A
à prep to, at, in
abaisser v to pull down, lower, reduce
abandon nm abandonment, desertion, withdrawal
abandonner v to give up, abandon
abattre v to pull down, kill, beat
abbé nm abbot, priest
abolir v to abolish, do away with
abonné nadj subscribed, subscriber
abord nm manner; approach, access, environs
aborder v to reach, approach
aboutir v to succeed, end up at
aboutissement nm outcome, result
abri nm shelter
abriter v to shelter, shade
absence nf absence
absent nadj absent
absolu nadj absolute
absolument adv absolutely
absorber v to absorb, remove, take up, take over
abstenir v to abstain, refrain
absurde nadj(f) absurd
abus nm(pl) abuse, misuse, breach
abuser v to abuse, mislead, take advantage
accéder v to access, reach, attain
accélération nf acceleration
accélérer v to speed up, accelerate
accent nm accent
accentuer v to stress, emphasize, become more pronounced
acceptable adj(f) acceptable, satisfactory
acceptation nf acceptance
accepter v to accept
accès nm(pl) access
accessible adj(f) accessible, approachable
accessoire nm accessory
accident nm accident
accompagner v to accompany
accompli adj accomplished
accomplir v to accomplish
accord nm agreement
accorder v to grant
accrocher v to hang up, hang on, put up
accroissement nm increase
accroître v to increase
accueil nm welcome, reception
accueillir v to welcome, greet, accommodate
accumulation nf accumulation, amassing, storage, stockpiling, build-up
accumuler v to accumulate, amass, store, stockpile
accusation nf accusation, indictment
accusé nadj defendant
accuser v to accuse
acharner v to go at fiercely and unrelentingly
achat nm purchase
acheminement nm routing, shipment
acheminer v to forward, dispatch, transport
acheter v to buy
acheteur nm buyer, purchaser
achever v to complete, finish, end
acide nadj(f) acid
acier nm steel
acquérir v to acquire
acquis nadj(pl) acquired, experience
acquisition nf acquisition, acquire, purchase
acquitter v to acquit, pay, settle, pay off
acte nm act
acteur nm actor
actif nadj active
action nf action
actionnaire nm,nf shareholder
activement adv actively
activer v to activate, speed up, stroke, get moving
activité nf activity
actualité nf current events, news
actuel adj current, present
actuellement adv at present, at the moment
adaptation nf adaptation
adapter v to adapt
additionnel adj additional
adéquat adj appropriate, suitable, adequate
adhérer v to stick to, support, join, be a member of
adhésion nf membership, support
adieu intj,nm goodbye, farewell, adieu
adjoint nadj assistant, deputy
admettre v to admit
administrateur nm administrator
administratif nadj administrative
administration nf administration
administrer v to manage, run, administer; to give
admiration nf admiration
admirer v to admire
adolescent nm teenager, adolescent
adopter v to adopt
adoption nf adoption, passing
adorer v to adore, worship
adresse nf address
adresser v to address
adulte nadj(f) adult
advenir v to happen that, happen to
adversaire nm,nf opponent, adversary
aérien adj aerial
aéroport nm airport
affaiblir v to weaken
affaiblissement nm weakening
affaire nf business, matter
affectation nf appointment, allocation; show, pretence
affecter v to affect
affection nf affection, ailment
affiche nf poster, public notice, bill
afficher v to display
affirmation nf assertion, affirmation
affirmer v to affirm, maintain, declare, allege
affreux nadj(pl) dreadful, awful, horrible
affrontement nm clash, confrontation
affronter v to confront, face
afin in order to, so that
africain nadj African
âge nm age
âgé adj old
agence nf agency
agenda nm diary, planner
agent nm,nf agent
aggraver v to worsen, aggravate
agir v to act
agitation nf agitation, excitement
agiter v to shake, disturb
agrandir v to enlarge, extend
agréable nadj(f) pleasant, nice, agreeable
agréer v to accept, approve of
agressif nadj aggressive
agression nf agression
agricole adj(f) agricultural, farming
agriculteur nm farmer
agriculture nf agriculture
ah intj ah, oh
aide nm,nf help, assistance
aider v to help, assist
aile nf wing, sail, blade
ailleurs adv elsewhere, somewhere else
aimable adj(f) pleasant, kind, nice
aimer v to like, love
aîné nadj oldest, eldest
ainsi adv thus
air nm air, appearance
aire nf surface, area
aise nadj(f) comfort, joy, pleasure, ease
aisé adj easy, well off, well-to-do
ajourner v to adjourn, defer, postpone
ajouter v to add
ajustement nm adjustment
ajuster v to adjust, alter, aim, aim at
alarme nf alarm
albanais nadj(pl) Albanian
album nm album
alcohol nm alcohol
alentour adv around, round about
alerte adj(f),nf agile, alert, warning
alerter v to alert, inform, warn
algérien nadj Algerian
aligner v to lign up, align
aliment nm food
alimentaire adj(f) food
alimentation nf diet, food, groceries, supply
alimenter v to feed, supply
allégement nm lightening, unweighting, reduction
alléger v to lighten, alleviate
allemand nadj German
aller nm,v to go
alliance nf alliance
allié nadj allied; ally
allier v to ally, match, unite
allocation nf allocation, granting, allotment, allowance
allonger v to lengthen, extend, stretch out
allouer v to allocate
allumer v to switch on, light up, turn on
allure nf speed, pace, walk, look, appearance
allusion nf allusion
alors adv then, so
alourdir v to weigh down, make heavy
alternatif adj alternate, alternating
alternative nf alternative, choice
altitude nf altitude, height
amant nm lover
amateur nm,nf amateur
ambassade nf embassy
ambassadeur nm ambassador
ambiance nf atmosphere, mood
ambiguïté nf ambiguity
ambitieux nadj(pl) ambitious, man with ambition
ambition nf ambition
âme nf soul
amélioration nf improvement
améliorer v to improve
aménagement nm development, planning, fitting, adjustment
aménager v to develop, plan, fit, adjust
amende nf fine
amendement nm amendment
amener v to bring
amer adj,nm bitter
américain nadj American
ami nadj friend
amical adj friendly
amitié nf friendship
amorcer v to bait, prime, begin, initiate
amour nm love
amoureux nadj(pl) in love, amorous
ampleur nf extent, scope, range
amplifier v to amplify, magnify, expand
amusant nadj funny, amusing, entertaining
amuser v to amuse
an nm year
analogue nadj(f) similar, analogous
analyse nf analysis
analyser v to analyse
analyste nm,nf analyst
ancêtre nm,nf ancestor, forerunner
ancien adj,nm ancient; former
ancrer v to anchor
anéantir v to annihilate, wipe out, ruin, vanish
angel nm angel
anglais nadj(pl) English
angle nm angle, point of view
anglo-saxon nadj Anglo-Saxon
angoisse nf distress, anguish, dread, fear
animal nadj animal
animateur nadj animator, host
animer v to lead, conduct, animate
année nf year
annexe adj(f),nf annex, appendix, related issue
anniversaire nadj(f) anniversary, birthday
annonce nf announcement
annoncer v to announce
annuel adj annual
annulation nf cancellation, annulment
annuler v to cancel
anonyme adj(f) anonymous
anormal nadj abnormal
antenne nf antenna
antérieur nadj previous, earlier, front
anticiper v to anticipate, foresee, look or think ahead
antique nadj(f) antique, ancient
août nm August
apaiser v to calm, appease, calm down
apercevoir v to see, notice
apparaître v to appear
appareil nm apparatus, device
apparemment adv apparently
apparence nf appearance
apparent adj apparent, obvious
apparition nf appearance, apparition
appartement nm apartment, flat
appartenance nf membership, belonging
appartenir v to belong
appel nm call
appeler v to call
applaudir v to clap, applaud
applicable adj(f) applicable
application nf application
appliqué adj assiduous, industrious, careful
appliquer v to apply
apport nm supply, contribution
apporter v to bring
appréciation nf appreciation, assessment, appraisal
apprécier v to appreciate
appréhender v to dread, apprehend
apprendre v to learn
apprentissage nm learning, apprenticeship
apprêter v to prepare, get ready, dress
approbation nf approval
approche nf approach
approcher v to approach
approfondir v to deepen, make deeper, go further into
approprié adj appropriate
approprier v to adapt, appropriate, take over
approuver v to approve
approvisionnement nm supply, supplies, stock, supplying, stocking
appui nm support
appuyer v to lean, support
après adv,prep after
après-midi nmi afternoon
apte adj(f) capable
aptitude nf ability
arabe nadj(f) Arabic, Arab
arbitrage nm refereeing, umpiring, arbitration
arbitraire nadj(f) arbitrary
arbitre nm,nf referee, arbitrer, arbitrator
arbre nm tree
architecte nm,nf architect
architecture nf architecture
archives nfpl archives, records
argent nm money, silver
argument nm argument
armé adj armed
arme nf weapon
armée nf army
armement nm arms, weapons, armament
armer v to arm
arracher v to pull up, tear up
arrangement nm arrangement, layout, order agreement,
arranger v to arrange
arrestation nf arrest
arrêt nm stop
arrêté nadj decree, order
arrêter v to stop, arrest
arrière adji,adv,nm back, rear
arrivant nm arrival, comer
arrivé adj arrived
arrivée nf arrival
arriver v to arrive, happen
art nm art
article nm article
articuler v to articulate
artificiel adj artificial
artisan nm craftsman, self-employed
artiste klp nadj(f) artist
artistique adj(f) artistic
asiatique nadj(f) Asian
asile nm shelter, asylum, hospital
aspect nm aspect
aspiration nf aspiration
aspirer v to breathe in, inhale, aspire to
assassin nadj murderer, assassin
assassinat nm murder, assassination
assassiner v to murder, assassinate
assaut nm assault, attack, bout
assemblée nf assembly, meeting
asseoir v to sit
assez adv enough
assiette nf plate, dish, bowl
assigner v to assign, allocate, attach, attribute
assimiler v to assimilate, take in
assise nf basis, foundation
assistance nf attendance, assistance
assistant nm assistant
assister v to attend; assist, help
association nf association
associer v to associate
assortir v to match, accompany
assumer v to assume
assurance nf insurance, confidence
assurément adv most certainly
assurer v to assure, insure
atelier nm workshop, studio
athlète nm,nf athlete
atlantique nadj(f) Atlantic
atmosphère nf atmosphere
atomique adj(f) atomic
atout nm trump, asset
atroce adj(f) atrocious
attachement nm attachment, affection
attacher v to attach
attaque nf attack
attaquer v to attack
attarder v to linger
atteindre v to reach
atteinte nf reach; attack, blow
attendre to wait
attentat nm attack, assassination attempt
attente nf wait
attentif adj attentive, scrupulous, careful
attention nf attention
attentivement adv attentively, carefully, closely
atténuer v to lessen, diminish, dim, subdue, reduce
attester v to attest, confirm
attirer v to attract
attitude nf attitude
attraper v to catch, get, pick up
attribuer v to award, grant, attribute
attribution nf awarding, allocation, assignment, attribution
aube nf dawn, daybreak
aucun det,adj,pro none, either, neither, not any
aucunement adv in no way, not in the least, not at all
audacieux nadj(pl) daring, audacious, bold
au-delà adv,nmi beyond
au-dessous adv underneath
au-dessus adv above
audience nf audience, hearing
audiovisuel nadj audio-visual
auditeur nm auditor, listener
audition nf hearing, examination, audition
augmentation nf increase, rise
augmenter v to increase, raise
aujourd'hui adv today
auparavant adv beforehand
auprès adv nearby, close to
aussi adv,conj too, also, as
aussitôt adv straight away, immediately
autant adv as much, as many
auteur nm,nf author
authentique adj(f) genuine, authentic
auto nm,nf car
autobus nm(pl) bus
autochtone nadj(f) native, indigenous peoples
automatique adj(f) automatic
automatiquement adv automatically
automne nm fall, autumn
automobile nadj(f) automobile
autonome nadj(f) autonomous, independent
autonomie nf autonomy
autorisation nf authorization, permission, permit
autoriser v to authorize
autoritaire adj(f) authoritarian
autorité nf authority
autoroute nf motorway, highway, freeway
autour adv,nm around
autre det,nadj(f),pro other
autrefois adv in the past
autrement adv differently, something else, otherwise
autrui pro others
aval nm downstream, downhill
avalanche nf avalanche
avaler v to swallow
avance nf advance
avancée nf advanced, overhung
avancer v to advance, move forward
avant adji,adv,nm,prep before
avantage nm advantage
avantageux nadj(pl) profitable, worthwhile, advantageous, attractive,
avec prep with
avenir nm future
aventure nf adventure
avenue nf avenue
avérer v to prove to be, turn out
avertir v to warn
avertissement nm warning
aveu nm confession
aveugle nadj(f) blind
aviation nf aviation
avion nm plane
avis nm(pl) opinion, mind
aviser v to notice, advise
avocat nm lawyer
avoir nm,v to have
avouer v to admit
avril nm April 1022
axe nm axis, axle, main line
axer v to center
B
bagage nm luggage, baggage
baie nf bay; berry
baigner v to bathe, wash, get a bath, go for a swim
bain nm bath, bathing
baiser nm,v to kiss
baisse nf fall, drop
baisser v to lower, turn down, bend down 911
balance nf scales, balance
balancer v to swing, sway
balayer v to sweep up, sweep out
balle nf ball, bullet
ballon nm ball
banal adj banal, trite, commonplace, ordinary
banc nm bench, workbench, pew
bancaire adj(f) banking
bande nf band, strip
banlieue nf suburbs, outskirts
bannir v to banish, ban
banque nf bank
banquier nm banker
baptiser v to name, christen, baptize
bar nm bar barbare nadj(f) barbaric; barbarian
barrage nm barrier, obstruction, dam, roadblock
barre nf bar, rod
barreau nm bar
barrer v to close, block, bar, cross
barrière nf fence, barrier, gate
bas adv,nadj(pl),nm(pl) low; stockings
basculer v to topple, fall over, knock off
base nf base
baser v to base
basque nadj(f) Basque
bassin nm bowl, basin
bataille nf battle
bateau nm boat, ship
bâtiment nm building
bâtir v to build
bâton nm tick, club, baton
batterie nf battery; drum set
battre v to beat, hit
beau adj,nm handsome, fine, right
beaucoup adv much, a lot of, many
beauté nf beauty
bébé nadj(f) baby
belge nadj(f) Belgian
ben adv well
bénéfice nm benefit, profit
bénéficiaire nadj(f) beneficiary
bénéficier nm,v to benefit
bénéfique adj(f) beneficial
bénévole nadj(f) volunteer, voluntary, unpaid
besoin nm need
bétail nm livestock, cattle
bête nadj(f) animal, beast; stupid
béton nm concrete
beurre nm butter
biais nm(pl) way, device; bias
bibliothèque nf library
bien adji,adv,nm well
bien-être nmi well being
bientôt adv soon
bienvenu nadj welcome
bière nf beer, coffin
bijou nm jewel
bilan nm balance sheet, outcome
bilatéral adj bilateral
billet nm ticket
biologique adj(f) biological, nature
bizarre nadj(f) strange, odd
blague nf joke
blâmer v to blame, reprimand
blanc adj,nm white
blé nm wheat
blessé nadj injured
blesser v to hurt
blessure nf injury, wound
bleu adj,nm blue
blindé adj armored
bloc nm block
blocage nm block
blond nadj blond, fair-haired
bloquer v to block
bœuf nm ox, steer, beef
boire nm,v to drink
bois nm(pl) wood
boisson nf drink, beverage
boîte nf box
bombardement nm bombing, shelling
bombarder v to bomb
bombe nf bomb
bon adj,adv,intj,nm good
bond nm leap, rebound
bonheur nm happiness
bonjour nm hello
bonsoir nm good evening
bord nm edge, side
bordel nm brothel, mess, chaos
borne nf milestone, boundary stone
borner v to limit, confine
bosniaque nadj(f) Bosnian
bosser v to work, bash on
bouche nf mouth
boucher nm,v butcher; to fill in, get clogged up
boucle nf loop, buckle, curl
boucler v to fasten, loop, resolve
boue nf mud
bouger v to move, shift, budge
boule nf ball
boulevard nm boulevard
bouleversement nm upheaval
bouleverser v to upset, distress, disturb, turn upside down
boulot adj,nm work, job
bourgeois nadj(pl) middle
bourse nf purse, scholarship
boursier nadj grant-holder, scholarship holder; stock
bousculer v to knock over, knock over, knock into
bout nm bit, tip, end
bouteille nf bottle
boutique nf shop
bouton nm button, knob, spot
branche nf branch
brancher v to plug in, connect
brandir v to brandish, wield, wave
bras nm(pl) arm
bravo intj,nm bravo, well done
brèche nf breach, gap
bref adj,adv,nm brief
brièvement adv briefly
brigade nf team, squad, brigade
brillant adj,nm brilliant
briller v to shine
briser v to break
britannique nadj(f) British
brouillard nm fog, mist, haze
brouiller v to mix-up, confuse, scramble
bruit nm noise
brûler v to burn
brusquement adv abruptly, suddenly
brut adv,nadj raw, crude
brutal nadj brutal
brutalement adv brutally
budget nm budget
budgétaire adj(f) budgetary
bulle nf bubble
bulletin bulletin, report
bureau nm office, desk
bus nm(pl) bus
but nm goal, aim, objective, purpose
buter v to stumble, trip, run into, prop up, score
C
cabine nf hut, cubicle, booth, box, room
cabinet nm cabinet, agency, office
câble nm cable, wire
cacher v to hide
cadavre nm corpse
cadeau nm present, gift
cadre nm frame, executive
café nm coffee, café
cage nf cage
cahier nm notebook
caisse nf till, cash desk
calcul nm calculation
calculer v to calculate
calendrier nm calendar
calme nadj(f) calm
calmer v to calm down
camarade nm,nf friend, comrade, pal, mate
caméra nf camera
camion nm truck
camoufler v to cover up, conceal, camouflage
camp nm camp
campagne nf countryside
canadien nadj Canadian
canal nm canal, channel
cancer nm cancer
candidat nm candidate
candidature nf application, candidacy, candidature
canon nm gun, cannon
cap nm cape
capable adj(f) able, capable
capacité nf capacity, ability
capitaine nm captain
capital nadj major, chief, principal; capital, assets
capitale nf capital
capitalisme nm capitalism
capter v to pick up, capture, tap
