A1 verb/noun /dæns/

dance

bonheur

Meaning

to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps

Example

They danced all night at the wedding.

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

A1 noun /wel/

Well

puits; bien-être;

Meaning

a deep hole in the ground from which water is obtained

Example

The villagers get water from the old well in the center of town.

Les villageois obtiennent de l'eau du vieux puits au centre du village.

A1 noun /ˈbɜːrθ.deɪ/

birthday

anniversaire

Meaning

the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated annually

Example

We are planning a surprise birthday party for her.

Nous préparons une fête d'anniversaire surprise pour elle.

A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

à elle (chose)

Meaning

used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.

Example

That blue bag is hers.

Ce sac bleu est à elle.

A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

sombre

Meaning

having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black

Example

She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.

Elle préfère les couleurs sombres pour ses vêtements d'hiver.

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 verb /kɔːst/

cost

coûter

Meaning

to have a price of; to require payment; to cause loss

Example

This book will cost twenty dollars.

Ce livre coûtera vingt dollars.

A1 noun /ˈmʌðər/

mother

mère

Meaning

a female parent

Example

Her mother is a kind and caring person.

Sa mère est une personne gentille et attentionnée.

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 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

enfant

Meaning

a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority

Example

The child played happily in the park.

L'enfant a joué joyeusement dans le parc.

A1 adjective /pʊr/

Poor

pauvre; de mauvaise qualité

Meaning

having little money; lacking resources; of low quality

Example

The poor family struggled to make ends meet.

La famille pauvre a lutté pour joindre les deux bouts.

A1 noun /ker/

Care

soin; protection; attention

Meaning

the provision of what is necessary for health, welfare, or protection

Example

The nurse provided excellent care for the elderly patients.

L'infirmière a fourni d'excellents soins aux patients âgés.

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.

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 pronoun /maɪˈsɛlf/

myself

moi-même

Meaning

used for emphasis or to refer to oneself

Example

I will do it myself.

Je vais le faire moi-même.

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 /dɔːr/

Door

porte

Meaning

a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room

Example

Please close the door when you leave the room.

Veuillez fermer la porte lorsque vous quittez la pièce.

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 preposition /tuː/

to

à

Meaning

used for expressing motion or direction

Example

She is going to the market.

Elle va au marché.

A1 noun wɜːrdz

words

mots

Meaning

A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others to form communication.

Example

Learning new words expands vocabulary.

Apprendre de nouveaux mots élargit le vocabulaire.

A1 noun /ˈbɒdi/

body

corps

Meaning

the physical structure of a person or animal

Example

Exercise helps keep the body healthy.

L'exercice aide à garder le corps en bonne santé.

A1 noun, verb /wɪl/

will

volonté

Meaning

expressing future tense or intention; a legal document

Example

She will attend the meeting tomorrow.

Elle assistera à la réunion demain.

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 /ˈkwes.tʃən/

Question

question; phrase interrogative;

Meaning

a sentence asking for information or a response; an interrogative expression

Example

The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.

Le professeur a posé une question difficile pendant l'examen.

A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

marcher

Meaning

the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace

Example

Walking every morning is good for your health.

Marcher tous les matins est bon pour votre santé.

A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

oui

Meaning

used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent

Example

Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.

Oui, je serai là à 17 heures.

A1 verb /send/

send

envoyer

Meaning

to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit

Example

I will send you an email with the details.

Je vais vous envoyer un email avec les détails.

A1 verb /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

understand

comprendre

Meaning

to know the meaning of something; to comprehend

Example

Do you understand the instructions?

Comprenez-vous les instructions ?

A1 verb /ˈfɒloʊ/

follow

suivre

Meaning

to move behind someone or something; to go after or come after

Example

The children followed their teacher into the classroom.

Les enfants ont suivi leur professeur dans la salle de classe.

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 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

chanson

Meaning

a short piece of music with words that are sung

Example

She sang a beautiful song at the concert.

Elle a chanté une belle chanson lors du concert.

A1 adjective /dɪr/

dear

cher

Meaning

loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address

Example

She is very dear to her grandparents.

Elle est très chère à ses grands-parents.

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 conjunction /waɪl/

while

pendant que

Meaning

during the time that something is happening

Example

She was reading while waiting for the bus.

Elle lisait pendant qu'elle attendait le bus.

A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

lent

Meaning

moving or happening at a low speed

Example

The car moved slowly down the street.

La voiture roulait lentement dans la rue.

A1 noun /ˈvɪdiəʊ/

video

vidéo

Meaning

a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on film

Example

She watched the video of her favorite concert online.

