First 625 words - part 2 Flashcards
(201 cards)
1
Q
A
copper
un/le cuivre
masculine noun
kɥivʁ
2
Q
artiste
A
artist
masculine noun
aʁ.tist
3
Q
un panneau
A
sign
masculine noun
pa.no
PA NO look at the SIGN it says stop
“Un signe” is used for hints and hand gestures. Other possible options are “signalisation” and “un panneau (pl. des
panneaux) de signalisation” for signs on the road or billboards.
4
Q
A
long
adjective
lɔ̃
5
Q
la/une plante
A
plant
feminine noun
plɑ̃t
6
Q
courbé
A
curved
adjective
kuʁ.be
7
Q
A
ancien
adjective
ɑ̃.sjɛ̃
“Ancien” is also a translation for the word “former” when talking about something like the former president.
8
Q
family
A
une/la famille
9
Q
beau
A
beautiful
adjective
bo
[beau] – “Belle” is the feminine form. In formal language, we can say “ravissant/ravissante.”
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Q
A
une/la lampe
lamp
feminine noun
lɑ̃p
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Q
A
le prix
(english = price)
masculine noun
pʁi
the PRICE of the grand PRIX is fucking expensive!
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Q
A
le/un sol
masculine noun
sɔl
[sol] – “La terre” is used to refer to the earth, but “le sol” refers to soil and the ground on which we walk.
13
Q
long
adjective
A
long
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Q
A
artist
masculine noun
aʁ.tist
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Q
A
hot/warm
adjective
ʃo
[chaud] – “Hot” and “warm” can both be translated as “chaud.” As “hot” is considered warmer than “warm,” we can translate it as “très
chaud” while “brûlant” = “scalding” and “tiède” = “lukewarm.”
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Q
quatre-vingts
A
80
card. number
ka. trə.vɛ̃
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Q
A
bas
bottom
adverb
ba
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Q
une/la famille
A
family
feminine noun
fa.mij
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Q
bas
A
down, low
adverb
ba
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Q
le sable
A
sand
masculine noun
sɑbl
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Q
A
un magasin
masculine noun
ma.ɡa.zɛ̃
you buy your magazine in the magasin
“Une boutique” [butik] is also a very common word for a shop as is “un commerce.”
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Q
A
porter
verb
pɔʁ.te
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Q
A
la/une plante
feminine noun
plɑ̃t
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Q
une plage
A
beach
feminine noun
plaʒ
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un cadeau
masculine noun
ka.do
1 [cadeau] – The word “un présent” is also used in French and has the same meaning as it does in English.
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clothing
le habillement
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to carry
verb
porter
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le argent
money
masculine noun
aʁ.ʒɑ̃
“Argent” can mean both “silver” and “money”
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mort
death / dead
adjective
mɔʁ
“Décédé” = “deceased.”
I want MORE life
30
million
million
card number
mi.ljɔ̃
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un camion
masculine noun
ka.mjɔ̃
CAMeras use Ions to take pictures of TRUCKS
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courbé
(curved)
adjective
kuʁ.be
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un/le verre
glass
masculine noun
vɛʁ
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sand
le sable
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adjective
un adjectif
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soil
le/un sol
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acheter
to buy
verb
a.ʃø.te
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un pneu
tire
masculine noun
pnø
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sand
masculine noun
sɑbl
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le argent
masculine noun
aʁ.ʒɑ̃
“Argent” can mean both “silver” and “money”
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zéro
zero
card. number
ze. ʁo
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un poids
weight
masculine noun
pwɑ
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acheter
verb
a.ʃø.te
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Le paradis
masculine noun
pa.ʁa.di
[paradis] – “Le paradis” is the common word used in opposition to the “l’enfer” (cf. l’enfer et le paradis). However, the word “ciel” (sky)
is used to refer to heaven in other cases like in the prayer “Notre Père qui êtes aux Cieux” (sgl. “ciel”) = “Our Father who art in Heaven.”
