A1 noun /ɑːrt/

art

Meaning

the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination

Example

She studied art at the university.

Elle a étudié l'art à l'université.

A1 noun, verb /laɪn/

line

ligne

Meaning

A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.

Example

People waited in a long line outside the theater.

Les gens attendaient dans une longue ligne devant le théâtre.

A1 adverb /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

also

aussi

Meaning

in addition; too

Example

She sings beautifully and also plays the guitar.

Elle chante magnifiquement et joue aussi de la guitare.

A1 adverb /əˈɡoʊ/

ago

il y a

Meaning

Used to indicate how long before the present something happened.

Example

I met her two years ago.

Je l'ai rencontrée il y a deux ans.

A1 adverb /hɪr/

here

ici

Meaning

in, at, or to this place

Example

Please come here quickly.

S'il vous plaît venez ici rapidement.

A1 noun /ˈpɑːpə/

papa

Meaning

an informal or affectionate term for one’s father

Example

Papa is picking me up from school today.

Papa vient me chercher à l’école aujourd’hui.

A1 adverb /fɑːr/

far

loin

Meaning

at, to, or by a great distance

Example

The school is far from my house.

L'école est loin de ma maison.

A1 noun /ˈsæləd/

salad

salade

Meaning

a dish consisting of various ingredients, typically including vegetables, which are usually mixed with a dressing

Example

She made a fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.

Elle a préparé une salade fraîche avec de la laitue, des tomates et des concombres.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

quelqu'un

Meaning

any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person

Example

Does anyone know the answer to this question?

Est-ce que quelqu'un connaît la réponse à cette question ?

A1 verb /stɑːrt/

start

commencer

Meaning

to begin something; to commence; to initiate

Example

Let's start the meeting now.

commençons la réunion maintenant.

A1 adverb /nɪər/

Near

près

Meaning

close in space or time; almost

Example

The school is very near to my house.

L'école est très près de ma maison.

A1 interjection /oʊ/

oh

Oh

Meaning

used to express surprise, realization, or understanding

Example

Oh, I didn't know you were here!

Oh, je ne savais pas que tu étais ici !

A1 interjection /haɪ/

hi

salut

Meaning

a friendly greeting used when meeting someone

Example

Hi, it's nice to meet you!

Salut, c'est un plaisir de te rencontrer !

A1 adjective/adverb /lɛs/

less

moins

Meaning

A smaller amount; not as much.

Example

She spends less money than her brother.

Elle dépense moins d'argent que son frère.

A1 adjective /fɑːst/

Fast

rapide; prompt

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; rapid; swift

Example

She runs very fast in the morning.

Elle court très vite le matin.

A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

Meaning

a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera

Example

They watched a film together on the weekend.

Ils ont regardé un film ensemble ce week-end.

A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

bouteille

Meaning

a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids

Example

She drank water from a plastic bottle.

Elle a bu de l'eau dans une bouteille en plastique.

A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

effrayé

Meaning

feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen

Example

She was afraid of the dark.

Elle avait peur du noir.

A1 pronoun /wi/

we

nous

Meaning

used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people

Example

We are going to the park this afternoon.

Nous allons au parc cet après-midi.

A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

identique

Meaning

identical; not different or changed

Example

We wore the same dress at the party.

Nous avons porté la même robe à la fête.

A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

mon

Meaning

used to indicate possession or ownership

Example

This is my book.

C'est mon livre.

A1 preposition, adverb /əˈlɔːŋ/

along

le long de

Meaning

moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or surface)

Example

We walked along the river.

Nous avons marché le long de la rivière.

A1 noun /kɑːrd/

card

carte

Meaning

A small, flat piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard used for various purposes, such as identification, greetings, or playing games.

Example

She handed me her business card after the meeting.

Elle m'a remis sa carte de visite apres la reunion.

A1 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

frère

Meaning

a male sibling

Example

My brother is two years older than me.

Mon frère a deux ans de plus que moi.

A1 noun /fuːd/

food

nourriture

Meaning

any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth

Example

Rice is a common food in Asia.

Le riz est un aliment courant en Asie.

A1 adjective /lɑːrdʒ/

Large

grand; vaste; énorme

Meaning

of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big

Example

The large building dominated the city skyline.

