Essential vocabulary guide

500 Most Common French Words

Build a practical foundation in French with 500 high-utility words and phrases. Each entry includes a clear English meaning, a natural example in French, and its English translation.

500 words

Words 1–50

French words ranked 1 to 50
RankWordPart of speechEnglish meaningExampleEnglish translation
1jeotherI; the speakerJe suis prêt.I am ready.
2tuotheryou; the person I am talking toTu es ici.You are here.
3ilotherhe; a man or boyIl est mon ami.He is my friend.
4elleothershe; a woman or girlElle est à la maison.She is at home.
5vousotheryou; formal singular or pluralVous avez besoin d'aide ?Do you need help?
6nousotherwe; the speaker and othersNous sommes en retard.We are late.
7ilsotherthey; those peopleIls travaillent près d'ici.They work near here.
8çaotherthis; that thingÇa, c'est important.That is important.
9iciadverbhere; in this placeViens ici, s'il te plaît.Come here please.
10là-basadverbthere; in that placeMon téléphone est là-bas.My phone is there.
11ouiotheryes; a positive answerOui, je peux t'aider.Yes, I can help you.
12nonotherno; a negative answerNon, je ne sais pas.No, I don’t know.
13s'il vous plaîtotherplease; a polite request markerAsseyez-vous, s'il vous plaît.Please sit down.
14merciotherthanks; a polite expression of gratitudeMerci pour votre temps.Thank you for your time.
15désoléadjectivesorry; apologeticJe suis désolé pour le retard.I am sorry for the delay.
16bonjourotherhello; good dayBonjour, comment ça va ?Hello, how is it?
17salutotherhi; informal greetingSalut, tu vas bien ?Hello, you are okay?
18au revoirothergoodbye; used when leavingAu revoir, à demain.Goodbye to tomorrow.
19bonsoirothergood eveningBonsoir à tous.Good night to all.
20bonne nuitothergood nightBonne nuit, à demain.Good night to tomorrow.
21nomnounname; the word used for a person or thingMon nom est Jack.My name is Jack.
22tempsnountime; the hour or a periodQuelle heure est-il ?What is the hour?
23journounday; a period of twenty four hoursAujourd'hui est un jour chargé.Today is a busy day.
24semainenounweek; a period of seven daysJe t'appellerai la semaine prochaine.I will call you next week.
25moisnounmonth; one of the twelve parts of a yearCe mois-ci est très occupé.This month is very busy.
26annéenounyear; a period of twelve monthsL'année dernière a été difficile.Last year was difficult.
27aujourd'huiadverbtoday; on this dayJe travaille aujourd'hui.I work today.
28demainadverbtomorrow; on the next dayOn se voit demain.We will see each other tomorrow.
29hieradverbyesterday; on the day before todayJe t'ai appelé hier.I called you yesterday.
30matinnounmorning; the first part of the dayJe pars demain matin.I leave tomorrow morning.
31midinounmidday; noonOn mange à midi.We eat at noon.
32après-midinounafternoon; later part of the dayJe te verrai cet après-midi.I will see you this afternoon.
33soirnounevening; the later part of the day before nightBonsoir, monsieur.Good morning Mr.
34nuitnounnight; the dark part of the dayIl fait froid la nuit.It is cold at night.
35maintenantadverbnow; at this momentJe suis occupé maintenant.I am busy now.
36plus tardadverblater; after some timeOn parle plus tard.We talk later.
37bientôtadverbsoon; after a short timeLe train arrivera bientôt.The train will arrive soon.
38de nouveauadverbagain; one more timeDis-le de nouveau, s'il te plaît.Tell it again, please.
39peut-êtreadverbmaybe; possiblyPeut-être qu'on peut se voir demain.Maybe we can see each other tomorrow.
40toujoursadverbalways; every timeElle sourit toujours.She always smiles.
41jamaisadverbnever; at no timeJe ne bois jamais de café le soir.I never drink coffee at night.
42souventadverboften; many timesNous mangeons souvent ici.We eat often here.
43parfoisadverbsometimes; at some timesParfois je vais au travail à pied.Sometimes I go to work on foot.
44trèsadverbvery; to a high degreeCe livre est très utile.This book is very useful.
45vraimentadverbreally; truly or stronglyJ'aime vraiment cette chanson.I really like this song.
46aussiadverbalso; in additionElle parle aussi anglais.She also speaks English.
47seulementadverbonly; and nothing moreJ'ai seulement besoin d'une minute.I just need a minute.
48presqueadverbalmost; nearlyNous sommes presque arrivés.We have almost arrived.
49assezadverbenough; as much as neededC'est assez pour le moment.That is enough for the moment.
50aidenounhelp; support given to someoneMerci pour ton aide.Thank you for your help.