capturer v to capture, catch
car conj,nm because
caractère nm nature, character
caractériser v to characterize
caractéristique nadj(f) characteristic
carburant nadj fuel
caresser v to fondle, caress
carnet nm notebook, notepad
carré nadj square, broad, plain
carrément adv completely, directly, straight out
carrière nf career
carte nf card
carton nm cardboard, card, score
cas nm(pl) case
case nf box, hut, field
casque nm helmet
casser v to break
cassette nf cassette
catastrophe nf catastrophe, disaster
catastrophique adj(f) catastrophic, disastrous
catégorie nf category
catholique nadj(f) catholic
cauchemar nm nightmare, bad dream
cause nf cause
causer v to cause; to chat
caution nf deposit, guarantee, bail
cave adj(f),nm,nf cellar, basement
ce det,pro this, that
ceci pro this
céder v to give up, give way
ceinture nf belt, waist
cela pro that, it
célèbre adj(f) famous
célébrer v to celebrate
célibataire nadj(f) single, unmarried
cellule nf cell
celui pro that, the one, he, him
censé adj supposed
censure nf censorship
cent det,nm one hundred, cent
centaine nf hundred
central nadj central
centrale nf power station, central office
centre nm center
centrer v to center
cependant adv,conj however
cercle nm circle, cycle
céréale nf cereal
cérémonie nf ceremony
cerner v to surround, encircle, delimit
certain adj,det,nm,pro certain, sure
certainement adv certainly
certes adv indeed, certainly, of course
certificat nm certificate
certitude nf certainty
cerveau nm brain
cesser v to cease, stop
cessez-le-feu nmi ceasefire
c'est-à-dire adv in other words
chacun pro each
chagrin adj,nm grief, sorrow
chaîne nf chain, channel
chair nf flesh
chaise nf chair
chaleur nf heat
chaleureux adj(pl) warm
chambre nf bedroom, chamber
champ nm field, realm
champion nadj champion
championnat nm championship
chance nf luck; chance
chancelier nm chancellor
change nm exchange
changement nm change
changer v to change
chanson nf song
chant nm song
chanter v to sing
chanteur nadj singer
chantier nm construction site, roadworks
chaos nm(pl) chaos
chapeau nm hat
chapitre nm chapter
chaque det,adj each
char nm tank
charbon nm coal
charge nf to charge, load
charger v to load, charge
charité nf charity
charmant adj charming
charme nm charm
charte nf charter
chasse nf chase, hunt, hunting
chasser v to hunt, chase away
chasseur nm hunter, fighter, page, messenger
chat nm cat; chat
château nm castle
chaud adv,nadj warm, hot
chauffeur nm driver, chauffeur
chaussure nf shoe, sneakers
chef nm head, leader, chief
chemin nm path, way
chemise nf shirt, folder
chèque nm check
cher adj,adv expensive
chercher v to look for
chercheur nadj researcher
chéri nadj darling, love, dear
cheval nm horse
cheveu nm hair
chez prep at, with
chien nm dog
chier v to shit, piss off, get pissed off
chiffre nm figure, number
chiffrer v to put a figure to, assess, quantify, number
chiite nadj(f) Shiite
chimie nf chemistry
chimique adj(f) chemical
chinois nadj(pl) Chinese
chirurgien nm surgeon
choc nm shock, clash
chocolat adji,nm chocolate
choisir v to choose
choix nm(pl) choice
chômage nm unemployment
chômeur nm unemployed person
choquer v to shock, offend, shake, disturb
chose adj(f),nf thing
chrétien nadj christian
chronique nadj(f) chronic, column, page, chronicle
chute nf fall
chuter v to fall
ci adv,pro this one, here
cible nf target
cibler v to target
ciel nm sky
cigarette nf cigarette
cimetière nm cemetary, graveyard
cinéma nm cinema
cinq det,nm(pl) five
cinquantaine nf about fifty
cinquante det,nmi fifty
cinquième det,nm,nf fifth
circonscription nf district, constituency
circonstance nf circumstance
circuit nm circuit
circulation nf circulation, traffic
circuler v to drive, circulate
cirque nm circus; cirque
citation nf quote, quotation, citation
cité nf city
citer v to quote
citoyen nadj citizen
citoyenneté nf citizenship
civil nadj civil; civilian
civilisation nf civilization
civiliser v to civilize
civique adj(f) civil; civics
clair adv,nadj clear
clairement adv clearly
clan nm clan
clandestin nadj underground, clandestine
claquer v to flap, bang, slam, snap
clarifier v to clarify
clarté nf lightness, brightness clearness, clarity
classe nf class
classement nm classification, ranking
classer v to classify, file, grade, rate
classique nadj(f) classic
clause nf clause
clé nf key
clef nf key
cliché nm cliché; negative
client nm client
clientèle nf customers, clientele
climat nm climate
climatique adj(f) climatic
clinique nadj(f) clinic
cloche nf bell
clore v to close
clôture nf enclosure; termination, closure
club nm club
coalition nf coalition
cochon nadj pig
cocktail nm cocktail, cocktail party
code nm code
coder v to code, encode
cœur nm heart
coffre nm trunk, boot, chest
cohérence nf coherence, consistency
cohérent adj coherent
cohésion nf cohesion
coin nm corner
coincer v to jam, hinder, get stuck
coïncidence nf coincidence
coïncider v to coincide, correspond
col nm collar, mountain pass
colère nf anger
collaborateur nm associate, fellow worker, contributor, collaborator
collaboration nf collaboration
collaborer v to collaborate, contribute
collectif nadj collective
collection nf collection, series
collectivité nf community, group
collège nm secondary school, college
collègue nm,nf colleague
coller v to stick, paste
colline nf hill
colonel nm colonel
colonial nadj colonial
colonie nf colony
colonne nf column
combat nm fight, combat
combattant adj,nm fighter
combattre v to fight
combien adv,conj how much, how many
combinaison nf combination
combiner v to combine, devise
comble nadj(f) despair; summit, overmeasure; roof
combler v to fill, fill in, fulfil
combustible nadj(f) fuel, combustible
comédie nf comedy, playacting
comédien nadj comedian, comedy
comique nadj(f) comical; comic, comedian
comité nm committee
commandant nadj commander
commande nf order, control
commandement nm command, order, commandment
commander v to order, command
comme adv,conj like, as
commencement nm beginning, start
commencer v to begin, start
comment adv,conj,intj,nmi how
commentaire nm comment, remark
commenter v to comment
commerçant nadj shopkeeper, merchant, commercial
commerce nm trade, commerce
commercial nadj commercial
commettre v to commit
commissaire nm,nf superintendent, commissioner
commissariat nm police station
commission nf commission
commun nadj common
communautaire adj(f) community, communal
communauté nf community
commune nf locality; common, joint
communication nf communication
communiqué nm communiqué, release, statement
communiquer v to communicate
communisme nm communism
communiste nadj(f) communist
compagnie nf company
compagnon nm companion, craftsman, journeyman
comparable adj(f) comparable
comparaison nf comparison
comparaître v to appear
comparer v to compare
compassion nf compassion
compatriote nm,nf compatriot
compensation nf compensation, clearing
compenser v to compensate for, make up for
compétence nf competence
compétent adj competent
compétitif adj competitive
compétition nf competition
compétitivité nf competitiveness
complément nm complement
complémentaire adj(f) complementary, supplementary
complet adj,nm full, complete
complètement adv,nm completely
compléter v to complete
complexe nadj(f) complex
complexité nf complexity
complice nadj(f) accomplice
complicité nf complicity
compliment nm compliment
compliqué nadj complicated, complex
compliquer v to complicate
complot nm plot, conspiracy
comportement nm behavior
comporter v to comprise, include; to behave
composant nadj component, constituent
composante nf component
composer v to compose, dial
composition nf composition, essay, dialling
compréhensible adj(f) comprehensible, understandable
compréhension nf understanding, comprehension
comprendre v to understand
compression nf compression; cutback, reduction
compromettre v to compromise
compromis nm(pl) compromise, agreement
comptabilité nf accountancy, accounting, book-keeping
comptable nadj(f) accountant, accountable
compte nm account, count
compter v to count
comte nm count
comté nm county, earldom
con nadj stupid
concéder v to grant, concede
concentration nf concentration
concentrer v to concentrate
concept nm concept
conception nf conception
concerner v to concert
concert nm concert
concertation nf meeting, consultation
concerter v to devise, consult
concession nf concession
concevoir v to conceive
concilier v to reconcile
concitoyen nm fellow citizen
conclure v to conclude
conclusion nf conclusion
concours nm(pl) entrance exam, competition
concret nadj concrete
concrètement adv in concrete terms
concrétiser v to materialize
concurrence nf competition
concurrent nadj competitor, rival
concurrentiel adj competitive
condamnation nf condemnation
condamner v to condemn
condition nf condition
conditionnel nadj conditional
conducteur nadj driver, operator, conductor
conduire v to lead, drive
conduite nf behavior, driving
confédération nf confederation
conférence nf conference
conférer v to confer
confession nf confession
confiance nf confidence, trust
confiant adj trusting, confident
confidentiel adj confidential
confier v to entrust
configuration nf configuration, layout
confiner v to confine
confirmation nf confirmation
confirmer v to confirm
conflit nm conflict
confondre v to mix up, confuse
conforme adj(f) conform
conformément adv in accordance
conformer v to model, conform
conformité nf conformity
confort nm comfort
confortable adj(f) comfortable
confrère nm colleague
confrontation nf confrontation
confronter v to confront
confus adj(pl) confused, embarrassed
confusion nf confusion, mix-up
congé nm holiday, time off, day off, notice
congrès nm(pl) congress, conference
conjoint nadj spouse, joint
conjointement adv jointly
conjoncture nf situation, climate
conjugal adj conjugal, married
connaissance nf knowledge
connaître v to know
connecter v to connect, go on-line
connerie nf crap, bullshit, stupidity
connexion nf connection
conquérir v to conquer
conquête nf conquest
consacrer v to devote, consecrate
conscience nf conscience, consciousness
conscient adj conscious, aware
consécutif adj consecutive
conseil nm advice, counsel, council
conseiller nm,v adviser, to advise
consensus nm(pl) consensus
consentement nm consent
consentir v to consent, agree
conséquence nf consequence
conséquent nadj logical, rational, consistent
conservateur nadj conservative
conservation nf preservation, preserving, retention
conserver v to keep, preserve
considérable adj(f) considerable, significant
considérablement adv considerably, significantly, extensively
considération nf consideration
considérer v to consider
consigne nf deposit, orders, detention
consister v to consist
consolider v to strengthen, reinforce
consommateur nm consumer, customer
consommation nf consumption
consommer v to eat, consume, drink, use, consummate
constamment adv constantly, continuously, consistent
constant adj constant
constat nm report, statement
constater v to note, notice; to establish, certify
constituer v to constitu
constitution nf constitution
constitutionnel nadj constitutional
constructeur nadj builder, manufacturer
constructif adj constructive
construction nf construction, building
construire v to build, construct
consultatif adj advisory
consultation nf consultation
consulter v to consult
contact nm contact
contacter v to contact, get in touch with
contaminer v to contaminate, infect
conte nm tale
contemporain nadj contemporary
contenir v to contain
content adj glad, pleased, happy
contenter v to satisfy, please
contenu nadj contents
contestation nf questioning, protest
contester v to contest, question
contexte nm context
continent adj,nm continent
continental adj continental
contingent nadj contingent, draft, quota
continu nadj continuous
continuellement adv continually, continuously
continuer v to continue
continuité nf continuity, continuation
contourner v to bypass, go round
contracter v to contract, take out, tense
contradiction nf contradiction
contradictoire adj(f) contradictory, conflicting
contraindre v to compel, force
contrainte nf constraint
contraire nadj(f) opposite, contrary
contrairement adv contrary
contrarier v to annoy, bother, thwart
contrat nm contract
contre adv,nm,prep against
contredire v to contradict
contrepartie nf counterpart, opposite, alternative
contrer v to counter
contrevenant nadj offender, offending
contribuable nm,nf taxpayer
contribuer v to contribute
contribution nf contribution
contrôle nm control
contrôler v to control, check, inspect, monitor
contrôleur nm inspector, controller
controversé adj much debated, controversial
controverse nf controversy
convaincant adj convincing
convaincre v to convince
convenable adj(f) suitable, appropriate, correct, proper, acceptable
convenir v to agree, be suitable
convention nf agreement, convention
conventionnel nadj conventional
conversation nf conversation
conversion nf conversion
convertir v to convert
conviction nf conviction, belief
convoi nm convoy, train
convoquer v to call, summon
coopération nf cooperation
coopérer v to cooperate
coordination nf coordination
coordonner v to coordinate
copain nm friend, buddy, mate
copie nf copy, replica, paper
copier v to copy, reproduce
corde nf rope, cord, string
cordon nm cord, string, lead
corps nm(pl) body
correct adj correct
correctement adv properly
correction nf correction
correspondance nf correspondance, connection
correspondant nadj correspondent
correspondre v to correspond
corriger v to correct
corrompre v to corrupt, bribe
corruption nf corruption
costume nm suit, costume, dress
côte nf coast
cote nf rating, share index, quoted value
côté nm side
coter v to quote, rate
cotisation nf subscription
coton nm cotton
cou nm neck
couche nf layer, coat
coucher nm,v lie down, sleep
coude nm elbow
couler v to flow, run, sink
couleur nf color
coulisse nf backstage, wings, behind the scenes
couloir nm corridor, aisle
coup nm coup, blow, knock, stroke
coupable nadj(f) guilty
coupe nf bowl, dish; cut
couper v to cut
couple nm,nf couple
coupure nf cut, cutting
cour nf yard, court
courage nm courage
courageux nadj(pl) courageous
couramment adv fluently, commonly
courant adj,nm current
courbe nadj(f) curve, curved
courir v to run
couronne nf crown, wreath
couronner v to crown, award
courrier nm mail, post
cours nfpl,nm(pl) course
course nf race, shopping
court adj,adv,nm short
cousin nm cousin
coût nm cost
couteau nm knife
coûter v to cost
coûteux adj(pl) expensive, costly
coutume nf custom
couvert nadj covered, overcast; place, seat, cutlery
couverture nf blanket
couvrir v to cover
craindre v to fear, be afraid of
crainte nf fear
crâne adj(f),nm skull
craquer v to creak, squeak, crackle, give in, strike
créateur nadj creator
création nf creation
créature nf creature
crédibilité nf credibility
crédible adj(f) credible
crédit nm credit
créer v to create
crème adji,nf cream
crête nf crest, top, ridge
creuser v to dig
creux nadj(pl) hollow, empty, hole
crever v to burst, puncture
cri nm shout, cry
crier v to shout, scream, cry out
crime nm crime
criminalité nf crime
criminel nadj criminal
crise nf crisis
critère nm criterion, criteria
critique nadj(f) criticism, critic, critical
critiquer v to criticize
croire v to believe
croisé nadj twill; alternate; crusader; crossed
croiser v to cross
croisière nf cruise
croissance nf growth
croissant nadj growing, crescent, crescent-shape
croître v to grow, increase
croix nf(pl) cross
croyance nf belief
croyant nadj believer
cruauté nf cruelty
crucial adj crucial, critical
cruel adj cruel, ferocious, bitter
cuire v to cook, bake, roast
cuisine nf cooking, kitchen
cul nm bum, arse, ass
culpabilité nf guilt
culte nm worship, cult
cultiver v to cultivate, grow
culture nf culture
culturel adj cultural
curé nm parish priest
curieux nadj(pl) curious
curiosité nf curiosity
cycle nm cycle
cynique nadj(f) cynical, cynic
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d'abord adv first of all
d'accord intj okay, alright
d'ailleurs adv moreover, besides, for that matter
dame intj,nf lady
danger nm danger
dangereux adj(pl) dangerous
danois nadj(pl) Danish, Dane
dans prep in, into, from
danse nf dance, dancing
danser v to dance
danseur nm dancer
d'après according to
date nf date
dater v to date
d'autant since
davantage adv more
de det,prep of, from, some, any
débarquer v to unload, land, disembark
débarrasser v to clear, get rid of
débat nm debate
débattre v to discuss, debate
débit nm debit, turnover, delivery, rate
débloquer v to free, unfreeze, unjam, release, unblock
déborder v to overflow, boil over, go out, go over
débouché nm prospect, opportunity, opening
déboucher v to unblock, uncork
debout adv standing
débrouiller v to untangle, sort out, manage, get by
début nm beginning
débuter v to start
décéder v to die, pass away, pass on
déceler v to discover, detect
décembre nm December
décennie nf decade
décent adj decent, proper
déception nf disappointment, let-down
décerner v to award, give, issue
décès nm(pl) death
décevant adj disappointing
décevoir v to disappoint
décharger v to unload
déchet nm scrap, waste, trash, garbage
déchirer v to tear up, tear, rip
décider v to decide
décisif adj decisive
décision nf decision
déclaration nf declaration
déclarer v to declare
déclencher v to trigger, release, unleash
déclin nm decline, deterioration
décliner v to decline, refuse, turn down
décoller v to take off; to loosen, unstick
