The 1000 most frequently used French words with their English translations, ranked by real-world frequency (compiled from film and TV subtitles). Learning these words first covers most of everyday French.
| # | French word | English meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | de | of, from, about |
| 2 | je | I |
| 3 | est | east |
| 4 | pas | not, step, pitch |
| 5 | le | him, it, the |
| 6 | que | that, what, as |
| 7 | la | it, the, her |
| 8 | vous | you, yourself, yourselves |
| 9 | tu | you, thou, you (singular) |
| 10 | un | one, an, an, a |
| 11 | à | to, at, ride |
| 12 | et | and, and/or, what about |
| 13 | il | it, he, he/she |
| 14 | a | a, n/a, c/o |
| 15 | l' | the |
| 16 | ne | not, not (used alone to negate a verb, now chiefly with only a few particular verbs; see usage notes), not, no (used before a verb, with a coordinating negative element usually following; see usage no |
| 17 | les | them, the |
| 18 | en | to, in, at |
| 19 | on | we, you, one |
| 20 | ça | it, that, id |
| 21 | une | an, front page, one |
| 22 | ce | it, that, this |
| 23 | pour | for, toward, in order to |
| 24 | des | some |
| 25 | qui | who, that, which |
| 26 | mais | but, although, yet |
| 27 | dans | in, from, into |
| 28 | nous | we, us, nous |
| 29 | elle | it, she, el |
| 30 | me | me, myself, me (direct object) |
| 31 | bien | well, good, OK |
| 32 | si | if, so, yes |
| 33 | du | some, Forms the partitive article. |
| 34 | y | there, there (at a place), there, thither (to there) |
| 35 | non | no, not, right |
| 36 | t' | y', elided form of te, elided form of tu |
| 37 | avec | with, along with, on |
| 38 | tout | all, everything, every |
| 39 | plus | more, another, plus |
| 40 | mon | my, my (used to qualify masculine nouns and vowel-initial words regardless of gender) |
| 41 | m' | myself, prevocalic form of me, prevocalic form of moi |
| 42 | te | yourself, thee, you |
| 43 | au | to, per |
| 44 | fait | fact, done, cut out |
| 45 | moi | I, me, ego |
| 46 | oui | yes, aye, you bet |
| 47 | as | ace, as, hotshot |
| 48 | faire | do, make, perform |
| 49 | ils | they, they (male or mixed group), they (female) |
| 50 | sur | on, from, over |
| 51 | quoi | what, sorry, pardon |
| 52 | se | you, itself, himself |
| 53 | comme | like, such as, how |
| 54 | être | be, being, creature |
| 55 | ici | here, hither, over here |
| 56 | ma | my, BB |
| 57 | toi | you, you (informal second-person singular personal pronoun, disjunctive), yourself (reflexive object pronoun of imperative verbs) |
| 58 | dit | said, a sentence, saying or maxim, a story from the mediæval period; a tale |
| 59 | lui | him, her, him, her; the third-person singular personal pronoun used as an indirect object |
| 60 | votre | your, your, belonging to you (plural or formal) |
| 61 | pourquoi | why, what for, how come |
| 62 | où | where, whither, wherever |
| 63 | là | there, over there, stat |
| 64 | rien | nothing, anything, hors d'oeuvre |
| 65 | cette | that, this |
| 66 | quand | when, when (at what time), when (at the time that) |
| 67 | dire | tell, say, let know |
| 68 | son | his, sound, bran |
| 69 | alors | so, then, thus |
| 70 | ton | thy, tone, thine |
| 71 | comment | how, come again, excuse me |
| 72 | par | through, per, a |
| 73 | ou | or, either, and/or |
| 74 | chose | thing, object, so-and-so |
| 75 | bon | right, good, voucher |
| 76 | merci | thanks, thank you, cheers |
| 77 | juste | just, right, fair |
| 78 | très | very, unbelievably, most |
| 79 | jamais | never, ever |
| 80 | été | summer, summertime |
| 81 | aussi | too, also, as well |
| 82 | avoir | have, own, asset |
| 83 | vraiment | really, so, indeed |
| 84 | voir | see, behold, sight |
| 85 | même | even, same, very |
| 86 | sa | his, joint-stock company, her |
| 87 | oh | wow, oh, why |
| 88 | maintenant | now, currently, stat |
| 89 | tous | all, everyone, everybody |
| 90 | deux | second, two, deuce |
| 91 | ces | those, these |
| 92 | allez | let's go, come on, right |
| 93 | ta | thy, thine, dash |
| 94 | autre | other, another, alternative |
| 95 | peu | little, few, bit |
| 96 | temps | time, weather, tense |
| 97 | quelque | some, some (singular) |
| 98 | toujours | still, always, anytime |
| 99 | encore | still, again, yet |
| 100 | notre | our |
| 101 | mes | my, my (when referring to a plural noun) |
| 102 | besoin | need, necessity, requirement |
| 103 | accord | OK, deal, agreement |
| 104 | vie | life, lifetime, living |
| 105 | peut-être | maybe, perhaps, arguably |
| 106 | aller | go, fit, attend |
| 107 | fois | time, times, time (an instance or repetition of something happening) |
| 108 | vu | by virtue of, given, considering |
| 109 | donc | so, therefore, thus |
| 110 | sans | without, free, without (not having) |
| 111 | monde | world, mound royal, people |
| 112 | avant | before, front, by |
| 113 | sûr | sure, confident, reliable |
| 114 | trop | too, too much, overly |
| 115 | parler | talk, speak, converse |
| 116 | personne | person, none, no one |
| 117 | père | father, Father, Sr. |
| 118 | après | after, afterwards, behind |
| 119 | Dieu | god, God, geez |
| 120 | ouais | yup, yeah, whee |
| 121 | ses | his, her, its |
| 122 | aime | awm |
| 123 | leur | them, their, (to) them |
| 124 | homme | man, human, male |
| 125 | vrai | real, true, real, proper |
| 126 | femme | woman, wife, girl |
| 127 | OK | OK, all right, OK (endorsement; approval) |
| 128 | mal | pain, evil, disease |
| 129 | chez | chez, care of, to, at, in or into the place of |
| 130 | déjà | already, again, for one |