Words 51–100

French words ranked 51 to 100
RankWordPart of speechEnglish meaningExampleEnglish translation
51problèmenounproblem; something that is wrong or difficultIl y a un problème.There is a problem.
52questionnounquestion; something you ask to get informationJ'ai une question.I have a question.
53réponsenounanswer; a reply to a questionC'est la bonne réponse.That is the right answer.
54idéenounidea; a thought or planC'est une bonne idée.It is a good idea.
55chosenounthing; an object or ideaQuelle est cette chose ?What is this thing?
56personnenounperson; a human beingCette personne est mon professeur.This person is my teacher.
57gensnounpeople; more than one personBeaucoup de gens attendent.Many people are waiting.
58endroitnounplace; a locationC'est un bon endroit.This is a good place.
59façonnounway; a method or directionC'est une bonne façon de faire.This is a good way to do.
60partienounpart; a piece of somethingCette partie est importante.This part is important.
61numéronounnumber; an amount or symbol used for countingQuel est ton numéro de téléphone ?What is your phone number?
62eaunounwater; the clear liquid people drinkJe peux avoir un peu d'eau ?Can I get a little water?
63nourriturenounfood; things that people eatLa nourriture ici est bonne.Food here is good.
64cafénouncoffee; a hot dark drinkJe bois du café chaque matin.I drink coffee every morning.
65thénountea; a hot drink made from leavesTu veux du thé ?Do you want tea?
66argentnounmoney; what you use to pay for thingsJ'ai besoin de plus d'argent.I need more money.
67travailnounwork; tasks that you doJ'ai du travail aujourd'hui.I have a job today.
68emploinounjob; work someone does for moneyElle a trouvé un nouvel emploi.She found a new job.
69maisonnounhome; the place where you liveJe rentre à la maison.I go home.
70appartementnounhouse or flat; a place where people liveSon appartement est grand.His apartment is large.
71chambrenounroom; a part of a buildingMa chambre est petite.My room is small.
72écolenounschool; a place to learnMon école est près d'ici.My school is near here.
73étudiantnounstudent; a person who learns at schoolL'étudiant a posé une question.The student asked a question.
74professeurnounteacher; a person who teachesMon professeur est gentil.My teacher is kind.
75aminounfriend; a person you like and trustElle est mon amie.She is my friend.
76famillenounfamily; your close relativesMa famille vit ici.My family lives here.
77hommenounman; an adult maleCet homme est mon oncle.This man is my uncle.
78femmenounwoman; an adult femaleCette femme est médecin.This woman is a doctor.
79enfantnounchild; a young personL'enfant dort.The child sleeps.
80garçonnounboy; a male childLe garçon court vite.The boy ran fast.
81jeune fillenoungirl; a female childLa jeune fille lit un livre.The girl read a book.
82allerverbgo; to move from one place to anotherJe dois aller maintenant.I have to go now.
83venirverbcome; to move toward this placeViens avec moi.Come with me.
84vouloirverbwant; to desire somethingJe veux un café.I want a coffee.
85avoir besoin deverbneed; to require somethingNous avons besoin de plus de temps.We need more time.
86aimerverblike; to enjoy or prefer somethingJ'aime cette chanson.I like this song.
87adorerverblove; to like something very muchJ'adore cette ville.I love this city.
88savoirverbknow; to have information in the mindTu sais où il est ?You know where he is?
89penserverbthink; to use the mindJe pense que c'est bien.I think that is good.
90comprendreverbunderstand; to know the meaning of somethingJe comprends la question.I understand the question.
91parlerverbspeak; to use wordsPeux-tu parler plus lentement ?Can you talk slowly?
92direverbsay; to speak wordsDis-le encore une fois.Say it again.
93demanderverbask; to request informationTu peux me demander n'importe quoi.You can ask me anything.
94appelerverbcall; to phone or nameAppelle-moi plus tard.Call me later.
95vivreverblive; to have your home in a placeJe vis à Dhaka.I live in Dhaka.
96avoirverbhave; to possess somethingJ'ai une réunion.I have a meeting.
97faireverbdo; to perform an actionQue fais-tu ?What do you?
98créerverbmake; to create or produce somethingPeux-tu faire du thé ?Can you make tea?
99obtenirverbget; to receive or obtainOù puis-je obtenir un taxi ?Where can I get a taxi?
100donnerverbgive; to hand something to someoneDonne-moi une minute, s'il te plaît.Give me a minute, please.

Words 101–150

French words ranked 101 to 150
RankWordPart of speechEnglish meaningExampleEnglish translation
101porterverbcarry; to move something with youPorte ceci avec toi.Bring this with you.
102mettreverbput; to place something somewhereMets le livre sur la table.Put the book on the table.
103garderverbkeep; to continue to have somethingGarde ton téléphone avec toi.Keep your phone with you.
104apporterverbbring; to carry something hereApporte ton passeport, s'il te plaît.Please bring your passport.
105utiliserverbuse; to do something with a tool or objectJ'utilise cette application tous les jours.I use this application every day.
106trouververbfind; to discover somethingTu peux trouver mes clés ?Can you find my keys?
107regarderverblook; to direct the eyes toward somethingRegarde cette photo.Look at this photo.
108voirverbwatch; to look at something for a timeNous regardons des films le vendredi.We watch movies on Friday.
109écouterverblisten; to pay attention to soundÉcoute bien, s'il te plaît.Listen well, please.
110entendreverbhear; to notice soundJe ne peux pas bien t'entendre.I can’t hear you well.
111lireverbread; to look at written words and understand themJe lis chaque soir.I read every night.
112écrireverbwrite; to put words on paper or screenÉcris ton nom ici, s'il te plaît.Please write your name here.
113apprendreverblearn; to get knowledge or skillJe veux apprendre le français.I want to learn French.
114enseignerverbteach; to help someone learnElle enseigne les mathématiques à l'école.She teaches mathematics at school.
115étudierverbstudy; to spend time learningJ'étudie le soir.I study at night.
116jouerverbplay; to have fun with games or musicLes enfants jouent dehors.The kids play outside.
117commencerverbbegin; to startCommençons maintenant.Let’s start now.
118démarrerverbstart; to beginLe cours démarre à neuf heures.The course starts at 9 hours.
119finirverbfinish; to complete somethingJe finirai mon travail bientôt.I will finish my work soon.
120arrêterverbstop; to end an actionArrête la voiture ici, s'il te plaît.Please stop the car here.
121attendreverbwait; to stay until something happensAttends-moi dehors.Wait for me out.
122ouvrirverbopen; to make something not closedOuvre la fenêtre, s'il te plaît.Please open the window.
123fermerverbclose; to shut somethingFerme la porte, s'il te plaît.Please close the door.
124tournerverbturn; to change directionTourne à gauche au coin.Turn to the left in the corner.
125bougerverbmove; to change place or positionBouge un peu ton sac.Mov your bag a little.
126s'asseoirverbsit; to rest on a chair or seatAssieds-toi ici, s'il te plaît.Please sit here.
127se leververbstand; to be on your feetLève-toi près de la porte.Rise up near the door.
128marcherverbwalk; to move on footParfois je marche jusqu'au travail.Sometimes I walk to work.
129courirverbrun; to move fast on footIl court chaque matin.He runs every morning.
130conduireverbdrive; to control a carPeux-tu me ramener à la maison en voiture ?Can you take me home by car?
131roulerverbride; to travel on a bike or similar vehicleElle va à l'école à vélo.She goes to school by bicycle.
132envoyerverbsend; to make something go to another placeEnvoie-moi le fichier, s'il te plaît.Please send me the file.
133montrerverbshow; to let someone see somethingMontre-moi le menu, s'il te plaît.Please show me the menu.
134rencontrerverbmeet; to see someone for the first time or by planOn se rencontre demain.We meet tomorrow.
135acheterverbbuy; to get something by paying moneyJe dois acheter un billet.I have to buy a ticket.
136payerverbpay; to give money for somethingJ'ai payé en espèces.I paid in cash.
137coûterverbcost; to have a priceÇa coûte vingt euros.It costs twenty euros.
138vendreverbsell; to give something for moneyIls vendent des fruits frais.They sell fresh fruits.
139mangerverbeat; to put food in the mouth and swallowNous mangeons du riz au dîner.We eat rice at dinner.
140boireverbdrink; to take a liquid into the mouthJe bois de l'eau le matin.I drink water in the morning.
141cuisinerverbcook; to prepare foodJe cuisine à la maison le dimanche.I cook at home on Sunday.
142couperverbcut; to divide with a sharp toolCoupe le pain, s'il te plaît.Cut the bread, please.
143nettoyerverbclean; to remove dirtNettoie la table, s'il te plaît.Clean the table, please.
144laververbwash; to clean with waterJe lave mes vêtements le soir.I wash my clothes at night.
145porter sur soiverbwear; to have clothes on the bodyAujourd'hui je porte une chemise bleue.I wear a blue shirt today.
146changerverbchange; to make something differentJe dois changer mon plan.I have to change my plan.
147choisirverbchoose; to select an optionChoisis une option, s'il te plaît.Please choose an option.
148essayerverbtry; to make an attemptEssaie encore une fois.Try it again.
149se souvenirverbremember; to keep something in memorySouviens-toi de mon numéro.Remember my number.
150oublierverbforget; to fail to rememberJ'oublie toujours mes clés.I always forget my keys.