décor nm scenery, décor, set
découler v to ensue, follow
découper v to carve, cut
décourager v to discourage, dishearten, lose heart
découverte nf discovery
découvrir v to discover
décret nm decree
décréter v to declare, decree
décrire v to describe
décrocher v to take down, take off, pick up, lift
dedans adv,nm(pl),prep inside, indoors
dédier v to dedicate
déduire v to deduct, deduce, infer, figure out
défaillance nf fault, failure, breakdown, blackout, weakness
défaire v to undo, dismantle, strip, break up
défaite nf defeat
défaut nm fault, flaw, shortcoming
défavorable adj(f) unfavorable
défavoriser v to put at a disadvantage
défendre v to defend, forbid
défense nf defence
défenseur nm,nf defender
défi nm challenge
déficit nm deficit
défier v to challenge, defy, distrust
défiler v to unthread, parade
défini nadj definite
définir v to define
définitif nadj definitive, final
définition nf definition
définitivement adv definitely, permanently, for good
déformer v to bend, distort, deform
dégager v to free, clear
dégât nm damage
dégradation nf degrading, damaging, erosion; demotion
dégrader v to degrade, debase, damage, erode
degré nm degree
déguiser v to disguise
dehors adv,nm(pl),prep outside
déjà adv already
déjeuner nm,v lunch, to have lunch
delà adv beyond, above, over
délai nm delay
délégation nf delegation
délégué nadj delegate
déléguer v to delegate
délibération nf deliberation, debate, consideration
délibérément adv deliberately
délibérer v to deliberate, debate
délicat nadj delicate, fine, gentle
délinquant nadj delinquent, offender
délit nm crime, offence
délivrer v to set free, rid, relieve
demain adv,nm tomorrow
demande nf request, demand
demander v to ask for
demandeur nm seeker, complainant
démarche nf walk, process
démarrage nm start, moving off
démarrer v to start
déménager v to move
démentir v to deny, refute, contradict
demeure nf residence, home
demeurer v to remain, live
demi adji,adv,nm half
demi-heure nf half an hour
démission nf resignation
démissionner v to resign
démocrate nadj(f) democrat, democratic
démocratie nf democracy
démocratique adj(f) democratic
démographique adj(f) demographic
démon nm demon, fiend
démonstration nf demonstration
démontrer v to demonstrate
dénoncer v to denounce
dénonciation nf denunciation
dent nf tooth
départ nm departure
département nm department
dépasser v to pass, go beyond
dépêcher v to dispatch, send, hurry
dépendance nf dependence, dependency
dépendant adj answerable, responsible, dependent
dépendre v to depend
dépens nmpl expense
dépense nf expense, expenditure
dépenser v to spend
dépit nm spite, heartache
déplacement nm movement, displacement, trip, travel
déplacer v to move, displace
déplaire v to displease, be unhappy
déploiement nm deployment, spreading, unfurling, display
déplorer v to deplore
déployer v to deploy, open
déposer v to deposit, put down
dépôt nm deposit, depot
dépouiller v to skin, strip away, deprive; to analyze
dépression nf depression
depuis adv,prep since, for
député nm deputy, parlementary delegate
déranger v to disturb, bother
dérive nf drift
dériver v to divert, derive
dernier nadj last
dérober v to steal, hide
déroulement nm development, progress
dérouler v to unwind, enroll
derrière adv,nm,prep last; behind
dès prep from, as soon
désaccord nm disagreement, discord, conflict
désarmement nm disarmament, disarming
désastre nm disaster
désastreux adj(pl) disastrous
descendant nadj downward, descending, descendant
descendre v to go down, come down
descente nf descent, raid, downward slope
description nf description
déséquilibre nm imbalance
désert adj,nm desert, wilderness
désespéré nadj desperate, hopeless
désespérer v to despair
désespoir nm despair
désignation nf designation
désigner v to designate
désir nm desire
désirer v to desire
désireux adj(pl) avid for, anxious to, desirous of
désoler v to upset, sadden
désordre nm disorder, confusion
désormais adv from now on, henceforth
desservir v to clear, go against, harm, serve
dessin nm drawing, pattern, design
dessiner v to draw, design
dessous adv,nm(pl),prep underneath, below, bottom, underside
dessus adv,nm(pl),prep above, on top
destin nm fate, destiny
destination nf destination
destinée nf fate, destiny
destiner v to intend, be used
destruction nf destruction
détachement nm detachment
détacher v to untie, detach, remove
détail nm detail
détailler v to detail
détecter v to detect
détendre v to release, slacken, loosen, relax
détenir v to hold, detain
détente nf release, relaxation, détente, loosening
détenteur nadj holder, possessor, bearer
détention nf detention, possession
détenu nadj prisoner
détérioration nf deterioration
détériorer v to deteriorate
déterminant nadj determining, deciding, crucial
détermination nf determination, resolution
déterminé nadj determined, resolute, specific
déterminer v to determine, find out, specify
détester v to hate, detest
détour nm bend, curve, detour
détourner v to redirect
détresse nf distress
détriment nm detriment
détruire v to destroy
dette nf debt
deuil nm mourning, grief
deux det,nmi two
deuxième det,nm,nf second
deuxièmement adv secondly
devant adv,nm,prep in front, ahead
développement nm development
développer v to develop
devenir nm,v to become
deviner v to guess, solve
devise nf currency, motto, slogan
dévoiler v to unveil, reveal, disclose
devoir nm,v to have to, owe; duty
dévouer v to devote, sacrifice oneself
diable intj,nm devil
diagnostic nm diagnosis
dialogue nm dialogue
diamant nm diamond
dictateur nm dictator
dictature nf dictatorship
dicter v to dictate, lay down
dictionnaire nm dictionary
dieu intj,nm god
différemment adv differently
différence nf difference
différencier v to differentiate
différend nm disagreement, controversy
différent adj different
différer v to differ, vary
difficile nadj(f) difficult
difficilement adv with difficulty
difficulté nf difficulty
diffuser v to diffuse, broadcast
diffusion nf diffusion, spreading, circulation
digne adj(f) dignified, worthy
dignité nf dignity
dilemme nm dilemma
dimanche nm Sunday
dimension nf dimension
diminuer v to diminish, decrease
diminution nf reduction, decreasing
dîner nm,v dinner; to dine
diplomate nadj(f),nm diplomat, diplomatic
diplomatie nf diplomacy
diplomatique nadj(f) diplomatic
diplôme nm diploma, certificate
dire nm,v to say
direct nadj direct
directement adv directly
directeur nadj director
direction nf direction, management
directive nf guideline
dirigeant nadj leader
diriger v to lead, direct
discipline nf discipline
discours nm(pl) speech, talk, discourse
discret adj discreet, tactful, quiet
discrétion nf discretion
discrimination nf discrimination
discussion nf discussion
discuter v to discuss, debate; to question
disparaître v to disappear, vanish
disparition nf disappearance
dispenser v to exempt, avoid
disperser v to scatter, spread, disperse
disponibilité nf availability
disponible adj(f) available
disposer v to arrange, set
dispositif nm device, apparatus
disposition nf arrangement, disposition
disputer v to dispute
disque nm disc
dissimuler v to conceal, hide
dissiper v to dispel, disperse, clear away
dissoudre v to dissolve, disband, break up
distance nf distance
distant adj far-off, distant, faraway
distinct adj distinct
distinction nf distinction
distinguer v to distinguish
distorsion nf distortion
distribuer v to distribute, give out
distributeur nadj distributor, machine
distribution nf distribution
dit nadj said, so-called; tale
divergence nf divergence, difference
divers adj(pl),det diverse, various
diversifier v to vary, diversify
diversité nf diversity
divin adj,nm divine, heavenly
diviser v to divide
division nf division
divorce nm divorce
dix det,nmi ten
dix-huit det,nmi eighteen
dixième det,nm,nf tenth
dix-neuf det,nmi nineteen
dix-neuvième det,nm,nf nineteenth
dix-sept det,nmi seventeen
dizaine nf approximately ten
docteur nm doctor
doctrine nf doctrine
document nm document
documentation nf documentation, literature
doigt nm finger
dollar nm dollar
domaine nm domain, field
domestique nadj(f) servant, domestic
domicile nm home, place of residence
dominant adj dominant, prevailing
domination nf domination, dominion, rule
dominer v to dominate
dommage nm damage, harm; too bad
don nm gift
donc conj so, then, therefore, thus
donnée nf fact, datum
donner v to give
dont pro whose, of which
doré adj golden
dorénavant adv from now on, henceforth
dormir v to sleep
dos nm(pl) back
dose nf dose, amount
dossier nm file, record; case
doter v to endow, provide
douane nf customs, duty
douanier nadj customs officer
double nadj(f) double
doubler v to double, pass; to dub
doucement adv gently, softly
douceur nf softness, smoothness, mildness, gentleness, sweetness
douleur nf pain
douloureux adj(pl) painful, grievous, distressing
doute nm doubt
douter v to doubt
doux adv,nadj(pl) soft, sweet
douzaine nf dozen
douze det,nmi twelve
dramatique nadj(f) dramatic, tragic, drama
drame nm drama
drapeau nm flag
dresser v to draw up, put up, raise
drogue nf drug
droguer v to drug, take drugs
droit adj,adv,nm right
droite nf right
drôle adj(f),nm funny, strange
duc nm duke
dur adv,nadj hard
durable adj(f) durable, long-lasting
durant prep during, for
durée nf length, duration
durement adv harshly, severely
durer v to last
dynamique nadj(f) dynamic
dynamisme nm dynamism
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eau nf water
ébranler v to shake, rattle
écart nm space, gap
écarter v to separate, move apart, keep away
échange nm exchange
échanger v to exchange
échantillon nm sample
échapper v to escape
échéance nf expiration date, date of payment, deadline
échéant adj if need be
échec adji,nm failure
échelle nf ladder, scale
échelon nm rung, step, grade, echelon
écho nm echo
échouer v to fail
éclaircir v to brighten up, clear up
éclairer v to light up
éclat nm splinter, fragment, brightness, burst
éclater v to burst, explode
école nf school
écologique adj(f) ecological
économie nf economy
économique nadj(f) economic, economical
économiquement adv economically
économiser v to save, save on, conserve
économiste nm,nf economist
écouler v to sell, run off, flow out
écoute nf listening
écouter v to listen to
écran nm screen
écrasant adj crushing, overwhelming
écraser v to crush, grind
écrier v to exclaim, cry out
écrire v to write
écrit nadj writing
écriture nf writing
écrivain nm writer
écrouler v to collapse, tumble
écu nm ecu
édifice nm building
éditeur nm publisher, editor
édition nf publishing, editing, edition
éditorial nadj editorial
éducation nf education
effacer v to erase, clean
effectif nadj effective; size, workforce
effectivement adv effectively
effectuer v to carry out, undergo
effet nm effect
efficace adj(f) efficient, effective
efficacement adv efficiently, effectively
efficacité nf efficiency, effectiveness
effondrement nm collapse, caving-in, falling-in, breaking-down
effondrer v to collapse, cave in, fall down
efforcer v to endeavor
effort nm effort
effrayer v to frighten, scare
égal nadj equal
également adv also, too, as well, equally
égalité nf equality
égard nm consideration, respect, regard
église nf church
égyptien nadj Egyptian
eh intj hey, uh
élaboration nf working-out, development
élaborer v to work out, develop
élan nm momentum, surge, rush; elk, moose
élargir v to widen, expand
élargissement nm widening, letting-out, stretching, broadening
électeur nm elector, voter
élection nf election
électoral adj electoral
électricité nf electricity
électrique adj(f) electric
électronique nadj(f) electronic
élégant adj elegant, stylish
élément nm element
élémentaire adj(f) elementary, rudimentary, basic
élevé adj high, heavy, tall
élève nm,nf pupil, student
élever v to grow, lift, raise
élimination nf elimination
éliminer v to eliminate
élire v to elect
élite nf elite
elle pro she, her
elle-même pro herself, itself
éloge nm praise
éloigner v to move away, take away, distance
élu nadj elected, elected member
émaner v to issue from, emanate from, come from, radiate from
embargo nm embargo
embarquer v to embark, board, take on board, load
embauche nf job vacancy, hiring
embaucher v to hire
embrasser v to kiss, embrace
émerger v to emerge, rise up, come out
émetteur nm transmitter, issuer
émettre v to emit, issue
émeute nf riot, rioting
éminent adj eminent, distinguished
émission nf transmision, broadcasting, programme
emmener v to take
emmerder v to bug, bother
émotion nf emotion, feeling
émouvoir v to move, touch
emparer v to seize, grab, snatch
empêcher v to prevent
empereur nm emperor
empire nm empire
emplacement nm site, location
emploi nm employment, work, use
employé nm employee
employer v to use, employ
employeur nm employer
emporter v to take, remove
empreinte nf imprint, print, mark, impression
empresser v to bustle about, hasten to do
emprisonner v to imprison, jail, put in jail, trap
emprunt nm loan
emprunter v to borrow
en adv,prep,pro in, by
encadrement nm training, framing, supervision
encadrer v to frame, train
encaisser v to receive, collect, cash
enceinte adjf,nf pregnant; enclosure
enchaîner v to chain up, connect, string together
enchanter v to delight, enchant, rejoice
enclin adj enclined, prone
encontre n contrary to
encore adv again, yet
encourageant adj encouraging
encouragement nm encouragement
encourager v to encourage
endormir v to put to sleep, fall asleep
endroit nm place, spot
énergétique nadj(f) energetic, vigorous
énergie nf energy
énergique adj(f) energetic
enfance nf childhood
enfant nm,nf,adj(f) child
enfer nm hell
enfermer v to shut
enfin adv at last, finally
enfoncer v to ram, drive in, hammer in, sink in
enfuir v to run away, flee
engagement nm agreement, commitment
engager v to hire, involve
engendrer v to father, breed, generate
engin nm machine, tool, vehicle, device
englober v to include, encompass, incorporate
enjeu nm stake
enlever v to remove
ennemi nadj enemy
ennui nm boredom, trouble, worry
ennuyer v to bore, worry, bother
énoncer v to state, set out, express
énorme adj(f) enormous
énormément adv enormously
enquête nf inquiry, enquiry, investigation
enquêter v to investigate, hold inquiry, conduct a survey
enquêteur nm investigator, pollster
enregistrement nm recording, registration, check-in, logging
enregistrer v to record, check in
enrichir v to expand, enrich, make somebody rich
enseignant nadj teacher
enseignement nm education, teaching
enseigner v to teach
ensemble adv,nm together
ensuite adv next
ensuivre v to follow, result, ensue
entamer v to start
entendre v to hear
entente nf understanding, agreement
enterrer v to bury, lay aside
enthousiasme nm enthusiasm, enthusiastically
enthousiaste adj(f) enthusiastic
entier nadj whole, full
entièrement adv entirely, completely
entité nf entity
entourage nm circle, entourage
entourer v to surround
entraînement nm training, coaching, drive
entraîner v to carry along, train
entraîneur nm coach, trainer
entraver v to hinder, hamper, get in the way of
entre prep between
entrée nf entrance
entreprendre v to begin, start, undertake
entrepreneur nm contractor, entrepreneur
entreprise nf enterprise, business
entrer v to enter, go in, come in
entre-temps adv,nm(pl) meanwhile, in the meantime
entretenir v to maintain
entretien nm interview, discussion, maintenance
entrevoir v to make out, catch a glimpse of, foresee
entrevue nf meeting, interview
énumérer v to enumerate
envahir v to invade, overrun
enveloppe nf envelope
envelopper v to wrap, surround, veil
envergure nf wingspan, breadth, scope
envers nm(pl) prep towards
envie nf envy
environ adv,prep,nm about, thereabouts, or so
environnement nm environment
environnemental adj environmental
envisager v to view, contemplate
envoi nm sending, dispatching
envoler v to fly away, fly off, take off
envoyer v to send
épais adj(pl),adv thick, pitch dark, thickly
épanouir v to bloom, blossom
épargne nf savings, saving
épargner v to save, spare
épaule nf shoulder
épidémie nf epidemic
épisode nm episode
époque nf era, period
épouser v to marry, wed
épouvantable adj(f) terrible, appalling, dreadful
époux nm(pl) husband, spouse
épreuve nf test, ordeal, trial
éprouver v to feel, experience
épuiser v to exhaust, tire out, wear out, use up
équation nf equation
équilibre nm balance, equilibrium
équilibrer v to balance
équipage nm crew, gear
équipe nf team
équipement nm equipment
équiper v to equip, kit out, fit out, tool up
équitable adj(f) equitable, fair
équité nf equity, fairly
équivalent nadj equivalent
équivaloir v to be equivalent, amount to
ère nf era
ériger v to erect, set up
erreur nf mistake, error
erroné adj erroneous
escalier nm stairs, staircase
esclave nadj(f) slave
escompter v to discount; to expect
espace nm,nf space
espagnol nadj Spanish
espèce nf species
espérance nf hope
espérer v to hope
espoir nm hope
esprit nm mind, spirit
essai nm attempt, try, test
essayer v to try
essence nf gas, petrol
essentiel nadj essential
essentiellement adv essentially
essor nm expansion, development, flight
essuyer v to wipe, dry, mop, dust
est nmi east
esthétique nadj(f) aesthetics, attractiveness; attractive
estimation nf appraisal, valuation, assessment estimate
estimer v to estimate; to consider, deem
et conj and
établir v to establish
établissement nm establishment, organization
étage nm floor
étaler v to spread, display, apply
étape nf stage, step
état nm state
état-major nm staff, staff headquarters
etc etc., et cetera
