A1 verb /ˈhæpən/

happen

arriver

Meaning

to occur or take place; to come about by chance

Example

What happened at the meeting yesterday?

Qu'est-ce qui est arrivé à la réunion hier ?

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 adverb /ðeər/

There

là

Meaning

in or at that place; to that place

Example

I will meet you there at 5 PM.

Je te rencontrerai là-bas à 17h.

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mɔːr/

more

plus

Meaning

A greater or additional amount or degree.

Example

She wanted more time to finish the project.

Elle voulait plus de temps pour finir le projet.

A1 noun /ˈeɪprɪl/

april

avril

Meaning

the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

April is known for its pleasant spring weather.

Avril est connu pour son agréable temps printanier.

A1 noun /maʊs/

Mouse

souris

Meaning

a small rodent with a long tail and typically gray or brown fur

Example

The little mouse hid behind the cabinet.

La petite souris s'est cachée derrière le placard.

A1 noun/verb /ˈkʊkɪŋ/

cooking

cuisine

Meaning

the process of preparing food by heating it

Example

Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies.

La cuisine est l'un de mes passe-temps préférés.

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 /rʌn/

run

courir

Meaning

to move quickly on foot; to operate or function

Example

I run every morning for exercise.

Je cours tous les matins pour faire de l'exercice.

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 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 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 adjective /naɪs/

Nice

agréable; joli; satisfaisant; attrayant

Meaning

pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory; good; attractive

Example

She wore a nice dress to the party.

Elle portait une belle robe à la fête.

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 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 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

encore

Meaning

once more; another time; in addition

Example

I need to read this book again to understand it better.

Je dois relire ce livre encore une fois pour mieux le comprendre.

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 noun /ˈwɪmən/

woman

femme

Meaning

an adult human female

Example

The woman at the counter helped me.

La femme au comptoir m'a aidé.

A1 adverb /weər/

Where

Où

Meaning

In or to what place or position; used to inquire about location

Example

Where did you put my keys?

Où as-tu mis mes clés ?

A1 verb /ɡes/

guess

deviner

Meaning

to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate

Example

Can you guess the answer?

Peux-tu deviner la réponse ?

A1 noun /ˈvɛdʒ.tə.bəl/

vegetable

bonheur

Meaning

a plant or part of a plant used as food

Example

I eat vegetables every day for health.

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

A1 noun /kiːp/

Keep

subsistance; la partie la plus forte d'un château

Meaning

food and other things necessary for living; the strongest part of a castle

Example

He worked hard to earn his keep and support his family.

Il a travaillé dur pour gagner sa subsistance et soutenir sa famille.

A1 noun /ˈfʊtˌbɔːl/

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 preposition /fɔːr/

for

pour

Meaning

used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient

Example

This gift is for you.

Ce cadeau est pour toi.

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 noun /iːst/

east

est

Meaning

The direction from which the sun rises; one of the four cardinal points.

Example

The sun rises in the east.

Le soleil se lève à l'est.

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 pronoun /ˈsʌmwʌn/

someone

quelqu'un

Meaning

a person, but not specifically known or named

Example

Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.

Quelqu'un a laissé son parapluie dans le couloir.

A1 preposition /θruː/

through

à travers de

Meaning

moving in one side and out the other side of something

Example

The train passed through the tunnel.

Le train est passé à travers le tunnel.

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 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

déjà; auparavant; avant

Meaning

before now; by this time; previously

Example

I have already finished my homework for today.

J'ai déjà terminé mes devoirs pour aujourd'hui.

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 adjective /jʌŋ/

Young

jeune; récent

Meaning

having lived for a short time; not old; recent

Example

The young tree needs more water to grow.

Le jeune arbre a besoin de plus d'eau pour grandir.

A1 noun /ˈsɪti/

city

ville

Meaning

a large town or an urban area with its own government

Example

Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh.

Paris est la plus grande ville de France.

A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

café

Meaning

a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

Example

I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.

J'ai besoin d'une tasse de café pour commencer ma matinée.