Words 151–200

French words ranked 151 to 200
RankWordPart of speechEnglish meaningExampleEnglish translation
151se reposerverbrest; to relaxTu dois te reposer un peu.You have to rest a little.
152dormirverbsleep; to rest while unconsciousJe dors huit heures.I sleep eight hours.
153se réveillerverbwake up; to stop sleepingJe me réveille tôt.I wake up early.
154voyagerverbtravel; to go from one place to anotherJe voyage pour le travail.I travel for work.
155visiterverbvisit; to go see a place or personJe rendrai visite à ma tante demain.I will visit my grandmother tomorrow.
156resterverbstay; to remain in a placeNous restons dans un petit hôtel.We stayed in a small hotel.
157partirverbleave; to go away from a placeJe pars du bureau à six heures.I leave the office at 6 p.m.
158arriververbarrive; to reach a placeLe train arrive bientôt.The train is coming soon.
159revenirverbreturn; to come backJe reviendrai bientôt.I will come back soon.
160aiderverbhelp; to assist someoneMerci de m'aider.Thank you for helping me.
161suivreverbfollow; to go behind something or someoneSuis-moi, s'il te plaît.Follow me please.
162tenirverbhold; to keep something in the handTiens ça une minute.Keep it for a minute.
163prendreverbtake; to pick up somethingPrends le livre par terre.Take the book on the ground.
164devoirverbmust; to have toJe dois partir maintenant.I have to leave now.
165pouvoirverbcan; to be able toJe peux t'aider.I can help you.
166ne pas pouvoirverbcannot; to not be able toJe ne peux pas venir aujourd'hui.I can’t come today.
167falloirverbneed to; to be necessaryIl faut apporter ton passeport.You have to bring your passport.
168vouloir bienverbwould like; polite desireJe voudrais un café.I would like a coffee.
169aller faireverbbe going to; future planJe vais appeler ma mère.I will call my mother.
170etotherand; joins things togetherJe prends du thé et du café.I drink tea and coffee.
171ouotheror; gives a choiceTu veux du thé ou du café ?Do you want coffee or tea?
172maisotherbut; introduces contrastJe veux venir, mais je suis fatigué.I want to come, but I’m tired.
173parce queotherbecause; gives a reasonJe ne suis pas venu parce que j'étais malade.I didn’t come because I was sick.
174siotherif; introduces a conditionS'il pleut, je reste à la maison.If it rains, I will stay at home.
175quandotherwhen; at what timeAppelle-moi quand tu arrives.Call me when you arrive.
176otherwhere; at what placeOù habites-tu ?Where are you living?
177pourquoiotherwhy; for what reasonPourquoi es-tu en retard ?Why are you late?
178quoiotherwhat; asks about a thingQu'est-ce que tu veux manger ?What do you want to eat?
179quelotherwhich; asks about choiceQuel préfères-tu ?What do you prefer?
180quiotherwho; asks about a personQui est cette personne ?Who is that person?
181commentotherhow; in what wayComment j'arrive là-bas ?How do I get there?
182unothera; an indefinite articleJ'ai vu un chien dehors.I saw a dog out.
183uneothera; an indefinite article for feminine nounsJ'ai mangé une pomme.I ate an apple.
184leotherthe; definite article for masculine nounsOuvre le livre, s'il te plaît.Please open the book.
185laotherthe; definite article for feminine nounsFerme la porte, s'il te plaît.Please close the door.
186lesotherthe; definite article for plural nounsLes enfants jouent dehors.The kids play outside.
187duothersome; of theJe voudrais du pain.I would like bread.
188de laothersome; of the for feminine nounsJe veux de la soupe.I want the soup.
189desothersome; plural indefinite or partitive articleJ'ai des questions.I have questions.
190quelquesothersome; an unspecified small numberJ'ai quelques idées.I have a few ideas.
191beaucoup deothermany; a large number or amountIl y a beaucoup de monde ici.There are a lot of people here.
192plusadverbmore; a greater amountJ'ai besoin de plus d'aide.I need more help.
193le plusadverbmost; the greatest amountC'est le plus important.That is the most important.
194peuadverbfew; a small number or amountJ'ai peu de temps.I have little time.
195toutotherall; the whole amountTout est prêt.Everything is ready.
196tousotherall; every person or thing in a groupTous sont prêts.Everyone is ready.
197les deuxotherboth; the two togetherLes deux parlent anglais.Both speak English.
198chaqueothereach; every one separatelyChaque étudiant a un livre.Each student has a book.
199autreadjectiveother; different or additionalJe veux une autre tasse de thé.I want another cup of tea.
200mêmeadjectivesame; not differentNous avons le même problème.We have the same problem.