Le grand bâtiment dominait l'horizon de la ville.

A1 noun /θɪŋ/

thing

chose

Meaning

an object, idea, or matter that is being referred to or dealt with

Example

This is the thing I was looking for.

C'est la chose que je cherchais.

A1 noun /ˈles.ən/

Lesson

leçon

Meaning

a period of learning or teaching; an experience that teaches you something

Example

Today's math lesson was about fractions.

La leçon de mathématiques d'aujourd'hui portait sur les fractions.

A1 verb /læf/

laugh

rire

Meaning

to make sounds and movements expressing happiness or amusement

Example

The joke made everyone laugh.

La blague a fait rire tout le monde.

A1 noun/adjective /saʊθ/

south

sud

Meaning

the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north

Example

The sun rises in the east and sets in the south.

Le soleil se lève à l'est et se couche au sud.

A1 verb, noun /kraɪ/

cry

pleurer

Meaning

To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.

Example

The baby began to cry when she was hungry.

Le bébé a commencé à pleurer lorsqu'elle avait faim.

A1 adjective /oʊˈkeɪ/

ok

d'accord

Meaning

used to indicate agreement, approval, or understanding

Example

Okay, let's go to the park.

D'accord, allons au parc.

A1 noun /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

shopping

achats

Meaning

the activity of going to shops to buy things

Example

She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes.

Elle a passé l'après-midi à faire du shopping pour des vêtements.

A1 noun /nuːz/

news

nouvelles

Meaning

newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events

Example

The news about the storm spread quickly.

Les nouvelles sur la tempête se sont propagées rapidement.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ/

everything

tout

Meaning

all things; the whole lot

Example

He packed everything in his suitcase.

Il a tout mis dans sa valise.

A1 adverb /təˈdeɪ/

Today

aujourd'hui

Meaning

on this day; at the present time

Example

Today is a beautiful day for a walk.

Aujourd'hui est une belle journée pour une promenade.

A1 noun /stɑːr/

Star

étoile

Meaning

a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion

Example

Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.

Des milliers d'étoiles sont visibles dans le ciel clair de la nuit.

A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

quatre

Meaning

The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.

Example

She has four books on her desk.

Elle a quatre livres sur son bureau.

A1 noun /faɪər/

Fire

feu

Meaning

combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air

Example

The fire in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere.

Le feu dans la cheminée a fourni de la chaleur et une atmosphère confortable.

A1 preposition /tuː/

to

à

Meaning

used for expressing motion or direction

Example

She is going to the market.

Elle va au marché.

A1 verb /laɪk/

like

aimer

Meaning

to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for

Example

I like reading books in my free time.

J'aime lire des livres pendant mon temps libre.

A1 verb (past participle of 'bear'), adjective /bɔːrn/

born

né

Meaning

To come into life; brought into existence.

Example

He was born in Dhaka in 1995.

Il est né à Dhaka en 1995.

A1 verb /æsk/

ask

demander

Meaning

to request information; to inquire; to invite

Example

Can I ask you a question about the homework?

Puis-je vous poser une question à propos des devoirs ?

A1 adverb /wen/

When

quand

Meaning

at what time; at the time that; during the time that

Example

When will you arrive at the station?

Quand arriveras-tu à la station?

A1 preposition /ɪn ˈfrʌnt əv/

in front of

devant

Meaning

positioned before or ahead of something; facing or located at the forward side of a person or object

Example

She stood in front of the building.

Elle se tenait devant le bâtiment.

A1 noun /wɛst/

west

ouest

Meaning

the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset

Example

The sun sets in the west.

Le soleil se couche à l'ouest.

A1 noun /ˈbeɪbi/

baby

bébé

Meaning

a very young child, especially one newly or recently born

Example

The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib.

Le bébé dort paisiblement dans le berceau.

A1 noun /klɒk/

Clock

horloge

Meaning

an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time

Example

The clock on the wall shows three o'clock.

L'horloge sur le mur montre trois heures.

A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

bientôt

Meaning

in a short time; before long; quickly

Example

The train will arrive soon.

Le train arrivera bientôt.

A1 pronoun /aʊərz/

ours

le nôtre

Meaning

belonging to or associated with us

Example

This victory is ours.

Cette victoire est la nôtre.