| 131 | depuis | since, for, since, ever since |
| 132 | beaucoup | much, a lot, many |
| 133 | vos | your |
| 134 | bonne | maid, hot, char |
| 135 | mort | dead, death, passing |
| 136 | mieux | better, best, more, -er. |
| 137 | mère | mother |
| 138 | fille | girl, daughter, wench |
| 139 | tes | thy, thine, your (when referring to a plural noun) |
| 140 | gens | people, men, set of people |
| 141 | quel | what, which, what kind of |
| 142 | désolé | sorry, pardon, forsaken |
| 143 | CA | CA |
| 144 | voilà | here you are, lo, that's it |
| 145 | petit | little, small, cub |
| 146 | maison | house, homemade, outfit |
| 147 | soit | either, whether, so be it |
| 148 | cela | that, it |
| 149 | toute | all |
| 150 | soir | evening, night, post-1990 spelling of seoir |
| 151 | passé | past, history, past tense |
| 152 | prendre | take, catch, capture |
| 153 | jour | day, daytime, daylight |
| 154 | monsieur | sir, mister, gentleman |
| 155 | nos | our |
| 156 | savoir | know, be able to, find out |
| 157 | salut | hello, hi, goodbye |
| 158 | cet | that, this |
| 159 | nom | name, surname, noun |
| 160 | argent | money, silver, argent |
| 161 | bonjour | hello, good day, good morning |
| 162 | nuit | night, nighttime |
| 163 | raison | mind, reason, cause |
| 164 | moins | minus, less, to |
| 165 | maman | mother, mum, mummy |
| 166 | reste | remainder, rest, leftover |
| 167 | moment | while, minute, moment |
| 168 | seul | only, alone, single |
| 169 | aider | help, aid, assist |
| 170 | air | look, air, tune |
| 171 | entre | between, amid, betwixt |
| 172 | papa | father, dad, daddy |
| 173 | passe | pass, passing, passkey |
| 174 | problème | problem, issue, conundrum |
| 175 | ah | oh, ha, why |
| 176 | peur | fear, scare |
| 177 | gars | guy, dude, boy |
| 178 | trouvé | invented, found, being to object of a find(ing), invented, thought-up, imagined |
| 179 | fils | son, Jr., any male descendant |
| 180 | trouver | think, find, spot |
| 181 | trois | three, third |
| 182 | assez | enough, quite, somewhat |
| 183 | famille | family, family (group of related people) |
| 184 | dû | just deserts, due, what is owed, what is due, money's worth |
| 185 | toutes | all |
| 186 | travail | work, job, labour |
| 187 | pris | attached, spoken for, taken |
| 188 | tête | head, header, cap |
| 189 | quelle | what, which, which? |
| 190 | quelques | couple, some, a few |
| 191 | partir | leave, move, go |
| 192 | vite | fast, quickly, FAST |
| 193 | voiture | car, automobile, railroad car |
| 194 | enfants | offspring |
| 195 | tuer | kill, slay, eliminate |
| 196 | hé | hey, Used to call someone; hey, Used to express surprise; eh |
| 197 | pendant | during, for, hanging |
| 198 | idée | thought, idea, clue |
| 199 | chance | chance, luck, serendipity |
| 200 | part | piece, share, portion |
| 201 | elles | they, they (female) |
| 202 | grand | great, big, large |
| 203 | aujourd'hui | today, nowadays |
| 204 | venir | come, cum, be |
| 205 | ami | friend, fellow, friendly |
| 206 | demain | tomorrow |
| 207 | hein | right, come again, excuse me |
| 208 | tard | late |
| 209 | puis | then, next, then; after; next |
| 210 | truc | thing, stuff, item |
| 211 | passer | spend, pass, sift |
| 212 | petite | little girl, little one |
| 213 | combien | how much, how many, how much (for uncountable nouns and portions) |
| 214 | mec | boyfriend, man, guy |
| 215 | sens | sense, meaning, meaning, sense |
| 216 | porte | door, gate, gateway |
| 217 | sortir | exit, go out, release |
| 218 | super | great, super, wicked |
| 219 | heure | hour, time, hour, time |
| 220 | contre | against, versus, to |
| 221 | coup | move, blow, bang |
| 222 | entendu | OK, understood, heard |
| 223 | allons | let's go, now, now |
| 224 | ensemble | together, set, suit |
| 225 | nouveau | new, novel, fresh |
| 226 | amour | love, sweetheart, special someone |
| 227 | sang | blood |
| 228 | cas | case, grammatical case, AQHI |
| 229 | sous | under, below, underneath |
| 230 | rester | stay, remain, linger |
| 231 | fini | over, finite, done |
| 232 | hommes | men, mankind |
| 233 | question | question, matter, query |
| 234 | partie | part, party, game |
| 235 | histoire | story, history, bedtime story |
| 236 | aide | help, assistant, aid |
| 237 | demande | request, demand, application |
| 238 | chercher | search, seek, look up |
| 239 | genre | kind, sort, type |
| 240 | seulement | only, merely, but |
| 241 | police | police, cop, policy |
| 242 | car | for, because, as, since, because, for |
| 243 | mois | month, moon, period, menstruation |
| 244 | frère | brother, friar, brother (son of the same parents as another person) |
| 245 | laisser | leave, let, allow |
| 246 | aucun | none, neither, no |
| 247 | mettre | put, lay, put on |
| 248 | eux | they |
| 249 | laisse | leash, tirade, leash, lead |
| 250 | chaque | every, each, either |
| 251 | ville | city, town, town, city |
| 252 | parlé | colloquial, spoken |
| 253 | longtemps | long, for a long time; over a long period |
| 254 | aucune | none |
| 255 | heures | hour |
| 256 | bébé | baby, toddler, baby boy |
| 257 | place | place, room, position |
| 258 | revoir | revise, resee, to see again |
| 259 | compris | roger, understood, you hear me |
| 260 | ni | nor, neither; nor |
| 261 | leurs | their |
| 262 | attention | attention, focus, warning |
| 263 | donner | give, gift, donate |
| 264 | affaire | business, matter, bargain |
| 265 | endroit | place, spot, locale |
| 266 | corps | body, corpse, corps |
| 267 | façon | way, fashion, manner |
| 268 | voici | here you are, lo, behold |