Words 201–250

French words ranked 201 to 250
RankWordPart of speechEnglish meaningExampleEnglish translation
201différentadjectivedifferent; not the sameNous avons des idées différentes.We have different ideas.
202bonadjectivegood; positive in qualityC'est un bon endroit pour manger.This is a good place to eat.
203mauvaisadjectivebad; negative in qualityC'était une mauvaise idée.It was a bad idea.
204meilleuradjectivebetter; of higher qualityCette option est meilleure.This option is better.
205le meilleuradjectivebest; the highest qualityElle est la meilleure professeure.She is the best teacher.
206grandadjectivebig; large in sizeIls ont une grande maison.They have a large house.
207petitadjectivesmall; little in sizeMa chambre est petite.My room is small.
208longadjectivelong; having much lengthC'est une longue rue.It is a long street.
209courtadjectiveshort; not longLe film était court.The film was short.
210hautadjectivetall; high in heightCet immeuble est très haut.This building is very high.
211basadjectivelow; not highLa table est basse.The table is low.
212rapideadjectivefast; moving quicklyC'est un train rapide.It is a fast train.
213lentadjectiveslow; not fastParle plus lentement, s'il te plaît.Talk slowly, please.
214facileadjectiveeasy; not difficultLa question est facile.The question is easy.
215difficileadjectivedifficult; hard to doLe test était difficile.The test was difficult.
216simpleadjectivesimple; easy to understandJ'ai besoin d'une explication simple.I need a simple explanation.
217importantadjectiveimportant; having great valueCe détail est important.This detail is important.
218prêtadjectiveready; preparedJe suis prêt à commencer.I am ready to start.
219occupéadjectivebusy; having much to doJe suis occupé cet après-midi.I am busy this afternoon.
220libreadjectivefree; availableJe suis libre après six heures.I am free after 6 hours.
221gentiladjectivekind; nice in behaviorL'infirmière était très gentille.The nurse was very kind.
222agréableadjectivepleasant; nice to be withTon voisin est très agréable.Your neighbor is very pleasant.
223heureuxadjectivehappy; feeling joyJe suis heureux de te voir.I am glad to see you.
224tristeadjectivesad; feeling sorrowElle est triste à cause de la nouvelle.She is sad because of the news.
225en colèreadjectiveangry; feeling angerIl était en colère à cause du retard.He was angry because of the delay.
226fatiguéadjectivetired; needing restJe suis fatigué après le travail.I am tired after work.
227affaméadjectivehungry; wanting foodJ'ai très faim après la promenade.I am very hungry after the walk.
228assoifféadjectivethirsty; wanting a drinkJ'ai soif, je veux de l'eau.I am thirsty, I want water.
229maladeadjectivesick; not wellJe suis malade aujourd'hui.I am sick today.
230en bonne santéadjectivehealthy; in good healthManger des fruits est bon pour la santé.Eating fruit is good for health.
231chaudadjectivehot; having high temperatureLe café est chaud.The coffee is hot.
232froidadjectivecold; having low temperatureL'eau est froide.The water is cold.
233tièdeadjectivewarm; slightly hotLa soupe est tiède.The soup is warm.
234fraisadjectivecool; pleasantly cold or freshL'air est frais aujourd'hui.The air is fresh today.
235nouveauadjectivenew; recently made or obtainedJ'ai acheté un nouveau téléphone.I bought a new phone.
236vieuxadjectiveold; not newCette voiture est vieille.This car is old.
237jeuneadjectiveyoung; not oldMon frère est jeune.My brother is young.
238beauadjectivebeautiful; very pleasing to look atLa plage est belle.The beach is beautiful.
239laidadjectiveugly; not attractiveCet immeuble est laid.This building is bad.
240fortadjectivestrong; having powerElle est très forte.She is very strong.
241faibleadjectiveweak; not strongJe me sens faible aujourd'hui.I feel weak today.
242pleinadjectivefull; containing as much as possibleLe verre est plein.The glass is full.
243videadjectiveempty; containing nothingLa boîte est vide.The box is empty.
244propreadjectiveclean; not dirtyTes vêtements sont propres.Your clothes are clean.
245saleadjectivedirty; not cleanTes chaussures sont sales.Your shoes are dirty.
246sûradjectivesafe; not dangerousCet endroit est sûr la nuit.This place is safe at night.
247dangereuxadjectivedangerous; able to cause harmCette route est dangereuse.This road is dangerous.
248correctadjectiveright; correctTa réponse est correcte.Your answer is correct.
249fauxadjectivewrong; not correct or not trueCette information est fausse.This information is false.
250tôtadverbearly; before expected timeJe suis arrivé tôt aujourd'hui.I arrived early today.

