A1 noun /bæk/

Back

dos

Meaning

the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips; the spine

Example

She hurt her back while lifting heavy boxes.

Elle s'est blessée au dos en soulevant des boîtes lourdes.

A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

au revoir

Meaning

used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell

Example

I said bye to her before leaving.

Je lui ai dit au revoir avant de partir.

A1 adverb /naʊ/

now

maintenant

Meaning

at the present moment or time

Example

I am studying now.

Je suis en train d'étudier maintenant.

A1 noun /keɪk/

Cake

gâteau

Meaning

a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients

Example

They ordered a chocolate cake for the birthday party.

Ils ont commandé un gâteau au chocolat pour la fête d'anniversaire.

A1 noun /'æn.ɪ.məl/

Animal

animal

Meaning

a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli

Example

The zoo has many different animals from around the world.

Le zoo a de nombreux animaux différents venant du monde entier.

A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

jamais

Meaning

at no time in the past or future; not ever

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.

Je n'ai jamais vu un coucher de soleil aussi beau.

A1 interjection /həˈloʊ/

hello

bonjour

Meaning

a greeting or expression used when meeting someone or starting a conversation

Example

She answered the phone with a cheerful hello.

Elle a répondu au téléphone avec un joyeux bonjour.

A1 verb /ˈænsər/

answer

répondre

Meaning

to respond to a question; to reply; to solve

Example

She will answer the phone when it rings.

Elle répondra au téléphone quand il sonnera.

A1 noun /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/

computer

ordinateur

Meaning

an electronic device for storing and processing data

Example

I bought a new computer for my office work.

J'ai acheté un nouvel ordinateur pour mon travail au bureau.

A1 number /ˈfɔːrti/

forty

bonheur

Meaning

the number 40; ten times four

Example

She celebrated her forty years of life with a big party.

Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.

A1 adjective /njuː/

new

nouveau

Meaning

recently made, discovered, or introduced; not existing before

Example

He bought a new car yesterday.

Il a acheté une nouvelle voiture hier.

A1 noun /ˈdɪnər/

Dinner

dîner

Meaning

the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening

Example

The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.

La famille s'est réunie pour le dîner à 19 heures.

A1 noun /ˈbɛdruːm/

bedroom

chambre

Meaning

A room used for sleeping in.

Example

The children were playing in the bedroom.

Les enfants jouaient dans la chambre.

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 /ˈwɪntər/

winter

hiver

Meaning

the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere

Example

Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.

L'hiver dans le nord peut être très rude avec de fortes chutes de neige.

A1 determiner/pronoun /iːtʃ/

each

chaque

Meaning

every one of two or more people or things considered separately

Example

Each student received a certificate.

Chaque étudiant a reçu un certificat.

A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

été

Meaning

the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn

Example

We love going to the beach during summer.

Nous aimons aller à la plage pendant l'été.

A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

après-midi

Meaning

abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday

Example

The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.

La réunion est prévue à 3 h de l'après-midi.

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 adjective /hɒt/

Hot

chaud; tiède; brûlant;

Meaning

having high temperature; warm; heated;

Example

The coffee is too hot to drink.

Le café est trop chaud pour être bu.

A1 noun /dɪˈsɛmbər/

december

décembre

Meaning

the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

December is usually cold in many countries.

Décembre est souvent froid dans de nombreux pays.

A1 verb /kɔːl/

call

appeler

Meaning

to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name

Example

Please call me when you arrive home.

S'il vous plaît, appelez-moi quand vous arrivez à la maison.

A1 noun /aɪ/

Eye

œil; vision

Meaning

the organ of sight; the ability to see

Example

Her eyes sparkled with joy.

Ses yeux brillaient de joie.

A1 noun /dʒuˈlaɪ/

July

juillet

Meaning

the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

July is often the hottest month of the year.

Juillet est souvent le mois le plus chaud de l’année.

A1 pronoun /ʌs/

us

nous

Meaning

used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition

Example

She gave us a gift.

Elle nous a donné un cadeau.

A1 noun /ˈfraɪ.deɪ/

friday

vendredi

Meaning

the day of the week following Thursday and preceding Saturday

Example

We have a team meeting every Friday afternoon.

Nous avons une réunion d’équipe chaque vendredi après-midi.

A1 verb /hæv/

have

avoir

Meaning

to possess, own, or hold

Example

They have three children.

Ils ont trois enfants.

A1 noun /jɪə/

year

année

Meaning

a period of 365 or 366 days, divided into 12 months

Example

This year, we are planning a trip to the mountains.

Cette année, nous planifions un voyage à la montagne.

