French
Vocab Builder for commonly used words in French.
président
The French term for president is 'président'. It is used to denote the highest office in any organization, institution, country, or a club- similar to its use in English. For instance, to refer to the President of France, you would say 'le Président de la France'.
Example sentences with président →presque
The French word 'presque' translates to 'almost' in English. It is used in the same way as 'almost' in English, to represent something that is close to, but not exactly the same. It can be used preceding any noun or verb to express their near completion or occurrence.
Example sentences with presque →presse
The French word for 'press' is 'presse'. It is used much like its English counterpart, both for the act of applying pressure to something and referring to the media industry. However, context plays a significant role in determining its specific use. For instance, in sentences alluding to the media or journalism, it refers to the press as an establishment. On the other hand, in the context of actions such as pressing a button, it is used as a verb.
Example sentences with presse →pression
The French word for 'pressure' is 'pression'. It can be used in various contexts, just like in English. For example, it can denote physical pressure, such as atmospheric pressure ('pression atmosphérique'), or metaphorical pressure, such as work pressure ('pression au travail'). It is pronounced as 'pre-ssion' in French. Like its English counterpart, it is a common term used in everyday conversation, in scientific contexts, as well as idiomatic expressions.
Example sentences with pression →prêt
The French word for 'ready' is 'prêt'. It is used similarly to its English counterpart, describing a state of readiness or preparedness. For example, you might say 'Je suis prêt', which translates to 'I am ready' in English. It can be used in various contexts such as readiness to leave (prêt à partir), ready to eat (prêt à manger), or ready for school (prêt pour l'école).
Example sentences with prêt →preuve
The French word for evidence is 'preuve'. It can be used in either a legal context to mean 'proof' or 'evidence', or in a more casual context to suggest that something serves as proof of something else. Similar to English, it can be used in a variety of situations and its meaning often depends on context.
Example sentences with preuve →prière
The word 'prière' in French is used for the English term 'prayer'. It refers to a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity. This could be used in a religious context in similar ways to its English counterpart, both in written and spoken French.
Example sentences with prière →privé
The French word 'privé' is used similarly to 'private' in English. It can be used to describe something personal or confidential, like a private conversation ('conversation privée'), or refer to a non-state entity, like a private company ('entreprise privée'). So, the usage of 'privé' really mirrors that of 'private' in English.
Example sentences with privé →prix
The French word for 'price' is 'prix'. It is used similarly to its English counterpart by representing the cost of a good or service. 'Prix' can be found in various phrases, such as 'prix fixe' (set price) or 'prix unitaire' (unit price). It is a common term used in shopping and commerce-related conversations in French speaking environments.
Example sentences with prix →probable
The French word 'probable' is used in a similar context to the English word 'likely', indicating something that is very possible or expected to happen. Like its English counterpart, it can be used in a variety of situations, such as predicting the weather ('Il est probable qu'il va pleuvoir'), predicting an outcome ('Il est probable que nous gagnons'), or describing someone's behavioral tendencies ('Il est probable qu'il soit en retard').
Example sentences with probable →probablement
In French, 'probablement' is used similarly to how 'probably' is used in English. It's used to say that something is likely to happen or be true, but you are not certain. It's an adverb and is generally used before a verb, such as 'Je vais probablement partir demain', which translates to 'I will probably leave tomorrow'.
Example sentences with probablement →problème
In French, the word 'problème' is used similarly to the English word 'problem'. It refers to a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome. Like in English, it can be used in various contexts, whether it's a math 'problème', a personal 'problème' or a 'problème' in some plan.
Example sentences with problème →processus
The term 'processus' in French corresponds to 'process' in English. It is used in various contexts including scientific, legal, and conversational. It means a series of actions or steps towards a particular end. For instance, 'processus de pensée' translates to 'think process' and 'processus de fabrication' means 'manufacturing process'. Use this word in the same context as you would use 'process' in English.
Example sentences with processus →prochain
The French word 'prochain' is used in the same context as the English word 'next'. It is often used to refer to an upcoming event or item in a sequence. For example, you would say 'le prochain arrêt' to refer to 'the next stop' on a bus or train journey.
Example sentences with prochain →proche
The word 'proche' in French is used similarly to the English word 'close'. It can refer to the physical proximity of one object or person to another, such as in the sentence 'Elle est proche de la fenêtre' ('She is close to the window'). Additionally, 'proche' can refer to the closeness in a relationship between individuals, such as 'Il est très proche de sa mère' ('He is very close to his mother').
