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 verb /fɔːl/

fall

tomber

Meaning

to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur

Example

The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.

Les feuilles tombent des arbres en automne.

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 adjective /stɪl/

still

calme

Meaning

not moving or making a sound

Example

The water was still, reflecting the sky.

L'eau était calme, reflétant le ciel.

A1 adverb /ˈleɪtər/

later

plus tard

Meaning

At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.

Example

We will discuss the details later.

Nous discuterons des détails plus tard.

A1 verb /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

finish

terminer

Meaning

to complete or bring to an end; to reach the final point

Example

She finished her homework before dinner.

Elle a terminé ses devoirs avant le dîner.

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 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 /ˈmuːvi/

movie

bonheur

Meaning

A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.

Example

We watched a movie together last night.

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

A1 noun /zuː/

Zoo

zoo

Meaning

an establishment that maintains a collection of wild animals for study, conservation, or display to the public

Example

We visited the zoo to see the lions and elephants.

Nous avons visité le zoo pour voir les lions et les éléphants.

A1 noun /pɔɪnt/

Point

point; détail; but

Meaning

a particular detail, idea, or fact; the sharp end of something

Example

What's the point of arguing about this issue?

Quel est le point de discuter de cette question?

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 adverb /noʊ/

no

non

Meaning

used to give a negative response or to show disagreement

Example

She said no to the invitation.

Elle a dit non à l'invitation.

A1 noun neɪmz

Names

nom

Meaning

A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.

Example

Names of family members are written on the family tree.

Les noms des membres de la famille sont inscrits sur l'arbre généalogique.

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 pronoun /ˈʌðərz/

others

autres

Meaning

people or things distinct from the ones already mentioned or known

Example

I like to spend time with others.

J'aime passer du temps avec les autres.

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 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 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 verb /muːv/

move

déplacer

Meaning

to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate

Example

They decided to move to a bigger house.

Ils ont décidé de déménager dans une maison plus grande.

A1 noun /hæt/

Hat

chapeau

Meaning

a covering for the head, typically with a brim and worn outdoors

Example

He always wears a hat when working in the garden.

Il porte toujours un chapeau quand il travaille dans le jardin.

A1 noun/adjective/preposition /pɑːst/

past

passé

Meaning

the time before the present; gone by in time

Example

He often thinks about his past mistakes.

Il pense souvent à ses erreurs passées.

A1 noun /wɜːrld/

world

monde

Meaning

the earth, together with all of its countries and people

Example

The world is becoming more interconnected every day.

Le monde devient de plus en plus interconnecté chaque jour.

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 /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 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 verb /stɑːrt/

start

commencer

Meaning

to begin something; to commence; to initiate

Example

Let's start the meeting now.

commençons la réunion maintenant.

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 noun /ˈwɪn.doʊ/

Window

fenêtre

Meaning

an opening in a wall fitted with glass to let in light and air

Example

Please open the window for fresh air.

s'il vous plaît ouvrez la fenêtre pour de l'air frais.

A1 adjective /ˈiː.vən/

Even

plat; uniforme; nivelé

Meaning

flat and smooth; equal or uniform; level

Example

The surface was completely even and smooth.

La surface était complètement plane et lisse.

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 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 adverb /suːn/

Soon

bientôt

Meaning

in a short time; before long; quickly

Example

The train will arrive soon.

Le train arrivera bientôt.

A1 verb /kliːn/

clean

nettoyer

Meaning

To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess.

Example

She cleaned the kitchen before the guests arrived.

Elle a nettoyé la cuisine avant l'arrivée des invités.

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 /miːt/

Meat

viande

Meaning

animal flesh used as food

Example

We bought fresh meat from the butcher shop.

Nous avons acheté de la viande fraîche à la boucherie.

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 /raɪs/

Rice

riz

Meaning

a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries

Example

We eat rice with curry for dinner.

Nous mangeons du riz avec du curry pour le dîner.

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 adjective strɒŋ

strong

fort

Meaning

Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.

Example

A strong defense secures victory.

Une défense forte assure la victoire.

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 /ˈhæpi/

happy

heureux

Meaning

feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy

Example

She was very happy to receive the gift.

Elle était très heureuse de recevoir le cadeau.

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 adverb /təˈnaɪt/

Tonight

ce soir

Meaning

during the night of today; this evening

Example

Tonight we are going to watch a movie.