| 269 | train | train, pace, train (rail mounted vehicle) |
| 270 | dont | including, whose, whereof |
| 271 | écoute | bug, listening, sheet |
| 272 | pouvoir | can, OK, might |
| 273 | type | sort, type, guy |
| 274 | perdu | lost, confused, forlorn |
| 275 | premier | first, prime, former |
| 276 | première | premiere, debut, first |
| 277 | côté | side, edge, lap |
| 278 | point | point, period, stitch |
| 279 | tellement | so, such, so much |
| 280 | main | hand, handball, quire |
| 281 | tiens | here you are, used to show uncertainty; like, you know, used to show surprise |
| 282 | enfant | child, offspring, youngster |
| 283 | vieux | old, old man, elderly |
| 284 | matin | morning, morrow |
| 285 | pardon | pardon, forgiveness, excuse me |
| 286 | là-bas | there, yonder, over there |
| 287 | suite | series, sequence, straight |
| 288 | vers | verse, circa, for |
| 289 | devant | front, in front of, before |
| 290 | enfin | finally, at last, at length |
| 291 | arrêter | stop, quit, arrest |
| 292 | cause | case, reason, cause |
| 293 | nouvelle | novel, short story, novella |
| 294 | chambre | house, room, bedroom |
| 295 | droit | right, straight, law |
| 296 | parti | political party, gone, per pale |
| 297 | eau | water, In particular, rain, the chemical compound with molecular formula H₂O existing in the form of ice, liquid water or steam |
| 298 | compte | account, count, login |
| 299 | terre | world, earth, land |
| 300 | belle | beautiful, fair, fine |
| 301 | loin | remote, away, far |
| 302 | mari | husband, pot, cannabis, marijuana |
| 303 | donne | deal, distribution of cards; dealing of cards; (metonymic) the cards that one is given, predicament; situation which one is dealt |
| 304 | fin | end, finish, conclusion |
| 305 | croire | think, believe, deem |
| 306 | Mme | Mrs, Ms |
| 307 | aura | vibe, aura |
| 308 | gros | big, fat, thick |
| 309 | boulot | job, swot, work |
| 310 | plutôt | rather, instead, pretty |
| 311 | chérie | darling, sweetheart, heartthrob |
| 312 | prêt | ready, loan, set |
| 313 | bureau | office, study, desk |
| 314 | mourir | die, fall, pass |
| 315 | hier | yesterday, to stamp with a rod (hie) |
| 316 | possible | possible, possibly, the possible, feasible, what can be done, achieved etc. |
| 317 | jouer | play, act, perform |
| 318 | demander | ask, require, necessitate |
| 319 | celui | the one |
| 320 | beau | beautiful, handsome, fair |
| 321 | jeune | young, small, youth |
| 322 | euh | uh, a, erm |
| 323 | dehors | outside, out, outdoors |
| 324 | docteur | physician, doctor, a doctor (physician) |
| 325 | confiance | trust, faith, confidence |
| 326 | appeler | call, phone, telephone |
| 327 | vérité | truth, fact, reality |
| 328 | école | school |
| 329 | chef | boss, cook, leader |
| 330 | femmes | womankind |
| 331 | propos | purpose, utterance, aim, intention |
| 332 | semaine | week, menstrual period |
| 333 | vivre | live, experience, go through |
| 334 | feu | late, fire, blaze |
| 335 | journée | day, daytime |
| 336 | madame | Miss, lady, madam |
| 337 | téléphone | telephone |
| 338 | près | close, near, nigh |
| 339 | affaires | trade, belongings, business |
| 340 | meilleur | better, best |
| 341 | dessus | top, on (it), on top (of it) |
| 342 | mains | hand |
| 343 | équipe | team, crew, shift |
| 344 | vas-y | let's go, go ahead, be my guest |
| 345 | grande | great |
| 346 | manger | food, eat, fret |
| 347 | arriver | come, happen, arrive |
| 348 | dur | hard, bitter, dour |
| 349 | guerre | war, warfare |
| 350 | appelé | conscript, draftee, callee |
| 351 | marche | walk, march, stair |
| 352 | sécurité | security, safety, security, safety |
| 353 | garçon | boy, lad, garçon |
| 354 | important | important, seminal, weighty |
| 355 | exactement | exactly, even, exactly, quite |
| 356 | font | fount |
| 357 | fort | strong, loud, fort |
| 358 | presque | almost, approximately, nearly |
| 359 | plein | full, pregnant, fraught |
| 360 | derrière | after, behind, butt |
| 361 | ben | so, well, Well; uh |
| 362 | mariage | wedding, marriage, matrimony |
| 363 | capitaine | captain, skipper, captain, leader |
| 364 | dernier | last, final, ultimate |
| 365 | fou | crazy, silly, insane |
| 366 | tomber | fall, topple, drop |
| 367 | attendre | wait, await, expect |
| 368 | vue | view, vision, eyesight |
| 369 | envie | envy, yearning, hangnail |
| 370 | fête | party, birthday, holiday |
| 371 | jeu | play, game, set |
| 372 | génial | awesome, great, wicked |
| 373 | pays | country, land, old country |
| 374 | garde | guard, custody, watch |
| 375 | cours | course, watercourse, class |
| 376 | bientôt | soon, eftsoons |
| 377 | numéro | number, telephone number, copy |
| 378 | cinq | five, fifth |
| 379 | parfait | perfect, flawless, pristine |
| 380 | excusez-moi | sorry, excuse me, pardon |
| 381 | ainsi | thus, so, hence |
| 382 | retour | feedback, return, homecoming |
| 383 | autant | as much, so much, just as well, might as well/may as well |
| 384 | peine | trouble, pain, sentence |
| 385 | minute | minute, bit, minute (etymology 1, time unit, all same senses) |
| 386 | plan | plan, map, design |
| 387 | instant | minute, moment, instant |
| 388 | prison | prison, jail |
| 389 | penser | think, believe, feel |
| 390 | essayer | try, attempt, try out |
| 391 | arme | arm, weapon |
| 392 | mauvais | bad, evil, malevolent |
| 393 | mot | word, term, note, (short) message |
| 394 | travailler | work, toil, till |
| 395 | quatre | four, fourth |
| 396 | rentrer | tuck, input, go back |
| 397 | regarder | look, watch, behold |
