A1 preposition /tuː/

to

à

Meaning

used for expressing motion or direction

Example

She is going to the market.

Elle va au marché.

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 /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 /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 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 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 pronoun /aʊərz/

ours

le nôtre

Meaning

belonging to or associated with us

Example

This victory is ours.

Cette victoire est la nôtre.

A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

color

couleur

Meaning

The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.

Example

Blue is her favorite color.

Le bleu est sa couleur préférée.

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 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

la plupart

Meaning

the greatest in amount, degree, or number

Example

Most people like to relax on weekends.

La plupart des gens aiment se détendre le week-end.

A1 adjective, adverb, verb /ˈbɛtər/

better

mieux

Meaning

of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve

Example

He felt better after taking the medicine.

Il se sentait mieux après avoir pris le médicament.

A1 verb /luːz/

lose

perdre

Meaning

to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace

Example

I hope I don't lose my keys again.

J'espère que je ne perds pas mes clés encore une fois.

A1 modal verb /kʊd/

could

pourrait

Meaning

Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.

Example

He could swim when he was a child.

Il pouvait nager quand il était enfant.

A1 noun ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

Activities

activités

Meaning

A thing that a person or group does or has done.

Example

Productive activities drive progress.

Les activités productives stimulent les progrès.

A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

croître

Meaning

to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop

Example

Plants grow faster in spring.

Les plantes croissent plus vite au printemps.

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 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 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 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 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 ˈstjuː.dənt

student

étudiant

Meaning

A person who is studying at a school or university.

Example

Students participated actively in the protests.

Les étudiants ont participé activement aux manifestations.

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 pronoun /maɪ/

my

mon

Meaning

used to indicate possession or ownership

Example

This is my book.

C'est mon livre.

A1 noun /kæn/

Can

boîte

Meaning

a metal container for food or drink

Example

I opened a can of soup for lunch.

J'ai ouvert une boîte de soupe pour le déjeuner.

A1 pronoun /ðɪs/

this

ceci

Meaning

used to refer to a person or thing that is close or near in space, time, or thought

Example

This is my favorite book.

Ceci est mon livre préféré.

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 /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 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 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 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 adjective /eɪtθ/

eighth

huitième

Meaning

coming after the seventh position in a sequence; one of eight equal parts

Example

She finished in eighth place in the race.

Elle a terminé à la huitième place dans la course.

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 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 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 /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 adjective /twɛlv/

twelve

douze

Meaning

the number equivalent to 12

Example

There are twelve months in a year.

Il y a douze mois dans une année.

A1 determiner/pronoun /əˈnʌðər/

another

autre

Meaning

one more person or thing of the same type

Example

Can I have another cup of tea?

Puis-je avoir une autre tasse de thé ?

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 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 /'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 verb /sel/

sell

vendre

Meaning

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Example

They sell fresh fruits at the market.

Ils vendent des fruits frais au marché.

A1 noun /kʌp/

Cup

tasse

Meaning

a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages

Example

She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.

Elle a bu du thé dans sa tasse en céramique préférée.

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 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 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/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 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 adverb /ˈver.i/

Very

très; extrêmement; énormément

Meaning

to a high degree; extremely; greatly

Example

She is very intelligent and works very hard.

Elle est très intelligente et travaille très dur.

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 /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 preposition/adverb/adjective/noun /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

inside

bonheur

Meaning

Situated within something; the inner part of something.

Example

She waited inside the house until the rain stopped.

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

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/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 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 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 noun /ˈɑːnti/

aunty

tante

Meaning

the sister of one’s father or mother; a term of respectful address for an older woman, especially in South Asian usage

Example

My aunty lives near our house and often visits us.

Ma tante habite près de notre maison et nous rend souvent visite.

A1 noun /ɡɪft/

Gift

cadeau; don;

Meaning

a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent

Example

She received a beautiful jewelry gift from her grandmother on her birthday.

Elle a reçu un magnifique cadeau en bijoux de sa grand-mère pour son anniversaire.

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 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 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 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 ˈfjuː.tʃər

future

futur

Meaning

The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.

Example

Future projects depend on strategic planning.

Les projets futurs dépendent de la planification stratégique.

A1 adjective /ˈevri/

Every

chaque; tous; sans exception

Meaning

each one; all; without exception

Example

Every student must complete their homework.

Chaque étudiant doit terminer ses devoirs.

