French
Vocab Builder for commonly used words in French.
Bethléem
Bethléem is used in French in the same way as Bethlehem is used in English. It is the name of a city in the Middle East, significant in Christianity as the birthplace of Jesus. Geographical names do not typically have gender or plural forms.
Example sentences with Bethléem →bien
In French, 'bien' is used in much the same way as 'well' is used in English. It is an adverb and can be used to qualify a verb, adjective, other adverb, or even an entire sentence. For instance, you can use 'bien' to say that you're doing well 'Je vais bien', something tastes good 'C'est bien', or to emphasize 'Très bien'. Note that, just like in English, it can serve a variety of roles depending on the context.
Example sentences with bien →bien que
In French, 'though' can be translated to 'bien que'. It is often used in French to introduce a subordinate clause, just like in English. It conveys a contrast or contradiction between two statements. For example, 'Je veux aller, bien que je sois fatigué' means 'I want to go, though I am tired'. It is important to note that 'bien que' is always followed by the subjunctive in French.
Example sentences with bien que →bientôt
The French word 'bientôt' is equivalent to the English word 'soon'. It is an adverb frequently used to convey the imminent occurrence of an event or action. This word is generally used in future contexts, and it can be used at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end of a sentence.
Example sentences with bientôt →bienvenue
The French word 'bienvenue' is used in almost the same ways as 'welcome' in English. It can be used to greet someone in your home or place of work, to accept gratefully something that is offered, or to acknowledge someone's thanks.
Example sentences with bienvenue →biscuits
The French equivalent for the English word 'cookies' is 'biscuits'. 'Biscuits' in French cover a wide range of both sweet and savoury varieties, just like 'cookies' in English. Examples of its usage in sentences could be: 'J'aime les biscuits avec mon café' (I like cookies with my coffee), 'J'ai mangé tous les biscuits' (I ate all the cookies).
Example sentences with biscuits →blanc
The French word for 'white' is 'blanc'. It's generally used in the same way as it is in English - to describe the color of something. However, it should be noted that all adjectives in French have to match the gender of the noun they're describing. So you might also see 'blanche' if the noun is feminine.
Example sentences with blanc →blessé
The French term 'blessé' corresponds with the English word 'hurt'. It could be utilized in different contexts such as when expressing physical pain or emotional damage. It could also refer to an injury. Similar to English, 'blessé' may change according to the number, gender, or formality, so be sure to use it correctly in a sentence.
Example sentences with blessé →bleu
The French word 'bleu' is used similarly as 'blue' in English language, referring to a color that resembles clear sky. Just like in English, it can also be used to describe feelings, for instance, to express sorrow. You can use it in the same context you'd use 'blue' in English, for painting descriptors, appearances, or moods.
Example sentences with bleu →bon
The French equivalent for the English word 'good' is 'bon'. Bon is frequently used in French conversation, similar to how 'good' is used in English. The word is used to denote positivity or approval. Keep in mind gender and number agreement, as 'bon' becomes 'bonne' for feminine singular, 'bons' for masculine plural, and 'bonnes' for feminine plural.
Example sentences with bon →bon ami
The term 'bon ami' is used in French to refer to a good friend. It can refer to a person of any gender. The usage is similar to English: it can be used to introduce someone ('C'est un bon ami.') or talk about your friendship with them ('Il est un bon ami à moi.').
Example sentences with bon ami →bonhomme de neige
The French term for 'snowman' is 'bonhomme de neige'. Just like in English, this term is used to describe a figure made of snow that is shaped like a human. It's a common word used during winter or in contexts related to snow or winter activities.
Example sentences with bonhomme de neige →bonjour
In French, 'bonjour' is a common greeting. It is typically used during the day to say 'hello' or 'good day'. It is a formal and polite way to greet someone.
Example sentences with bonjour →bonne nuit
The French word 'bonne nuit' is used as a parting phrase, said to people before they go to sleep. It is synonymous with the English phrase 'good night'.
Example sentences with bonne nuit →bureau
The French word for office is 'bureau'. It is used much in the same way as it is in English - to refer to a place where people work, often in front of a computer. It can also refer to a desk, which is often found in an office. In a broader sense, it could refer to a division or branch of a government, company, or other organization.