Both translations are possible; it just depends on the individual situation
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money or Silver
masculine noun
le argent
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un/le appareil photo
camera
masculine noun
a.pa.ʁɛj fo.to
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loose
adjective
ample
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une pierre
feminine noun
pjɛʁ
Mr Pierre Stone
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to buy
verb
acheter
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il
it
pronoun
il
Because all French nouns are gendered, there’s no difference between “He is big” (Il est grand) and “It is big” (Il est grand), as long
as you’re talking about a masculine object. The feminine form is “elle.” There is an impersonal form for “It’s” (as in “It’s so weird!”), which
is “C’est”. If your grammar book doesn’t cover the differences between pronouns well, check out this article: http://tinyurl.com/c-est-il-est
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hard
adjective
dur
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manger
to eat
verb
mɑ̃.ˈʒe
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pig
le/un cochon
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la/une jambe
feminine noun
ʒɑ̃b
[jambe] – Only used for humans or horses. To describe other animals’ legs, use the word “patte”
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glass
un/le verre
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la terre
ground
feminine noun
tɛʁ
Both “le sol” and “la terre” can be used to refer to the surface on which we walk, crawl, or fall (i.e. “tomber par terre” ). “Sol” and
“terre” can also be used to designate the ground (solid matter); another meaning of “le(s) sol(s)” is “superficial layer of the earth.” While
“la terre” is also used to refer to the planet Earth, the word “sol” cannot be used in the same way.
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une/la île
island
feminine noun
il
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un centimètre
centimeter
masculine noun
sɑ̃.ti.mɛtʁ
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vendre
(to sell)
verb
vɑ̃dʁ
I am selling my VENs to DREna
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s’asseoir
to sit
verb
sa.swaʁ
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sale
dirty
adjective
sal
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un poids
masculine noun
pwɑ
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porter
to carry
verb
pɔʁ.te
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la mer
sea
feminine noun
mɛʁ
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camera
un/le appareil photo
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price
le prix
masculine noun
pʁi
the PRICE of the grand PRIX is fucking expensive!
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juin
June
masculine noun
ʒɥɛ̃
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gift
masculine noun
The word “un présent” is also used in French and has the same meaning as it does in English.
un cadeau
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la/une jambe
leg
feminine noun
ʒɑ̃b
[jambe] – Only used for humans or horses. To describe other animals’ legs, use the word “patte”
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June
masculine noun
juin
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le/un maïs
masculine noun
ma.is
[maïs] – A trema (also known as an umlaut) over an ‘i’ creates a new syllable in which the vowels are separated. For example, “maïs”
is pronounced [ma.is].
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un/le bateau
boat
masculine noun
ba.to
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boat
un/le bateau
masculine noun
ba.to
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trente
30
card. number
tʁɑ̃t
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un adjectif
masculine noun
ad.ʒɛk.tif
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mountain
une montagne
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un pantalon
masculine noun
Bring my PANTs ALONg here
pɑ̃.ta.lɔ̃
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artist
artiste
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soixante-dix
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card number
swa.sɑ̃t dis
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clay
la argile
clay is argile
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grand
tall/large/big
adjective
ɡʁɑ
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heaven
Le paradis
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4
quatre
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dur
hard
adjective
dyʁ
I'm a HARD nut DURrrrr
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photograph
une photo
feminine noun
fo.to
**[photo] – “Une photo” is the diminutive for “une photographie.” “Photographie” is used to refer to both a physical picture and the
technique/art of taking pictures.**
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le habillement
clothing
masculine noun
a.bij.mɑ̃
here's A BILL MA for the clothes "you" bought me
The generic term is “ habillement”/abijmɑ̃/, which describes everything that can be worn. “Un habit” is a very common
word that is synonymous with “un vêtement.” Another very common term is “prêt-à-porter,” which literally means “ready to wear” and is
often used for items found in stores and fashion magazines.
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une pierre
stone
feminine noun
pjɛʁ
Mr Pierre Stone
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la argile
clay
feminine noun
aʁ.ʒil
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year
une année
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to sell
verb
vendre
I am selling my VENs to DREna
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lamp
une/la lampe
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boat
un/ le bateau
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creuser
verb
kʁø.ze
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million
card number
million
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un/le outil
tool
masculine noun
u.ti
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soixante-dix
card number
swa.sɑ̃t dis
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un vélo
masculine noun
ve.lo
Une bicyclette [bi.si.klɛt] can also be used although it’s slightly more formal than “vélo.” It’s roughly the equivalent of “bicycle
vs bike” in English.
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un camion
lorry / truck
masculine noun
ka.mjɔ̃
CAMeras use Ions to take pictures of TRUCKS
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dead
adjective
mort
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un nombre
number
masculine noun
nɔ̃bʁ
[nombre] - When referring to a phone number, a registration number, etc. , use the word ‘numéro’ instead.