Words 251–300

French words ranked 251 to 300
RankWordPart of speechEnglish meaningExampleEnglish translation
251tardadverblate; after expected timeLe bus est arrivé tard.The bus arrived late.
252prèsadverbnear; not far awayLa gare est tout près.The station is near.
253loinadverbfar; at a great distanceL'aéroport est loin.The airport is far away.
254disponibleadjectiveavailable; free to be usedCette table est disponible.This table is available.
255ferméadjectiveclosed; not openLe magasin est fermé.The store is closed.
256silencieuxadjectivequiet; making little noiseLa chambre est silencieuse.The room is silent.
257bruyantadjectivenoisy; making a lot of noiseLa rue est très bruyante.The street is very noisy.
258lumineuxadjectivebright; giving much lightLa lumière est très vive.The light is very vivid.
259sombreadjectivedark; with little lightLa pièce est sombre.The room is dark.
260richeadjectiverich; having much moneyCette famille est riche.This family is rich.
261pauvreadjectivepoor; having little moneyLe quartier est pauvre.The neighborhood is poor.
262vraiadjectivetrue; correct or realC'est vrai.that is true.
263spécialadjectivespecial; different in a positive wayAujourd'hui est un jour spécial.Today is a special day.
264localadjectivelocal; from this areaJe préfère la nourriture locale.I prefer local food.
265publicadjectivepublic; for everyoneC'est un parc public.It is a public park.
266privéadjectiveprivate; not publicC'est une conversation privée.It is a private conversation.
267préparéadjectiveprepared; ready beforehandJe suis préparé pour la réunion.I am prepared for the meeting.
268prudentadjectivecareful; taking cautionSois prudent avec ça.Be cautious with this.
269certainadjectivesure; confidentJe suis certain de la réponse.I am sure of the answer.
270communadjectivecommon; usual or frequentC'est une erreur commune.This is a common mistake.
271réeladjectivereal; true and actualC'est un vrai problème.This is a real problem.
272bondéadjectivecrowded; full of peopleLe bus est bondé.The bus is full.
273rapidementadverbquickly; at a fast speedElle a marché rapidement.She walked quickly.
274lentementadverbslowly; at a slow speedParlez lentement, s'il vous plaît.Talk slowly, please.
275clairementadverbclearly; in a clear wayJe peux le voir clairement maintenant.I can see it clearly now.
276ensembleadverbtogether; with one anotherNous travaillons ensemble.We work together.
277seuladjectivealone; without other peopleJe vis seul.I live alone.
278déjàadverbalready; before nowJ'ai déjà fini mon travail.I have already finished my job.
279toujours pasadverbnot yet; up to now notJe n'ai toujours pas terminé.I have not yet finished.
280encoreadverbstill; continuing until nowJ'attends encore.I am waiting again.
281dedansadverbinside; in the interiorNous sommes dedans maintenant.We are in it now.
282dehorsadverboutside; not insideLes enfants sont dehors.The children are outside.
283en hautadverbup; toward a higher placeRegarde en haut.Look at up.
284en basadverbdown; toward a lower placeRegarde en bas.Look at below.
285retouradverbback; toward the place from beforeJe reviens tout de suite.I am coming back immediately.
286devantadverbforward; toward the frontFais un pas en avant.Take a step forward.
287à gaucheadverbleft; on the left sideTourne à gauche ici.Turn to the left here.
288tout droitadverbstraight; without turningContinue tout droit.Continue right on.
289immédiatementadverbimmediately; without delayViens ici immédiatement.Come here immediately.
290d'habitudeadverbusually; in most casesD'habitude je déjeune à la maison.I usually go home.
291rarementadverbrarely; not oftenJe mange rarement de la viande.I rarely eat meat.
292partoutadverbeverywhere; in all placesJ'ai cherché mes clés partout.I searched my keys everywhere.
293quelque partadverbsomewhere; in some placeMon sac est quelque part ici.My bag is somewhere.
294nulle partadverbnowhere; in no placeJe ne vois mon téléphone nulle part.I can’t see my phone anywhere.
295avantotherbefore; earlier thanLave-toi les mains avant de manger.Wash your hands before eating.
296aprèsotherafter; later thanOn parlera après le cours.We will talk after the course.
297pendantotherduring; through a period of timeNe parle pas pendant le film.Don’t talk during the movie.
298depuisotherfrom; sinceJe viens du Bangladesh.I am from Bangladesh.
299versotherto; towardJe vais vers la gare.I am going to the station.
300dansotherin; insideMon livre est dans le sac.My book is in the bag.

Words 301–350

French words ranked 301 to 350
RankWordPart of speechEnglish meaningExampleEnglish translation
301surotheron; above and touchingLa tasse est sur la table.The cup is on the table.
302àotherat; in a point or momentOn se voit à neuf heures.We see each other at 9 p.m.
303parotherby; near; usingJe voyage par bus.I travel by bus.
304avecotherwithJe viens avec mon ami.I come with my friend.
305sansotherwithoutUn café sans sucre, s'il vous plaît.A coffee without sugar, please.
306pourotherfor; intended forCe cadeau est pour toi.This gift is for you.
307à propos deotherabout; concerningNous parlons du travail.We are talking about work.
308au-dessus deotherover; aboveL'avion a volé au-dessus de la ville.The plane fought over the city.
309sousotherunder; belowLe chat est sous la chaise.The cat is under the chair.
310entreotherbetween; in the middle of two or more thingsLa pharmacie est entre la banque et le café.The pharmacy is between the bank and the coffee.
311parmiotheramong; in a groupIl était parmi ses amis.He was among his friends.
312à traversotherthrough; from one side to anotherNous avons marché à travers le parc.We walked through the park.
313autour deotheraround; surroundingNous avons marché autour du lac.We walked around the lake.
314à côté deothernext to; besideLa chaise est à côté de la table.The chair is next to the table.
315loin deotherfar from; distant fromMa maison est loin d'ici.My house is far from here.
316à l'intérieur deotherinto; toward the inside ofIl est entré à l'intérieur de la chambre.He went inside the room.
317hors deotherout of; from the inside to outsideJ'ai sorti le téléphone du sac.I took the phone out of the bag.
318bureaunounoffice; a place where people workJe suis au bureau maintenant.I am at the office now.
319entreprisenouncompany; a businessJe travaille dans une petite entreprise.I work in a small company.
320magasinnounshop; a place where things are soldLe magasin ouvre à dix heures.The store opens at 10 p.m.
321boutiquenounsmall shop; a small storeJ'ai acheté du pain à la boutique.I bought bread at the store.
322marchénounmarket; a place where goods are soldNous achetons des fruits au marché.We buy fruit in the market.
323restaurantnounrestaurant; a place where meals are servedNous avons dîné dans un nouveau restaurant.We had dinner in a new restaurant.
324cafétérianouncafe; a place where coffee and drinks are servedOn se voit à la cafétéria.We see you at the cafe.
325hôtelnounhotel; a place to stay when travelingNous restons dans un hôtel pas cher.We stay in a cheap hotel.
326hôpitalnounhospital; a place for medical careElle travaille dans un hôpital.She works in a hospital.
327banquenounbank; a place for money servicesJe dois aller à la banque.I have to go to the bank.
328garenounstation; a train or transport stationLa gare est près d'ici.The station is near here.
329aéroportnounairport; a place where planes arrive and leaveJe vais à l'aéroport demain.I am going to the airport tomorrow.
330ruenounstreet; a road in a townMon bureau est dans cette rue.My office is on this street.
331routenounroad; a way for vehiclesLa route est très fréquentée.The road is very frequent.
332pontnounbridge; a structure over water or a roadNous avons traversé le pont à pied.We crossed the bridge on foot.
333parcnounpark; a public green placeLes enfants jouent dans le parc.Children play in the park.
334jardinnoungarden; a place where plants growIl y a des fleurs dans le jardin.There are flowers in the garden.
335plagenounbeach; sandy land by the seaNous avons passé la journée à la plage.We spent the day on the beach.
336mernounsea; the large body of salt waterLa mer est calme aujourd'hui.The sea is quiet today.
337rivièrenounriver; a large natural stream of waterLa rivière traverse la ville.The river passes through the city.
338montagnenounmountain; very high landIls ont gravi la montagne ensemble.They have grown the mountain together.
339arbrenountree; a tall plant with a trunkCet arbre est très grand.This tree is very large.
340fleurnounflower; the colorful part of a plantCette fleur sent bon.This flower smells good.
341soleilnounsun; the star that gives light to the earthLe soleil est fort aujourd'hui.The sun is strong today.
342lunenounmoon; the object seen in the night skyLa lune est brillante ce soir.The moon is bright tonight.
343cielnounsky; the space above the earthLe ciel est bleu.The sky is blue.
344pluienounrain; water falling from the skyIl y a beaucoup de pluie aujourd'hui.There is a lot of rain today.
345ventnounwind; moving airLe vent est très fort.The wind is very strong.
346météonounweather; conditions like rain and temperatureLa météo change vite ici.Weather changes quickly here.
347voiturenouncar; a road vehicleMa voiture est dehors.My car is out.
348busnounbus; a large road vehicle for many peopleLe bus est arrivé en retard.The bus arrived late.
349trainnountrain; a vehicle that runs on railsNous avons pris le train pour rentrer.We took the train to go home.
350avionnounplane; an aircraftL'avion part à huit heures.The aircraft departs at 8 p.m.

