for commonly used words in French.
plante
The word 'plante' in French is used just like 'plant' in English. It can refer to the act of placing a seed or plant in the ground to grow or the actual living organism that we know as a plant. The context of the sentence often tells you which meaning is intended.
Example sentences with plante →plein
The French word for 'full' is 'plein'. It is used similarly to English - to describe something that is complete or contains all that it can. It can be used in various contexts, for example, to describe a full glass of water you'd say 'un verre plein d'eau'.
Example sentences with plein →plomb
The French word for lead is 'plomb'. It is used in French in exactly the same contexts as in English, typically to refer to a heavy, soft, malleable, grayish-blue metallic element that is resistant to corrosion. The French word 'plomb' can also refer to the act of guidance or direction which is 'conduire' in French. Therefore, be careful with the context the word is being used.
Example sentences with plomb →plus
In French, 'plus' is used in the same way as 'more' in English. It can be used to express a higher or greater extent or amount. It is usually positioned after the verb in a sentence. The use of 'plus' may vary depending on the context of the sentence.
Example sentences with plus →plus tard
The French word 'plus tard' directly translates to 'later' in English. It can be used in the same way we use 'later' in English, to refer to a point in time that happens after the present. For example, it can be used when you are talking about going to a place or doing an action 'later'. Keep in mind that in some contexts, French speakers might also use the word 'après' to mean 'later', but 'plus tard' is a more direct translation.
Example sentences with plus tard →plusieurs
The French word 'plusieurs' is equivalent to the English word 'several'. It is used in French to quantify an unspecified amount of something, suggesting more than two but less than many. The major difference is that, unlike 'several', 'plusieurs' doesn't change forms. It remains constant, irrespective of the gender and number. When used in sentences, it usually comes before the noun.
Example sentences with plusieurs →plutôt
The word 'plutôt' is used in French to express preference or to modify an adjective, similar to how 'rather' is used in English. For example, in the sentence 'I would rather eat cake', 'plutôt' would be used in the same way to express preference for cake over something else. It can also be used to imply a considerable degree of something. For instance, 'He is rather tall' suggests he is quite tall.
Example sentences with plutôt →point
In French, 'point' is an extremely versatile word with many uses. Similar to English, it primarily refers to a specific location or place (e.g., 'Arrêtez-vous à ce point' or 'Stop at this point'). Also, it is used in mathematics for indicating a dot (e.g., 'Il y a un point sur la ligne' or 'There is a point on the line'). Moreover, like English, it is used in discussions as a noun to represent an argument or idea (e.g., 'C'est un bon point' or 'That's a good point').
Example sentences with point →poisson
The word 'poisson' in French is used similarly to the English 'fish'. You can use it to refer to the animals that live in water, the act of fishing, and also for the dish cooked with fish as an ingredient.
Example sentences with poisson →police
In French, the word 'police' has similar meaning as it does in English. It is used to refer to the civil force of a national or local government, responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order. It holds the same spelling, pronunciation and context in both languages, making it easier to remember. An example of its use in a sentence would be - 'Elle travaille pour la police', which translates to 'She works for the police'.
Example sentences with police →politique
The French word 'politique' closely mirrors the English 'political'. It is used to describe anything related to the government, policy-making or politics as a general sphere. Like the English word, it can be used broadly to discuss concepts like 'political strategy', 'political entity', or 'political philosophy'. The adverb form is 'politiquement'. The word 'politique' is a common term in discussions about government and law.
Example sentences with politique →pomme
The word 'pomme' in French is used exactly how 'apple' is used in English. It refers to the sweet, round fruit from an apple tree, often consumed raw or used in cooking. It's a common basis for French pastries like 'tarte aux pommes' (apple tart).
Example sentences with pomme →population
The French word for 'population' is also 'population'. It is used in the same context as it is in English, referring to the people who live in a specific area such as a country, city, or town. 'Population' can also be used to refer to a group of people or animals of a specific kind. For example, 'La population française' translates to 'The French population'.
Example sentences with population →porte
The French word for 'door' is 'porte'. It is a feminine noun in French, and it is used just as in English, to refer to the barrier or entrance to a room or building. You can use it in phrases like 'ouvrir la porte' (open the door), or 'ferme la porte' (close the door).
Example sentences with porte →porter
The French word 'porter' is used to mean 'wear'. Just like in English, it is used to reference the act of having something on your body as a covering, adornment, or protection. For example, if one is wearing a jacket in French, you would say 'il/elle porte une veste'. Remember, the verb 'porter' needs to be conjugated according to the subject it is associated with.