A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

couper avec une scie

Meaning

to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool

Example

The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.

Le charpentier coupe le bois en morceaux.

A1 noun/verb /maɪnd/

mind

esprit / prendre soin

Meaning

the part of a person that enables them to think, feel, and reason; to pay attention or take care

Example

Please mind the gap between the train and the platform.

Veuillez faire attention à l'écart entre le train et le quai.

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 /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, verb /bʊk/

book

livre / réserver

Meaning

A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.

Example

I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.

J'ai réservé une table au restaurant pour le dîner.

A1 preposition/conjunction /ʌnˈtɪl/

until

jusqu'à

Meaning

up to the time of

Example

I will wait until you come back.

J'attendrai jusqu'à ce que tu reviennes.

A1 pronoun /ɪt/

it

ça

Meaning

used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

It is raining outside.

Il pleut dehors.

A1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /bɪˈfɔːr/

before

avant

Meaning

At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.

Example

She arrived before the meeting started.

Elle est arrivée avant que la réunion ne commence.

A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

joli; beau; attrayant

Meaning

attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately

Example

She wore a pretty dress to the party.

Elle portait une jolie robe à la fête.

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 /snoʊ/

Snow

bonheur

Meaning

white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes

Example

The children played happily in the fresh snow.

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

A1 noun /ˈfɛb.ruˌɛr.i/

february

février

Meaning

The second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, typically having 28 days, or 29 in a leap year.

Example

My birthday is in February, so I always look forward to this month.

Mon anniversaire est en février, donc j'attends toujours ce mois avec impatience.

A1 noun /ˈhʌzbənd/

husband

mari

Meaning

A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.

Example

Her husband is very supportive of her career.

Son mari est très soutenant de sa carrière.

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 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

chaussure

Meaning

covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth

Example

She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.

Elle a acheté une nouvelle paire de chaussures de course pour faire de l'exercice.

A1 noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

morning

bonheur

Meaning

the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon

Example

I like to go for a run in the morning.

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

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 /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 adjective /ˈʌðər/

other

autre

Meaning

used to refer to something different from the one already mentioned or known

Example

I don't want this one, I will take the other one.

Je ne veux pas de celui-ci, je prendrai l'autre.

A1 noun /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/

wednesday

mercredi

Meaning

the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday

Example

The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.

La réunion est prévue pour mercredi après-midi.

A1 noun /wiːk/

week

semaine

Meaning

a period of seven days

Example

I will finish the project by the end of the week.

Je finirai le projet d'ici la fin de la semaine.

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 noun /lænd/

Land

terre; sol

Meaning

the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water; an area of ground, soil, or earth

Example

The farmer worked hard to cultivate his land and grow healthy crops.

Le fermier a travaillé dur pour cultiver sa terre et faire pousser des récoltes saines.

A1 noun /ruːm/

room

chambre

Meaning

A space within a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling

Example

She decorated her room with bright colors.

Elle a décoré sa chambre avec des couleurs vives.

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 determiner/pronoun /boʊθ/

both

les deux

Meaning

referring to two people or things together

Example

Both of the children were excited about the trip.

Les deux enfants étaient excités à propos du voyage.

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 verb /spik/

speak

parler

Meaning

to say words; to communicate verbally

Example

She can speak three languages fluently.

Elle peut parler couramment trois langues.

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 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 /kiː/

Key

clé

Meaning

a small piece of shaped metal used to operate a lock; something that provides a means of access

Example

She lost her house key and couldn't get inside until the locksmith arrived.

Elle a perdu sa clé de maison et n'a pas pu entrer avant que le serrurier n'arrive.

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 noun /ˈtiː.ʃɜːrt/

T-shirt

t-shirt

Meaning

a casual shirt with short sleeves and no collar

Example

She bought a new t-shirt for the summer vacation.

Elle a acheté un nouveau t-shirt pour les vacances d'été.

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 /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 noun /lɒt/

lot

beaucoup

Meaning

A large number or amount; a group or portion.