A1 adjective /taɪəd/

Tired

fatigué

Meaning

feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest

Example

I am too tired to continue working.

Je suis trop fatigué pour continuer à travailler.

A1 verb /muːv/

move

déplacer

Meaning

to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate

Example

They decided to move to a bigger house.

Ils ont décidé de déménager dans une maison plus grande.

A1 noun /ˈfɑːðər/

father

bonheur

Meaning

A male parent of a child.

Example

His father taught him how to ride a bicycle.

Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.

A1 modal verb/noun /maɪt/

might

pourrait / pouvoir

Meaning

used to express possibility; power or strength

Example

She might come to the party if she finishes work early.

Elle pourrait venir à la fête si elle termine le travail tôt.

A1 noun /ˈtiː.tʃər/

Teacher

professeur

Meaning

a person who teaches students in a school or other educational institution

Example

The teacher explained the math problem clearly to the students.

Le professeur a expliqué clairement le problème de mathématiques aux étudiants.

A1 noun /ˈaɪs kriːm/

Ice-cream

glace

Meaning

a frozen sweet dessert made from dairy products, usually served cold

Example

Children love to eat ice-cream on hot summer days.

Les enfants adorent manger de la glace lors des chaudes journées d'été.

A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

montrer

Meaning

to display or present something to others; to make visible

Example

Can you show me the way to the station?

Pouvez-vous me montrer le chemin vers la station ?

A1 verb /stænd/

stand

se tenir debout

Meaning

to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure

Example

Please stand up when the teacher enters.

Veuillez vous lever lorsque l'enseignant entre.

A1 noun, verb /pleɪs/

place

endroit

Meaning

a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position

Example

She placed the books on the table.

Elle a placé les livres sur la table.

A1 verb /noʊ/

know

savoir

Meaning

to have information about something; to be familiar with

Example

I know the answer to this question.

Je sais la réponse à cette question.

A1 interjection /hɑː/

ha

Ha ! (Exclamation de surprise ou de joie)

Meaning

used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph

Example

Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us.

Ha ! Je savais que tu ne pourrais pas résister à nous rejoindre.

A1 adjective /tʃiːp/

Cheap

bon marché; peu coûteux

Meaning

low in price; costing little money

Example

This restaurant serves cheap but delicious food.

Ce restaurant sert de la nourriture bon marché mais délicieuse.

A1 noun /sɛpˈtɛmbər/

september

septembre

Meaning

The ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

My birthday is in September, and I always celebrate it with friends.

Mon anniversaire est en septembre, et je le célèbre toujours avec des amis.

A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

Meaning

two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them

Example

I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.

J'ai fait un sandwich au poulet pour le déjeuner.

A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

gens

Meaning

a group of human beings collectively

Example

The people in the town gathered for the festival.

Les gens dans la ville se sont rassemblés pour le festival.

A1 noun /wɒnt/

Want

manque; besoin

Meaning

lack or shortage of something; poverty or need

Example

There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.

Il y a un manque d'eau potable dans les zones touchées par la sécheresse.

A1 noun/adjective/adverb /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

outside

dehors

Meaning

the external part or surface of something; beyond the boundary

Example

Children were playing outside in the yard.

Les enfants jouaient dehors dans le jardin.

A1 noun /hænd/

Hand

main

Meaning

the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb

Example

He raised his hand to ask a question.

Il a levé la main pour poser une question.

A1 number /eɪt/

eight

huit

Meaning

The number equivalent to the product of two and four; one more than seven.

Example

There are eight apples in the basket.

Il y a huit pommes dans le panier.

A1 adverb /təˈɡeðər/

Together

ensemble

Meaning

with each other; in unity; at the same time

Example

We should work together to solve this problem.

Nous devons travailler ensemble pour résoudre ce problème.

A1 noun /taɪm/

time

temps

Meaning

a measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues

Example

I don’t have enough time to finish the project.

Je n'ai pas assez de temps pour terminer le projet.

A1 verb /ˈkæri/

carry

porter

Meaning

To support and move something or someone from one place to another.

Example

She carried the bag across the street.

Elle a porté le sac de l'autre côté de la rue.

A1 noun /pɑːrk/

park

parc

Meaning

a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax

Example

The children were playing in the park.

