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 /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

Meaning

The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries

Example

I need five dollars to buy this book.

J'ai besoin de cinq dollars pour acheter ce livre.

A1 noun /ˈdænsɪŋ/

dancing

la danse

Meaning

the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music

Example

They spent the evening dancing at the party.

Ils ont passé la soirée à danser à la fête.

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 noun /dɛsk/

desk

bureau

Meaning

a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working

Example

The books are on the desk.

Les livres sont sur le bureau.

A1 verb /driːm/

dream

rêver

Meaning

to have thoughts and images in your mind while sleeping; to hope for

Example

I often dream about flying in the sky.

Je rêve souvent de voler dans le ciel.

A1 verb /drɪŋk/

drink

boire

Meaning

to take liquid into the mouth and swallow it

Example

I drink water every morning.

Je bois de l'eau tous les matins.

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 /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 /deɪz/

days

jours

Meaning

plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time

Example

The project will take at least five days to finish.

Le projet prendra au moins cinq jours pour finir.

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 /dæd/

dad

papa

Meaning

an informal term for father

Example

My dad taught me how to ride a bike.

Mon papa m'a appris à faire du vélo.

A1 adjective ˈdɪfɪkəlt

difficult

difficile

Meaning

Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.

Example

Managing urban challenges has become increasingly difficult.

Gérer les défis urbains devient de plus en plus difficile.

A1 noun /ˈdɒktər/

doctor

médecin

Meaning

A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.

Example

The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient.

Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour le patient.

A1 verb /dɪˈsaɪd/

decide

décider

Meaning

To make a choice or judgment about something.

Example

She decided to study abroad after graduation.

Elle a décidé d'étudier à l'étranger après l'obtention de son diplôme.

A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

date/rendez-vous

Meaning

A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.

Example

They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.

Ils ont décidé de se rencontrer à la date de son anniversaire.

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 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 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 noun /dres/

Dress

robe

Meaning

a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs

Example

She wore a beautiful blue dress to the party.

Elle portait une belle robe bleue à la fête.

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 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 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 /ˈdɔː.tər/

Daughter

fille

Meaning

a female offspring; a young woman in relation to her parents

Example

Their daughter graduated from medical school with top honors.

Leur fille a obtenu son diplôme de l'école de médecine avec les honneurs.

A1 preposition /ˈdjʊərɪŋ/

during

pendant

Meaning

throughout the course of a period of time

Example

I fell asleep during the movie.

Je me suis endormi pendant le film.

A1 adverb /daʊn/

down

en bas

Meaning

from a higher to a lower position

Example

He walked down the stairs slowly.

Il est descendu lentement les escaliers.

A1 noun /dɔːɡ/

Dog

chien

Meaning

a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work

Example

The loyal dog waited patiently for its owner to return home.

Le chien fidèle attendit patiemment que son propriétaire revienne à la maison.