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pants/trousers
un pantalon
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tomber
verb
tɔ̃.be
TOM is BAE and he is FALLING
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centimeter
un centimètre
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une année
year
feminine noun
a.ne
bonne ANNEE...versaire
You can also use ‘an’, depending on the context. This is explained on this website: http://www.french-linguistics.co.uk/
grammar/when\_to\_use\_an\_annee.shtml
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hot/warm
adjective
chaud
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it
pronoun
il
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ancient/ old
adjective
ancien
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to fall
tomber
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une montagne
mountain
feminine noun
mɔ̃.taɲ
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un nombre
masculine noun
nɔ̃bʁ
[nombre] - When referring to a phone number, a registration number, etc. , use the word ‘numéro’ instead.
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down, low
adverb
bas
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number
un nombre
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un / le paradis
heaven
masculine noun
pa.ʁa.di
[paradis] – “Le paradis” is the common word used in opposition to the “l’enfer” (cf. l’enfer et le paradis). However, the word “ciel” (sky)
is used to refer to heaven in other cases like in the prayer “Notre Père qui êtes aux Cieux” (sgl. “ciel”) = “Our Father who art in Heaven.”
Both translations are possible; it just depends on the individual situation
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une année
feminine noun
a.ne
bonne ANNEE...versaire
You can also use ‘an’, depending on the context. This is explained on this website: http://www.french-linguistics.co.uk/
grammar/when\_to\_use\_an\_annee.shtml
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ground
la terre
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80
card. number
quatre-vingts
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tall/large/big
grand
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vendre
to sell
verb
vɑ̃dʁ
I am selling my VENs to DREna
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copper
un/le cuivre
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bike
masculine noun
Une bicyclette [bi.si.klɛt] can also be used although it’s slightly more formal than “vélo.” It’s roughly the equivalent of “bicycle
vs bike” in English.
un vélo
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Store/Shop
un magasin
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un pantalon
pants/trousers
masculine noun
Bring my PANTs ALONg here
pɑ̃.ta.lɔ̃
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une/la île
feminine noun
il
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un panneau
masculine noun
pa.no
PA NO look at the SIGN it says stop
“Un signe” is used for hints and hand gestures. Other possible options are “signalisation” and “un panneau (pl. des
panneaux) de signalisation” for signs on the road or billboards.
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le habillement
masculine noun
a.bij.mɑ̃
here's A BILL MA for the clothes "you" bought me
The generic term is “ habillement”/abijmɑ̃/, which describes everything that can be worn. “Un habit” is a very common
word that is synonymous with “un vêtement.” Another very common term is “prêt-à-porter,” which literally means “ready to wear” and is
often used for items found in stores and fashion magazines.
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la argile
clay
feminine noun
aʁ.ʒil
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curved
adjective
courbé
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un/le verre
glass
masculine noun
vɛʁ
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plant
la/une plante
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sale
adjective
sal
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manger
verb
mɑ̃.ˈʒe
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stone
une pierre
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grand
tall/large/big
adjective
ɡʁɑ
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bas
down, low
adverb
ba
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une/la lampe
lamp
feminine noun
lɑ̃p
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to eat
verb
manger
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tool
outil
masculine noun
OUt TIL the tools are back
u.ti
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Death/dead
mort
adjective
mɔʁ
“Décédé” = “deceased.”
I want MORE life
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island
une/la île
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to dig
verb
creuser
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un pneu
masculine noun
pnø
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bottom
bas
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un cercle
circle
masculine noun
sɛʁkl
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la terre (ground/soil)
feminine noun
tɛʁ
Both “le sol” and “la terre” can be used to refer to the surface on which we walk, crawl, or fall (i.e. “tomber par terre” ). “Sol” and
“terre” can also be used to designate the ground (solid matter); another meaning of “le(s) sol(s)” is “superficial layer of the earth.” While
“la terre” is also used to refer to the planet Earth, the word “sol” cannot be used in the same way.
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leg
la/une jambe
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bas
bottom
adverb
ba
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creuser
to dig
verb
kʁø.ze
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tomber
to fall
verb
tɔ̃.be
TOM is BAE
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un cercle
masculine noun
sɛʁkl
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quatre
4
card. Number
katʁ
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sea
la mer
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un vélo
bike
masculine noun
ve.lo
Une bicyclette [bi.si.klɛt] can also be used although it’s slightly more formal than “vélo.” It’s roughly the equivalent of “bicycle
vs bike” in English.
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weight
un poids
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dur
adjective
dyʁ
I'm a HARD nut DURrrrr
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le/un cochon
masculine noun
ko.ʃɔ̃
[cochon] – “When referring to the meat, you should say “porc” (for example: “Une côtelette de porc” = “a pork chop”). “Porc” can also
be used to describe the animal itself.