été nm summer
éteindre v to extinguish, put out, turn off
étendre v to spread out, stretch out
étendue nf area, expanse, duration, extent, range
éternel nadj eternal, everlasting
éthique nadj(f) ethical, ethics
ethnique nadj(f) ethnic
étiquette nf label, ticket, etiquette, sticker, tag
étoile nf star
étonnant nadj surprising, amazing, incredible
étonner v to astonish, amaze
étouffer v to suffocate, smother, muffle
étrange nadj(f) strange, odd
étranger nadj foreigner; foreign
être nm,v to be; being
étroit adj narrow, tight
étroitement adv closely
étude nf study
étudiant nadj student
étudier v to study
euh intj er, um, uh
euro nm euro
européen nadj European
eux pro them
évacuer v to evacuate, clear
évaluation nf evaluation
évaluer v to evaluate
évasion nf escape, evasion
éveiller v to arouse, stimulate, awaken
événement nm event
éventail nm fan, range
éventualité nf eventuality, possibility
éventuel nadj possible
éventuellement adv possibly
évêque nm bishop
évidemment adv obviously
évidence nf evidence
évident adj obvious
éviter v to avoid
évoluer v to evolve
évolution nf evolution
évoquer v to recall, evoke
ex nmfi ex
exact adj exact, correct
exactement adv exactly
exagérer v to exaggerate, overdo
examen nm exam
examiner v to examine
excédent nm surplus
excéder v to exceed
excellence nf excellence
excellent adj excellent
exception nf exception
exceptionnel nadj exceptional
excès nm(pl) excess, surplus, abuse
excessif nadj excessive, inordinate
exciter v to arouse, waken, excite, turn on
exclu nm,adj outcast
exclure v to exclude
exclusif nadj exclusive, sole
exclusion nf exclusion, expulsion
exclusivement adv exclusively, solely
excuse nf excuse, apology
excuser v to excuse
exécutif nadj executive
exécuter v to execute, carry out
exécution nf execution, accomplishment
exemplaire nadj(f) exemplary; copy
exemple nm example
exercer v to exercise, exert, practice, carry out
exercice nm exercise
exhorter v to exhort, urge
exigeant adj demanding, difficult
exigence nf demand, strictness
exiger v to require, demand
exil nm exile
exiler v to exile
existant adj existing
existence nf existence
exister v to exist
exode nm exodus
expansion nf expansion
expédier v to send, dispatch
expédition nf dispatch, shipping, shipment expedition
expérience nf experience
expérimental adj experimental
expérimenter v to experiment
expert nadj expert
expertise nf expertise
explication nf explanation
explicite adj(f) explicitly
explicitement adv explicitly
expliquer v to explain
exploit nm exploit
exploitation nf operation, exploitation
exploiter v to exploit
exploration nf exploration, investigation, examination
explorer v to explore, investigate, examine
exploser v to explode, blow up
explosif nadj explosive
explosion nf explosion
exportateur nadj exporter, exporting
exportation nf export
exporter v to export
exposé nadj account, statement, talk
exposer v to display, exhibit, expose
exposition nf exhibition, show
exprès adj(pl),adv deliberately, on purpose, intentionally
expression nf expression
exprimer v to express
expulser v to expel, evict, deport, throw out
extension nf extension, stretching, expansion
extérieur nadj exterior
externe nadj(f) external, outer
extraction nf extraction
extraire v to extract, mine, quarry, pull out, remove
extrait nm extract, excerpt
extraordinaire adj(f) extraordinary
extrême nadj(f) extreme
extrêmement adv extremely
extrémité nf end, extremity
F
fabricant nm manufacturer
fabrication nf manufacture, production
fabriquer v to manufacture, invent, make
façade nf front, façade
face nf front, side, face
fâcher v to anger, make angry, get angry
facile adj(f) easy
facilement adv easily
facilité nf easiness, ease, aptitude
faciliter v to make easier, facilitate
façon nf way, manner
facteur nm postman, mailman; factor
facture nf invoice, bill
faculté nf ability, right, option; faculty, university
faible nadj(f) weak
faiblesse nf weakness
faille nf fault
faillir v to have almost, fail, fail to
faillite nf bankruptcy, collapse, failure
faim nf hungry
faire nm,v to do, make
faisceau nm bundle, beam, stack
fait adj,nm done, fact
falloir v to take, require, need
fameux adj(pl) famous
familial adj family
familier nadj familiar, informal
famille nf family
famine nf famine
fantastique nadj(f) fantastic, terrific, great, weird, eerie
fantôme nm ghost, phantom
farce nf joke, prank, hoax, farce
fardeau nm burden
fasciner v to fascinate
fatal adj fatal, deadly, fateful
fatigue nf tiredness, fatigue tired
fatiguer v to tire, get
faute nf mistake, error, fault
fauteuil nm armchair, seat
faux adv,adj(pl),nm(pl),nf(pl) false; scythe
faveur nf favor
favorable adj(f) favorable
favori nadj favourite, favorite
favoriser v to favor
fédéral nadj federal
fédération nf federation
félicitation nf congratulation
féliciter v to congratulate
féminin nadj feminine
femme nf woman, wife
fenêtre nf window
fer nm iron
fermé adj shut, closed, locked
ferme adj(f),adv,nf farm; firm
fermement adv firmly
fermer v to close, shut
fermeté nf firmness, solidness, steadiness
fermeture nf closing
fermier nadj farmer
féroce adj(f) ferocious, fierce
ferroviaire adj(f) railway, rail
festival nm festival
fête nf holiday, celebration
fêter v to celebrate
feu adj(f),nm fire
feuille nf leaf, sheet, slip
février nm February
fiable adj(f) reliable, trustworthy
fiche nf card, sheet, slip, form
ficher v to file; to make fun of, not care, not give a damn
fichier nm file
fiction nf fiction
fidèle nadj(f) faithful
fidélité nf loyalty, faithfulness, accuracy, reliability
fier adj,v to rely on; proud
fierté nf pride
fièvre nf fever
figer v to clot, coagulate, congeal, set
figure nf face; figure
figurer v to represent, appear
fil nm thread, wire
file nf line, queue
filer v to spin, run, get out
filet nm dribble, trickle, wisp, streak, thread, fillet, net
filial adj filial; branch office
fille nf girl, daughter
fillette nf little girl, girl
film nm film
filmer v to film, shoot
fils nm(pl) son
fin adj,adv,nf,nm end; gist, clever person
final nadj final
finale nm,nf finale, final event
finalement adv finally, eventually
finance nf finance
financement nm financing
financer v to finance
financier nadj financial, financier
finir v to finish
firme nf firm
fiscal adj fiscal
fixation nf fixation, fixing
fixe nadj fixed
fixer v to fix, arrange, set
flagrant adj blatant, glaring
flamme nf flame, fire, fervor, brilliance
fléau nm scourge, plague
flèche nf arrow
fleur nf flower
fleuve nm river
flic nm,nf cop
flot nm floodtide, stream of, flood of
flotte nf fleet
flotter v to float, hang, stream
flou adj blurred, fuzzy, vague
flux nm(pl) flow
foi nf faith
foie nm liver
foire nf fair
fois nf(pl) time, times
folie nf madness, folly, insanity
foncier adj land-related, land, fundamental
fonction nf function
fonctionnaire nm,nf state employee, public servant
fonctionnel adj functional
fonctionnement nm operation, functioning
fonctionner v to function, work
fond nm bottom
fondamental adj fondamental
fondamentalement adv basically, fundamentally, inherently
fondateur nm founder
fondation nf foundation
fondé adj,nm,nf founded, justified; agent, clerk
fondement nm foundation
fonder v to found, set
fondre v to melt, merge
fonds nm(pl) funds
football nm football, soccer
force adv,nf force
forcément adv without question, inevitably
forcer v to force
forestier nadj forest, forester
forêt nf forest
forger v to forge, contrive, make up
formalité nf formality
format nm format
formation nf training
forme nf form
formé nm formed
formel adj formal, definite
former v to form
formidable adj(f) tremendous, considerable
formule nf formula, expression
formuler v to formulate
fort adv,adj,nm strong
fortement adv strongly
fortune nf fortune
forum nm forum, newsgroup
fossé nm ditch
fou adj,nm mad, crazy
foudre nf lightning
fouet nm whip
fouiller v to search, frisk, go through, rummage through
foule nf crowd
fournir v to provide, supply
fournisseur nm supplier, provider
fourniture nf supply, provision
foutre v,nm to fuck, shove off
foyer nm home, hearth
fraction nf fraction
fragile adj(f) fragile, delicate, frail
frais adj(pl),adv,nm(pl) cool, fresh; fee, expense
franc adj,adv,adj,nm frank; franc
français nadj(pl)
franchement adv frankly
franchir v to get over
franchise nf frankness, exemption, duty-free franchise, deductible
francophone adj(f) French-speaking, French speaker, francophone
frappe nf strike, striking, stamp, impression, punch
frapper v to hit, strike, knock
fraude nf fraud
frein nm brake
freiner v to brake, slow down
fréquemment adv frequently
fréquence nf frequency
fréquent adj frequent
fréquenter v to frequent, go around with
frère nm brother
froid nadj cold
fromage nm cheese
front nm front, forehead
frontière nf border
fruit nm fruit
frustration nf frustration
frustrer v to frustrate
fuir v to flee
fuite nf escape
fumée nf smoke
fumer v to smoke
furieux nadj(pl) furious, raging, violent
fusil nm rifle, gun
fusion nf fusion, melting, merging
futur nadj future
G
gâcher v to waste, spoil
gagnant nadj winner, winning
gagner v to win, earn
gai adj cheerful, merry, gay
gain nm gain
galerie nf gallery
gamin nm kid
gamme nf range, scale
garage nm garage
garantie nf guarantee
garantir v to guarantee
garçon nm boy
garde nm,nf guard
garder v to keep
gardien nadj guardian, keeper
gare intj,nf station, railway station; beware
gars nm(pl) guy
gâteau nadj cake
gauche nadj(f) left
gaz nm(pl) gas
géant nadj giant, gigantic
gel nm frost, freezing, gel
geler v to freeze, ice over, suspend
gendarme nm,nf policeman
gendarmerie nf police force, police station
gène nm gene
gêner v to bother, trouble
général nadj general
généralement adv generally
généraliser v to generalize
génération nf generation
générer v to generate
généreux adj(pl) generous
générosité nf generosity, generously
génétique nadj(f) genetic
génétiquement adv genetically
génial adj inspired, great, brilliant
génie nm genius
génocide nm genocide
genou nm knee
genre nm type, kind, sort
gens nmpl people
gentil nadj nice, kind
géographique adj(f) geographic, geographical
gérer v to manage
geste nm gesture
gestion nf management
gestionnaire adj(f),nm,nf administrator, administrative
gigantesque nadj(f) gigantic, immense
glace nf ice, ice cream; mirror
glissement nm sliding, slipping, skidding
glisser v to slide, slip
global adj global
globalement adv globally
globe nm globe
gloire nf glory, fame
golf nm golf, golf course
golfe nm gulf
gonfler v to inflate, blow up, swell
gorge nf throat
gosse nm,nf kid
goût nm taste
goûter nm,v to taste, snack
goutte nf drop
gouvernement nm government
gouvernemental adj governmental
gouverner v to govern, rule, steer, helm
gouverneur nm,nf governor
grâce nf thanks, grace, favor
grain nm grain, bean, bead; spot, mole
grand adv,nadj great, big, tall
grand-chose nmi not very much
grandeur nf size, greatness
grandir v to grow, increase, expand
grandissant adj growing, increasing
grand-mère nf grandmother
grand-père nm grandfather
graphique nadj(f) graph, graphic
gras adj(pl),adv,nm(pl) fatty, fat, greasy
gratuit adj free, gratuitous, unwarranted
gratuitement adv free, gratuitously
grave adv,nadj(f),nm serious, grave
gravement adv seriously, solemnly, gravely
gravité nf seriousness, solemnity, gravity
gré nm liking
grec nadj Greek
grève nf strike
grille nf railings, gate, grid, scale
grimper v to climb, go up
gris nadj(pl) grey
gros adv,nadj(pl) big
grossesse nf pregnancy
grossier adj unrefined, crude, coarse, rude, rough
grossir v to get larger
groupe nm group
groupement nm grouping, group, categorization
guère adv hardly
guérir v to cure, heal, get better
guerre nf war
guerrier nadj warrior; warlike
guetter v to watch over, watch out for
gueule nf mouth, trap
guide nm,nf guide
guider v to guide
guise nf wish; like, by way of
H
ha intj oh
habiller v to dress, get dressed
habitant nm inhabitant
habitation nf residence, home, dwelling, housing
habiter v to live
habitude nf habit
habituel adj customary, habitual
habituellement adv usually, generally
habituer v to accustom, get used to
haine nf hatred, hate
haïr v to detest, hate, abhor
hall nm foyer, lobby
handicap nm handicap
handicapé nadj disabled, handicapped
handicaper v to handicap
hanter v to haunt
harceler v to harass, plague
harmonie nf harmony
harmonisation nf harmonization
harmoniser v to harmonize, harmonize with
hasard nm chance, luck
hâte nf haste, impatience
hâter v to quicken, hasten
hausse nf rise, raise, increase
hausser v to raise
haut adv,nadj top, high
hautement adv highly
hauteur nf height
hé intj hey
hebdomadaire nadj(f) weekly
hein intj eh, huh
hélas intj alas
hélicoptère nm helicopter
hépatite nf hepatitis
herbe nf grass, herb
héritage nm heritage
hériter v to inherit
héritier nm heir
héroïne nf heroine
héros nm(pl) hero
hésitation nf hesitation
hésiter v to hesitate
heure nf hour
heureusement adv fortunately, luckily
heureux nadj(pl) happy, lucky, fortunate
heurter v to strike, hit, collide
hier adv yesterday
hiérarchie nf hierarchy
hisser v to hoist, raise up
histoire nf history, story
historien nm historian
historique nadj(f) historical
hiver nm winter
hommage nm homage, tribute
homme nm man
homologue adj(f) counterpart, homologue
homosexuel nadj homosexual
honnête adj(f) honest, decent, fair
honneur nm honor
honorable adj(f) honorable, worthy
honorer v to honor, do credit to
honte nf shame
honteux adj(pl) ashamed, shameful
hôpital nm hospital
horaire nadj(f) schedule, timetable, hourly
horizon nm horizon, skyline
hormis prep save, but
horreur nf horror
horrible adj(f) horrible, terrible, dreadful, hideous
hors adv,prep except, outside
hostile adj(f) hostile
hostilité nf hostility, hostilities
hôte nm host, guest
hôtel nm hotel
huile nf oil
huit det,nmi eight
huitième det,nm,nf eighth
hum intj um, uh
humain nadj human
humanitaire adj(f) humanitarian
humanité nf humanity
humble adj(f) humble, lowly
humeur nf mood, temper
humide adj(f) moist, damp, humid, wet
humour nm humor
hurler v to scream, yell
hymne nm,nf hymn, anthem
hypothèse nf hypothesis
I
ici adv here
idéal nadj ideal
idée nf idea
identification nf identification
identifier v to identify
identique adj(f) identical
identité nf identity
idéologie nf ideology
idéologique adj(f) ideological
idiot nadj idiot, fool, stupid
ignorance nf ignorance
ignorer v to ignore
il pro he, it
île nf island
illégal adj illegal
illusion nf illusion
illustration nf illustration
illustrer v to illustrate
image nf picture, image
imaginaire nadj(f) imaginary
imagination nf imagination
imaginer v to imagine
imiter v to imitate
immédiat nadj immediate
immédiatement adv immediately
immense adj(f) immense
immeuble nadj(f) building
immigrant nadj immigrant
immigration nf immigration
immigrer v to immigrate
imminent adj imminent, impending
immobile adj(f) still, motionless
immobilier nadj property, real estate, property business, real estate business
impact nm impact
impasse nf dead end, cul-de-sac
impatience nf impatience
impatient nadj impatient
impératif nadj need, necessity, urgent, imperative
implantation nf implanting, setting up, establishment, implantation, installation
implanter v to implant, set up, establish
implication nf implication
impliquer v to imply, implicate
importance nf importance
important nadj important
importation nf import
importer v to import; to be important
imposer v to impose
imposition nf taxation
impossibilité nf impossibility
impossible nadj(f) impossible
impôt nm tax
impression nf impression
impressionnant adj impressive, upsetting
impressionner v to impress, upset
imprimer v to print, print out
improbable adj(f) unlikely, improbable
improviser v to improvise
impuissant nadj powerless, helpless
impulsion nf impulse, pulse
imputer v to impute to, attribute to
inacceptable adj(f) unacceptable
inattendu adj unexpected
inaugurer v to unveil, open
incapable nadj(f) incapable, incompetent
incapacité nf incompetence, incapability
incarner v to embody, incarnate
incendie nm fire, blaze
incertain nadj uncertain, unsure
incertitude nf uncertainty
inchangé adj unchanged
incidence nf effect, incidence
incident adj,nm incident
incitation nf incitement, incentive
inciter v to incite, encourage
incliner v to tilt, tend towards
inclure v to include
incomber v to be incumbent upon
incompatible adj(f) incompatible
incompréhensible adj(f) incomprehensible
inconnu nadj unknown
inconscient nadj unconscious, thoughtless
inconvénient nm snag, drawback, disadvantage, inconvenience
incorporer v to incorporate, insert, merge
incroyable nadj(f) incredible, unbelievable
inculper v to charge
indemnisation nf indemnification, compensation
indépendamment adv independently, irrespective of, regardless of
indépendance nf independence
indépendant nadj independent
indicateur nadj indicator
indication nf indication
indice nm indication, sign, clue
indien nadj Indian
indifférence nf indifference
indifférent nadj indifferent, unconcerned, unimportant
indigène nadj(f) native, local
indiquer v to indicate, signal
indirect adj indirect
indirectement adv indirectly
indispensable adj(f) essential
individu nm individual
individuel adj individual
induire v to infer, induce, result in, lead to
industrialiser v to industrialize
industrie nf industry
industriel nadj industrial
inédit nadj unpublished; original, new
inégalité nf difference, uneveness, inequality
inévitable adj(f) unavoidable, inevitable