| 398 | choix | choice, option, pick |
| 399 | parfois | sometimes, at times |
| 400 | film | movie, movie, film |
| 401 | faute | fault, mistake, foul |
| 402 | facile | easy, straightforward, loose |
| 403 | bas | low, bottom, sock |
| 404 | changer | change, alter, switch |
| 405 | entendre | hear, mean, to hear |
| 406 | plaisir | pleasure, delight, enjoyment |
| 407 | heureux | happy, lucky, glad |
| 408 | entrer | enter, to enter |
| 409 | propre | clean, own, proper |
| 410 | tour | turn, trip, trick |
| 411 | ensuite | then, afterwards, subsequently |
| 412 | garder | keep, save, look after |
| 413 | agent | agent, factor, operative |
| 414 | lit | bed, sack, layer |
| 415 | amie | bowfin, friend |
| 416 | rendre | return, render, pay back |
| 417 | allons-y | let's go, let's go there, come with me, follow me |
| 418 | route | road, route, course |
| 419 | lieu | place, location, situation |
| 420 | année | year, grade, year (period) |
| 421 | service | service, duty, serve |
| 422 | devoir | must, duty, have to |
| 423 | drôle | funny, whimsical, amusing |
| 424 | difficile | hard, difficult, fussy |
| 425 | sûre | sure |
| 426 | pire | worse, worst, bad; harmful, serious |
| 427 | sujet | subject, topic, purpose |
| 428 | état | state, nation, status |
| 429 | ceci | this |
| 430 | impossible | impossible, unbearable, the impossible |
| 431 | sorte | kind, sort, kind, type, way, manner |
| 432 | perdre | lose, waste, miss out |
| 433 | voulu | intended |
| 434 | bizarre | weird, funny, bizarre |
| 435 | oublié | forgotten |
| 436 | tôt | early |
| 437 | payer | pay, pay off, foot |
| 438 | chien | dog, bull, hammer |
| 439 | café | coffee, café, coffee (drink) |
| 440 | calme | quiet, calm, still |
| 441 | montrer | show, evince, display |
| 442 | photo | picture, photograph, snap |
| 443 | ferme | farm, fast, resolute |
| 444 | problèmes | tsuris, hard time |
| 445 | cœur | heart, courage, hearts |
| 446 | sûrement | probably, certainly, surely |
| 447 | verre | glass, drink, tipple |
| 448 | doute | doubt, dubitation, question |
| 449 | musique | music |
| 450 | courant | power, current, stream |
| 451 | sauf | but, safe, except |
| 452 | moyen | way, average, mean |
| 453 | nouvelles | news |
| 454 | avis | opinion, notice, point |
| 455 | sauver | save, rescue, salvage |
| 456 | hôpital | hospital |
| 457 | meurtre | murder, kill, killing |
| 458 | sérieux | serious, earnest, demure |
| 459 | seconde | second, jiffy, bit |
| 460 | comprendre | understand, include, grasp |
| 461 | esprit | mind, spirit, ghost |
| 462 | cool | cool, fly, cool (only its informal senses, mainly fashionable) |
| 463 | marché | market, bazaar, fair |
| 464 | haut | high, tall, lofty |
| 465 | salle | room, hall, gym |
| 466 | malade | patient, ill, unwell |
| 467 | gentil | nice, friendly, kind |
| 468 | six | six, sixth |
| 469 | simple | easy, simple, plain |
| 470 | celle | the one |
| 471 | jack | jack |
| 472 | appris | learned, learnt |
| 473 | seigneur | good heavens, lord, squire |
| 474 | dîner | dinner, dine, to dine |
| 475 | chemin | way, path, route |
| 476 | partout | everywhere, all over, far and wide |
| 477 | bras | arm, prong |
| 478 | cul | luck, sex, butt |
| 479 | prochaine | neighbour |
| 480 | visage | face, countenance, face (of a human) |
| 481 | h | a |
| 482 | meilleure | best |
| 483 | face | face, heads, side |
| 484 | soirée | evening, soiree, night |
| 485 | roi | king, ROI |
| 486 | surtout | especially, mainly, mostly |
| 487 | retard | delay, backwardness |
| 488 | écrit | document, writing, written |
| 489 | livre | book, pound, lira |
| 490 | rapport | report, relationship, quotient |
| 491 | chéri | darling, boyfriend, sweetheart |
| 492 | message | message, communication, post |
| 493 | boire | drink, drinking, imbibe |
| 494 | président | president, chairman, chairperson |
| 495 | bois | forest, wood, timber |
| 496 | sinon | otherwise, or else, if not |
| 497 | erreur | mistake, error, mishap |
| 498 | rendez-vous | date, appointment, tryst |
| 499 | revenir | return, come back, fall |
| 500 | joue | cheek, jowl |
| 501 | pauvre | poor, pauper, lean |
| 502 | devenir | get, turn, become |
| 503 | s | c/o, ill, kBps |
| 504 | rencontrer | meet, encounter, meet up |
| 505 | sort | fate, spell, hex |
| 506 | commencer | begin, start, commence |
| 507 | entends | y'hear |
| 508 | souvent | often, oftentimes, a lot |
| 509 | pièce | room, play, piece |
| 510 | reçu | receipt, roger, accomplished |
| 511 | grave | earnest, grave, bass |
| 512 | mets | dish |
| 513 | intérieur | inside, inner, interior |
| 514 | honneur | honor, face card |
| 515 | dormir | sleep, to sleep |
| 516 | an | year, calendar year |
| 517 | faux | wrong, fake, false |
| 518 | messieurs | gentleman |
| 519 | groupe | group, bunch, band |
| 520 | rêve | dream |
| 521 | carte | card, map, menu |
| 522 | appel | call, appeal, roll call |
| 523 | manque | lack, absence, scarcity |
| 524 | envoyé | envoy, messenger, correspondent |
| 525 | début | start, beginning, inception |
| 526 | écoutez | well, look |
| 527 | bonsoir | good evening |
| 528 | content | happy, content, glad |
| 529 | secret | secret, secrecy, undercover |
| 530 | venue | coming, coming, arrival |
| 531 | cher | dear, expensive, dear, honey, hon |
| 532 | effet | effect, spin, curl |
| 533 | voyons | let me see, come on, really! |
| 534 | sac | bag, sack, spoils |
| 535 | acheter | buy, purchase, to purchase; buy |
| 536 | voix | voice, vote |
| 537 | certains | some |
| 538 | occuper | occupy, to occupy, to take up, to employ |