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quatre-vingts
card. number
ka. trə.vɛ̃
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la mer
feminine noun
mɛʁ
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zéro
card. number
ze. ʁo
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une/la famille
feminine noun
fa.mij
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une poche
pocket
feminine noun
pɔʃ
I have POsCHE (posh) pockets
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camera
un/le appareil photo
masculine noun
a.pa.ʁɛj fo.to
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un centimètre
centimeter
masculine noun
sɑ̃.ti.mɛtʁ
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un/le cuivre
copper
masculine noun
kɥivʁ
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quatre
card. Number
katʁ
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ample
loose
Women with AMPLE bosoms are LOOSE
adjective
ɑ̃pl
“Loose” can generally be translated as “ample” when talking about clothing. “Les femmes enceintes portent souvent des robes
amples.” = “Pregnant women often wear loose dresses.” If, instead, you’d like to talk about a loose screw or a loose wheel, use “desserré.”
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ample
(english = loose)
Women with AMPLE bosoms are LOOSE
adjective
ɑ̃pl
“Loose” can generally be translated as “ample” when talking about clothing. “Les femmes enceintes portent souvent des robes
amples.” = “Pregnant women often wear loose dresses.” If, instead, you’d like to talk about a loose screw or a loose wheel, use “desserré.”
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pocket
une poche
feminine noun
pɔʃ
I have POsCHE (posh) pockets
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zero
card. number
zéro
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il
pronoun
il
Because all French nouns are gendered, there’s no difference between “He is big” (Il est grand) and “It is big” (Il est grand), as long
as you’re talking about a masculine object. The feminine form is “elle.” There is an impersonal form for “It’s” (as in “It’s so weird!”), which
is “C’est”. If your grammar book doesn’t cover the differences between pronouns well, check out this article: http://tinyurl.com/c-est-il-est
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beach
une plage
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une montagne
feminine noun
mɔ̃.taɲ
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tire
un pneu
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le/un sol
soil
masculine noun
sɔl
[sol] – “La terre” is used to refer to the earth, but “le sol” refers to soil and the ground on which we walk.
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photograph
une/la photo
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beautiful
beau
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s’asseoir
to sit
verb
sa.swaʁ
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dirty
adjective
sale
178
un cadeau
gift
masculine noun
ka.do
1 [cadeau] – The word “un présent” is also used in French and has the same meaning as it does in English.
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million
card number
mi.ljɔ̃
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trente
30
card. number
tʁɑ̃t
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une/la photo
photograph
feminine noun
fo.to
**[photo] – “Une photo” is the diminutive for “une photographie.” “Photographie” is used to refer to both a physical picture and the
technique/art of taking pictures.**
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un magasin
store/shop
masculine noun
ma.ɡa.zɛ̃
you buy your magazine in the magasin
“Une boutique” [butik] is also a very common word for a shop as is “un commerce.”
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30
trente
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to sit
verb
s’asseoir
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juin
masculine noun
ʒɥɛ̃
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long
long
adjective
lɔ̃
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un adjectif
adjective
masculine noun
ad.ʒɛk.tif
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tool
un/le outil
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une poche
feminine noun
pɔʃ
I have POsCHE (posh) pockets
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le/un maïs
corn
masculine noun
ma.is
[maïs] – A trema (also known as an umlaut) over an ‘i’ creates a new syllable in which the vowels are separated. For example, “maïs”
is pronounced [ma.is].
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circle
un cercle
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chaud
hot/warm
adjective
ʃo
[chaud] – “Hot” and “warm” can both be translated as “chaud.” As “hot” is considered warmer than “warm,” we can translate it as “très
chaud” while “brûlant” = “scalding” and “tiède” = “lukewarm.”
193
le prix
price
masculine noun
pʁi
the PRICE of the grand PRIX is fucking expensive!
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beautiful
adjective
bo
[beau] – “Belle” is the feminine form. In formal language, we can say “ravissant/ravissante.”
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70
card number
soixante-dix
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ancien
old/ancient
adjective
ɑ̃.sjɛ̃
“Ancien” is also a translation for the word “former” when talking about something like the former president.
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corn
le/un maïs
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lorry / truck
un camion
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le/un cochon
pig
masculine noun
ko.ʃɔ̃
[cochon] – “When referring to the meat, you should say “porc” (for example: “Une côtelette de porc” = “a pork chop”). “Porc” can also
be used to describe the animal itself.
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sign
un panneau
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beach
feminine noun
plaʒ