inévitablement adv inevitably
inexistant adj non-existent
inférieur nadj inferior
infini nadj inifinite, infinity
infiniment adv infinitely
infirmier nadj nurse
inflation nf inflation
infliger v to inflict
influence nf influence
influencer v to influence
influer v to influence, have an influence on
information nf information
informatique nadj(f) computer science, computing
informé nadj informed
informer v to inform
infraction nf offence, infrigement, infraction
infrastructure nf infrastructure
ingénieur nm,nf engineer
inhabituel adj unusual
inhérent adj inherent
initial adj initial
initialement adv initially
initiative nf initiative
initier v to initiate, introduce
injecter v to inject
injuste adj(f) unfair, unjust
injustice nf injustice, unfairness
innocence nf innocence
innocent nadj innocent
innombrable adj(f) innumerable, countless
innovation nf innovation
inondation nf flood, deluge
inonder v to flood
inquiet nadj worried, anxious
inquiétant adj worrying, disturbing
inquiéter v to worry, disturb
inquiétude nf worry, anxiety
inscription nf registration, enrolment; engraving
inscrire v to register, write down
insensé nadj insane
insensible adj(f) insensitive
insérer v to insert
insignifiant adj insignificant, unimportant
insister v to insist
inspecteur nm inspector
inspection nf inspection
inspiration nf inspiration
inspirer v to inspire
instabilité nf instability
instable adj(f) unstable
installation nf installation, setup
installer v to install
instance nf authority, proceedings, hearing
instant adj,nm instant, moment
instaurer v to institute, introduce
instinct nm instinct
instituer v to introduce, impose, establish, institute
institut nm institute
instituteur nm school teacher
institution nf institution
institutionnel adj institutional
instruction nf instruction, direction
instruire v to teach, educate, inform
instrument nm instrument
insuffisance nf inadequacy, insufficiency
insuffisant adj insufficient, inadequate
insulte nf insult
insulter v to insult
insupportable adj(f) intolerable
intact adj intact
intégral adj complete, unabridged
intégration nf integration
intégrer v to integrate
intégrité nf integrity
intellectuel nadj intellectual
intelligence nf intelligence
intelligent adj intelligent, clever, bright
intense adj(f) intense, severe, dense
intensif nadj intensive
intensité nf intensity
intention nf intention
interaction nf interaction
interdiction nf ban, banning
interdire v to forbid, prohibit, ban
interdit nadj prohibited, banned
intéressant adj interesting
intéressé nadj concerned, involved
intéresser v to interest, involve
intérêt nm interest
interface nf interface
intergouvernemental adj intergovernmental
intérieur nadj interior, inside
interlocuteur nm speaker
intermédiaire nadj(f) intermediate, intermediary
international nadj international
interne nadj(f) internal, interior, intern
interpeller v to call out to, question
interprétation nf interpretation
interpréter v to interpret
interrogation nf question, interviewing interrogation, questioning, test
interroger v to question, interrogate
interrompre v to interrupt
interruption nf interruption, break
intervalle nm space, distance, interval
intervenant nadj contributor, intervener
intervenir v to intervene
intervention nf intervention; talk
interview nf interview
intime nadj(f) intimate, close, secret, private
intimider v to intimidate
intimité nf privacy, intimacy
intituler v to entitle, call
intolérable adj(f) intolerable
introduction nf introduction
introduire v to introduce
inutile nadj(f) useless
invasion nf invasion
inventer v to invent
invention nf invention
inverse nadj(f) opposite, reverse
inverser v to reverse, invert
investir v to invest
investissement nm investment
investisseur nm investor
invisible adj(f) invisible
invitation nf invitation
invité nm guest
inviter v to invite
invoquer v to call upon
irakien nadj Iraqi
iranien nadj Iranian
irlandais nadj(pl) Irish
ironie nf irony
ironique adj(f) ironic
irrégulier adj irregular, uneven
irréversible adj(f) irreversible
islam nm Islam
islamique adj(f) Islamic
islamiste nm,nf Islamist
isolé nadj remote, isolated, insulated
isolement nm loneliness, isolation, insulation
isoler v to isolate, insulate
israélien nadj Israeli
issu adj descended from
issue nf exit, outcome
italien nadj Italian
itinéraire nadj(f) itinerary, route
J
jadis adv formerly, long ago
jamais adv never
jambe nf leg
janvier nm January
japonais nadj(pl) Japanese
jardin nm garden
jaune adv,nadj(f) yellow
je pro I
jet nm jet, throw, spray, nozzle
jeter v to throw
jeu nm game
jeudi nm Thursday
jeune nadj(f) young
jeunesse nf youth
joie nf joy
joindre v to join
joli adj pretty, attractive
joue nf cheek
jouer v to play
jouet nm toy
joueur nadj player
jouir v to enjoy
jour nm day
journal nm newspaper, paper
journaliste nm,nf journalist
journée nf day
joyeux nadj(pl) merry, joyful, happy
judiciaire adj(f) judiciary
juge nm,nf judge
jugement nm judgement
juger v to judge
juif nadj Jew, Jewish
juillet nm July
juin nm June
jumeau nadj twin
jungle nf jungle
jurer v to swear
juridiction nf jurisdiction, court of law
juridique adj(f) legal, judicial
jury nm jury, board of examiners
jusque adv,prep to, up to, until
juste adv,nadj(f) just, only; fair
justement adv exactly, rightly, precisely
justesse nf accuracy, precision
justice nf justice
justification nf justification, proof
justifier v to justify
K
kilo nm kilo
kilomètre nm kilometer
kurde nadj(f) Kurd, Kurdish
L
là adv,intj there, here
là-bas adv over there, out there
laboratoire nm laboratory
lac nm lake
lâcher v to let go, release
lacune nf gap, deficiency
là-dedans adv inside, in it
là-dessus adv on top, about it
laisser v to leave
lait nm milk
lampe nf lamp, light
lance nf lance
lancement nm launch
lancer nm,v to throw, launch
langage nm language
langue nf language, tongue
large adj(f),adv,nm wide, width
largement adv widely
larme nf tear
lasser v to tire, weary, grow weary
latin nadj Latin
laver v to wash, clean
le det,pro the; him, her, it, them
leader nm,nf leader
leadership nm leadership
leçon nf lesson
lecteur nm reader
lecture nf reading
légal adj legal, lawful
légende nf legend, caption, key
léger adj light
légèrement adv lightly, slightly
légion nf legion
législatif nadj legislative
législation nf legislation
législature nf legislature
légitime nadj(f) legitimate
légitimité nf legitimacy
léguer v to bequeath, hand down, pass on
légume nm,nf vegetable
lendemain nm next day
lent adj slow
lentement adv slowly
lequel pro who, whom, which
lettre nf letter
leur det,adj(f),pro them, their, theirs
levée nf raising, levying, levee
lever v to lift, raise
lèvre nf lip
liaison nf liaison, connection
libanais nadj(pl) Lebanese
libéral nadj liberal
libéralisation nf liberalization
libération nf liberation
libérer v to free, liberate, release
liberté nf liberty, freedom
librairie nf bookstore, bookshop
libre adj(f) free
libre-échange nm free trade
librement adv freely
licence nf licence, permit
licenciement nm dismissal, sacking
lien nm link, bond
lier v to link, join
lieu nm place
lieutenant nm lieutenant
ligne nf line
limitation nf limitation, restriction, limit
limite nf limit
limiter v to limit
linguistique nadj(f) linguistic, linguistics
liquide nadj(f) liquid
liquider v to liquidate, sell off, clear
lire nf,v to read; lira
liste nf list
lit nm bed
litre nm,nf litre
littéraire nadj(f) literary
littéralement adv literally
littérature nf literature
livraison nf delivery
livre nm,nf book; pound
livrer v to deliver
local nadj local
localité nf town, village
location nf renting
logement nm accommodation
loger v to put up, accommodate, stay, find accommodation
logiciel nm software, program, application
logique nadj(f) logic, logical
logiquement adv logically
loi nf law
loin adv,nm far
lointain nadj distant, faraway
loisir nm leisure
long adv,nadj long, lengthy
longtemps adv a long time, a long while
longuement adv at length
longueur nf length
lors adv at the time of
lorsque conj when
lot nm share, prize, lot
louer v to rent, praise
loup nm wolf
lourd adj heavy
lourdement adv heavily
loyal adj loyal, faithful
loyer nm rent
lui pro him, her
lui-même pro himself
lumière nf light
lumineux adj(pl) luminous, illuminated; light
lundi nm Monday
lune nf moon
lunette nf telescope, glasses
lutte nf struggle, fight, conflict
lutter v to struggle, fight
luxe nm luxury
lycée nm high school
M
machine nf machine
madame nf madam, lady
mademoiselle nf Miss
magasin nm store
magazine nm magazine
magique adj(f) magic; magical
magistrat nm magistrate, judge
magnifique adj(f) magnificent
mai nm May
maigre nadj(f) thin, skinny, slim, lean
main nf hand
main-d'œuvre nf manpower, labor, work force
maintenance nf maintenance, servicing
maintenant adv now
maintenir v to maintain
maintien nm holding, maintaining
maire nm mayor
mairie nf town hall, city hall
mais adv,conj,intj but
maison nf house
maître nm master
maîtrise nf mastery, command, control, master's degree
maîtriser v to control, overcome, master
majesté nf majesty
majeur nadj major
majoritaire adj(f) majority
majorité nf majority
mal adji,adv,nm bad
malade nadj(f) ill, sick
maladie nf illness, disease
malaise nm uneasiness, discomfort
malentendu nm misunderstanding
malgré prep despite, in spite of
malheur nm misfortune
malheureusement adv unfortunately
malheureux nadj(pl) unhappy, miserable
malin nadj smart, shrewd, cunning
maltraiter v to manhandle, ill-treat, misuse, slight
maman nf mom
manche nm,nf handle, sleeve
mandat nm term, mandate
manger nm,v to eat
manière nf manner, way
manifestant nm protester, demonstrator
manifestation nf demonstration, event
manifestement adv manifestly, clearly
manifester v to show, demonstrate, display
manipulation nf handling, manipulation
manipuler v to handle, manipulate
manœuvre nm,nf manoeuvre, laborer
manque nm lack
manquer v to miss
manteau nm coat, overcoat
manuel adj,nm manual
manuscrit adj manuscript, handwritten
marchand nadj merchant
marchandise nf merchandise, commodity
marche nf walk, step, march
marché nm market
marcher v to walk
mardi nm Tuesday
marée nf tide
marge nf margin
marginal nadj marginal
mari nm husband
mariage nm marriage
marier v to marry
marin nadj sea, marine, sailor
marine adj,nf marine, navy
maritime adj(f) maritime
mark nm mark
marocain nadj Moroccan
marque nf brand, mark
marquer v to mark
mars nm(pl) March; Mars
masculin nadj male, masculine
masque nm mask
masquer v to mask, conceal, put on a mask
massacre nm massacre, slaughter
massacrer v to slaughter, massacre
masse nf mass
massif nadj massive
match nm match, game
matériau nm material
matériel nadj material, equipment
maternel adj motherly, maternal
maternité nf maternity, motherhood
mathématique nadj(f) mathematical; mathematics
matière nf matter, subject, material
matin nm morning
matinée nf morning
mauvais adv,nadj(pl) bad, wrong
maximal adj maximal
maximum nadj maximum
me pro me, to me, myself
mec nm guy
mécanique adj(f) mechanical
mécanisme nm mechanism
méchant nadj nasty, wicked, mean
mécontent nadj discontented, dissatisfied, displeased
mécontentement nm displeasure, dissatisfaction
médaille nf medal
médecin nm physician, doctor
médecine nf medecine, medical science
médias nmpl media
médiation nf mediation, arbitration
médiatique adj(f) media
médical adj medical
médicament nm medicine, drug, medication
médiocre nadj(f) mediocre, second-rate
méfiance nf distrust, mistrust, suspicion
méfier v to distrust, mistrust
meilleur nadj better, best
mélange nm mixing, mixture, blend
mélanger v to mix, mix up, confuse
mêler v to mingle, mix
membre nm member
même adj(f),adv,pro same, even, self
mémoire nm,nf memory
menaçant adj threatening, menacing
menace nf threat
menacer v to threaten
ménage nm housekeeping, housework
ménager nadj,v to handle, arrange; domestic
mener v to lead
mensonge nm lie
mensuel nadj monthly
mental nadj mental
mentalité nf mentality
mention nf mention, note, comment, notice
mentionner v to mention
mentir v to lie
menu adv,nadj menu, slender, slim, minor
mépris nm(pl) contempt, scorn, disdain
mépriser v to scorn, look down, spurn, disdain
mer nf sea
merci intj,nm,nf thank you; favor
mercredi nm Wednesday
merde intj,nf shit, crap
mère adj,nf mother
mérite nm merit
mériter v to deserve, merit
merveille nf marvel, wonder
merveilleux adj(pl) marvellous, wonderful
message nm message
messe nf mass
messieurs nmpl gentlemen
mesure nf measure
mesurer v to measure
métal nm metal
météo nf weather forecast
méthode nf method, procedure
métier nm job, occupation, trade
mètre nm meter
métro nm underground, metro
mettre v to put, place
meuble nadj(f) piece of furniture
meurtre nm murder
meurtrier nadj murderer, deadly, lethal
mexicain nadj Mexican
micro nm mike, micro, microphone
midi nm noon
mien nadj,pro mine
mieux adji(pl),adv,nm better
milice nf militia
milieu nm middle
militaire nadj(f) military
militant nadj militant
militer v to militate
mille det,nm,nmi a thousand
millénaire nadj(f) millennium, thousand-year-old
milliard nm billion, thousand million
millier nm thousand
million nm million
mince adj(f),intj thin, slim, slender
mine nf mein; appearance, look, mien
miner v to mine, erode
mineur nadj minor; miner
minier adj mining
minimal adj minimal, minimum
minime nadj(f) minor, minimal
minimiser v to minimize, play down
minimum nadj minimum
ministère nm ministry
ministériel adj ministerial; minister
ministre nm,nf minister
minoritaire nadj(f) minority
minorité nf minority
minuit nm midnight
minute nf minute
miracle nm miracle
miroir nm mirror
mise nf putting, placing
miser v to bet, stake
misère nf poverty, misery
missile nm missile
mission nf mission
mixte adj(f) mixed
mobile nadj(f) mobile, portable
mobilisation nf mobilization
mobiliser v to mobilize, call up
mobilité nf mobility
modalité nf mode, method, modality
mode nm,nf mode, way, fashion
modèle nm model
modéré nadj moderate, restrained, reasonable
modérer v to restrain, moderate, reduce
moderne nadj(f) modern
modernisation nf modernization
moderniser v to modernize
modeste adj(f) modest
modification nf modification
modifier v to modify, adjust
mœurs nfpl morals, customs, habits, manners, ways
moi nm,pro me
moi-même pro myself
moindre adj(f) lesser, least, slightest
moine nm monk, friar
moins adji(pl),adv,nm(pl),prep less
mois nm(pl) month
moitié nf half
moment nm moment
mon det my
monde nm world, people
mondial adj world, global
mondialisation nf internationalization, globalization
monétaire adj(f) monetary
monnaie nf currency, coin, change
monopole nm monopoly
monsieur nm mister, sir, gentleman
monstre nadj(f) monster
montage nm assembly, setting, pitching, putting, editing
montagne nf mountain
montant nadj upright, upwards, sum, total
montée nf climb, ascent, rise, raising
monter v to go up, rise, assemble
montre nf watch
montrer v to show
monument nm monument
moquer v to mock, make fun of
moral nadj moral, morale
morale nf ethics; moral
morceau nm piece, bit
mordre v to bite, overlap into
mort adj,nf dead; death
mortalité nf mortality, death rate
mortel nadj mortal, deadly, lethal
mot nm word
moteur nadj motor
motif nm motive, purpose
motion nf motion
motivation nf motivation, application
motiver v to justify, account for, motivate
mou adj,nm soft
mourir v to die
mouton nadj sheep
mouvement nm movement
moyen adj,nm means, way; medium
moyenne nf average
muet nadj mute, silent, dumb
multinational adj multinational
multiple nadj(f) multiple
multiplication nf multiplication
multiplier v to multiply
municipal adj municipal
municipalité nf municipality
munition nf ammunition, supplies
mur nm wall
murmurer v to murmur
musée nm museum
musical adj musical
musicien nadj musician
musique nf music
musulman nadj Muslim, Moslem
mutation nf transfer, transformation, mutation
mutuel adj mutual
mutuellement adv mutually, one another
mystère nm mystery
mystérieux nadj(pl) mysterious, secretive
mythe nm myth
N
naïf nadj naïve, innocent
naissance nf birth
naître v to be born
natal adj native, home
nation nf nation
national nadj national
nationaliste nadj(f) nationalist
nationalité nf nationality
nature nf nature
naturel nadj natural
naturellement adv naturally
naval adj naval
navette nf shuttle
navigation nf navigation
naviguer v to navigate, sail
navire nm ship
nazi nadj Nazi
ne adv not
néanmoins adv,conj nevertheless
néant nm nothingness
nécessaire nadj(f) necessary, required
nécessairement adv necessarily
nécessité nf necessity, need
nécessiter v to require, necessitate
néerlandais nadj(pl) Dutch
néfaste adj(f) harmful, ill-fated
négatif nadj negative
négligeable adj(f) negligible, trivial
négliger v to neglect
négociateur nadj negotiator
négociation nf negotiation
négocier v to negotiate
neige nf snow
nerveux nadj(pl) nervous, irritable
net adj,nm clear; Internet
nettement adv clearly, distinctly
nettoyage nm cleaning, cleansing
nettoyer v to clean
neuf det,adj,nmi nine; new
neutre adj(f) neutral
nez nm(pl) nose
ni conj nor
nier v to deny
niveau nm level
noble nadj(f) noble
nocturne nadj(f) nocturnal, nocturne
nœud nm knot
noir nadj black
nom nm name
nombre nm number
nombreux adj(pl) numerous
nominal nadj nominal
nomination nf appointment, nomination
nommer v to call, name, appoint
non adv,nmi no, not
nord adji,nm north
nord-est nmi north-east
nord-ouest nmi north-west
normal adj normal
normalement adv normally
norme nf norm, standard
notable nadj(f) notable, noteworthy
