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1 Basic Greetings & Introductions 204 words

Every conversation begins somewhere. This section gives you the social foundation to meet people, exchange pleasantries, and navigate your first interactions in French with confidence.

Greetings & Polite Expressions

The core of every conversation — 20 essential phrases to greet people at any time of day, say goodbye, and show basic politeness. You will use these from your very first day.

Bonjour ! Hello!
Merci Thank you
S'il vous plaît Please
Comment allez-vous ? How are you?
Je vais bien I'm fine

Basic Questions

What, where, when, why, and how — 24 question words that unlock any conversation. These short phrases carry enormous power when you don't yet have full vocabulary.

Qu'est-ce que c'est ? What is this?
Où est-ce ? Where is it?
Quand est-ce ? When is it?

Yes & No Responses

Agreement and disagreement go far beyond yes and no. Learn natural ways to confirm, decline, express uncertainty, and say yes please or no thank you in different contexts.

Oui. Yes
Non. No
Peut-être. Maybe
Oui, s'il vous plaît Yes, please
Non, merci No, thank you

Communication & Social

The vocabulary of social life: making plans, sending invitations, catching up with friends, and the phrases that keep relationships going.

Invitation Invitation
Rattraper le temps perdu Catch up
Plan Plan
On se voit bientôt Let's catch up soon
Je vous enverrai l'invitation I'll send you the invitation

Meeting New People

First impressions — how to introduce yourself, ask someone's name, and break the ice in any social situation. The phrases every confident speaker knows.

Ami Friend
Poignée de main Handshake
Conversation Conversation
C’est un plaisir. It's a pleasure
Qu’est-ce qui t’amène ici ? What brings you here?
2 Numbers & Time 184 words

Numbers and time are woven into every conversation. Whether you are telling the time, handling money, or making plans, this section builds the numerical and temporal vocabulary you will use every single day.

Numbers 0-20

The counting foundation. Master zero through twenty — essential for prices, phone numbers, floor numbers, ages, and quantities of all kinds.

Zéro Zero
Un One
Deux Two
Combien ? How many?
N'y en a-t-il qu'un ? Is there just one?

Large Numbers

Go beyond twenty: learn hundreds and thousands for shopping, discussing prices, and any serious numerical conversation.

Vingt Twenty
Trente Thirty
Quarante Forty
C'est combien ? How much is it?
Est-ce vingt dollars ? Is it twenty dollars?

Time & Clock

Tell and ask for the time, talk about schedules and appointments. A must-know skill for navigating daily life and making plans.

Temps Time
Heure Hour
Minute Minute
Quelle heure est-il ? What time is it?
Est-il 3 heures ? Is it 3 o'clock?

Time Expressions

Today, yesterday, tomorrow, next week — the temporal expressions that anchor everything you say and help you talk about past, present, and future.

Année Year
Mois Month
Semaine Week
Je suis occupé aujourd'hui. I'm busy today
Que faites-vous demain ? What are you doing tomorrow?

Days and Seasons

Days of the week, months of the year, and all four seasons — the vocabulary for planning, scheduling, and small talk about the calendar.

Lundi Monday
Mardi Tuesday
Mercredi Wednesday
Je travaille lundi. I work on Monday
Que faites-vous samedi ? What are you doing on Saturday?
3 Food & Restaurants 328 words

Food is culture. This is the largest vocabulary pack in the course — from the ingredients in your shopping basket to ordering confidently at a restaurant. Whether you are cooking, shopping, or dining out, this section has you covered.

Food & Drinks

96 words spanning every corner of the table: meats, vegetables, fruits, grains, beverages, and condiments. Build the vocabulary to shop at markets, cook recipes, and talk about food like a local.

Riz Rice
Pain Bread
Viande Meat
Que voulez-vous manger ? What do you want to eat?
J'ai faim I'm hungry

Restaurants & Ordering

From choosing a table to settling the bill — how to read a menu, call the waiter, place your order, ask for recommendations, and handle any situation in a restaurant.

Restaurant Restaurant
Café Cafe
Menu Menu
Le menu, s'il vous plaît Menu please
Qu'est-ce qui est recommandé ? What's recommended?

Clothing & Appearance

Shopping for clothes, describing what someone is wearing, and talking about style and appearance. Essential vocabulary for boutiques, markets, and everyday conversation.

Vêtements Clothes
T-shirt T-shirt
Pantalon Pants
Que devrais-je porter ? What should I wear?
C'est joli That's pretty
4 Travel & Tourism 172 words

French opens doors to new countries and cultures. This section prepares you for airports, hotels, and getting around — from booking a room to asking for directions on the street.

Travel & Tourism

Airports, passports, visas, sightseeing — the essential vocabulary for confident traveling. Learn to describe your destination, your plans, and your experiences abroad.

Voyage Travel
Tourisme Tourism
Touriste Tourist
Je voyage I'm traveling
Je suis en vacances I'm on vacation

Hotels & Accommodation

Everything from making a reservation to requesting services at the front desk — the phrases you need for a smooth and comfortable stay.

Hôtel Hotel
Réservation Reservation
Chambre Room
J'ai une réservation I have a reservation
Montrez votre passeport, s'il vous plaît Please show your passport

Directions & Locations

Ask for directions, understand the answers, and describe where things are. Essential for navigating any unfamiliar city without getting lost.

Direction Direction
Emplacement Location
Carte Map
Où est... ? Where is...?
Comment puis-je m'y rendre ? How do I get there?

Transportation

Buses, trains, taxis, and metro systems — how to buy tickets, ask about routes, and get from A to B wherever you travel.

Transport Transport
Voiture Car
Bus Bus
Je voudrais un billet pour le centre-ville I'd like a ticket to downtown
Avez-vous un billet ? Do you have a ticket?
5 Daily Life & Shopping 156 words

The language of everyday life: markets, banks, neighborhoods, and the home. This section covers the practical vocabulary you need to live, shop, and get things done — the words that come up every single day.