Example sentences with bureau →but
In French, 'but' is used as 'goal' in English. It is used in reference to an aim or desired result. For example, in the context of a sport like football or a personal ambition. It can also represent the object of a person's ambition or effort.
Example sentences with but →buts
The French word 'buts' is used in similar contexts as 'goals' in English. It can be used to discuss objectives in a game, a personal objective or a target. Note that 'buts' is plural, the singular is 'but'.
Example sentences with buts →ça
In French, the word 'ça' is used as a demonstrative pronoun, similar to how 'that' is used in English. It is utilized to refer to a specific object or item being mentioned previously, or close to the speaker. Remember it's often used in conversational speech rather than a formal one.
Example sentences with ça →cadeaux
The French word for 'gifts' is 'cadeaux'. 'Cadeaux' is used in pretty much the same way as 'gifts' in English. It is a plural noun which is used to refer to presents or things that you give to someone on special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, or holidays.
Example sentences with cadeaux →calendrier
The word 'calendrier' is a masculine noun in French, used in the same contexts as the English word 'calendar'. For example, you can use it to refer to a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning, length, and divisions of a year.
Example sentences with calendrier →camarade
'Camarade' is another way of saying friend in French. It is often used to refer to a classmate or anyone with whom you share a common activity or bond.
Example sentences with camarade →camarade de classe
The term 'camarade de classe' is used the same way as the English word 'classmate'. It refers to a person who is in the same class or course at a school or college. It's commonly used in educational settings or when referring to shared experiences in school.
Example sentences with camarade de classe →campagne
The French word 'campagne' is used in the same way as the English word 'campaign'. It is generally used to refer to an organized effort towards a particular goal, such as a political campaign ('campagne électorale') or advertising campaign ('campagne publicitaire'). Like in English, it can also refer to the countryside or rural areas.
Example sentences with campagne →candidat
The French word 'candidat' translates to 'candidate' in English. It is used in much the same way as the English term: to refer to someone who is applying for a job or running in an election. It can be used in various contexts such as in politics (candidat à la présidence), job applications (candidat pour un poste), and competitive processes in general.
Example sentences with candidat →canne de bonbon
The term 'canne de bonbon' is used in French to refer to the festive sweet 'candy cane'. It's a term particularly popular around Christmas time in French-speaking countries. It is used in the same way as 'candy canes' is used in English.
Example sentences with canne de bonbon →cantiques
The French word 'cantiques' is used to denote religious hymns that are generally sung at festive times like Christmas, similar to 'carols' in English. Just like in English, it's a plural noun, can be used generically, or can be specific to a particular song when used in context.
Example sentences with cantiques →capable
The French word 'capable' directly translates to 'able' in English. It is used in similar contexts as in English, to express ability or susceptibility. Notably, it can be used in conjunction with 'de' followed by an infinitive verb to express capacity to do something specific.
Example sentences with capable →capacité
The French word for 'ability' is 'capacité'. It is used in various contexts to discuss someone's skills or capabilities. Similar to English, it can be used both in terms of physical abilities, like 'la capacité à courir' meaning 'the ability to run', as well as mental, like 'la capacité à comprendre' which translates to 'the ability to understand'. In addition to this, 'capacité' can also refer to capacity or volume in certain contexts.
Example sentences with capacité →capsule temporelle
The French word 'capsule temporelle' is equivalent to the English term 'time capsule'. It is primarily used to refer to a container that stores a selection of objects or information, often intended as a method of communication with people of the future. In a sentence, one might say 'Nous avons enterré une capsule temporelle dans le jardin'.
Example sentences with capsule temporelle →carrière
The French equivalent for the English word 'career' is 'carrière'. It is used in a similar context, describing one's progression in their professional life. For example, 'Sa carrière en tant que médecin est très réussie' means 'His career as a doctor is very successful'. Like English, 'carrière' can be used in various contexts outside of just professional advancement, such as 'carrière musicale' (musical career).
Example sentences with carrière →