notamment adv notably
note nf note, grade
noter v to note, notice
notion nf notion
notoire adj(f) notorious, well-known
notre det our
nôtre nadj(f) ours, our own
nouer v to knot, tie
nourrir v to feed, nourish
nourriture nf food
nous pro we, us
nous-mêmes pro ourselves
nouveau adj,nm new
nouveauté nf novelty, new release
novembre nm November
noyau nm core, nucleus, pit
noyer nm,v walnut; to drown, flood, blur, water down
nu nadj naked, nude
nuage nm cloud
nuance nf shade, hue, nuance
nucléaire adj(f) nuclear
nuire v to harm
nuit nf night
nul adj,det,pro nil, null
nullement adv not in the least
numérique adj(f) numerical
numéro nm number
O
obéir v to obey, comply with, respond to
objectif adj,nm objective, aim, goal; lens
objection nf objection
objet nm objective; object
obligation nf obligation, bond
obligatoire adj(f) mandatory, compulsory
obligé nadj necessary, required
obliger v to require, force, oblige
obscur adj dark, vague, obscure
obscurité nf darkness
obséder v to obsess, haunt
observateur nadj observer, observant
observation nf observation
observer v to observe, watch
obsession nf obsession
obstacle nm obstacle
obtenir v to get, obtain
obtention nf obtaining, achievement
occasion nf chance, opportunity
occasionner v to cause, give rise to
occidental nadj western
occupant nadj occupant, occupier, occupying
occupation nf occupation, pastime
occuper v to occupy
occurrence nf instance, case, occurrence
océan nm ocean
octobre nm October
octroyer v to grant, bestow
odeur nf smell, odor
odieux adj(pl) hateful, odious
œil nm eye
œuf nm egg
œuvre nf work, task
œuvrer v to work
offensive nf offensive, offence
office nm office, bureau
officiel nadj official
officiellement adv officially
officier nm,nf,v officer; officiate
offre nf offer
offrir v to offer
oh intj oh
oiseau nm bird
olympique adj(f) Olympic
ombre nm,nf shade, shadow
omettre v to leave out, miss out, omit
on pro one, we
oncle nm uncle
onde nf wave
onze det,nmi eleven
opérateur nm operator
opération nf operation
opérationnel adj operational, operating
opérer v to operate, carry out
opinion nf opinion
opportun adj timely
opportunité nf opportunity, timeliness
opposant nadj opponent, opposing
opposer v to oppose
opposition nf opposition
opter v to opt, decide
optimisme nm optimism
optimiste nadj(f) optimistic
option nf option
optique nadj(f) optical, optic, perspective
or conj,nm gold; hence, thus
orage nm storm, thunderstorm
oral nadj oral
orange adji,nf orange
orchestre nm orchestra
ordinaire adv,nadj(f) ordinary
ordinateur nadj computer
ordonnance nf prescription, organization, edict, ruling
ordonner v to ordain, organize, order
ordre nm order
oreille nf ear
organe nm organ
organique adj(f) organic
organisateur nadj organizer, organizing
organisation nf organization
organiser v to organize
organisme nm organism
orgueil nm pride
oriental nadj Oriental
orientation nf orientation, trend
orienter v to position, give advice, direct, orientate
originaire adj(f) original, first, native to
original nadj original
origine nf origin, source
os nm(pl) bone
oser v to dare
otage nm hostage
ôter v to remove, take away, take off, take out
où adv,pro where
ou conj or
ouais intj yeah
oubli nm forgetting, leaving behind, missing
oublier v to forget
ouest adji,nm west
oui adv,nmi yes
ours adji,nm(pl) bear
outil nm tool
outre adv,nf,prep besides
ouvert adj open
ouvertement adv openly, overtly
ouverture nf opening
ouvrage nm work
ouvrier nadj worker
ouvrir v to open
P
pacifique adj(f) peaceful, peace-loving
pacte nm pact, treaty
page nm,nf page
paiement nm payment
pain nm bread
pair adj,nm peer, pair, even
paire nf pair
paix nf(pl) peace
palais nm(pl) palace, palate
pâle adj(f) pale
palestinien nm Palestinian
palier nm landing, level, flat
panier nm basket
panique nadj(f) panic
panne nf breakdown, failure
panneau nm sign, notice, panel
pantalon nm trousers, pants
papa nm dad, daddy
pape nm pope
papier nm paper
paquet nm packet
par prep by
paradis nm(pl) paradise, heaven
paradoxe nm paradox
paragraphe nm paragraph
paraître v to appear
parallèle nadj(f) parallel, similar
parallèlement adv in parallel, similarly
paralyser v to paralyze
paramètre nm parameter
parc nm park
parcourir v to cover, travel
parcours nm(pl) journey, course, route
par-dessus adv over
pardon nm forgiveness
pardonner v to forgive, excuse
pareil nadj similar, likewise; peer, equal
parent nadj parent
parenthèse nf parenthesis, bracket, aside
parer v to adorn, put on; to ward off, parry
parfait nadj perfect
parfaitement adv perfectly
parfois adv sometimes
parfum nm perfume, scent, fragrance
pari nm bet
parier v to bet
parisien nadj Parisian
parlement nm parliament
parlementaire nadj(f) parliamentary; member of parliament
parler nm,v to speak
parmi prep among
parole nf word
parquet nm parquet floor, hardwood floor, prosecutor's office
part nf share
partage nm division, cutting, sharing
partager v to share
partenaire nm,nf partner
partenariat nm partnership
parti nadj party
participant nadj participant
participation nf participation
participer v to participate
particulier nadj particular, peculiar; person
particulièrement adv particularly
partie nf part
partiel nadj partial
partiellement adv partly
partir v to leave
partisan nadj partisan, supporter
partout adv everywhere
parvenir v to reach, achieve
pas adv,nm(pl) not, n't; footstep
passage nm passage, way
passager nadj passenger, temporary
passé nadj,prep past
passe nm,nf pass, channel
passeport nm passport
passer v to pass
passif nadj passive, liabilities
passion nf passion
passionnant adj fascinating, exciting
passionner v to fascinate, grip
pasteur nm minister, clergyman, pastor
pâte nf paste, dough, pasta
patience nf patience
patient nadj patient
patrie nf homeland, home country
patrimoine nm heritage, assets
patron nm boss
patte nf paw, foot, leg
pause nf break, pause
pauvre nadj(f) poor
pauvreté nf poverty
pavillon nm country house, villa, wing, pavilion; flag
payer v to pay
pays nm(pl) country
paysage nm landscape, scenery, countryside
paysan nadj farmer, peasant
peau nf skin
pêche nf fishing; peach
péché nm sin
pêcher nm,v to fish, go fishing; peach tree
pêcheur nadj fisherman
peindre v to paint, depict, portray
peine nf effort, trouble
peiner v to toil, labor, struggle
peintre nm painter
peinture nf painting, paint, picture
pénal adj penal
pénaliser v to penalize, punish
pencher v to lean, tilt
pendant adj,prep,nm during; pendant
pendre v to hang down
pénétrer v to penetrate
pénible adj(f) hard, difficult, painful, tiresome
pensée nf thought
penser nm,v to think
pension nf pension; room and board, boarding school
pente nf slope
pénurie nf shortage
perception nf perception, collection
percer v to pierce, drill, break into
percevoir v to perceive
perdant nadj losing, loser
perdre v to lose
perdu nadj lost, stray, wasted
père nm father
performance nf performance
performant adj productive, efficient
péril nm peril
période nm,nf period
périr v to perish
permanence nf permanence, duty, service
permanent adj permanent
permettre v to allow
permis nm(pl) license, permit, permitted
permission nf permission, leave
perpétuel adj perpetual, everlasting, never-ending
perpétuer v to perpetuate, carry on
persister v to persist, keep up, linger
personnage nm character, individual
personnalité nf personality
personne nf,pro person, people, anybody, anyone nobody
personnel nadj personnel, personal
personnellement adv personally
perspective nf perspective, viewpoint
persuader v to convince, persuade
perte nf loss
pertinent adj pertinent, relevant
perturbation nf disruption, disturbance
perturber v to disrupt, disturb
pervers nadj(pl) pervert, perverse, perverted
peser v to weigh
pessimiste nadj(f) pessimistic; pessimist
petit adv,nadj small, little
pétition nf petition
pétrole nm crude oil, petroleum
pétrolier nadj oil; oil tanker
peu adv little
peuple nm people
peupler v to populate, inhabit
peur nf fear
peut-être adv perhaps, maybe
phare nm lighthouse, headlight
pharmaceutique nadj(f) pharmaceutical
phase nf phase
phénomène nm phenomenon
philosophe nadj(f) philosopher
philosophie nf philosophy
philosophique adj(f) philosophical
photo nf photo
photographe nm,nf photographer
photographie nf photography
photographier v to photograph
phrase nf sentence, phrase
physique nadj(f) physical, physics
physiquement adv physically
piano adv,nm piano
pièce nf piece, part, component; room
pied nm foot
piège nm trap
piéger v to trap, booby-trap
pierre nf stone
pile nf pile, stack, battery, tails
pilier nm pillar
pilote nm,nf pilot, experimental
piloter v to fly, pilot, drive
piquer v to sting, bite, prick, be hot; to steal
pire nadj(f) worse, worst
pis adv,nm(pl) worse
piste nf track, trail
pitié nf pity, mercy
place nf room, space, square, place
placement nm investment, placing
placer v to place
plafond nm ceiling, roof, maximum
plage nf beach
plaider v to plead
plaie nf wound
plaindre v to pity, feel sorry for, complain
plainte nf moan, groan, complaint
plaire v to please
plaisanter v to joke
plaisir nm pleasure
plan adj,nm plan
planche nf plank, board
plancher nm,v floor
planer v to glide, soar
planète nf planet
planification nf planning
planifier v to plan
plante nf plant
planter v to plant, pitch
plaque nf plate, tag, plaque
plastique nadj(f) plastic
plat adj,nm dish, flat
plateau nm plateau, tray, set, stage
plate-forme nf platform
plein adv,nadj,prep full
pleinement adv fully, thoroughly
plénier adj plenary, full
pleurer v to cry
pleuvoir v to rain
plier v to fold, fold up, fold back, bend
plomb nm lead
plonger v to dive
pluie nf rain
plume nm,nf feather
plupart most, the majority more
plus adv more, no
plusieurs det,adj,pro several
plutôt adv rather
pneu nm tire
poche nf pocket
poème nm poem
poésie nf poetry
poète nm poet
poétique nadj(f) poetic, poetical, poetics
poids nm(pl) weight
poignée nf handful, fistful, handle
poil nm hair, bristle
poing nm fist, punch
point adv,nm point
pointe nf point, tip
pointer nm,v to mark off, clock in, clock out, aim
poisson nm fish
poitrine nf chest, breast, breasts, bosom
pôle nm pole
polémique nadj(f) controversial, controversy
police nf police
policier nadj policeman
politicien nadj politician
politique nadj(f) politics; political
politiquement adv politically, diplomatically
pollution nf pollution
polonais nadj(pl) Polish
pomme nf apple
pompe nf pump
pompier adj,nm fireman, firefighter
ponctuel adj punctual
pont nm bridge
populaire nadj(f) popular
population nf population
porc nm pig, pork
port nm harbor, port
portable adj(f),nm portable, wearable; cell phone
porte nf door
portée nf range, reach, scope
portefeuille nm wallet
porte-parole nmi spokesperson, spokesman, spokeswoman
porter nm,v to wear, carry
porteur nm carrier, holder
portion nf portion, share
portrait nm portrait, photograph
portugais nadj(pl) Portuguese
poser v to put, pose, ask
positif nadj positive
position nf position
posséder v to possess, own, have
possession nf possession, ownership
possibilité nf possibility
possible adj(f) possible
postal adj postal, mail
poste nm,nf post, position; post office
poster nm,v poster; to post, mail
pot nm jar, pot
potentiel nadj potential
pouce nm thumb, inch
poudre nf powder
poule nf hen, chick
poulet nm chicken
poumon nm lung
pour prep for, in order to
pourcentage nm percentage, commission, cut
pourparler nm talk, discussion, negotiation
pourquoi adv,conj,nmi why
poursuite nf chase, pursuit
poursuivre v to pursue
pourtant adv yet, nonetheless, nevertheless
pourvoir v to provide, equip, supply, furnish
poussée nf push, rise, upsurge
pousser v to push
poussière nf dust
pouvoir nm,v can, to be able to
pratique nadj(f) practice, practical
pratiquement adv practically
pratiquer v to practice
préalable nadj(f) prior, previous, preliminary, prerequisite
précaire adj(f) precarious, makeshift
précaution nf precaution
précédemment adv previously
précédent nadj precedent; previous
précéder v to precede
précieux nadj(pl) precious
précipitation nf haste, precipitation
précipiter v to quicken, hasten, precipitate
précis nadj(pl) precise
précisément adv precisely
préciser v to state, specify, clarify
précision nf precision
précoce adj(f) early, precocious
préconiser v to recommend, advocate
prédécesseur nm predecessor
prédire v to predict
préférable adj(f) preferable
préférence nf preference, preferably
préférer v to prefer
préfet nm prefect
préjudice nm loss, harm, damage
préjugé nm prejudice, bias
prélèvement nm imposition, levying, withdrawal, removal, deduction
prélever v to impose, levy, withdraw, remove
préliminaire nadj(f) preliminary, introductory
prématuré nadj premature
premier det,nadj first
premièrement adv first
prendre v to take
prénom nm first name
préoccupation nf worry, concern
préoccuper v to worry, preoccupy
préparation nf preparation
préparer v to prepare
près adv,prep near, nearby, close by
prescrire v to order, command, prescribe, stipulate
présence nf presence
présent nadj present
présentation nf presentation
présentement adv at present, presently
présenter v to present
préserver v to preserve
présidence nf presidency
président nm president
présidentiel adj presidential
présider v to preside
presque adv almost
presse nf press
presser v to squeeze, press
pression nf pressure
prestation nf benefit
prestigieux adj(pl) prestigious
présumer v to presume, assume
prêt adj,nm ready
prétendre v to pretend
prétendu nadj so-called, alleged
prétention nf claim
prêter v to lend
prétexte nadj(f),nm pretext
prêtre nm priest
preuve nf proof
prévaloir v to prevail
prévenir v to prevent, warn; to notify
préventif adj preventive
prévention nf prevention, custody
prévisible adj(f) predictable, forseeable
prévision nf forecast, prediction, expectation
prévoir v to foresee, anticipate
prévu nadj planned
prier v to pray
prière nf prayer
primaire nadj(f) primary
prime nadj(f),nf free gift, premium, bonus
primitif nadj primitive
primordial adj primordial, basic, vital, primary
prince nm prince
princesse nf princess
principal nadj principal
principalement adv principally, mainly, primarily
principe nm principle
printemps nm(pl) spring
prioritaire nadj(f) priority, having priority, having right of way
priorité nf priority
prise nf grip, hold, seizure, catch
prison nf prison
prisonnier nadj prisoner, captive
privatisation nf privatization
privé nadj private
priver v to deprive
privilège nm privilege
privilégié nadj privileged
privilégier v to favor
prix nm(pl) price; prize
probabilité nf probability, likelihood
probable adj(f) probable, likely
probablement adv probably
problématique nadj(f) problematic; problem
problème nm problem
procédé nm processus
procéder v to proceed
procédure nf procedure
procès nm(pl) trial, proceedings
processus nm(pl) process
procès-verbal nm minutes, statement
prochain nadj next
prochainement adv shortly, soon
proche adv,nadj(f),prep nearby, close
proclamer v to proclaim, declare
procurer v to get, bring
procureur nm prosecutor
producteur nadj producer
productif adj productive
production nf production
productivité nf productivity
produire v to product
produit nm product
professeur nm,nf professor, teacher
profession nf profession
professionnel nadj professional
profil nm profile, outline, contour
profit nm profit, benefit
profiter v to take advantage, profit
profond adv,nadj deep
profondément adv profoundly, deeply
profondeur nf depth
programmation nf programming
programme nm program
programmer v to program, schedule
progrès nm(pl) progress
progresser v to progress
progressif adj progressive
progression nf progression
progressiste nm,nf progressive
progressivement adv progressively
proie nf prey
projection nf projection, ejection, discharge
projet nm project
projeter v to plan, project, throw out
prolonger v to prolong, extend
promener v to take for a walk, go for a walk
promesse nf promise
prometteur nadj promising
promettre v to promise
promoteur nm promoter, instigator, developer
promotion nf promotion, advertising
promouvoir v to promote
prôner v to laud, extol, advocate, commend
prononcer v to pronounce
propagande nf propaganda
propagation nf propagation, spreading
propager v to propagate, spread
prophète nm prophet
propice adj(f) favorable, auspicious, propitious
proportion nf proportion
proportionnel adj proportional
propos nm(pl) remark
proposer v to propose
proposition nf proposition, proposal
propre nadj(f) clean, proper
proprement adv cleanly, neatly, properly
propriétaire nm,nf owner
propriété nf property
prospérité nf prosperity
prostitué nadj prostitute
prostitution nf prostitution
protecteur nadj protective, protector, guardian
protection nf protection
protégé nadj protected, protégé
protéger v to protect
protestant nadj Protestant
protestation nf protest, protestation
protester v to protest
protocole nm etiquette, protocol
prouver v to prove
provenance nf origin
provenir v to be from, come from
province nf province
provincial nadj provincial
provision nf stock, supply
provisoire adj(f) temporary, provisional
provisoirement adv temporarily, provisionally
provocation nf provocation
provoquer v to provoke
proximité nf proximity, nearness, closeness
prudence nf prudence, care, caution
prudent adj prudent, careful, cautious
psychologie nf psychology
psychologique adj(f) psychological
public nadj public, audience
publication nf publication
publicitaire nadj(f) advertising, promotional