Words 351–400

French words ranked 351 to 400
RankWordPart of speechEnglish meaningExampleEnglish translation
351vélonounbicycle; a two-wheeled vehicleJe vais au travail à vélo.I go to work by bicycle.
352billetnounticket; a pass for travel or entryJ'ai acheté un billet de train.I bought a train ticket.
353cartenounmap; a drawing that shows placesJ'ai besoin d'une carte de la ville.I need a map of the city.
354téléphonenounphone; a device used for callingMon téléphone ne marche pas.My phone doesn’t work.
355ordinateurnouncomputer; an electronic machine for workJ'utilise l'ordinateur pour étudier.I use the computer to study.
356livrenounbook; a set of written pagesCe livre est utile.This book is useful.
357pagenounpage; one side of a sheet in a bookLis la page dix.Read the page 10.
358stylonounpen; a tool for writingJ'ai besoin d'un stylo bleu.I need a blue pen.
359papiernounpaper; thin material used for writingÉcris ton nom sur le papier.Write your name on the paper.
360tablenountable; a piece of furniture with a flat topLe repas est sur la table.The meal is on the table.
361chaisenounchair; a seat for one personAssieds-toi sur cette chaise.Sitting on that chair.
362litnounbed; a piece of furniture for sleepingLe lit est près de la fenêtre.The bed is near the window.
363portenoundoor; the part you open to enterFerme la porte, s'il te plaît.Please close the door.
364fenêtrenounwindow; an opening in a wall with glassOuvre la fenêtre, s'il te plaît.Please open the window.
365clénounkey; a tool used to open a lockJe ne trouve pas ma clé.I can’t find my key.
366sacnounbag; a container you carry things inMon sac est ici.My bag is here.
367boîtenounbox; a container with sidesLa boîte est vide.The box is empty.
368vêtementsnounclothes; things you wearTes vêtements sont propres.Your clothes are clean.
369chemisenounshirt; a piece of clothing for the upper bodyIl porte une chemise blanche.He wears a white shirt.
370robenoundress; a one-piece woman's garmentSa robe est belle.His dress is beautiful.
371chaussurenounshoe; something you wear on your footUne chaussure est sous le lit.A shoe is under the bed.
372repasnounmeal; food eaten at one timeNous avons pris un repas tardif.We took a late meal.
373petit-déjeunernounbreakfast; the first meal of the dayJ'ai pris le petit-déjeuner à la maison.I took breakfast at home.
374déjeunernounlunch; the midday mealNous déjeunons ensemble.We lunch together.
375dînernoundinner; the main meal in the eveningLe dîner sera prêt bientôt.The dinner will be ready soon.
376fruitnounfruit; the sweet part of some plantsJe mange des fruits tous les jours.I eat fruit every day.
377riznounrice; small grains eaten as foodNous avons mangé du riz au dîner.We ate rice at dinner.
378painnounbread; baked food made from flourLe pain est frais.The bread is fresh.
379viandenounmeat; food from animalsIl ne mange pas de viande.He does not eat meat.
380poissonnounfish; an animal that lives in water and can be eatenLe poisson est très frais.The fish is very fresh.
381œufnounegg; food with a shell from a birdJ'ai mangé un œuf au petit-déjeuner.I ate an egg for breakfast.
382laitnounmilk; a white drink from animalsLe bébé a bu du lait.The baby drinks milk.
383sucrenounsugar; a sweet substance used in food and drinksTu veux du sucre dans ton thé ?Do you want sugar in your tea?
384selnounsalt; a white substance used for flavorAjoute un peu de sel.Add a little salt.
385médecinnoundoctor; a person trained to treat sick peopleLe médecin va vous voir maintenant.The doctor will see you now.
386infirmièrenounnurse; a person who cares for sick peopleL'infirmière était très gentille.The nurse was very kind.
387policenounpolice; the people who protect the public and enforce lawAppelle la police si tu as besoin d'aide.Call the police if you need help.
388conducteurnoundriver; a person who drives a vehicleLe conducteur a arrêté le bus.The driver stopped the bus.
389gérantnounmanager; a person who leads a business or teamJe dois parler au gérant.I have to talk to the manager.
390clientnouncustomer; a person who buys somethingLe client a demandé l'addition.The customer requested the addition.
391voisinnounneighbor; a person who lives near youNotre voisin est très gentil.Our neighbor is very kind.
392onclenoununcle; the brother of a parent or husband of an auntMon oncle vit à Chittagong.My uncle lives in Chittagong.
393tantenounaunt; the sister of a parent or wife of an uncleMa tante prépare un excellent thé.My grandmother makes a great tea.
394frèrenounbrother; a male siblingMon frère est plus âgé que moi.My brother is older than me.
395sœurnounsister; a female siblingMa sœur étudie la médecine.My sister is studying medicine.
396mèrenounmother; a female parentMa mère prépare le dîner.My mother prepares dinner.
397pèrenounfather; a male parentMon père va au travail en voiture.My father goes to work in a car.
398filsnounson; a male childSon fils a cinq ans.His son is five years old.
399fillenoundaughter; a female childSa fille adore les livres.Her daughter loves books.
400bébénounbaby; a very young childLe bébé dort.The baby sleeps.