| 539 | noël | Christmas carol, huzzah, hurrah (cry of celebration in portrayals of medieval people), A Christmas gift. |
| 540 | gagner | win, earn, gain |
| 541 | grâce | pardon, blessing, grace |
| 542 | maître | master, petty officer, magister |
| 543 | prix | price, prize, award |
| 544 | mauvaise | bad |
| 545 | général | general, full-scale, blanket |
| 546 | âge | age |
| 547 | long | long, lengthy, length |
| 548 | rue | street, rue, block |
| 549 | tirer | shoot, pull, fire |
| 550 | apprendre | learn, teach, instruct |
| 551 | cheveux | hair |
| 552 | noir | black, dark, black in colour |
| 553 | patron | boss, template, pattern |
| 554 | avocat | lawyer, attorney, avocado |
| 555 | force | force, strength, might |
| 556 | accident | accident, crash, wreck |
| 557 | dix | ten, tenth |
| 558 | probablement | probably, arguably |
| 559 | bout | end, piece, tip |
| 560 | ordre | order, command, estate |
| 561 | armes | coat of arms |
| 562 | cru | raw, crude, graphic |
| 563 | retrouver | retrieve, rediscover, to find (again); to rediscover |
| 564 | millions | billion, quadrillion, quintillion |
| 565 | incroyable | unbelievable, incredible, unthinkable |
| 566 | voyage | trip, travel, journey |
| 567 | ailleurs | somewhere else, elsewhere, elsewhere; somewhere else |
| 568 | oublie | communion wafer, wafer, host |
| 569 | bienvenue | welcome, welcome!, you're welcome (as an answer to thank you) |
| 570 | disparu | missing, extinct, missing person |
| 571 | protéger | protect, shield, safeguard |
| 572 | utiliser | use, utilise, employ |
| 573 | situation | situation, location, state of affairs |
| 574 | simplement | just, simply, merely |
| 575 | scène | stage, scene, platform |
| 576 | sœur | sister, sister (a daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling), nun |
| 577 | prête | ready, happy |
| 578 | oncle | uncle, paternal uncle |
| 579 | liste | list, roster |
| 580 | complètement | completely, quite, altogether |
| 581 | dos | back, spine, backstroke |
| 582 | armée | army, military, host |
| 583 | paix | peace, rest |
| 584 | battre | hit, beat, strike |
| 585 | crime | felony, wrong |
| 586 | anniversaire | birthday, anniversary |
| 587 | finir | end, finish, close |
| 588 | retourner | return, flip, turn around |
| 589 | sale | dirty, slovenly, soiled |
| 590 | libre | free, libre, clear |
| 591 | bouge | dive, hovel; dive, bulge, protuberance |
| 592 | contrôle | check, control, control (all senses) |
| 593 | arrêté | bylaw, agreement, resolution, a thing agreed on, resolved upon, order (ruling by an official imposing certain conditions on a group or individual) |
| 594 | hôtel | hotel, mansion, town house, hotel (in the sense of a town house or mansion), hotel (modern sense) |
| 595 | idiot | fool, idiot, silly |
| 596 | absolument | absolutely, necessarily, thoroughly |
| 597 | victime | victim, casualty, kill |
| 598 | impression | impression, feeling, an impression, the overall effect of something |
| 599 | décidé | decisive, decided |
| 600 | sympa | nice, sweet, good-looking |
| 601 | avion | plane, aircraft, airplane |
| 602 | habitude | habit, wont, praxis |
| 603 | table | table, table (furniture with a top surface to accommodate a variety of uses), flat surface atop various objects |
| 604 | rouge | red, red (of a red color), red (left-wing, socialist) |
| 605 | système | system, period, establishment |
| 606 | médecin | physician, medical doctor, physician; (medical) doctor |
| 607 | bateau | ship, boat, pedestrian |
| 608 | stupide | stupid, silly, dumb |
| 609 | faim | hunger, starvation, hunger (desire of food) |
| 610 | autour | hawk, goshawk, around |
| 611 | fond | bottom, back, kernel |
| 612 | surprise | surprise, bombshell, anyone's guess |
| 613 | ligne | line, row, route, course, service, line |
| 614 | porter | wear, carry, bear |
| 615 | colère | anger, wrath, outrage |
| 616 | clair | light, fair, bright |
| 617 | balle | ball, bullet, chaff |
| 618 | or | now, or, yet |
| 619 | hors | outside, out, outwith |
| 620 | magnifique | magnificent, awesome, gorgeous |
| 621 | risque | risk, peril, chance |
| 622 | terminé | over, completed, done |
| 623 | heureuse | happy |
| 624 | mission | mission, assignment, mission statement |
| 625 | parlez | over, second-person plural present indicative/imperative of parler |
| 626 | présent | present, gift, current |
| 627 | sorti | out |
| 628 | cadeau | gift, perquisite, pressie |
| 629 | expliquer | explain, elucidate, construe |
| 630 | volé | stolen |
| 631 | plusieurs | many, several, several, many, a lot |
| 632 | gauche | left, clumsy, awkward |
| 633 | neuf | new, nine, ninth |
| 634 | dedans | inside, within, indoors |
| 635 | allez-y | go ahead, be my guest, go nuts |
| 636 | suivre | follow, trail, come after |
| 637 | inspecteur | inspector, assessor, police detective |
| 638 | réponse | answer, reply, response |
| 639 | lumière | light, luminary, lumen |
| 640 | pote | buddy, bud, buster |
| 641 | montre | watch, wristwatch, watch, wristwatch |
| 642 | pied | foot, metrical foot, leg, foot (projection on the bottom of a piece of equipment to support it) |
| 643 | marcher | work, walk, march |
| 644 | envoyer | send, nail, to send |
| 645 | espèce | species, type, sort, kind, cash, specie, coin |
| 646 | allô | hello, hello (when answering at the beginning of a call), used to confirm that the person being addressed is listening, or to confirm if anyone is listening |
| 647 | pareil | like, alike, same |
| 648 | soleil | sun, sunshine, sun gear |
