French
Vocab Builder for commonly used words in French.
rencontre
'Rencontre' could refer to a meeting or an encounter. It can be used to describe the act of meeting someone new or making a new friend.
Example sentences with rencontre →rencontrer
The French word 'rencontrer' translates to 'meet' in English. It's used when you wish to say that you're meeting someone, arranging an encounter or happening to come across someone or something. It can be used in a variety of contexts, similarly to how 'meet' is used in English.
Example sentences with rencontrer →renne
The French word for 'reindeer' is 'renne'. It is used to refer to the large type of deer, which is native to cold, northerly climates such as in the Arctic regions. For example, 'J'aime le renne' means 'I like the reindeer'.
Example sentences with renne →renouvellement
The French word 'renouvellement' corresponds to the English word 'renewal'. It is used in the same way as in English and can refer to the action of extending an agreement, recurring or repeating an action, or refreshing something. For example, a 'renouvellement de bail' is a lease renewal.
Example sentences with renouvellement →répond
The French word for respond is 'répond'. It is used in the same context as in English, to reply or answer in response to something. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts. However, depending on the tense and the subject of the sentence, the ending of the verb might change according to French grammar rules.
Example sentences with répond →réponse
The French word 'réponse' is equivalent to the English word 'response'. It is used in many of the same contexts as in English, including in situations where an answer is given to a question, or a reaction to a particular situation or event. Like its English counterpart, 'réponse' can be used in both formal and informal communication.
Example sentences with réponse →repos
The French word 'repos' is used in the same context as the English word 'rest'. It can be used to indicate a period of relaxation or sleep, where no work is done or the cessation of motion or activity. For example, 'Je suis fatigué, j'ai besoin de repos.' translates to, 'I am tired, I need some rest.'
Example sentences with repos →représenter
The French word for 'represent' is 'représenter'. It is mostly used in similar contexts as in English, including to depict in art, to symbolize something, or to stand in place for someone or something. For instance, it can be used when talking about a lawyer representing a client ('Un avocat qui représente un client') or a symbol representing a concept ('Un symbole qui représente un concept').
Example sentences with représenter →républicain
The French word 'républicain' translates to 'republican' in English. It is used to describe someone who supports a republic, a type of government in which power resides in elected individuals representing the citizen body. In the context of French politics, it refers to members or supporters of the 'Les Républicains', a center-right political party in France. However, like in English, it can also be used in a broader sense to describe someone who supports the ideology of republicanism.
Example sentences with républicain →réseau
The French word for 'network' is 'réseau'. This can refer to networks of all sorts, including a computer network (réseau d'ordinateurs), a social network (réseau social), or a television network (réseau de télévision). Similar to English, it can also denote a system of interconnected things or people. In French, you might use it in the sentence 'Je fais partie d'un grand réseau de professionnels' which translates to 'I am part of a large professional network'.
Example sentences with réseau →résolutions
The French word 'résolutions' can be used in a similar context to the English word 'resolutions'. It refers to decisions or determinations; firm decisions to do or not to do something. It is commonly used when talking about New Year's resolutions, which are 'les résolutions du Nouvel An' in French.
Example sentences with résolutions →ressentir
The French word 'ressentir' is used very similarly to the English word 'feel'. It refers to experiencing certain emotions or physical sensations. Like in English, 'ressentir' is used in a large variety of contexts and can be connected with a multitude of emotions or sensations. For example, 'Je ressens de la tristesse' translates to 'I feel sadness.'
Example sentences with ressentir →ressource
The French word for 'resource' is 'ressource'. Just like in English, it can refer to a stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization to function effectively. It can also refer to a natural feature or phenomenon that enhances the quality of human life.
Example sentences with ressource →rester
The French word 'rester' translates to 'stay' in English. It is used similarly as in English, usually followed by a place to indicate that someone or something remains in one location. Meanwhile, it can also be used in a context to mean 'to continue to be' or 'to remain' in a particular state or condition.
