Introduction
Building a strong foundation in French begins with mastering essential vocabulary. These words and phrases will help you navigate everyday situations, from greeting someone to identifying common objects.
Greetings
| French | English |
|---|
| Bonjour | Hello |
| Salut | Hi |
| Bonsoir | Good evening |
| Au revoir | Goodbye |
| À bientôt | See you soon |
| Merci | Thank you |
| S’il vous plaît | Please |
| Excusez-moi | Excuse me |
| Comment ça va ? | How are you? |
| Bien, merci | Fine, thank you |
Common Objects
| French | English |
|---|
| Le livre | The book |
| La chaise | The chair |
| La table | The table |
| Le stylo | The pen |
| Le crayon | The pencil |
| Le sac | The bag |
| L’ordinateur | The computer |
| Le téléphone | The phone |
| La porte | The door |
| La fenêtre | The window |
Everyday Phrases
| French | English |
|---|
| Oui | Yes |
| Non | No |
| Peut-être | Maybe |
| Je ne sais pas | I don’t know |
| Où est… ? | Where is…? |
| Quelle heure est-il ? | What time is it? |
| J’ai besoin de… | I need… |
| Comment dit-on… en français? | How do you say… in French? |
Numbers
| French | English |
|---|
| Un | One |
| Deux | Two |
| Trois | Three |
| Quatre | Four |
| Cinq | Five |
| Six | Six |
| Sept | Seven |
| Huit | Eight |
| Neuf | Nine |
| Dix | Ten |
Days of the Week
| French | English |
|---|
| Lundi | Monday |
| Mardi | Tuesday |
| Mercredi | Wednesday |
| Jeudi | Thursday |
| Vendredi | Friday |
| Samedi | Saturday |
| Dimanche | Sunday |
Colors
| French | English |
|---|
| Rouge | Red |
| Bleu | Blue |
| Vert | Green |
| Jaune | Yellow |
| Noir | Black |
| Blanc | White |
| Gris | Gray |
| Marron | Brown |
| Rose | Pink |
| Violet | Purple |
Conclusion
By familiarizing yourself with these basic French words and phrases, you’ll be equipped to handle a variety of everyday interactions. Practice regularly to build confidence and fluency.
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