| 649 | camp | camp, camp (outdoor area for tents, etc.), camp (area for politically motivated confinement) |
| 650 | coin | corner, wedge, nook |
| 651 | moitié | half, significant other, better half |
| 652 | selon | according to, per, as to |
| 653 | tenir | hold, last, carry on |
| 654 | grosse | gross, gross (twelve dozens) |
| 655 | vouloir | want, will, would |
| 656 | vieille | old, old woman, wrasse |
| 657 | continuer | continue, resume, carry on |
| 658 | sortie | exit, output, egress |
| 659 | recherche | search, research, quest |
| 660 | arrière | rear, stern, hind |
| 661 | lire | read, lira, pronounce |
| 662 | doucement | sweetly, softly, smoothly |
| 663 | joli | pretty, fair, nice |
| 664 | avance | advance, advance payment, retainer |
| 665 | exact | exact, accurate, proper |
| 666 | club | club, club (an association of members joining together for some common purpose, especially sports or recreation), club (an implement to hit the ball in certain ball games, such as golf) |
| 667 | arrivée | coming, arrival, destination |
| 668 | laquelle | which |
| 669 | poser | put, set, lay |
| 670 | chaud | hot, warm, horny |
| 671 | aimé | loved, beloved, presubject first-person singular present indicative of aimer |
| 672 | TOM | overseas territory |
| 673 | professeur | teacher, professor, magister |
| 674 | quitter | leave, jilt, quit |
| 675 | loi | law, act, legislation |
| 676 | tueur | killer, slaughterer (in a slaughterhouse) |
| 677 | donne-moi | give me |
| 678 | flics | fuzz |
| 679 | connaître | know, cognize, to know (of), to be familiar with (a person, place, fact, event) |
| 680 | lettre | letter, letter (written character), letter (written message) |
| 681 | forme | form, health, shape |
| 682 | conseil | advice, council, tip |
| 683 | bar | bar, pub, sea bass |
| 684 | normal | normal, regular, natural |
| 685 | danger | danger, hazard, jeopardy |
| 686 | dangereux | dangerous, harmful, unsafe |
| 687 | folle | fruit, nut, queen |
| 688 | tiré | down bow, drawee |
| 689 | offre | offer, offering, tender |
| 690 | but | target, purpose, goal |
| 691 | froid | cold, coldness, chill |
| 692 | tranquille | tranquil, quiet, calm |
| 693 | gamin | kid, childish, little boy |
| 694 | classe | class, grade, predicament |
| 695 | poste | job, post, television |
| 696 | con | jerk, asinine, arsehole |
| 697 | attaque | attack, seizure, onset |
| 698 | boîte | box, nightclub, club |
| 699 | enquête | investigation, questionnaire, survey |
| 700 | visite | visit, call |
| 701 | juge | judge, adjudicator, justice |
| 702 | moi-même | myself |
| 703 | bord | border, shore, edge |
| 704 | debout | afoot, up, standing, stood up, upright |
| 705 | preuve | proof, evidence, witness |
| 706 | oublier | forget, elude, fail |
| 707 | vivant | live, alive, living |
| 708 | ciel | sky, good heavens, heaven |
| 709 | touche | key, button, catch |
| 710 | aimer | like, love, to love (usually of a person, otherwise the meaning is closer to English like) |
| 711 | télé | television, TV, box |
| 712 | écouter | listen, to listen, to listen to |
| 713 | pourtant | nevertheless, yet, however, yet |
| 714 | triste | sad, unhappy, sorrowful |
| 715 | droite | right, line, straight line |
| 716 | gueule | mouth, nose, mug |
| 717 | tombe | grave, tomb, hearse |
| 718 | sentir | feel, sense, smell |
| 719 | ouvrir | open, turn on, open up |
| 720 | travers | foible, outside (the external part of), wide side (the side of which the width is measured) |
| 721 | santé | health, cheers, cheers! (as said when drinking) |
| 722 | dossier | file, folder, directory |
| 723 | coucher | lay, put to bed, sack out |
| 724 | cuisine | kitchen, cooking, cuisine |
| 725 | monte | mating, copulation, mating season |
| 726 | relation | acquaintance, relationship, relation |
| 727 | centre | center, facility, core |
| 728 | dame | lady, queen, dowager |
| 729 | chacun | everyone, everybody, apiece |
| 730 | chanson | song, chanson |
| 731 | voler | fly, steal, rob |
| 732 | blanc | white, Caucasian, egg white |
| 733 | certain | sure, certain, some |
| 734 | don | gift, skill, donation |
| 735 | âme | soul, sound post, moving spirit |
| 736 | manière | way, method, manner |
| 737 | flic | cop, copper, rozzer |
| 738 | décision | decision, ruling, doom |
| 739 | vit | rod, pintle, John Thomas (penis) |
| 740 | compagnie | business, company, partnership |
| 741 | déjeuner | lunch, breakfast, dinner |
| 742 | différent | different, diverse, dissimilar |
| 743 | clé | key, spanner, clef |
| 744 | vaisseau | ship, vessel, ship, vessel |
| 745 | enfer | hell, inferno, perdition |
| 746 | vendre | sell, hawk, vend |
| 747 | responsable | responsible, manager, accountable |
| 748 | signe | sign, gesture, astrological sign |
| 749 | lieutenant | lieutenant, deputy, right-hand man, second-in-command |
| 750 | étrange | weird, strange, funny |
| 751 | diable | devil, hand truck, fiend |
| 752 | monter | rise, climb, edit |
| 753 | là-dedans | inside, inside there, in this affair, (having to do) with this |
| 754 | capable | able, capable, position |
| 755 | emmener | drive, take, to take off, take away or out |
| 756 | écrire | write, pen, write down |
| 757 | honte | shame, disgrace, pity |
| 758 | bouche | mouth |
| 759 | coupable | guilty, culprit, culpable |
| 760 | rire | laugh, laughter, to laugh |
| 761 | soin | care, concern |
| 762 | milieu | middle, center, medium |
| 763 | appartement | apartment, tenement, apartment, flat |
| 764 | prochain | next, neighbour, upcoming |
| 765 | cerveau | brain, mastermind, brain (organ of thought) |