Example sentences with proche →produire
The French word for 'produce' is 'produire'. It is used in a similar context as in English, specifically referring to the action of making, creating, or manufacturing something. However, it does not carry the same connotation when referring to fruits or vegetables (which is another meaning of 'produce' in English).
Example sentences with produire →produit
The French translation for 'product' is 'produit'. It is used in a various contexts including mathematical, business, and usage in formal speech. It is important to note that 'produit' is a masculine noun in French language. For example, 'J'ai acheté ce produit en ligne.' translates to 'I bought this product online.'
Example sentences with produit →professeur
The word 'professeur' in French is used similar to the English word 'professor', used to address or refer to a teacher in the academic field, particularly in higher education like college or university. Just like in English, it carries a connotation of respect for the individual's knowledge in their particular subject area.
Example sentences with professeur →programme
In French, 'programme' is used to denoting a plan or a sequence of activities or event. The word is utilized similarly in English, as 'program', when talking about a series of coded operations in a computer, or drawing out a list or a schedule for an event or activities. Therefore, much of its English usage is still applicable.
Example sentences with programme →projet
The term 'projet' is used in French just like 'project' in English. It refers to an intended or proposed scheme or plan. It can be used in various contexts including but not limited to scientific, business, academic and personal. For example, 'Je travaille sur un nouveau projet' translates to 'I'm working on a new project'. Note the slight pronunciation difference: 'pro-jay'.
Example sentences with projet →pronation
Pronation in French is also 'pronation'. It is a term generally used in sports and medical context that refers to the inward roll of the foot during normal motion and occurs as the outer edge of the heel strikes the ground and the foot rolls inward and flattens out. It absorbs shock and supports body weight. It's the same usage and concept in English and French.
Example sentences with pronation →propriété
The French word 'propriété' is used in a similar way as 'property' in English. It can refer to a physical building or land owned by someone, or to an attribute, quality, or characteristic of something. For example, 'Elle a acheté une propriété à la campagne' means 'She bought a property in the country'. Likewise, 'La propriété de cette matière est qu'elle résiste à la chaleur' can be translated to 'The property of this material is that it is heat resistant'.
Example sentences with propriété →protéger
The French word for protect is 'protéger'. It is used similarly as in English to refer to the act of defending or shielding from harm. For example, 'Nous devons protéger l'environnement' means 'We must protect the environment'. It can be used in various contexts including physical protection, environmental causes or personal values.
Example sentences with protéger →prouver
The French word 'prouver' is used similar to the English word 'prove'. It is used to demonstrate the truth or existence of something by evidence or argument. For example: 'Ils ne peuvent pas prouver leur innocence.' translates to 'They cannot prove their innocence.'
Example sentences with prouver →public
In French, 'public' is also translated as 'public'. It is used in much the same way as in English, referring to the people who come into contact with a certain product, service, person, organization, etc. It is generally applied in settings such as public service, public figures, public protest, etc. An example of its use would be: 'Il travaille dans le secteur public.' meaning 'He works in the public sector.'
Example sentences with public →puissance
In French, 'puissance' is used to refer to the concept of 'power', particularly in the context of energy, strength, or governmental authority. Like the English 'power', 'puissance' can be used in various contexts, such as the power of a country, the power of an engine, or the power of a natural force.
Example sentences with puissance →qualité
The French word for 'quality' is 'qualité'. It is used in a similar way to the English word, meaning the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind or the degree of excellence of something. It often used to describe products, services, experiences, or even personal traits, similarly to how it is used in English.
Example sentences with qualité →quand
The French word 'quand' is used in similar context as 'when' in English. It is used to ask about a specific time or to refer to an unspecified time in the future or past. For example, 'Quand tu viens?' means 'When are you coming?'. It can also be used to indicate that something occurs simultaneously as something else, such as 'quand je lis, je suis calme' which means 'when I read, I am calm'.
Example sentences with quand →quatre
The word 'quatre' is the French translation of the English word 'four'. It is used in a similar manner as in English, to denote the quantity of something. It is part of the cardinal numbers in French, which are used for counting. Like in English, you can use 'quatre' while talking about four of something - for example, four books would be 'quatre livres' in French.
Example sentences with quatre →que
The French word 'que' is used in the same way as 'than' in English. It is used when making comparisons, for example: 'Elle est plus grande que moi' means 'She is taller than me'. Just like 'than', 'que' introduces the second element that is being compared. Remember that the construction of sentences may change, depending on whether you are comparing nouns, verbs, or adjectives.
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