Elle a regardé la vidéo de son concert préféré en ligne.

A1 noun, verb /ˈiː.meɪl/

e-mail

courrier électronique

Meaning

messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to another

Example

I sent an e-mail to my professor yesterday.

J'ai envoyé un courrier électronique à mon professeur hier.

A1 adjective /haɪ/

high

haut

Meaning

At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.

Example

The mountain peak is very high.

Le sommet de la montagne est très haut.

A1 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

commencer

Meaning

to start doing something; to commence

Example

I will begin my studies tomorrow.

Je commencerai mes études demain.

A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

pomme de terre

Meaning

a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground

Example

She boiled potatoes for dinner.

Elle a fait bouillir des pommes de terre pour le dîner.

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 adjective /ˈθɜrti/

thirty

trente

Meaning

equivalent to the number 30

Example

He is thirty years old.

Il a trente ans.

A1 noun ˈræbɪt

rabbit

lapin

Meaning

A small mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail

Example

The rabbit ran quickly into the forest.

Le lapin a couru rapidement dans la forêt.

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 /ˈsɛvən/

seven

sept

Meaning

the number following six and preceding eight

Example

She has seven apples in her basket.

Elle a sept pommes dans son panier.

A1 adjective /rɒŋ/

wrong

faux

Meaning

not correct or true; mistaken

Example

It is wrong to cheat on a test.

Il est faux de tricher à un examen.

A1 noun /eɡ/

Egg

œuf

Meaning

an oval object laid by female birds, reptiles, fish, and insects, used as food

Example

I had scrambled eggs for breakfast this morning.

Ce matin, j'ai mangé des œufs brouillés au petit-déjeuner.

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 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 noun /wɜːrd/

word

mot

Meaning

a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing

Example

He looked up the word in the dictionary.

Il a cherché le mot dans le dictionnaire.

A1 noun /ʃɜːrt/

Shirt

chemise

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body with sleeves and buttons

Example

He wore a white shirt to the office.

Il portait une chemise blanche au bureau.

A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

nettoyer

Meaning

to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent

Example

Please clear the table after dinner.

Veuillez nettoyer la table après le dîner.

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 /ˈkɪtʃən/

Kitchen

cuisine

Meaning

a room or area where food is prepared and cooked

Example

The kitchen was filled with the smell of fresh bread.

La cuisine était remplie de l'odeur du pain frais.

A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

hôpital

Meaning

an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment

Example

He was taken to the hospital after the accident.

Il a été emmené à l'hôpital après l'accident.

A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmbədi/

somebody

quelqu'un

Meaning

an unspecified person

Example

Somebody is knocking at the door.

Quelqu'un frappe à la porte.

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 /bɪˈliːv/

believe

croire

Meaning

to think that something is true; to have faith in

Example

I believe in hard work and dedication.

Je crois au travail acharné et au dévouement.

A1 pronoun /aʊərz/

ours

le nôtre

Meaning

belonging to or associated with us

Example

This victory is ours.

Cette victoire est la nôtre.

A1 modal verb /ʃʊd/

should

devrait

Meaning

used to indicate obligation or duty

Example

You should study for your exams.

Tu devrais étudier pour tes examens.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛniˌbɒdi/

anybody

n'importe qui

Meaning

any person; anyone

Example

Anybody can join the club.

N'importe qui peut rejoindre le club.

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 /her/

Hair

cheveux

Meaning

any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals

Example

She decided to cut her long hair short for a fresh new look this summer.

Elle a décidé de couper ses longs cheveux pour un look frais cet été.

A1 pronoun /wɪtʃ/

which

lequel

Meaning

used to ask about one or more items from a defined set

Example

Which one do you prefer, the red or the blue?

Lequel préfères-tu, le rouge ou le bleu ?

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 /seɪ/

say

dire

Meaning

to speak words; to express something in words

Example

She said hello to me.

Elle m'a dit bonjour.

A1 noun /ˈkʌn.tri/

country

pays

Meaning

a nation with its own government and borders

Example

Bangladesh is a beautiful country with rich culture.

Le Bangladesh est un beau pays avec une culture riche.

A1 title /ˈmɪsɪz/

mrs

madame

Meaning

a title used before a married woman's name

Example

Mrs. Karim is the headmistress of the school.

Madame Karim est la directrice de l'école.

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 /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

excited

excité

Meaning

very enthusiastic and eager about something

Example

The children were excited to open their presents.

Les enfants étaient excités d'ouvrir leurs cadeaux.

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 noun /ɡɜːrl/

girl

fille

Meaning

a female child or young woman

Example

The girl was playing with her friends in the park.