Words 401–450

French words ranked 401 to 450
RankWordPart of speechEnglish meaningExampleEnglish translation
401languenounlanguage; a system of words used by peopleLe français est une langue internationale.French is an international language.
402motnounword; a unit of languageÉcris le nouveau mot dans ton cahier.Write the new word in your book.
403phrasenounsentence; a group of words with complete meaningCette phrase est facile à comprendre.This phrase is easy to understand.
404histoirenounstory; a description of real or imagined eventsMon grand-père nous a raconté une histoire.My grandfather told us a story.
405musiquenounmusic; organized soundJ'écoute de la musique pendant que j'étudie.I listen to music while I study.
406chansonnounsong; a short piece of music with wordsC'est ma chanson préférée.This is my favorite song.
407filmnounmovie; a filmNous avons regardé un film hier soir.I watched a movie last night.
408jeunoungame; an activity with rules for funLes enfants ont joué à un jeu.The kids played a game.
409nouvellesnounnews; new information about recent eventsJ'ai vu les nouvelles ce matin.I saw the news this morning.
410photonounphoto; an image made with a cameraMontre-moi la photo.Show me the photo.
411imagenounpicture; an image or drawingCette image est belle.This image is beautiful.
412comment ça va ?otherhow are you?; a common greeting questionBonjour, comment ça va ?Hello, how is it?
413comment tu t'appelles ?otherwhat is your name?; asks someone's nameSalut, comment tu t'appelles ?Hello, how do you call yourself?
414je m'appelleothermy name is; used to say your nameBonjour, je m'appelle Jack.My name is Jack.
415enchantéothernice to meet you; polite phrase when meetingEnchanté, Marie.I am glad, Mary.
416d'où viens-tu ?otherwhere are you from?; asks about originD'où viens-tu exactement ?Where do you come from exactly?
417je viens deotherI am from; used to say where you are fromJe viens du Bangladesh.I am from Bangladesh.
418peux-tu m'aider ?othercan you help me?; polite request for helpPeux-tu m'aider avec ce sac ?Can you help me with this bag?
419je ne comprends pasotherI do not understand; used when meaning is not clearDésolé, je ne comprends pas.Sorry, I don’t understand it.
420peux-tu répéter ?othercan you repeat?; asks to hear something againPeux-tu répéter, s'il te plaît ?Can you repeat, please?
421combien ça coûte ?otherhow much does it cost?; asks the priceCombien ça coûte, cette chemise ?How much does this shirt cost?
422je voudraisotherI would like; polite way to ask for somethingJe voudrais une tasse de thé.I would like a cup of tea.
423j'ai besoin d'aideotherI need help; direct request for supportJ'ai besoin d'aide avec mon billet.I need help with my ticket.
424excusez-moiotherexcuse me; polite way to get attention or passExcusez-moi, où est la gare ?Sorry, where is the station?
425quelle heure est-il ?otherwhat time is it?; asks the current timeExcusez-moi, quelle heure est-il ?Sorry, what time is it?
426à plus tardothersee you later; friendly goodbyeBon, à plus tard.Well, to later.
427bonne journéeotherhave a good day; polite goodbyeMerci, bonne journée.Thanks, good day
428je chercheotherI am looking for; used when searching for somethingJe cherche l'arrêt de bus.I am looking for the bus stop.
429où sont les toilettes ?otherwhere is the bathroom?; useful location questionExcusez-moi, où sont les toilettes ?What is the toilet, where are the toilets?
430comment j'y vais ?otherhow do I get there?; asks for directionsComment j'y vais d'ici ?How do I get from here?
431je peux payer par carte ?othercan I pay by card?; asks about card paymentJe peux payer par carte ici ?Can I pay by card here?
432j'apprends le françaisotherI am learning French; says you are studying the languageParlez lentement, j'apprends le français.Talk slowly, I learn French.
433parlez lentementotherspeak slowly; asks someone to talk more slowlyS'il vous plaît, parlez lentement.Please talk slowly.
434pouvez-vous l'écrire ?othercan you write it?; asks someone to write somethingPouvez-vous l'écrire pour moi ?Can you write it for me?
435encore une foisotherone more time; asks for repetitionEncore une fois, s'il vous plaît.Again, please to.
436qu'est-ce que ça veut dire ?otherwhat does this mean?; asks for meaningQu'est-ce que ça veut dire en français ?What does that mean in French?
437je suis prêtotherI am ready; shows you are preparedJe suis prêt à commencer.I am ready to start.
438pas encoreothernot yet; something has not happened yetPas encore, j'attends toujours.Not yet, I am still waiting.
439ça vaotherit's okay; shows acceptance or that something is fineÇa va, pas de problème.It is okay, no problem.
440merci beaucoupotherthank you very much; stronger polite thanksMerci beaucoup pour votre aide.Thank you very much for your help.
441quel âge as-tu ?otherhow old are you?; asks someone's ageQuel âge as-tu ?What age are you?
442je vais bienotherI am fine; says you feel goodJe vais bien, merci.I am well, thank you.
443je suis désoléotherI am sorry; fuller apologyJe suis désolé pour l'erreur.I am sorry for the error.
444pas de problèmeotherno problem; says something is okayPas de problème, je peux attendre.No problem, I can wait.
445bien sûrotherof course; polite strong agreementBien sûr, je peux aider.Of course, I can help.
446peut-être plus tardothermaybe later; polite delayPeut-être plus tard, je suis occupé maintenant.Maybe later, I’m busy now.
447que s'est-il passé ?otherwhat happened?; asks about an eventQue s'est-il passé ici ?What happened here?
448qu'est-ce que tu veux dire ?otherwhat do you mean?; asks for a clearer explanationQu'est-ce que tu veux dire par ça ?What do you mean by that?
449je ne suis pas sûrotherI am not sure; used when uncertainJe ne suis pas sûr de la réponse.I am not sure of the answer.
450je pense que ouiotherI think so; used when you believe something is trueJe pense que oui, mais je dois vérifier.I think yes, but I have to check it.