A1 noun /deɪts/

Dates

dattes

Meaning

sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees

Example

Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast.

Les dattes sont couramment mangées pendant le Ramadan pour rompre le jeûne.

A1 noun /roʊd/

road

route

Meaning

a wide way leading from one place to another

Example

We drove along the road to the village.

Nous conduisions sur la route vers le village.

A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

tenir

Meaning

to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position

Example

Please hold my hand.

s'il vous plaît, tenez ma main.

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 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

n'importe quoi

Meaning

any object, event, or matter; whatever thing

Example

You can ask me anything about the project.

Tu peux me demander n'importe quoi sur le projet.

A1 noun /ˈɛər.pɔːrt/

airport

aéroport

Meaning

A place where airplanes take off and land, with buildings for passengers and cargo.

Example

We arrived at the airport two hours before the flight.

Nous sommes arrivés à l'aéroport deux heures avant le vol.

A1 verb /wʊd/

would

ferait

Meaning

used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past

Example

He said he would help me tomorrow.

Il a dit qu'il m'aiderait demain.

A1 noun /end/

End

fin; conclusion; terme;

Meaning

the final part of something; termination or conclusion

Example

The end of the movie was unexpected and left everyone surprised.

La fin du film était inattendue et a laissé tout le monde surpris.

A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

sous

Meaning

in or to a lower position than something

Example

The cat is under the table.

Le chat est sous la table.

A1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə/

Idea

idée; concept; suggestion

Meaning

a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action; a concept or mental impression

Example

She had a brilliant idea for solving the company's efficiency problem.

Elle avait une idée brillante pour résoudre le problème d'efficacité de l'entreprise.

A1 adverb /haʊ/

how

comment

Meaning

in what way or manner; by what means

Example

How do you solve this problem?

Comment résolvez-vous ce problème?

A1 verb, noun /tʃɛk/

check

vérifier

Meaning

To examine, inspect, or verify something; also a written order to a bank to pay money.

Example

Please check the report before submitting it.

Veuillez vérifier le rapport avant de le soumettre.

A1 adverb /ðɛn/

then

alors

Meaning

at that time; next in order of time or place

Example

We went to the park, and then we had lunch.

Nous sommes allés au parc, puis nous avons déjeuné.

A1 noun /ˈsekənd/

second

seconde

Meaning

a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first

Example

He finished the race in second place.

Il a terminé la course en deuxième place.

A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

mon

Meaning

used to indicate possession or ownership

Example

This is my book.

C'est mon livre.

A1 verb /riːd/

read

lire

Meaning

to look at written words and understand their meaning

Example

I read books before going to bed.

Je lis des livres avant de me coucher.

A1 verb /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit

visiter

Meaning

to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call

Example

We plan to visit the museum this weekend.

Nous prévoyons de visiter le musée ce week-end.

A1 noun /fʌn/

fun

amusement

Meaning

enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure

Example

We had a lot of fun at the party.

Nous avons eu beaucoup de plaisir à la fête.

A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

attendre

Meaning

to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens

Example

Please wait here while I get the documents.

S'il vous plaît attendez ici pendant que je vais chercher les documents.

A1 noun /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Bicycle

vélo

Meaning

A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move

Example

She rides her bicycle to work every day.

Elle monte son vélo pour aller au travail tous les jours.

A1 noun /dʒʌmp/

Jump

saut

Meaning

an act of jumping; a sudden movement upwards or forwards

Example

The athlete made a perfect jump over the high bar.

L'athlète a effectué un saut parfait au-dessus de la barre haute.

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 noun /ˈvedʒ.tə.bəlz/

Vegetables

légumes

Meaning

plants or parts of plants that are eaten as food, such as peas, beans, cabbage, potatoes, onions, or carrots

Example

We should eat more vegetables to maintain a healthy diet.

Nous devrions manger plus de légumes pour maintenir un régime alimentaire sain.

A1 determiner /sʌtʃ/

such

tel

Meaning

of the type previously mentioned or specified

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful painting.

Je n'ai jamais vu une telle peinture magnifique.

A1 preposition /æt/

at

à

Meaning

used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction

Example

She arrived at the airport on time.

Elle est arrivée à l'heure à l'aéroport.

A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

marron

Meaning

having the color of earth or wood; dark colored

Example

She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.

Elle a de beaux yeux bruns qui brillent sous la lumière du soleil.

A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

sûr; certain

Meaning

completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true

Example

I am sure that he will come tomorrow.

Je suis sûr qu'il viendra demain.