| 766 | paris | handle |
| 767 | M | MV, M/S, M/V |
| 768 | blague | joke, jest, spoof |
| 769 | époque | era, epoch, time |
| 770 | voie | way, lane, track |
| 771 | réunion | meeting, date, union |
| 772 | connu | known, famous, a well-known person |
| 773 | allée | lane, alley, driveway |
| 774 | intérêt | interest, incentive, point |
| 775 | cheval | horse, horse, H (narcotic) |
| 776 | combat | combat, fight, fray |
| 777 | silence | silence, rest, quiet |
| 778 | IA | artificial intelligence, AI |
| 779 | tel | such, like, as, such as |
| 780 | trou | hole, eye, opening |
| 781 | public | public, audience, of the people as a whole |
| 782 | cacher | hide, conceal, sneak |
| 783 | amoureux | lover, enamored, amorous |
| 784 | drogue | drug, dope |
| 785 | commandant | major, commander, commanding officer |
| 786 | N | n/a, N, MV |
| 787 | prise | socket, prey, wall socket |
| 788 | gouvernement | government, guberniya |
| 789 | client | client, guest, customer |
| 790 | adresse | address, prowess, direction |
| 791 | journal | newspaper, journal, That is relative to each day; journal |
| 792 | contact | contact, touch, contact; contact (with another person) |
| 793 | dingue | goofy, nuts, daft |
| 794 | récupérer | recover, retrieve, collect |
| 795 | base | base, basis, ground |
| 796 | peau | hide, skin, pelt |
| 797 | servir | serve, wait, service |
| 798 | peuple | people, folk, third estate |
| 799 | exemple | example, sample, model |
| 800 | fiche | card, plug, piece of paper |
| 801 | max | max |
| 802 | lequel | which, which, that, whom, which one |
| 803 | blessé | wounded, casualty, hurt |
| 804 | société | company, society, partnership |
| 805 | tort | harm, wrong, fault |
| 806 | sept | seven, seventh |
| 807 | ouvert | open, open-ended, open set |
| 808 | héros | hero, protagonist, baby face |
| 809 | mer | sea, sea (large body of water), the ocean (the continuous body of salt water covering a majority of the Earth's surface) |
| 810 | contente | happy |
| 811 | jeter | throw, throw away, fling |
| 812 | bière | beer, bier, coffin |
| 813 | robe | dress, robe, gown |
| 814 | félicitations | congratulations, kudos, felicitations, congratulations, well done |
| 815 | opération | operation, surgery, transaction |
| 816 | prévu | unsurprising, planned, expected |
| 817 | tenez | here you are |
| 818 | répondre | answer, respond, reply |
| 819 | entrée | entrance, entry, input |
| 820 | vol | flight, theft, flock |
| 821 | horrible | terrible, horrible, gruesome |
| 822 | vin | wine |
| 823 | dommage | damage, what a pity, shame |
| 824 | colonel | colonel, a colonel, highest commissioned officer below generals, an ice cream dessert consisting of lemon sherbet and vodka |
| 825 | ramener | fetch, get, take back |
| 826 | règles | menstruation, menses, rulebook |
| 827 | nez | nose, someone who invents perfumes |
| 828 | justice | justice, fairness, righteousness |
| 829 | découvert | outdoor, overdraft, discovered |
| 830 | départ | start, departure, departure, start |
| 831 | bruit | noise, rumor, hustle and bustle |
| 832 | secours | help, rescue, succour |
| 833 | vérifier | check, vet, verify |
| 834 | enceinte | precinct, girdle, enclosure, compound |
| 835 | mise | stake, wager, ante |
| 836 | témoin | witness, baton, HTTP cookie |
| 837 | directeur | director, manager, principal |
| 838 | intéressant | interesting |
| 839 | excuse | excuse, apology |
| 840 | environ | approximately, circa, about |
| 841 | inutile | useless, unnecessary, needless |
| 842 | terrible | terrible, dreadful, awful |
| 843 | danse | dance |
| 844 | position | position, location, stance |
| 845 | humain | man, human, humane |
| 846 | apparemment | apparently, apparently (seemingly) |
| 847 | avenir | future |
| 848 | œil | eye, orb, eye, organ that is sensitive to light, helping organisms to see |
| 849 | bête | stupid, silly, animal |
| 850 | sérieusement | seriously, all kidding aside, in earnest |
| 851 | bravo | well done, bravo, attaboy |
| 852 | approche | approach, access, approaching |
| 853 | nourriture | food, feed, nourishment |
| 854 | fric | dough, bread, loot |
| 855 | lycée | lycée, high school, gymnasium |
| 856 | tas | pile, lump, heap |
| 857 | empêcher | prevent, disable, deter |
| 858 | sexe | sex, gender, sexuality |
| 859 | niveau | level, grade, storey |
| 860 | banque | bank |
| 861 | éviter | avoid, escape, shun |
| 862 | lune | moon, the Moon, any natural satellite of a planet |
| 863 | pitié | pity, mercy, please |
| 864 | liberté | freedom, liberty |
| 865 | expérience | experience, experiment, experiment, trial, test |
| 866 | procès | trial, process, lawsuit |
| 867 | radio | radio, wireless, radio, tuner |
| 868 | hum | hmm, humph, um..., hm |
| 869 | thé | tea, tea party, tea (especially made from leaves of the tea plant) |
| 870 | utilisé | put upon, used, in use |
| 871 | mur | wall |
| 872 | pose | pose, installation, the act of laying, putting down (e.g. a building element), pose (posture, way of presenting oneself) |
| 873 | revenu | income, revenue, temper |
| 874 | deuxième | second |
| 875 | bande | tape, gang, strip |
| 876 | ridicule | ridiculous, preposterous, scoff |
| 877 | nord | north |
| 878 | copine | girlfriend, friend, crony |
| 879 | baiser | kiss, love, screw |
| 880 | anglais | English, Englishman, Anglo-American or Anglophone |
| 881 | henry | henry |
| 882 | toilettes | toilet, restroom, flush toilet |
| 883 | occupé | busy, occupied, taken; occupied |
| 884 | AND | AND |
| 885 | rôle | part, role, roll |
| 886 | censé | assumed, supposed to, meant to |