Example

She bought a lot of books at the fair.

Elle a acheté beaucoup de livres à la foire.

A1 noun /ˈwɛð.ɚ/

weather

météo

Meaning

The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

Example

The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.

Les prévisions météorologiques annoncent de fortes pluies demain.

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 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 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

à propos de

Meaning

concerning; on the subject of; approximately

Example

We talked about the new project yesterday.

Nous avons parlé du nouveau projet hier.

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 article /ðə/

the

le

Meaning

used to specify a noun as something already mentioned or known

Example

The sun rises in the east.

Le soleil se lève à l'est.

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 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 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 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 noun, verb /ɡruːp/

group

groupe

Meaning

A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.

Example

The students formed a study group.

Les étudiants ont formé un groupe d'étude.

A1 noun /θæŋks/

thanks

merci

Meaning

an expression of gratitude

Example

Thanks for helping me with the project.

Merci de m'avoir aidé avec le projet.

A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

oublier

Meaning

to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind

Example

Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.

N'oubliez pas de fermer la porte lorsque vous partez.

A1 verb /flaɪ/

fly

voler

Meaning

to move through the air using wings or in an aircraft

Example

Birds fly south for the winter.

Les oiseaux volent vers le sud pour l'hiver.

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 pronoun /jɔːrz/

yours

le vôtre

Meaning

belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing

Example

This pen is yours.

Ce stylo est le vôtre.

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 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

rien

Meaning

not anything; no thing

Example

She has nothing to worry about.

Elle n'a rien à craindre.

A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

marche

Meaning

An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration

Example

The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.

Les soldats ont effectué une marche cérémoniale devant le palais.

A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

télévision

Meaning

a device used to receive television broadcasts

Example

I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.

Je regarde mes émissions préférées à la télévision chaque soir.

A1 adjective /ˈfeɪ.məs/

famous

célèbre

Meaning

Known about by many people; renowned.

Example

This area is famous for its unique heritage.

Cette région est célèbre pour son héritage unique.

A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

Hé

Meaning

used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone

Example

Hey, how are you doing today?

Hé, comment ça va aujourd'hui ?

A1 adjective /koʊld/

Cold

froid; glacé; distant;

Meaning

having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly

Example

The cold winter wind made everyone shiver.

Le vent froid de l'hiver a fait frissonner tout le monde.

A1 adjective/adverb /ˈɜːrli/

early

tôt

Meaning

before the usual or expected time

Example

She arrived early to the meeting.

Elle est arrivée tôt à la réunion.

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 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

Colour

couleur

Meaning

the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects light; hue, tint, shade

Example

What is your favorite colour for painting the bedroom walls?

Quelle est ta couleur préférée pour peindre les murs de la chambre ?

A1 adverb /ˈjuː.ʒu.ə.li/

Usually

habituellement; normalement

Meaning

in most cases; generally; as a rule

Example

I usually wake up at 7 AM every morning.

Je me réveille généralement à 7 h tous les matins.

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 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

natation

Meaning

the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs

Example

Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.

La natation est un excellent moyen de rester en forme et en bonne santé.

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 noun /ɡlæs/

Glass

verre

Meaning

a drinking container made of glass; hard transparent material

Example

He drank a glass of cold water after the workout.

Il a bu un verre d'eau froide après l'entraînement.

A1 noun /ˈsɪstər/

sister

sœur

Meaning

a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents

Example

My sister is coming to visit us next week.

Ma sœur vient nous rendre visite la semaine prochaine.

A1 noun/verb /fɪʃ/

fish

bonheur

Meaning

an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals

Example

He went to the lake to fish early in the morning.

Elle n'a pas pu cacher sa joie lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.

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 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 verb /wɔːk/

walk

marcher

Meaning

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

Example

I walk to school every morning.

Je vais à l'école à pied chaque matin.

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, 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 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 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 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 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

ennuyé

Meaning

feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement

Example

She felt bored during the long meeting.

Elle s’est sentie ennuyée pendant la longue réunion.