Les enfants jouaient dans le parc.

A1 verb /tɔːk/

talk

parler

Meaning

to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss

Example

Let's talk about your future plans.

Parlons de tes projets futurs.

A1 noun /ˈteɪbəl/

table

Meaning

A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for working at or placing items on.

Example

They placed the documents on the table.

Ils ont posé les documents sur la table.

A1 adverb /ɛls/

else

autre chose

Meaning

In addition; besides.

Example

Is there anything else you need?

As-tu besoin de quelque chose d'autre ?

A1 adjective /frɛntʃ/

french

français

Meaning

Relating to France, its people, or their language.

Example

We enjoyed delicious French cuisine on our trip to Paris.

Nous avons apprécié une délicieuse cuisine française lors de notre voyage à Paris.

A1 conjunction /ðæn/

than

que

Meaning

used to introduce the second element in a comparison

Example

She is taller than her brother.

Elle est plus grande que son frère.

A1 pronoun /hɪm/

him

lui

Meaning

Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned.

Example

I saw him at the park yesterday.

Je l'ai vu au parc hier.

A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

âge

Meaning

The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.

Example

She asked his age politely.

Elle a demandé son âge poliment.

A1 noun /lʌntʃ/

Lunch

déjeuner

Meaning

a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal

Example

We had lunch at a nice restaurant downtown.

Nous avons déjeuné dans un bon restaurant en ville.

A1 noun /kɑːr/

Car

voiture

Meaning

a four-wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation

Example

I drive my car to work every day.

Je conduis ma voiture au travail tous les jours.

A1 adjective /kwɪk/

Quick

rapide

Meaning

fast; rapid; swift; happening in a short time

Example

She gave a quick answer to the teacher's question.

Elle a donné une réponse rapide à la question de l'enseignant.

A1 noun /hoʊˈtɛl/

hotel

hôtel

Meaning

A building where people pay to stay and sleep, usually for short periods.

Example

We stayed at a hotel near the beach.

Nous avons séjourné dans un hôtel près de la plage.

A1 adjective /ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Chocolate

chocolat

Meaning

a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa

Example

The chocolate brown sofa looks elegant in the living room.

Le canapé marron chocolat semble élégant dans le salon.

A1 adjective /ˈhæpi/

happy

heureux

Meaning

feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy

Example

She was very happy to receive the gift.

Elle était très heureuse de recevoir le cadeau.

A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

ciel

Meaning

the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth

Example

The sky is blue today.

Le ciel est bleu aujourd'hui.

A1 noun /fruːt/

fruit

Meaning

The sweet and fleshy product of a plant that contains seeds.

Example

Mango is my favorite fruit.

La mangue est mon fruit préféré.

A1 verb /neɪm/

name

nommer

Meaning

to give a title or designation to someone or something

Example

They decided to name their baby Sarah.

Ils ont décidé de nommer leur bébé Sarah.

A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

fromage

Meaning

a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile

Example

She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.

Elle a ajouté du fromage râpé aux pâtes pour plus de saveur.

A1 adjective /ˈfʌn.i/

Funny

drôle; étrange; amusant;

Meaning

humorous; strange; amusing;

Example

He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.

Il a raconté une blague drôle qui a fait rire tout le monde.

A1 verb /let/

let

laisser

Meaning

to allow someone to do something; to give permission

Example

Please let me help you with that task.

S'il vous plaît, laissez-moi vous aider dans cette tâche.

A1 noun /ˈpeɪ.pər/

paper

papier, document, travail de recherche

Meaning

A material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing or printing on.

Example

The student submitted his research paper on artificial intelligence.

L'étudiant a soumis son article de recherche sur l'intelligence artificielle.

A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

chanter

Meaning

to make musical sounds with the voice

Example

She sings beautifully in the choir.

elle chante magnifiquement dans le chœur

A1 adverb /ɔːf/

off

éteint

Meaning

away from a place, position, or time; not functioning

Example

He turned off the light before leaving the room.

Il a éteint la lumière avant de quitter la pièce.

A1 noun /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

beginning

début

Meaning

The start or first part of something.

Example

The beginning of the story was very interesting.

Le début de l'histoire était très intéressant.