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 verb /ˈlɪsən/

listen

écouter

Meaning

to pay attention to sounds; to hear someone or something with thoughtful attention

Example

Please listen carefully to the instructions.

S'il vous plaît écoutez attentivement les instructions.

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 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

vacances

Meaning

A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.

Example

We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.

Nous prévoyons un voyage pendant les vacances d'été.

A1 adjective /ˈbɪzi/

busy

occupé

Meaning

actively engaged in work or activity; occupied

Example

He is too busy to answer the phone.

Il est trop occupé pour répondre au téléphone.

A1 noun /ˈrɪv.ər/

River

rivière

Meaning

a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river

Example

The river flows through the valley and into the ocean.

La rivière coule à travers la vallée et se jette dans l'océan.

A1 noun /naɪt/

night

nuit

Meaning

the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep

Example

She loves going for walks at night.

Elle aime se promener la nuit.

A1 verb /æd/

add

ajouter

Meaning

to join something to something else; to include

Example

Please add sugar to my coffee.

Veuillez ajouter du sucre à mon café.

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 adjective /ʃɔːrt/

Short

court; bref

Meaning

having a small length, height, or duration; not long

Example

The meeting was very short, lasting only ten minutes.

La réunion était très courte, ne durant que dix minutes.

A1 verb /duː/

do

faire

Meaning

to perform an action; to carry out

Example

I do my homework every evening.

Je fais mes devoirs tous les soirs.

A1 adjective /ˈsɪmpəl/

Simple

facile; simple; sans complications

Meaning

easy to understand or do; not complicated

Example

This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.

C'est une recette simple que tout le monde peut suivre.

A1 preposition /tuː/

to

à

Meaning

used for expressing motion or direction

Example

She is going to the market.

Elle va au marché.

A1 noun /ˈhoʊmwɜːrk/

homework

devoir

Meaning

schoolwork that a student does at home

Example

I need to finish my math homework before dinner.

Je dois terminer mes devoirs de mathématiques avant le dîner.

A1 pronoun/noun /lɒts/

lots

beaucoup

Meaning

A large number or amount of something.

Example

She has lots of friends in the city.

Elle a beaucoup d'amis dans la ville.

A1 adjective /kuːl/

cool

frais, calme, impressionnant

Meaning

moderately cold; calm and composed; fashionable or impressive

Example

She kept a cool head during the crisis.

Elle a gardé son calme pendant la crise.

A1 noun /ænt/

aunt

tante

Meaning

the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle

Example

My aunt always gives me gifts on my birthday.

Ma tante me donne toujours des cadeaux pour mon anniversaire.

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 conjunction /bɪˈkɔːz/

because

parce que

Meaning

for the reason that; since

Example

He stayed home because it was raining.

Il est resté à la maison parce qu'il pleuvait.

A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

autour; autour de; environ

Meaning

in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately

Example

Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.

Regarde autour et tu verras beaucoup de belles fleurs.

A1 verb /miːt/

meet

rencontrer

Meaning

to come into the presence of; to encounter

Example

I will meet you at the café.

Je te rencontrerai au café.

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 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛstɪŋ/

interesting

intéressant

Meaning

Arousing curiosity or attention; holding one’s interest.

Example

The documentary about space was very interesting.

Le documentaire sur l'espace était très intéressant.

A1 adjective /juːzd/

used

usé

Meaning

having already been used

Example

This is a used car.

C'est une voiture usée.

A1 verb /kætʃ/

catch

attraper

Meaning

to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand

Example

Can you catch the ball I'm throwing?

Peux-tu attraper la balle que je lance ?

A1 verb /keɪm/

came

venu

Meaning

past tense of 'come'

Example

She came to the party on time.

Elle est venue à la fête à l'heure.

A1 adverb /æz/

As

comme; parce que; pendant que

Meaning

in the way that; while; because; during the time that

Example

As you grow older, you become wiser.

À mesure que vous vieillissez, vous devenez plus sage.

A1 noun /deɪ/

Day

jour

Meaning

a period of twenty-four hours; the time during which there is light

Example

What a beautiful day it is today with clear blue skies!

Quel beau jour c'est aujourd'hui avec un ciel bleu clair!

A1 pronoun /ðæt/

that

ce

Meaning

used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard

Example

That is my book on the table.

C'est mon livre sur la table.

A1 verb /kʌt/

cut

couper

Meaning

to divide or separate with a sharp tool

Example

I cut the paper with scissors.

J'ai coupé le papier avec des ciseaux.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛvribɒdi/

everybody

tout le monde

Meaning

all people; everyone

Example

Everybody enjoyed the party.

Tout le monde a apprécié la fête.