Shopping & Money

Prices, payments, and bargaining — from asking how much something costs to handling currency and making purchases. Vocabulary for shops, markets, and any financial transaction.

Argent Money
Prix Price
Bon marché Cheap
C'est combien ? How much is it?
C'est trop cher It's too expensive

Places in City

Bank, pharmacy, police station, hospital, school — the essential city locations for getting things done when you are in an unfamiliar place.

Ville City
Ville Town
Village Village
Où est la banque ? Where's the bank?
Où est le bureau de poste ? Where's the post office?

Home & Living

Rooms, furniture, appliances, and neighborhoods — the vocabulary of domestic life and describing where you live to anyone who asks.

Maison Home
Maison House
Appartement Apartment
Habitez-vous ici ? Do you live here?
J'habite tout près I live nearby
6 Family & Relationships 160 words

Family is one of the first things people ask about when getting to know you. This section gives you the vocabulary to talk about the people closest to you and to express how you genuinely feel.

Family

Parents, siblings, grandparents, cousins, in-laws — the complete family vocabulary. Being able to talk about family connections is essential in almost any conversation.

Famille Family
Parents Parents
Père Father
Avez-vous de la famille ici ? Do you have family here?
Combien êtes-vous dans votre famille ? How many in your family?

Relationships & Friends

The language of friendship and social connections — from close friends to acquaintances. How to describe the people in your life and the nature of your relationships.

Ami Friend
Meilleur ami Best friend
Petit ami Boyfriend
Es-tu mon ami ? Are you my friend?
Tu es mon meilleur ami You're my best friend

Emotions & Feelings

Happy, sad, angry, nervous, excited, proud — 36 emotional states. Expressing how you feel is one of the most powerful and connecting things you can do in any language.

Heureux Happy
Triste Sad
En colère Angry
Comment vous sentez-vous ? How do you feel?
Je suis heureux I'm happy
7 Health & Body 140 words

Whether you are at the doctor's office or simply describing how you feel, knowing the right health vocabulary can make a real difference. This section covers body parts, symptoms, and medical situations — from everyday wellness to emergencies.

Body Parts

Head to toe — 24 essential body part words for medical visits, describing pain or injury, and everyday conversation about health and physical wellbeing.

Tête Head
Cheveux Hair
Visage Face
J'ai mal à la tête My head hurts
Je me suis coupé les cheveux I cut my hair

Health & Medicine

Doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, prescriptions — the vocabulary you need when health is the priority. Learn to describe symptoms and understand what medical professionals are telling you.

Santé Health
Médecin Doctor
Hôpital Hospital
Comment va votre santé ? How's your health?
Où est l'hôpital ? Where's the hospital?

Wellness & Activities

Exercise routines, sleep habits, and healthy living — vocabulary for talking about your lifestyle, fitness habits, and personal wellbeing.

Exercice Exercise
Sommeil Sleep
Repos Rest
Faites-vous de l'exercice ? Do you exercise?
Avez-vous bien dormi ? Did you sleep well?

Health & Emergencies

Emergency phrases and urgent vocabulary. Knowing how to call for help or describe a medical emergency in French could make a real difference in a critical situation.

Clinique Clinic
Carte de rendez-vous Appointment card
Urgences Emergency room
Je dois voir un médecin I need to see a doctor
Où est la clinique la plus proche ? Where is the nearest clinic?
8 Education & Work 120 words

From the classroom to the office — this section builds the vocabulary you need in professional and educational environments. Whether you are studying abroad, working with native speakers, or simply curious about the language of work and learning.

School & Education

Classrooms, subjects, exams, grades, and university life — vocabulary for students, teachers, and anyone talking about education and learning.

École School
Université University
Étudiant Student
Où est ton école ? Where's your school?
Vas-tu à l'université ? Do you go to university?

Work & Career

Jobs, workplaces, professional roles, and career vocabulary — for networking, job interviews, and everyday professional conversation.

Travail Work
Emploi Job
Carrière Career
Où travaillez-vous ? Where do you work?
Quel est votre travail ? What's your job?

Technology & Devices

Computers, smartphones, apps, and digital devices — the modern vocabulary that appears in every industry, every workplace, and daily life for people of all ages.

Ordinateur Computer
Ordinateur portable Laptop
Téléphone Phone
Avez-vous un ordinateur ? Do you have a computer?
J'ai besoin de mon ordinateur portable I need my laptop
9 Hobbies & Interests 124 words

What do you do for fun? Hobbies and interests are among the first things that come up when meeting someone new. This section gives you the vocabulary to share your passions, talk about sports, and connect with native speakers over shared interests.

Hobbies & Interests

Reading, cooking, drawing, gaming, traveling — vocabulary for describing what you love to do in your free time. One of the most personal and engaging conversation topics in any language.

Passe-temps Hobby
Intérêt Interest
Musique Music
Quels sont vos passe-temps ? What are your hobbies?
Qu'est-ce que vous aimez ? What do you like?

Sports & Exercise

Football, basketball, tennis, running, gym — sports vocabulary for fans, players, and anyone who enjoys following or participating in an active lifestyle.

Sports Sports
Football Football
Ski Skiing
Faites-vous du sport ? Do you play sports?
Aimez-vous le sport ? Do you like sports?

Pets & Animals

Dogs, cats, birds, and common animals — essential vocabulary for pet owners and animal lovers, and a surprisingly frequent topic in casual, everyday conversation.

Animal de compagnie Pet
Animal Animal
Chien Dog
Avez-vous un animal de compagnie ? Do you have a pet?
Avez-vous un chien ? Do you have a dog?

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