publicité nf advertising, advertisement, publicity
publier v to publish
publique adj,nf public
publiquement adv publicly
puis adv then, so
puiser v to draw, take
puisque conj since
puissance nf power
puissant nadj powerful
puits nm(pl) well, shaft, pit
punir v to punish
punition nf punishment
pur nadj pure
purement adv purely
purger v to purge, bleed, drain
putain nf whore, bitch; stupid
Q
quai nm platform, quay, embankment
qualification nf qualification
qualifier v to qualify
qualité nf quality
quand adv,conj when
quant adv as for
quantité nf quantity
quarantaine nf about forty
quarante det,nmi forty
quart nadj quarter
quartier nm district, quarter
quasi adv,nm almost, nearly
quasiment adv almost, early
quatorze det,nmi fourteen
quatre det,nmi four
quatrième det,nm,nf fourth
que adv,conj,pro that, which, who, whom
québécois nadj(pl) Quebecker, Quebecer, Québécois
quel det,adj,pro which, what
quelconque adj(f) any, some
quelque adv,adj,det some
quelquefois adv sometimes
quelques-uns pro some, a few
quelqu'un pro somebody, someone
querelle nf quarrel
question nf question
questionner v to question
quête nf quest, pursuit, collection
queue nf tail, handle, stalk, stem, rear
qui pro who, whom
quiconque pro whoever, anyone who
quinzaine nf about fifteen, two weeks
quinze det,nmi fifteen
quitter v to leave
quoi pro what
quoique conj although, though
quota nm quota
quotidien nadj daily
quotidiennement adv daily, every day
R
raccrocher v to hang up
race nf breed, race
racheter v to repurchase, buy back, redeem
racial adj racial
racine nf root
racisme nm racism
raciste nadj(f) racist
raconter v to tell
radical nadj radical
radicalement adv radically
radio adji,nm,nf radio
radioactif adj radioactive
rage nf rage, fury, rabies
raide adj(f) stiff, straight
rail nm rail, track
raison nf reason
raisonnable adj(f) reasonable, fair
raisonnement nm reasoning
ralentir v to slow down
ralentissement nm slowing down
rallier v to rally, win over, join
ramasser v to pick up, collect, gather
ramener v to bring back, return, take back
rang nm rank, row
ranger nm,v to tidy up, put away
rapide nadj(f),nm fast, quick
rapidement adv quickly, rapidly
rapidité nf speed, quickness
rappel nm reminder, summary, recall, return, remember
rappeler v to recall, call back
rapport nm relationship, report
rapporter v to bring back, report
rapporteur nadj telltale, rapporteur
rapprochement nm bringing together, coming closer, parallel
rapprocher v to bring closer, get closer
rare adj(f) rare
rarement adv rarely, seldom
raser v to shave, raze
rassemblement nm gathering, collecting, assembling
rassembler v to gather together
rassurant adj reassuring, comforting
rassurer v to reassure, calm down
rat adj(f),nm rat
rater v to miss, misfire
ratification nf ratification
ratifier v to ratify
rationnel nadj rational
rattacher v to attach, join, tie
rattraper v to recapture, recover, catch up, make up for
ravager v to ravage, devastate
ravir v to delight, rob
rayer v to scratch, streak, stripe; to erase, strike out
rayon nm ray, beam, radius; department, section, shelf
rayonnement nm radiance
réacteur nm reactor, jet engine
réaction nf reaction
réaffirmer v to reaffirm, reassert
réagir v to react
réalisateur nadj director
réalisation nf realization, achievement
réaliser v to realize, achieve
réaliste nadj(f) realist, realistic
réalité nf reality
rebelle nadj(f) rebel, rebellious
rébellion nf rebellion
récemment adv recently
récent adj recent
récepteur nm receiver, receiving
réception nf reception
récession nf recession
recette nf recipe
recevoir v to receive
recherche nf research, search
rechercher v to search for
réciproque nadj(f) mutual, reciprocal, the opposite
récit nm account, narrative
réclamer v to ask for, call for; to claim
récolte nf harvest, crop
récolter v to harvest, gather
recommandation nf recommendation
recommander v to recommend
recommencer v to resume, start again
récompense nf reward, award
récompenser v to reward, recompense
réconciliation nf reconciliation
réconcilier v to reconcile
reconduire v to renew, drive back
reconnaissance nf recognition, gratitude
reconnaissant adj grateful
reconnaître v to recognize
reconstituer v to reconstitute, restore, reconstruct
reconstruction nf reconstruction
reconstruire v to rebuild, reconstruct
record nm record
recourir v to turn to, run again
recours nm(pl) resort, recourse
recouvrir v to cover, hide, conceal
recrutement nm recruiting, recruitment
recruter v to recruit
rectifier v to rectify, correct
reçu nm receipt, accepted
recueillir v to collect, gather
recul nm backward movement, setback, slip
reculer v to move back, back up
récupération nf recovery, retrieval, salvage
récupérer v to get back, recover, recuperate
rédacteur nm editor, writer, drafter, compiler
rédaction nf writing, composition
redevenir v to become again
rédiger v to write, draw up
redire v to say again, repeat
redonner v to give back, return, give more
redoutable adj(f) fearsome, formidable
redouter v to dread, fear
redressement nm straightening up, upturn, righting
redresser v to straighten, set right, redress, turn around
réduction nf reduction
réduire v to reduce
réduit nm reduced, scaled-down, cut-down, tiny room, hideout
réel nadj real
réellement adv really
refaire v to redo, make again
référence nf reference
référendum nm referendum
référer v to refer, consult, refer to
refermer v to close again, shut again, close up
réfléchi adj thoughtful, well thought-out
réfléchir v to reflect
reflet nm reflection, glint, highlight
refléter v to reflect
réflexe nadj(f) reflex
réflexion nf reflection
réforme nf reform
réformer v to re-form, reform, discharge
réformiste nadj(f) reformist
refuge nm refuge
réfugier v to take refuge
refus nm(pl) refusal
refuser v to refuse
regagner v to win again, regain, get back, make up
regard nm look, glance
regarder v to look, watch
régime nm regime
régiment nm regiment
région nf region
régional nadj regional
régir v to govern
registre nm log, register, registry
réglé adj regular, steady, well-ordered, ruled
règle nf rule
règlement nm rule, regulation
réglementaire adj(f) regulation, control, statutory
réglementation nf regulation
réglementer v to regulate, control
régler v to pay, adjust, settle
règne nm reign
régner v to reign
regret nm regret, regretfully
regrettable adj(f) unfortunate, regrettable
regretter v to regret
regroupement nm regrouping, reassembly
regrouper v to group together, regroup
régulier adj regular
régulièrement adv regularly
reine nf queen
réitérer v to reiterate, repeat
rejet nm rejection
rejeter v to reject
rejoindre v to rejoin, reunite
réjouir v to delight, rejoice
relâcher v to loosen, release, let go
relais nm(pl) shift, relay
relance nf boost, reminder, recovery
relancer v to throw back, restart, relaunch
relater v to relate, recount
relatif nadj relative
relation nf relationship
relativement adv relatively
reléguer v to relegate
relevé nadj statement, list; relieved; put in relief; rolled up
relever v to raise
relier v to connect
religieux nadj(pl) religious
religion nf religion
relire v to reread, proofread
remarquable adj(f) remarkable, outstanding
remarque nf remark
remarquer v to remark; to notice, point out
remboursement nm reimbursement
rembourser v to reimburse, pay back, pay off, repay
remède nm cure, remedy
remédier v to cure, remedy, put right
remercier v to thank
remettre v to deliver, replace, set, put
remise nf presentation, delivery
remonter v to go back up
remplacement nm replacement, standing in
remplacer v to replace
remplir v to fill, fulfill
remporter v to take away, win
rémunération nf remuneration, payment, pay
rémunérer v to remunerate, pay
rencontre nm meeting
rencontrer v to meet
rendement nm yield, output
rendez-vous nm(pl) appointment
rendre v to render, return, yield, give up
renfermer v to contain, shut, lock, enclose
renforcement nm reinforcement, strengthening
renforcer v to reinforce, strengthen
renfort nm help, back-up, support
renier v to disown, repudiate, go back on
renoncer v to give up, renounce
renouveau nm renewal
renouveler v to renew
renouvellement nm replacement, recurrence, repetition
rénovation nf renovation, restoration
renseignement nm information
renseigner v to give information, get information
rentabilité nf profitability
rentable adj(f) profitable
rente nf annuity, pension
rentrée nf reopening, return, start
rentrer v to go in, come in, come back, return
renverser v to knock down, turn over, overturn
renvoi nm dismissal, expulsion, suspension, crossreference
renvoyer v to send back, dismiss
répandre v to spread, spill
réparation nf repair, repairing, correction, compensation
réparer v to repair, fix, correct, make up
répartir v to distribute, spread out, share out, divide up
repartir v to set off again, start up again
répartition nf distribution, spreading
repas nm(pl) meal
repasser v to cross again, retake, show again, iron
repenser v to rethink
répercussion nf repercussion
repère nm reference, benchmark, landmark
repérer v to spot, pick out, locate, find
répéter v to repeat
répétition nf repetition, rehearsal
replacer v to replace, put back
repli nm bend, twist, wrinkle, fold, fallback
replier v to fold, roll up, fold up, withdraw
réplique nf reply, retort; replica
répliquer v to reply
répondre v to answer
réponse nf answer, response
report nm postponement, deferment
reportage nm report, reporting
reporter nm,nf,v to report; to postpone
repos nm(pl) rest
reposer v to rest
repousser v to push away, postpone
reprendre v to resume, recover, start again, take back
représentant nm representative
représentatif adj representative
représentation nf representation
représenter v to represent
répression nf repression, suppression, crack-down
réprimer v to suppress, repress
reprise nf resumption, renewal; time
reproche nm reproach
reprocher v to blame, reproach
reproduction nf reproduction
reproduire v to reproduce, repeat
républicain nadj republican
république nf republic
réputation nf reputation
réputé adj famous, renowned
requérir v to require
requête nf request, petition
réseau nm network
réserve nf reserve
réserver v to reserve, keep
réservoir nm tank, reservoir
résidence nf residence, block of flats
résident nm foreign national, foreign resident
résider v to reside
résistance nf resistance
résistant nadj robust, sturdy, resistance fighter
résister v to resist
résolument adv resolutely
résolution nf resolution
résoudre v to solve, resolve
respect nm respect
respecter v to respect
respectif adj respective
respectivement adv respectively
respectueux adj(pl) respectful
respirer v to breath
responsabilité nf responsibility
responsable nadj(f) responsible
ressembler v to look like, resemble
ressentir v to feel
resserrer v to tighten up, strengthen
ressort nm spring; resort; spirit
ressortir v to go out again, come out again, take out again
ressource nf resource
restant adj,nm remaining, the rest, the remainder
restaurant nm restaurant
restauration nf restoration; catering
restaurer v to restore, feed
reste nm rest
rester v to stay
restituer v to return, restore, refund
restreindre v to restrict, cut down, decrease
restriction nf restriction
restructuration nf restructure, restructuring
résultat nm result, follow-up
résulter v to result
résumer v to summarize, sum up
rétablir v to restore, re-establish
rétablissement nm restoring, re-establishment, recovery
retard nm delay
retarder v to delay, hold up
retenir v to retain, hold back, remember
retenue nf deduction; restraint, self-control
réticence nf reluctance, hesitation
retirer v to remove, withdraw
retombée nf fallout, consequences, effects
retomber v to fall again, fall down again
retour nm return
retourner v to return, go back
retrait nadj withdrawal
retraité nadj retired
retraite nf retirement, pension
retrancher v to deduct, remove; to entrench
retrouver v to find, recall
réunion nf meeting
réunir v to gather, reunite, raise
réussi adj successful
réussir v to succeed
réussite nf success
revanche nf revenge; return
rêve nm dream
réveil nm waking up, awakening, alarm clock
réveiller v to wake up
révélation nf diclosure, revelation
révéler v to reveal
revendication nf claim, demand
revendiquer v to claim
revenir v to come back
revenu nm income
rêver v to dream
revers nm(pl) back, reverse, setback
revêtir v to take on, assume
réviser v to review, revise, overhaul
révision nf review, revision, overhaul
revivre v to live again, come back life, revive
revoir v to see again, revise
révolte nf revolt
révolter v to revolt, rebel, outrage
révolution nf revolution
révolutionnaire nadj(f) revolutionary
revue nf review, magazine, journal
rhétorique nadj(f) rhetorical, rhetoric
riche nadj(f) rich
richesse nf wealth, richness
rideau nm curtain
ridicule nadj(f) ridiculous, silly
rien adv,nm,pro nothing
rigide adj(f) rigid, stiff
rigoler v to laugh
rigoureux adj(pl) rigorous, harsh, strict
rigueur nf harshness, severity, rigidness, rigor, strictness
rire nm,v to laugh
risque nm risk
risquer v to risk
rival nadj rival
rive nf shore, bank
rivière nf river
robe nf dress
rocher nm rock, boulder
rock nm rock music
roi nm king
rôle nm role
romain adj Roman
roman adj,nm novel
romancier nm novelist
romantique nadj(f) romantic
rompre v to break
rond adv,nadj round
rose nadj(f),nf rose; pink
roue nf wheel
rouge nadj(f) red
rouler v to roll
route nf road
routier nadj road, long-distance lorry or truck driver
routine nf routine
rouvrir v to reopen
royal adj royal
royaume nm kingdom
rubrique nf column, heading, rubric
rude nadj(f) rough, harsh, hard, tough
rue nf street
ruine nf ruin, ruins
ruiner v to ruin, bankrupt oneself
rumeur nf rumor
rupture nf break, rupture
rural nadj rural
russe nadj(f) Russian
rythme nm rhythm, rate
S
sable adji,nm sand
sac nm bag, sack
sacré nadj sacred
sacrifice nm sacrifice
sacrifier v to sacrifice, give away
sage nadj(f) wise, good, sound, sensible
sagesse nf wisdom, moderation
sain adj healthy, sane
saint nadj saint, holy
saisir v to take hold of, grab
saison nf season
saisonnier adj seasonal
salaire nm salary, wage
salarial adj salary
salarié nadj wage-earning, employee
salaud nadj bastard
sale nadj(f) dirty
salle nf room
salon nm lounge, living room
saluer v to greet, salute
salut intj,nm salute, hi, bye
samedi nm Saturday
sanction nf sanction
sanctionner v to sanction, punish, approve
sang nm blood
sanglant adj bloody, cruel, covered in blood
sanitaire nadj(f) health, sanitary, medical
sans prep without
santé nf health
satellite nm satellite
satisfaction nf satisfaction
satisfaire v to satisfy
satisfaisant adj satisfactory, satisfying
sauf adj,prep except
saut nm jump, leap
sauter v to jump
sauvage nadj(f) savage, wild
sauver v to rescue, save
sauvetage nm rescue, salvaging
savant nadj scientist, scholar; learned, scholarly clever, skilful
savoir nm,v to know
savoir-faire nmi know-how
scandale nm scandal, uproar
scandaleux adj(pl) scandalous, outrageous
scandaliser v to shock, scandalize
scénario nm scenario, script
scène nf scene
scepticisme nm scepticism
sceptique nadj(f) sceptical, sceptic
schéma nm diagram, outline
science nf science
scientifique nadj(f) scientific
scolaire adj(f) school, educational, academic
score nm score
scrutin nm ballot, poll
se pro oneself, himself, herself, itself, themselves
séance nf session, meeting
sec adj,adv,nm dry
sécheresse nf dryness, drought
second adj,det,nm second
secondaire nadj(f) secondary
seconde det,nf second
secouer v to shake
secours nm(pl) help, aid, assistance
secret nadj secret
secrétaire nm,nf secretary
secrétariat nm secretaryship, secretariat, secretarial offices, secretary's office
secteur nm sector
section nf section
sécuritaire adj(f) safe
sécurité nf security, safety
séduire v to seduce, charm, captivate, appeal to
seigneur nm lord
sein nm breast, bosom
seize det,nmi sixteen
séjour nm stay
sel nm salt
sélection nf selection
sélectionner v to select
selon prep according to
semaine nf week
semblable nadj(f) similar
semblant nm semblance, pretence
sembler v to seem
semer v to sow, scatter, spread
semestre nm semester, six-month period
séminaire nm seminar, seminary
sénateur nm senator
sens nm(pl) sense, meaning
sensation nf sensation
sensibilité nf sensitivity, sensibility
sensible nadj(f) sensitive
sensiblement adv approximately, more or less, noticeably
sentiment nm feeling
sentir v to feel, smell
séparation nf separation
séparatiste nadj(f) separatist
séparer v to separate
sept det,nmi seven
septembre nm September
septième det,nm,nf seventh
séquence nf sequence
serbe adj(f) Serbian
sérénité nf serenity, peacefulness
série nf series
sérieusement adv seriously
sérieux nadj(pl) serious
serment nm oath, vow
serré adj,adv tight, packed, crowded
serre nf greenhouse
serrer v to tighten, squeeze
serveur nm waiter, server
service nm service
servir v to serve
session nf session
seuil nm doorstep, threshold
seul adj alone, only
seulement adv only
sévère adj(f) severe
sévèrement adv severely, harshly
sévir v to act ruthlessly, be rife
sexe nm sex
sexuel adj sexual
si adv,conj,nmi if, whether
siècle nm century
siège nm seat, bench
siéger v to sit
sien nadj his, hers
signal nm signal
signaler v to indicate, signal
signataire nm,nf signatory
signature nf signature
signe nm sign
signer v to sign
significatif adj significative
signification nf significance
signifier v to mean
silence nm silence
silencieux nadj(pl) silent, noiseless, silencer