La fille jouait avec ses amis dans le parc.

A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

films

Meaning

A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.

Example

Watching movies helps in language learning.

Regarder des films aide à l'apprentissage des langues.

A1 noun /tɒp/

top

sommet

Meaning

the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something

Example

The book is on the top shelf.

Le livre est sur l'étagère du haut.

A1 noun /tuː/

two

deux

Meaning

the number following one

Example

She has two children.

Elle a deux enfants.

A1 verb /lɪv/

live

vivre

Meaning

to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist

Example

They live in a beautiful house by the lake.

Ils vivent dans une belle maison près du lac.

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 adjective /ɡreɪt/

great

grand

Meaning

Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.

Example

She gave a great performance at the concert.

Elle a donné une excellente performance lors du concert.

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 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 noun /aɪs/

Ice

glace

Meaning

water that has frozen and become solid

Example

The ice in my drink melted quickly in the hot weather.

La glace dans ma boisson a fondu rapidement par temps chaud.

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 /hɔːrs/

Horse

cheval

Meaning

a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads

Example

The horse galloped across the field with great speed.

Le cheval a galopé à travers le champ à grande vitesse.

A1 verb /meɪk/

make

faire

Meaning

to create, produce, or construct something

Example

I make coffee every morning.

Je fais du café chaque matin.

A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

soupe

Meaning

a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water

Example

I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.

J'ai mangé un bol de soupe au poulet pour le déjeuner.

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 determiner, pronoun, adverb /ɔːl/

all

tout

Meaning

the whole quantity or extent of something; every one of something

Example

She spent all her money on books.

Elle a dépensé tout son argent en livres.

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 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

désolé

Meaning

feeling regret or sympathy

Example

She felt sorry for what had happened.

Elle se sentait désolée pour ce qui s'était passé.

A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

tour; virage; opportunité;

Meaning

an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something

Example

It's your turn to speak at the meeting.

C'est ton tour de parler à la réunion.

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 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 adverb /naʊ/

now

maintenant

Meaning

at the present moment or time

Example

I am studying now.

Je suis en train d'étudier maintenant.

A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

magnifique; beau; charmant;

Meaning

pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure

Example

She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.

Elle a une voix magnifique qui captive tout le monde.

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 noun /eər/

Air

air

Meaning

the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen

Example

Fresh air is essential for good health.

L'air frais est essentiel pour la bonne santé.

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 adverb /əˈweɪ/

Away

loin

Meaning

to or at a distance; not present; absent

Example

He walked away from the noisy crowd.

Il s'éloigna de la foule bruyante.

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 /ɡʊd/

Good

bon; excellent; bénéfique;

Meaning

satisfactory; pleasant; beneficial; of high quality

Example

She is a good student.

Elle est une bonne étudiante.

A1 noun /tʃeər/

Chair

chaise

Meaning

a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs

Example

Please sit on the chair.

S'il vous plaît, asseyez-vous sur la chaise.

A1 noun /noʊz/

nose

nez

Meaning

the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling

Example

He has a sharp nose and can smell things from far away.

Il a un nez pointu et peut sentir les choses de loin.

A1 adverb /ˈɔːl.weɪz/

Always

toujours; pour toujours; à tout moment

Meaning

at all times; on all occasions; forever

Example

She always arrives early to work.

Elle arrive toujours tôt au travail.

A1 noun /ˈwiːkˌɛnd/

weekend

fin de semaine

Meaning

the end of the week, typically regarded as Saturday and Sunday

Example

They are planning a trip for the weekend.

Ils prévoient un voyage pour le week-end.

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 noun /ˈpɑːpə/

Meaning

one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document

Example

Turn to the next page for more information.

Allez à la page suivante pour plus d'informations.

A1 verb /biː/

be

être

Meaning

To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.

Example

She wants to be a doctor.

Elle veut être médecin.

A1 verb /peɪ/

pay

payer

Meaning

to give money in exchange for goods or services

Example

I need to pay my bills on time.

Je dois payer mes factures à temps.

A1 verb, adjective /kloʊz/ (verb), /kloʊs/ (adjective)

close

fermer, près

Meaning

To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).

Example

Please close the door when you leave.

Veuillez fermer la porte lorsque vous partez.

A1 noun /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

drinking

boire

Meaning

the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol

Example

Drinking too much water at once can make you feel bloated.

Boire trop d'eau d'un coup peut vous donner une sensation de ballonnement.

A1 noun /pɪɡ/

Pig

cochon

Meaning

a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose

Example

The farmer fed the pig in the pen.

Le fermier a nourri le cochon dans la porcherie.