| 887 | savez-vous | do you know |
| 888 | reine | queen, queen (a female monarch), queen (a reproductive female animal in a hive) |
| 889 | cour | court, yard, courtyard |
| 890 | église | church |
| 891 | vide | empty, vacuum, hollow |
| 892 | obtenir | get, obtain, procure |
| 893 | personnel | personal, staff, workforce |
| 894 | conduire | drive, steer, lead |
| 895 | sol | earth, floor, ground |
| 896 | code | code |
| 897 | huit | eight, eighth |
| 898 | espoir | hope, boyfriend, girlfriend |
| 899 | spécial | special |
| 900 | vidéo | video, video (television show, movie) |
| 901 | vêtements | clothes, clothing, apparel |
| 902 | défense | defense, fender, tusk |
| 903 | sud | south, southern, down |
| 904 | grand-mère | grandmother |
| 905 | match | match, game, match, game |
| 906 | bombe | bomb, hottie, bombshell |
| 907 | zone | zone, spot |
| 908 | tante | aunt, maternal aunt, paternal aunt |
| 909 | excuser | excuse, to excuse (to forgive, to pardon) |
| 910 | magasin | shop, magazine, trade |
| 911 | marier | marry, marry off, wed |
| 912 | souvenir | memory, souvenir, memento |
| 913 | proche | close, near, next |
| 914 | douleur | pain, grief, ache |
| 915 | presse | press, printing press, news media |
| 916 | merveilleux | marvelous, wonderful, wondrous |
| 917 | asseoir | assert, to sit (someone) down, to seat, make sit, to sit down, sit up, take a seat |
| 918 | ravi | delighted, thrilled, overjoyed |
| 919 | fenêtre | window |
| 920 | terrain | terrain, field, plot |
| 921 | sergent | sergeant |
| 922 | projet | plan, project, counsel |
| 923 | quartier | neighborhood, quarter, barrack |
| 924 | planète | planet |
| 925 | certainement | certainly, definitely, indeed |
| 926 | rapide | fast, quick, rapid |
| 927 | lorsque | when, when (at a time when) |
| 928 | assurer | assure, ensure, insure |
| 929 | rendu | render, an instance of rendering, a render, change (money given back) |
| 930 | mignon | cute, adorable, cutie |
| 931 | danser | dance, perform, groove |
| 932 | bob | bucket hat, designated driver, bucket hat, fishing hat |
| 933 | présenter | present, introduce, display |
| 934 | importance | importance, significance |
| 935 | mérite | merit, credit, merit (any positive quality) |
| 936 | machine | machine, wash, hotshot |
| 937 | programme | program, application, app |
| 938 | honnête | honest, honest (scrupulous with regard to telling the truth), decent, acceptable |
| 939 | occasion | opportunity, secondhand, occasion |
| 940 | prouver | prove, evince, evidence |
| 941 | travaillé | wrought, polished, finely wrought, refined, well-made (that has been worked on for a long time and is consequently excellent) |
| 942 | glace | ice, mirror, ice cream |
| 943 | camion | truck, lorry (UK); truck (US) |
| 944 | fier | proud, orgulous, proud, gratified, honoured |
| 945 | discuter | discuss, chat, dispute |
| 946 | village | village, thorp, town, city |
| 947 | spectacle | show, display, spectacle |
| 948 | D | Q |
| 949 | nul | worthless, no one, lame |
| 950 | rose | rose, pink, pinko |
| 951 | touché | touché, touchdown, A six-point score occurring when the ball enters possession of a team's player in the opponent's end zone. |
| 952 | vis | screw, bolt, screw (metal fastener) |
| 953 | parole | speech, word, speaking |
| 954 | rencontre | meeting, gathering, encounter |
| 955 | réalité | reality, reality; actuality; truth, realia, entity in the world |
| 956 | respect | respect, deference, esteem |
| 957 | remettre | postpone, bestow, hand over |
| 958 | vacances | vacation, holiday, recess |
| 959 | détruire | destroy, abolish, waste |
| 960 | choisir | choose, name, select |
| 961 | ha | why, ha (exclamation of surprise or laughter) |
| 962 | découvrir | discover, find out, uncover |
| 963 | officier | officer, to officiate |
| 964 | frères | brethren |
| 965 | solution | solution, answer, workaround |
| 966 | informations | news, information |
| 967 | monstre | monster, fiend, freak |
| 968 | sexy | sexy, hot, phat |
| 969 | ordinateur | computer, a computer, a computing device., one who performs an ordination ceremony |
| 970 | nature | nature, part of speech, plain |
| 971 | rappeler | recall, call back, ring back |
| 972 | énergie | energy, volition, vigour |
| 973 | pierre | stone, rock, jewel |
| 974 | pression | pressure, draft, strain |
| 975 | chaussures | footwear |
| 976 | histoires | fuss, tsuris |
| 977 | marié | bridegroom, married, groom (husband to be) |
| 978 | espace | room, space, space bar |
| 979 | soient | let be |
| 980 | portable | cell, laptop, portable |
| 981 | préparer | prepare, groom, fix |
| 982 | nécessaire | necessary, requisite, prerequisite |
| 983 | court | court, short, brief |
| 984 | offrir | offer, gift, proffer |
| 985 | envers | toward, to, reverse |
| 986 | bain | bath, bathe |
| 987 | charge | burden, charge, load |
| 988 | ennemi | enemy, adversary |
| 989 | immédiatement | immediately, outright, forthwith |
| 990 | finalement | eventually, last, after all |
| 991 | énorme | huge, enormous, massive |
| 992 | grand-père | grandfather |
| 993 | test | test, testing, assay |
| 994 | réfléchir | reflect, ponder, consider |
| 995 | chanter | sing, crow, perform |
| 996 | futur | future, future tense, future (what will happen) |
| 997 | lâche | loose, yellow, cowardly |
| 998 | mademoiselle | Miss, miss, mademoiselle |
| 999 | copain | friend, mate, buddy |
| 1000 | enlever | remove, kidnap, abduct |
Last updated: October 12, 2026 · Source of translations: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0)