A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

serveur

Meaning

a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café

Example

The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.

Le serveur a apporté le menu et pris la commande.

A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

eux

Meaning

used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

I saw them at the park yesterday.

Je les ai vus au parc hier.

A1 adverb /ˈriː.ə.li/

Really

vraiment; réellement; très beaucoup

Meaning

actually; truly; very much

Example

I really enjoyed the concert last night.

J'ai vraiment apprécié le concert hier soir.

A1 verb /siː/

see

voir

Meaning

to perceive with the eyes; to understand; to meet

Example

I can see the mountain from here.

Je peux voir la montagne d'ici.

A1 noun /bɔːl/

ball

balle

Meaning

a round object used in games or sports

Example

The children played with a ball in the park.

Les enfants ont joué avec une balle dans le parc.

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 noun /wɒtʃ/

Watch

montre; surveillance; observation

Meaning

a small timepiece worn on the wrist; the act of observing or monitoring

Example

He checked his watch to see if he was late for the meeting.

Il a vérifié sa montre pour voir s'il était en retard à la réunion.

A1 adjective /ˈspɛʃəl/

special

spécial

Meaning

different from what is usual; better or greater than normal

Example

This gift is very special to me.

Ce cadeau est très spécial pour moi.

A1 adjective /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

different

différent

Meaning

Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.

Example

Her opinion was completely different from mine.

Son opinion était complètement différente de la mienne.

A1 adverb /təˈmɒroʊ/

Tomorrow

demain

Meaning

on the day after today; in the future

Example

Tomorrow we will visit the museum.

Demain, nous visiterons le musée.

A1 adverb /waɪ/

Why

pourquoi

Meaning

For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something

Example

Why are you late today?

Pourquoi es-tu en retard aujourd'hui?

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 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 /bæɡ/

bag

sac

Meaning

a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items

Example

She carried her books in a bag.

Elle a porté ses livres dans un sac.

A1 noun /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/

tuesday

mardi

Meaning

The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.

Example

We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.

Nous avons une réunion prévue mardi.

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 verb /pliːz/

please

plaire

Meaning

to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request

Example

His performance pleased the audience.

Sa performance a plu au public.

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 adjective /ˈθɜrti/

thirty

trente

Meaning

equivalent to the number 30

Example

He is thirty years old.

Il a trente ans.

A1 adjective (superlative) /ˈɡreɪ.tɪst/

greatest

le plus grand

Meaning

The highest degree of greatness; the most outstanding or important.

Example

He is considered one of the greatest leaders of all time.

Il est considéré comme l'un des plus grands leaders de tous les temps.

A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

après

Meaning

in the time following an event or another action

Example

We went for ice cream after the movie.

Nous sommes allés manger une glace après le film.

A1 article /æn/

an

un/une

Meaning

used before a noun to refer to a non-specific item that begins with a vowel sound

Example

She ate an apple for breakfast.

Elle a mangé une pomme au petit déjeuner.

A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

silencieux; ne rien dire; rester silencieux

Meaning

silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet

Example

He kept mum about the surprise party plans.

Il est resté silencieux à propos des plans de la fête surprise.

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 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 adjective/adverb /leɪt/

late

en retard

Meaning

arriving, happening, or done after the expected time

Example

He arrived late to the meeting.

Il est arrivé en retard à la réunion.

A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

arrêter

Meaning

to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent

Example

Please stop talking during the movie.

Veuillez arrêter de parler pendant le film.

A1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡri/

Angry

en colère; furieux;

Meaning

feeling or showing strong displeasure; furious; irritated

Example

She was angry because someone had broken her favorite vase.

Elle était en colère parce que quelqu'un avait cassé son vase préféré.

A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

janvier

Meaning

the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

January is often the coldest month of the year.

Janvier est souvent le mois le plus froid.

A1 noun /ˈɛərpleɪn/

airplane

avion

Meaning

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and engines

Example

The airplane took off smoothly from the runway.

L'avion a décollé en douceur de la piste.

A1 verb /teɪk/

take

prendre, emporter

Meaning

to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself

Example

Please take this book to the library.

S'il vous plaît, apportez ce livre à la bibliothèque.

A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

être d'accord

Meaning

to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony

Example

We all agree that the plan is excellent.

Nous sommes tous d'accord que le plan est excellent.

A1 verb /ɡoʊ/

go

aller

Meaning

to move or travel from one place to another

Example

I go to school every day.

Je vais à l'école tous les jours.

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 verb /mʌst/

must

devoir

Meaning

to be required or obligated to

Example

You must complete your homework before you go out.

Vous devez terminer vos devoirs avant de sortir.