A1 noun, numeral /ˈhʌndrəd/

hundred

cent

Meaning

the number 100

Example

There are a hundred students in the hall.

Il y a cent étudiants dans la salle.

A1 pronoun /hiː/

he

il (masculin)

Meaning

used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or easily identified

Example

He is my best friend.

Il est mon meilleur ami.

A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

peut-être / mois de mai

Meaning

Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.

Example

You may leave early if you finish your work.

Tu peux partir tôt si tu finis ton travail.

A1 noun /reɪn/

Rain

pluie

Meaning

water that falls from clouds in small drops

Example

The heavy rain forced us to stay indoors.

La pluie forte nous a obligés à rester à l'intérieur.

A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

un petit morceau ou une petite quantité de quelque chose; un court instant ou une courte distance

Meaning

a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance

Example

Can you wait a bit longer for me?

Peux-tu attendre un peu plus longtemps pour moi?

A1 adjective /hɑːrd/

hard

dur

Meaning

solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure

Example

The exam was very hard for most students.

L'examen était très difficile pour la plupart des étudiants.

A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

apporter

Meaning

to carry or take something to a place; to come with something

Example

Please bring your books to class tomorrow.

S'il vous plaît, apportez vos livres en classe demain.

A1 verb /ˈwɔːtər/

water

arroser

Meaning

to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate

Example

She waters the plants every morning.

Elle arrose les plantes chaque matin.

A1 verb /wɪn/

win

gagner

Meaning

to be successful or victorious in a contest or competition

Example

Our team will win the championship.

Notre équipe gagnera le championnat.

A1 adjective /ˈeɪbl/

able

capable

Meaning

having the power, skill, or means to do something

Example

She is able to speak three languages fluently.

Elle est capable de parler trois langues couramment.

A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

libre

Meaning

Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.

Example

The children are free to play outside.

Les enfants sont libres de jouer dehors.

A1 noun /kloʊðz/

clothes

vêtements

Meaning

garments worn on the body

Example

She bought new clothes for the party.

Elle a acheté de nouveaux vêtements pour la fête.

A1 verb /tel/

tell

dire

Meaning

to say something to someone; to give information or instructions

Example

Can you tell me the time?

Peux-tu me dire l'heure ?

A1 noun /ɑːrm/

Arm

bras

Meaning

the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand

Example

She raised her arm to ask a question.

Elle a levé son bras pour poser une question.

A1 noun /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

village

Meaning

a small community or group of houses in a rural area

Example

They live in a small village surrounded by mountains.

Ils vivent dans un petit village entouré de montagnes.

A1 verb /θroʊ/

throw

lancer

Meaning

to send something through the air with force using your hand

Example

He can throw the ball very far.

Il peut lancer le ballon très loin.

A1 noun /ˈpɜːrsən/

person

personne

Meaning

an individual human being

Example

She is a kind person who always helps others.

C'est une personne gentille qui aide toujours les autres.

A1 noun, adjective, adverb /raɪt/

right

droit

Meaning

something that is morally good, fair, or just; or a legal/entitled claim

Example

Everyone has the right to free speech.

Tout le monde a le droit à la liberté d'expression.

A1 noun /bred/

Bread

pain

Meaning

a food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked

Example

She bought fresh bread from the bakery.

Elle a acheté du pain frais à la boulangerie.

A1 noun /mæn/

man

homme

Meaning

an adult human male

Example

The man helped the child cross the street.

L'homme a aidé l'enfant à traverser la rue.

A1 adjective/adverb /ˈoʊnli/

only

seul

Meaning

without others; solely

Example

He is the only person who knows the secret.

Il est la seule personne qui connaît le secret.

A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

posséder

Meaning

to possess something; belonging to oneself

Example

She owns a beautiful house in the city.

Elle possède une belle maison en ville.

A1 adjective /blæk/

Black

noir

Meaning

having the darkest color; the opposite of white

Example

She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.

Elle portait une belle robe noire à la fête.

A1 noun /ˈlaɪ.brər.i/

Library

bibliothèque

Meaning

a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to

Example

She goes to the library every weekend to study.

Elle va à la bibliothèque chaque week-end pour étudier.

A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

musique

Meaning

vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm

Example

She loves listening to classical music.

Elle adore écouter de la musique classique.