sillage nm wake, slipstream
similaire adj(f) similar
simple nadj(f) simple
simplement adv simply
simplicité nf simplicity, straightforwardness
simplifier v to simplify
simultanément adv simultaneously
sincère adj(f) sincere
sincèrement adv sincerely
sincérité nf sincerity
singe nm monkey
singulier nadj unique, singular
sinistre nadj(f) disaster, sinister
sinon conj otherwise, or else
site nm site
situation nf situation
situer v to situate, locate
six det,nmi six
sixième det,nm,nf sixth
ski nm ski, skiing
slogan nm slogan
social nadj social
socialisme nm socialism
socialiste nadj(f) socialist
société nf society
sœur nf sister
soi nmi,pro one, oneself, self
soi-disant adji so-called, supposedly
soif nf thirst
soigner v to treat, look after, take care over
soigneusement adv tidily, neatly, carefully
soin nm care
soir nm evening
soirée nf evening
soit adv,conj either...or
soixante det,nmi sixty
soixante-dix det,nmi seventy
sol nm floor, ground
solaire adj(f) solar
soldat nm soldier
solde nm,nf balance; pay; sale
soleil nm sun
solidaire adj(f) interdependent, jointly dependent
solidarité nf solidarity
solide nadj(f) solid
solitaire nadj(f) solitary, lone, lonely
solitude nf solitude, loneliness
solliciter v to request, solicit, appeal
solution nf solution
sombre adj(f) dark
sombrer v to darken; to sink, lapse
sommaire nadj(f) summary, brief, cursory
somme nm,nf amount, sum; nap
sommeil nm sleep, sleepiness
sommet nm summit
son det,nm his, her, its; sound; bran
sondage nm poll
sonder v to probe, poll, sound out
songer v to dream
sonner v to ring
sonore nadj(f) sound, resonant, sonorous, voiced
sorcier nm sorcerer, witch
sort nm fate, curse
sortant nadj outgoing
sorte nf sort, kind
sortie nf exit
sortir v to go out, leave
sou nm penny
souci nm worry, concern
soucier v to care about, show concern for
soucieux adj(pl) concerned, worried
soudain adj,adv sudden, suddenly
souffle nm breath, puff
souffler v to blow, puff
souffrance nf suffering
souffrir v to suffer
souhait nm wish
souhaitable adj(f) desirable
souhaiter v to wish
soulagement nm relief
soulager v to relieve, soothe, ease
soulever v to lift up
souligner v to underline, stress
soumettre v to submit
soumission nf submission
soupçon nm suspicion
soupçonner v to suspect
soupe nf soup
souple adj(f) supple, agile, soft, floppy, flexible
souplesse nf suppleness, flexibility
source nf source, spring
sourd nadj deaf
sourire nm,v smile; to smile
souris nf(pl) mouse
sous prep under
souscrire v to subscribe
sous-estimer v to underestimate
sous-marin nadj submarine, underwater
sous-sol nm basement, lower ground floor, subsoil, underground
soustraire v to substract, remove, shield, escape from
soutenir v to sustain, support
souterrain nadj underground, underground passage
soutien nm support
souvenir nm,v memory; to remember
souvent adv often
souverain nadj sovereign, supreme ruler, monarch
souveraineté nf sovereignty
soviétique nadj(f) Soviet
spatial adj spatial, space
spécial adj special
spécialement adv especially, particularly
spécialiser v to specialize
spécialiste nadj(f) specialist
spécialité nf specialty
spécification nf specification
spécifier v to specify
spécifique adj(f) specific
spectacle nm sight, show
spectaculaire adj(f) spectacular
spectateur nm member of the audience, spectator, onlooker
spectre nm spectrum, ghost
spéculation nf speculation
sphère nf sphere
spirituel nadj witty, spiritual, sacred
spontané adj spontaneous
sport adji,nm sport
sportif nadj sports, athletic, competitive
stabilisation nf stabilization
stabiliser v to stabilize
stabilité nf stability
stable adj(f) stable
stade nm stadium, stage
stage nm internship, training course
standard adji,nm standard, switchboard
star nf star
station nf station
statistique nf statistics, statistical
statue nf statue
statut nm status
stimuler v to stimulate
stipuler v to state, stipulate, specify
stock nm stock, to supply
stopper v to stop, halt
stratégie nf strategy
stratégique adj(f) strategic
stress nm(pl) stress
strict adj strict, absolute
strictement adv strictly
structure nf structure
structurel adj structural
studio nm studio, studio apartment
stupéfiant nadj drug, narcotic; stunning, astounding
stupide adj(f) stupid, silly, bemused
style nm style
subir v to undergo, be subjected to, suffer
subit adj sudden
subsister v to subsist, remain
substance nf substance
substantiel adj substantial
substituer v to substitute
substitution nf substitution, mix-up
subtil adj subtle, nice
subvention nf subsidy
succéder v to succeed, take over
succès nm(pl) success
successeur nm successor
successif adj successive
succession nf succession
successivement adv successively
sucre nm sugar
sud adji,nm south
sud-est nmi south-east
sud-ouest nmi south-west
suédois nadj(pl) Swedish, Swede
suffire v to be sufficient, suffice
suffisamment adv sufficiently
suffisant adj sufficient
suffrage nm vote
suggérer v to suggest
suggestion nf suggestion
suicide nm suicide
suicider v to commit suicide
suisse adj(f) Swiss
suite nf result, follow-up, rest
suivant nadj,prep following
suivi nadj follow-up; consistent, continuous
suivre v to follow
sujet nm subject, topic
super adji,nm great
superbe nadj(f) superb, magnificent, handsome, gorgeous
superficiel adj superficial, shallow
supérieur nadj superior
supplément nm supplement, extra
supplémentaire adj(f) additional
supplier v to beg, implore
support nm support, stand
supporter nm,v to support, endure
supposer v to suppose, assume
suppression nf deletion, suppression
supprimer v to remove, withdraw
suprême nadj(f) supreme
sur adj,prep on, upon
sûr adj sure
surcroît nm extra, additional
sûrement adv surely
sûreté nf safety, reliability
surface nf surface
surgir v to spring up
surmonter v to overcome, top, surmount
surplus nm(pl) surplus
surprenant adj surprising
surprendre v to surprise
surpris adj(pl) surprised, amazed
surprise nf surprise
sursis nm(pl) reprieve, deferment
surtout adv,nm especially, above all
surveillance nf surveillance, monitoring
surveiller v to watch
survenir v to occur, take place, appear
survie nf survival
survivant nadj survivor, surviving
survivre v to survive
susceptible adj(f) sensitive, touchy
susciter v to arouse, provoke
suspect nadj suspicious, suspect
suspendre v to suspend, postpone
suspens nm(pl) suspension, abeyance
suspension nf hanging, suspending, breaking off, postponement, suspension
symbole nm symbol
symbolique nadj(f) symbolic
symboliser v to symbolize
sympathie nf liking, warmth, friendship, sympathie
sympathique nadj(f) likeable, nice, pleasant
symptôme nm symptom
syndical adj (trade-) union
syndicat nm union
syndrome nm syndrome
synonyme nadj(f) synonymous; synonym
synthèse nf summary, synthesis
syrien nadj Syrian
systématique nadj(f) systematic
systématiquement adv systematically
système nm system
T
tabac nm tobacco
table nf table
tableau nm frame, picture, painting, panel
tache nf stain, spot, mark
tâche nf task
tâcher v to endeavor
tactique nadj(f) tactics, tactical
taille nf size, height
tailler v to cut, carve, engrave, sharpen, trim
taire v to keep quiet
talent nm talent
tandis nf while
tant adv so much, so many
tante nf aunt
tantôt adv this afternoon, sometimes
taper v to beat, slam, bang, type
tapis nm(pl) carpet, mat, covering
tard adv late
tarder v to delay
tardif adj late
tarif nm price, rate, fare, tariff
tas nm(pl) pile, lots of
taux nm(pl) rate
taxe nf tax
taxer v to tax
taxi nm tax
tchèque nadj(f) Czech
te pro you, to you, from you
technicien nm technician
technique nadj(f) technique, technics, technical
techniquement adv technically
technologie nf technology
technologique adj(f) technological
tel adj,det,pro such
télé nf TV
télécommunication nf telecommunication
téléphone nm telephone
téléphoner v to telephone, phone, call
téléphonique adj(f) telephone
téléspectateur nm TV viewer
téléviser v to televise
télévision nf television
tellement adv so much
témoignage nm testimony
témoigner v to testify
témoin nm witness
température nf temperature
tempête nf storm, gale, turmoil
temple nm temple
temporaire adj(f) temporary
temps nm(pl) time
tenant nadj tenant; incumbent, holder
tendance nf tendency, trend
tendre nadj(f),v to tighten; to extend, stretch, tender
tendresse nf tenderness, fondness
teneur nf content
tenir v to hold
tennis nmi tennis
tension nf tension
tentation nf temptation
tentative nf attempt
tente nf tent
tenter v to tempt, try
tenue nf dress, outfit
terme nm term, deadline
terminal nadj terminal
terminer v to finish, end
terrain nm ground, terrain
terre nf earth, world, soil, land
terrestre adj(f) land, earth
terreur nf terror, dread
terrible adj(f) terrible, dreadful
terriblement adv terribly, awfully
terrien nadj earthling; landowner, countryman
territoire nm territory
territorial adj territorial, land
terrorisme nm terrorism
terroriste nm,nf terrorist
test nm test
tester v to test
tête nf head
texte nm text
textile nadj(f) textile
thé nm tea
théâtre nm theater
thème nm theme, topic
théologie nf theology
théorie nf theory
théorique adj(f) theoretical
théoriquement adv theoretically
thérapie nf therapy
thèse nf thesis, argument
tiens nadjpl,intj ah, well
tiers nadj(pl) third
timbre nm to stamp
timide nadj(f) timid, shy, bashful
tir nm fire, shot, launch
tirage nm drawing, circulation, run
tirer v to pull, fire
tisser v to weave
tissu nadj fabric, material, cloth, tissue, woven
titre nm title
titulaire nadj(f) holder, with tenure, occupant
toi nm,pro you, yourself
toile nf cloth, canvas, web
toilette nf washing, toilet, lavatory, bathroom, restroom
toit nm roof
tolérance nf tolerance
tolérer v to tolerate, access, put up, bear, endure
tombe nf grave, tomb
tomber v to fall
ton det,nm your; tone
tonne nf ton
tort nm wrong
torture nf torture
torturer v to torture
tôt adji,adv early
total nadj total
totalement adv totally
totalité nf totality, entirety
touchant adj,prep with regard to, concerning, touching, moving
touche nf button, key, touch, touchline
toucher nm,v to touch
toujours adv always
tour nm,nf tower; turn; tour
tourisme nm tourism, sightseeing
touriste nm,nf tourist
touristique adj(f) holiday, tourist
tournant adj,nm revolving, swivel, encircling, bend turning point
tournée nf tour, round
tourner v to turn
tournoi nm tournament
tout adv,det,nadj,pro all, very
toutefois adv,conj however
toxique nadj(f) toxic, toxin
trace nf trace, mark, track
tracer v to draw, write, mark out
tradition nf tradition
traditionnel adj traditional
traditionnellement adv traditionally
traduction nf translation
traduire v to translate
trafic nm traffic, circulation
tragédie nf tragedy
tragique nadj(f) tragic
trahir v to betray, give away
trahison nf betrayal, treachery, treason
train nm train
traîner v to drag, pull
trait nm line, feature
traite nf trade, draft, stretch, milking
traité nm treaty
traitement nm treatment, salary, wage
traiter v to treat, handle, deal with
trajet nm journey, route
trame nf weft, framework; tram
tranche nf slice, edge, section, bracket, slot
trancher v to cut, sever, settle, decide
tranquille adj(f) quiet
transaction nf transaction
transférer v to transfer
transfert nm transfer
transformation nf transformation, change
transformer v to transform
transit nm transit
transition nf transition
transitoire adj(f) transient, interim, provisional
transmettre v to forward, transmit
transmission nf transmission
transparence nf transparency
transparent nadj transparent, see-through, evident
transport nm transportation
transporter v to transport, carry
travail nm work
travailler v to work
travailleur nadj worker
travers nm(pl) breadth, across; fault, amiss
traversée nf crossing
traverser v to cross, traverse
treize det,nmi thirteen
tremblement nm shiver, trembling, shaking
trembler v to shiver, tremble, shake, flicker
trentaine nf about thirty
trente det,nmi thirty
très adv very
trésor nm treasure, treasury
trêve nf truce
tribu nf tribe
tribunal nm court
tribune nf platform, forum, gallery
trimestre nm quarter, three months
triomphe nm triumph
triompher v to triumph, beat
triple nadj(f) triple
triste adj(f) sad
tristesse nf sadness, gloominess, dreariness
trois det,nmi three
troisième det,nm,nf third
tromper v to deceive
trône nm throne
trop adv too much, too many
trottoir nm pavement
trou nm hole
troublant adj disturbing
trouble adj(f),nm turmoil, agitation, blurred, cloudy, trouble
troubler v to disturb, disrupt, cloud
troupe nf troup
troupeau nm herd, flock
trouver v to find
truc nm trick; thingamajig
tu pro you
tube nm tube
tuer v to kill
tueur nm killer, hit man
tunnel nm tunnel
turc adj,nm Turk, Turkish
type nm type; guy
typique nadj(f),nf typical
U
ultérieur adj later, subsequent
ultime adj(f) ultimate
un adj,det,nm,pro a, an, one
unanime adj(f) unanimous
unanimité nf unanimity
uni nadj united
uniforme adj(f),nm uniform, steady, regular
unilatéral adj unilateral
union nf union
unique adj(f) unique
uniquement adv only
unir v to unite
unité nf unity; unit
univers nm(pl) universe
universel nadj universal
universitaire nadj(f) university, academic
université nf university
uranium nm uranium
urbain adj urban
urgence nf emergency
urgent adj urgent
usage nm use, usage
usager nm user
user v to wear out, wear away, use up
usine nf factory
utile adj(f) useful
utilisateur nadj user
utilisation nf use
utiliser v to use
utilité nf use, usefulness
V
vacance nf vacancy; vacation
vache adj(f),nf cow
vague nadj(f),nf vague; wave
vain adj vain
vaincre v to beat, defeat, overcome, conquer
vainqueur nm,nf winner
vaisseau nm ship, vessel
valable adj(f) valid
valeur nf value, worth
valise nf suitcase
vallée nf valley
valoir v to be worth
vanter v to vaunt, boast, brag
vapeur nm,nf vapor, steam, steamer, steamship
variable nadj(f) variable
variation nf variation, change
varier v to vary, change
variété nf variety
vaste adj(f) vast, immense
vedette nf star, patrol boat
véhicule nm vehicle
véhiculer v to transport, convey
veille nf the day before, the eve of, night watch
veiller v to look after, stay up
vélo nm bike, bicycle
vendeur nm salesman, seller
vendre v to sell
vendredi nm Friday
vendu nadj sold, bribed
vengeance nf revenge
venger v to avenge, take revenge
venir v to come
vent nm wind
vente nf sale
ventre nm belly, stomach
venu nadj come
venue nf coming
verbal adj verbal
verdict nm verdict
vérificateur nadj checker, inspector, auditor
vérification nf check, verification
vérifier v to check, verify
véritable adj(f) real, true
véritablement adv truly, really
vérité nf truth
verre nm glass
vers nm(pl),prep toward; verse
versant nm hillside, mountainside
versement nm payment
verser v to pour, deposit, shed
version nf version
vert nadj green
vertu nf virtue
vêtement nm garment, item or article of clothing
vêtir v to clothe, dress, put on
veuf nadj surviving spouse
via prep via
viable adj(f) viable, workable
viande nf meat
vice nm fault, defect, vice
vice-président nm vice-president
victime nf victim
victoire nf victory
vide nadj(f) empty
vidéo adji,nf video
vider v to empty, vacate
vie nf life
vieillard nm old man
vieillesse nf old age
vieillir v to grow old
vierge nadj(f) virgin
vieux adj(pl),nm(pl) old
vif nadj lively
vigilance nf vigilance, watchfulness
vigilant adj vigilant, watchful
vigoureux adj(pl) vigorous
vigueur nf vigor
village nm village
ville nf city
vin nm wine
vingt det,nmi twenty
vingtaine nf about twenty
vingt-cinq det,nmi twenty five
vingtième det,nm,nf twentieth
vingt-quatre det,nmi twenty four
viol nm rape
violation nf violation, transgession
violence nf violence
violent nadj violent
violer v to rape, infringe
virer v to turn, change, transfer, kick out
virtuel adj virtual, potential
virus nm(pl) virus
visa nm visa, stamp
visage nm face
vis-à-vis nmpl,prep face to face, regarding
visée nf aim, design, sighting
viser v to aim
visible adj(f) visible, obvious
visiblement adv obviously, clearly, visibly
vision nf vision, view
visite nf visit
visiter v to visit
visiteur nm visitor
visuel adj visual
vital adj vital
vite adv fast, quickly
vitesse nf speed
vitre nf pane, window
vitrine nf window, display cabinet
vivant nadj alive, living
vivement adv sharply, brusquely, lively
vivre nm,v to live
vocabulaire nm vocabulary
vocal adj vocal
vocation nf vocation, calling
vœu nm vow, wish, will
voici prep here is, here are, this is, these are
voie nf road, lane, route, track, way
voilà prep right, there, here
voile nm,nf veil, sail
voiler v to veil
voir v to see
voire adv even, indeed
voisin nadj neighbor
voisinage nm neighborhood
voiture nf car
voix nf(pl) voice
vol nm flight, theft
volant adj,nm steering wheel
voler v to steal, rob
volet nm shutter
voleur nadj thief, light-fingered
volontaire nadj(f) volunteer; voluntary
volontairement adv voluntarily, willingly
volonté nf will
volontiers adv with pleasure, willingly, gladly
volume nm volume
vote nm vote
voter v to vote
votre det your
vôtre nadj(f) yours
vouer v to devote, dedicate to, vow to
vouloir nm,v to want
vous pro you
voyage nm trip, journey
voyager v to travel
voyageur nadj traveler
vrai adv,nadj true
vraiment adv truly, really, very
vraisemblablement adv most probably
vue nf view
vulgaire nadj(f) vulgar, common, popular
vulnérable adj(f) vulnerable
W
week-end nm weekend
Y
y adv,nmi,pro there
yen nm yen
yougoslave nadj(f) Yugoslav, Yugoslavian
Z
zéro nm zero
zone nf zone, area
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