Example sentences with porter →position
The French translation of 'position' is 'poste'. It can be used in similar contexts as in English, referring to a person's place in a job or organization. However, it's worth noting that 'poste' is also used frequently to describe a post or station, like in sports or professions. Therefore, the application of this word can vary greatly depending on the context it is being used in.
Example sentences with position →possible
In French, 'possible' is translated to 'possible.' The usage is exactly the same as in English, it is used to describe the things or scenarios that can be done or achieved, it can also refer to something that may happen or be true. Like in English, it is a very versatile word used in many contexts.
Example sentences with possible →poste
The French word 'poste' is used similar to the English 'post'. It is commonly used to refer to a job or position, as well as in reference to mailing or shipping items, just like in English. Also, it can be used to refer to a post or station in a technical or military context.
Example sentences with poste →poulet
The French word 'poulet' translates to 'chicken' in English. It is commonly used to refer to the animal as well as the meat. For instance, in a restaurant, you might order 'poulet' from the menu.
Example sentences with poulet →pour
The French word 'pour' is used in similar ways as 'for' is in English. It can be used to indicate the purpose or reason for something (I'm studying for the exam = J'étudie pour l'examen), and it can be used to indicate who something is intended for (This gift is for you = Ce cadeau est pour toi).
Example sentences with pour →pourcentage
The French word 'pourcentage' behaves similarly to the English word 'percent' in terms of usage. It is commonly used in math, finance, statistics, or to generally express a proportion out of 100. Just like in English, it is used to denote a part or fraction of a whole.
Example sentences with pourcentage →pourrait
In French, 'pourrait' is the conditional form of the verb 'pouvoir', which means 'to be able to'. It generally translates as 'could' in English. It is used to express possibilities, ability, permission and various other concepts that the English word 'could' covers. However, context is important as sometimes it may have different translations in English.
Example sentences with pourrait →pousser
The French word 'pousser' is used to denote the English term 'push'. It can be utilized in a similar manner in sentences, especially in contexts involving physical actions. However, it might not always apply to metaphorical contexts. Hence, understanding its placement in sentences is important which can be achieved through ample practice.
Example sentences with pousser →pratique
The French word for 'practice' is 'pratique'. It can be used in a variety of contexts, similar to the English usage, such as talking about a habit, custom, or routine (e.g. 'c'est une pratique courante' means 'it's a common practice'), to refer to practicing a skill (e.g. 'la pratique du piano' means 'practicing the piano'), or in a medical context (e.g. 'pratique médicale' means 'medical practice'). As with English, the French word 'pratique' can shift between these different meanings depending on context.
Example sentences with pratique →premier
The word 'premier' translates to 'first' in English. In French, 'premier' is an adjective used to describe a noun that comes first in order or superiority. It is used similarly to the English word 'first', such as in the phrase 'premier jour' which means 'first day'.
Example sentences with premier →prendre
The French word for 'take' is 'prendre'. It is widely used and versatile in French dialogues and texts. 'Prendre' is often used in the same contexts as the word 'take' in English. However, the meaning of 'prendre' sometimes changes based on the preposition that follows it. It also forms the base of many French phrases and idiomatic expressions.
Example sentences with prendre →préoccupation
The French translation for 'concern' is 'préoccupation'. It is used in much the same way as it is in English, to indicate worry or interest in something or someone. It can be used in the context of personal worries (e.g. 'ma plus grande préoccupation est ma santé' which means 'my biggest concern is my health') or in the context of expressing interest or involvement in a matter (e.g. 'c'est une préoccupation pour moi' which means 'it's a concern to me').
Example sentences with préoccupation →préparer
The French word 'préparer' corresponds to the English verb 'prepare'. It is commonly used in many contexts such as preparing food (préparer à manger), preparing for a trip (préparer un voyage), etc. The base form of the verb is 'préparer', but French verbs conjugate according to the tense, mood, and the subject of the sentence.
Example sentences with préparer →près
The French word 'près' is used to denote a close physical or metaphorical proximity, similar to how it's used in English. It can be used as both an adverb and a preposition, so it can describe where someone or something is or a period when something happens that is not far-off. For example, 'Il habite près de la gare' means 'He lives near the station.'
Example sentences with près →présent
The word 'présent' in French is directly equivalent to the English word 'present'. It is used in a variety of contexts, such as referring to someone being physically present at a location, or to describe the present moment in time. However, just like in English, the context and surrounding sentence structure can potentially alter the meaning of the word.
Example sentences with présent →