A1 verb /peɪnt/

paint

peindre

Meaning

to apply a colored substance to a surface

Example

She loves to paint landscapes in her free time.

Elle aime peindre des paysages pendant son temps libre.

A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

le plus grand

Meaning

largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big

Example

This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.

C’est le plus grand défi que nous ayons jamais rencontré.

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 /niːd/

need

avoir besoin

Meaning

to require something; to be in want of

Example

I need help with my homework.

J'ai besoin d'aide pour mes devoirs.

A1 noun /trɪp/

trip

voyage

Meaning

a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure

Example

They took a trip to the mountains last summer.

Ils ont fait un voyage dans les montagnes l'été dernier.

A1 verb /hɪər/

hear

entendre

Meaning

to perceive sound; to listen to

Example

I can hear the birds singing.

Je peux entendre les oiseaux chanter.

A1 adverb /ˈkwɪk.li/

Quickly

rapidement; vite

Meaning

at a fast speed; with little delay; rapidly

Example

He quickly finished his homework.

Il a rapidement fini ses devoirs.

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 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 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 /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 determiner/pronoun/conjunction/adverb /ˈaɪðər/ or /ˈiːðər/

either

soit l'un

Meaning

Used to indicate a choice between two alternatives.

Example

You can either call me tonight or send me an email.

Vous pouvez soit m'appeler ce soir, soit m'envoyer un e-mail.

A1 interjection;noun /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/

goodbye

au revoir

Meaning

a polite expression used when leaving or ending a conversation; the act of parting

Example

She waved and said goodbye before leaving the station.

Elle a fait un signe de la main et a dit au revoir avant de quitter la gare.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪwʌn/

everyone

tout le monde

Meaning

every person; all people

Example

Everyone must bring their own lunch.

Tout le monde doit apporter son propre déjeuner.

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 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 /hoʊm/

home

maison

Meaning

the place where one lives, especially with family; a residence

Example

She finally returned home after a long journey.

Elle est enfin rentrée chez elle après un long voyage.

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 /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 verb /tiːtʃ/

teach

enseigner

Meaning

to give knowledge or instruction to someone; to show how to do something

Example

She teaches English at the local school.

Elle enseigne l'anglais à l'école locale.

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 preposition /ɪn/

in

dans

Meaning

expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something

Example

She is in the kitchen preparing dinner.

Elle est dans la cuisine en train de préparer le dîner.

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 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 preposition /wɪðˈaʊt/

without

sans

Meaning

in the absence of, or not having something

Example

He left without saying goodbye.

Il est parti sans dire au revoir.

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 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 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 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 /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 noun /ˈtɛnɪs/

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 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 numeral /θriː/

three

trois

Meaning

the number equivalent to the sum of two and one

Example

She has three dogs at home.

Elle a trois chiens à la maison.

A1 verb /kʊk/

cook

cuisiner

Meaning

to prepare food by heating; to make food ready to eat

Example

My mother loves to cook traditional dishes.

Ma mère adore cuisiner des plats traditionnels.

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 /jɛə/

yeah

oui

Meaning

used to express agreement or affirmation

Example

Yeah, I’ll go to the store with you.

Oui, j'irai au magasin avec toi.

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 noun ˈpɛrənts

Parents

parents

Meaning

One's father and mother.

Example

The family tree starts with the child's parents.

L'arbre généalogique commence avec les parents de l'enfant.

A1 adjective /nɛkst/

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 verb /ɡet/

get

obtenir

Meaning

to obtain, receive, or acquire something

Example

I need to get some milk from the store.

J'ai besoin d'aller chercher du lait à l'épicerie.

A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

lumière

Meaning

the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength

Example

Turn on the light, it's getting dark.

Allumez la lumière, il fait sombre.

A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

changement

Meaning

The act or instance of making or becoming different.

Example

Change is inevitable for growth.

Le changement est inévitable pour la croissance.

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 adjective /bluː/

Blue

bleu

Meaning

having the color of the clear sky or the sea

Example

The blue ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.

L'océan bleu s'étendait sans fin jusqu'à l'horizon.

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 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 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 adverb /naʊ/

now

maintenant

Meaning

at the present moment or time

Example

I am studying now.

Je suis en train d'étudier maintenant.

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 ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

fleur

Meaning

The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.

Example

Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.

Les papillons sont attirés par les fleurs colorées.

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.