Example sentences with rester →résultat
The French word 'résultat' is used in the same context as 'result' in English. It refers to the outcome of an event, procedure, or experiment. Its plural is 'résultats'. Example: Le résultat de l'examen est positif. which translates to The result of the exam is positive.
Example sentences with résultat →retourner
The French word 'retourner' translates to 'return' in English. It is a common verb that can be used in various contexts in the French language. One can use it to return to a location (Je retourne à Paris.' - 'I return to Paris.') or to return an item (Je vais retourner ce chemisier. – I am going to return this blouse).
Example sentences with retourner →rêve
The French word for dream is 'rêve'. It can be used in many similar context as in English. It could mean a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep. It could also be a cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal. Like English, it can be used both as a noun and a verb.
Example sentences with rêve →revendiquer
The French word 'revendiquer' is equivalent to the English word 'claim'. It is used to express the affirmation of one's right to or ownership of something. It can also refer to an assertion of the truth of something, typically without providing evidence or proof. Just like in English, it can be used in various contexts such as legal, insurance, personal or social situations.
Example sentences with revendiquer →rien
The French word 'rien' translates to 'nothing' in English. It is used in the same way as in English - to denote the absence of something or to negate an existence. For instance, 'Je ne vois rien' translates to 'I see nothing'. When it starts a sentence or question, 'rien' should be used with 'ne' before the verb.
Example sentences with rien →rire
The French equivalent for 'laugh' is 'rire'. This word can be used in various contexts just like in English. For instance, 'He makes me laugh' would be 'Il me fait rire' in French. But remember, in different tenses, the word 'rire' changes its form.
Example sentences with rire →risque
The French word 'risque' is used similarly to the English word 'risk'. It refers to a situation involving exposure to danger or harm. It can be used in various contexts, such as in business to describe a risky investment, in adventure sports to describe a risky maneuver, or in daily life to describe any situation that entails potential danger. Just like in English, the word 'risque' is also used metaphorically to illustrate taking chances in life.
Example sentences with risque →rivière
The French word for 'river' is 'rivière'. It is used in the same context as in English, to denote a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river. Examples of its use could be 'La Seine est une grande rivière en France' which means 'The Seine is a big river in France'.
Example sentences with rivière →riz
In French, 'riz' refers to the starchy grain used in various culinary dishes. Similar to English, it is a noun and does not have a gender. It is normally used in the context of food preparation or meals.
Example sentences with riz →rocher
In French, the word for rock is 'rocher'. It can be used in the same contexts as in English like referring to a large piece of stone or geographical feature. However, when referring to the music genre, the term 'rock' remains unchanged.
Example sentences with rocher →roi
In French, the word 'roi' means 'king'. It is used in the same way as in English, to denote a male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth. It can also be used metaphorically in various expressions or to symbolize someone or something in a supreme position.
Example sentences with roi →rôle
The French word for role is 'rôle'. It is used in the same way as the English word 'role', referring to an operated part or function by someone or something in a particular situation or event. It can also refer to an actor's part in a play, movie, etc.
Example sentences with rôle →route
The word 'route' in French translates to 'road' in English. It is chiefly used to denote a paved path for vehicles. It is part of many compound terms and expressions to talk about road conditions, directions, trips, etc.
Example sentences with route →rue
The French word for 'street' is 'rue'. It is used similarly as in English, to refer to a public road in a city or town. For example, you could say 'Je vis sur cette rue' which means 'I live on this street'.
Example sentences with rue →s'il vous plaît
The French word 's'il vous plaît' literally translates as 'if it pleases you'. It is used in the same way as 'please' is used in English. Generally, it is put at the end of a request or question to make it polite. However, in informal situations, 's'il te plaît' (if it pleases you, informal) can be used. Also, it can be used in different contexts to say 'you're welcome' in response to 'thank you'.
Example sentences with s'il vous plaît →saison
The French word for season is 'saison'. It is mainly used to refer to the four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn and winter) and can also be used in the context of fruits or vegetables to refer to their growing or harvesting period. Unlike in English, the 'saison' is not used to refer to parts of a TV series.
Example sentences with saison →