Words 451–500

French words ranked 451 to 500
RankWordPart of speechEnglish meaningExampleEnglish translation
451je ne pense pasotherI do not think so; used when you believe something is not trueJe ne pense pas.I don’t think.
452ça me vaotherthat works for me; accepts an ideaOui, ça me va.Yes, it is okay for me.
453ça a l'air bienotherthat sounds good; shows approvalÇa a l'air bien pour moi.It looks good for me.
454quel est ton travail ?otherwhat do you do?; asks about someone's jobQuel est ton travail ?What is your job?
455où habites-tu ?otherwhere do you live?; asks where someone livesOù habites-tu maintenant ?Where are you living now?
456j'habite àotherI live in; says where you liveJ'habite à Dhaka.I live in Dhaka.
457je travaille dansotherI work in; says where you workJe travaille dans une banque.I work in a bank.
458je travaille commeotherI work as; says your jobJe travaille comme professeur.I work as a teacher.
459j'ai une questionotherI have a question; used before asking somethingExcusez-moi, j'ai une question.Sorry, I have a question.
460qu'est-ce que c'est ?otherwhat is this?; identifies an objectQu'est-ce que c'est sur la table ?What is on the table?
461qui est-ce ?otherwho is that?; identifies a personQui est-ce à la porte ?Who is at the door?
462où sommes-nous ?otherwhere are we?; asks the current locationOù sommes-nous maintenant ?Where are we now?
463j'ai faimotherI am hungry; says you want foodJ'ai faim après cette longue marche.I am hungry after this long walk.
464j'ai soifotherI am thirsty; says you want a drinkJ'ai soif, tu peux me donner de l'eau ?I’m thirsty, can you give me water?
465je suis fatiguéotherI am tired; says you need restJe suis fatigué après le travail.I am tired after work.
466je suis occupéotherI am busy; says you have a lot to doJe suis occupé cet après-midi.I am busy this afternoon.
467je suis heureuxotherI am happy; expresses joyJe suis heureux de te voir.I am glad to see you.
468je suis tristeotherI am sad; expresses sadnessJe suis triste à cause de la nouvelle.I am sad because of the news.
469je suis maladeotherI am sick; says you do not feel wellJe suis malade aujourd'hui, alors je reste à la maison.I am sick today, so I stay at home.
470je vais mieuxotherI feel better now; says your health improvedMaintenant, je vais mieux.Now I am getting better.
471quel est le problème ?otherwhat is the problem?; asks what is wrongQuel est le problème avec la voiture ?What is the problem with the car?
472fais attentionotherbe careful; warns someoneFais attention dans l'escalier.Be careful in the stairs.
473entrezothercome in; invites someone to enterEntrez, s'il vous plaît.Please enter.
474asseyez-vousothersit down; asks someone to sitAsseyez-vous ici, s'il vous plaît.Please sit here.
475levez-vousotherstand up; asks someone to standLevez-vous, s'il vous plaît.Please get up.
476attendez un momentotherwait a moment; asks for a short waitAttendez un moment, s'il vous plaît.Wait a moment, please.
477une minuteotherone minute; asks for a little timeUne minute, j'arrive.A minute, I will come.
478j'arriveotherI am coming; says you are on your wayJ'arrive à la gare maintenant.I get to the station now.
479je suis perduotherI am lost; says you do not know where you areJe suis perdu. Pouvez-vous m'aider ?I am lost. can you help me?
480appelle-moiothercall me; asks for a phone callAppelle-moi ce soir, s'il te plaît.Call me tonight, please.
481envoie-moi un messageothersend me a message; asks for a text or online messageEnvoie-moi un message quand tu arrives.Send me a message when you arrive.
482quel est ton numéro de téléphone ?otherwhat is your phone number?; asks for contact informationQuel est ton numéro de téléphone ?What is your phone number?
483parles-tu anglais ?otherdo you speak English?; asks if someone knows EnglishExcusez-moi, parles-tu anglais ?Sorry, you speak English?
484je parle un peu françaisotherI speak a little French; says your French is limitedJe parle un peu français.I speak a little French.
485pourriez-vous m'aider ?othercould you help me?; polite request for helpPourriez-vous m'aider, s'il vous plaît ?Can you help me please?
486je suis d'accordotherI agree; shows same opinionJe suis d'accord avec toi.I agree with you.
487je ne suis pas d'accordotherI disagree; shows a different opinionJe ne suis pas d'accord avec cette idée.I do not agree with that idea.
488à demainothersee you tomorrow; friendly goodbye until the next dayBon, à demain.Well to tomorrow.
489bonne chanceothergood luck; used to wish successBonne chance pour ton examen.Good luck for your exam.
490ça dépendotherit depends; answer when result is not fixedÇa dépend du temps.It depends on time.
491bienvenueotherwelcome; greeting for someone arrivingBienvenue chez nous.Welcome to us.
492pardonotherpardon; polite apology or request to repeatPardon, je n'ai pas entendu.Sorry, I didn’t hear it.
493à bientôtothersee you soon; friendly goodbyeMerci et à bientôt.Thanks and soon.
494je ne sais pasotherI do not know; says you lack informationJe ne sais pas la réponse.I don’t know the answer.
495attendsotherwait; informal short request to pauseAttends, je viens avec toi.Wait, I am coming with you.
496regardeotherlook; asks someone to direct their eyesRegarde, le bus arrive.Look, the bus is coming.
497écouteotherlisten; asks someone to pay attention to soundÉcoute, c'est important.Listen, that is important.
498allons-yotherlet's go; suggests leaving or startingLe train arrive, allons-y.The train arrives, we go.
499je reviensotherI will be back; says you will return soonJe reviens dans une minute.I will come back in a minute.
500à tout de suiteothersee you in a moment; short goodbyeJe vais chercher mon sac, à tout de suite.I will get my bag right away.