Ce soir, nous allons regarder un film.

A1 noun /bəˈnæn.ə/

Banana

banane

Meaning

a long curved fruit with yellow skin and soft sweet flesh

Example

Bananas are a good source of potassium.

Les bananes sont une bonne source de potassium.

A1 noun /ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter

beurre

Meaning

a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream

Example

He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.

Il a étalé du beurre sur sa tartine pour le petit déjeuner.

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 /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 /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 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 pronoun /hiː/

he

il (masculin)

Meaning

used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or easily identified

Example

He is my best friend.

Il est mon meilleur ami.

A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

bonheur

Meaning

A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.

Example

He saved enough money to buy a new car.

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

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 /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 /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 verb /hoʊp/

hope

espérer

Meaning

to expect and desire that something will happen

Example

I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.

J'espère qu'il ne pleuvra pas demain.

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 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 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 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

university

université

Meaning

an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees

Example

She is studying law at the university.

Elle étudie le droit à l'université.

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 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

apporter

Meaning

to carry or take something to a place; to come with something

Example

Please bring your books to class tomorrow.

S'il vous plaît, apportez vos livres en classe demain.

A1 preposition /ɒn/

on

sur

Meaning

physically in contact with and supported by a surface

Example

The book is on the table.

Le livre est sur la table.

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 adjective /dʒʌst/

Just

juste; droit; approprié

Meaning

fair; righteous; morally right; appropriate

Example

The judge made a just decision in the case.

Le juge a pris une décision juste dans l'affaire.

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 /praɪs/

price

prix

Meaning

the amount of money expected, required, or given for something

Example

The price of the car has increased recently.

Le prix de la voiture a augmenté récemment.

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 noun /weɪ/

Way

chemin; façon; manière; méthode;

Meaning

a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path

Example

There must be a better way to solve this problem.

Il doit y avoir une meilleure façon de résoudre ce problème.

A1 verb /liːv/

leave

partir

Meaning

to go away from; to depart or exit

Example

The train leaves at 6 PM.

Le train part à 18h.

A1 noun /ˈfæməli/

family

famille

Meaning

A group consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.

Example

She spends most of her weekends with her family.

Elle passe la plupart de ses week-ends avec sa famille.

A1 adverb /ɛls/

else

autre chose

Meaning

In addition; besides.

Example

Is there anything else you need?

As-tu besoin de quelque chose d'autre ?

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 /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 /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 noun /tə'meɪ.toʊ/

Tomato

tomate

Meaning

a red or yellow edible fruit that is typically eaten as a vegetable

Example

She added fresh tomatoes to the salad.

Elle a ajouté des tomates fraîches à la salade.

A1 noun /kæt/

Cat

chat

Meaning

a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws

Example

The cat sat on the windowsill watching birds.

Le chat s'est assis sur le rebord de la fenêtre en regardant les oiseaux.

A1 verb /lʊk/

look

regarder

Meaning

to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem

Example

Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.

Regarde le beau coucher du soleil dans le ciel.

A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

fromage

Meaning

a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile

Example

She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.

Elle a ajouté du fromage râpé aux pâtes pour plus de saveur.

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 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 /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 /kaɪnd/

Kind

gentil; compatissant

Meaning

gentle; caring; compassionate; showing sympathy

Example

He is a kind person who always helps others.

C'est une personne gentille qui aide toujours les autres.

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 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 /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 pronoun /aʊər/

our

notre

Meaning

belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people

Example

This is our house.

C'est notre maison.

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 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 /bæd/

bad

mauvais

Meaning

not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality

Example

The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it.

Le lait sent mauvais, donc ne le bois pas.

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 /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 verb /tʃuːz/

choose

choisir

Meaning

to pick or select from several options

Example

I always choose healthy food options.

Je choisis toujours des options alimentaires saines.

A1 noun /ˈʌŋkəl/

uncle

oncle

Meaning

the brother of one's father or mother

Example

My uncle is visiting us next week.

Mon oncle nous rendra visite la semaine prochaine.

A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

Meaning

a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients

Example

We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.

Nous avons commandé une grande pizza pepperoni pour le dîner.

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 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 adjective /ˈθɜrti/

thirty

trente

Meaning

equivalent to the number 30

Example

He is thirty years old.

Il a trente ans.

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 noun /tuː/

two

deux

Meaning

the number following one

Example

She has two children.

Elle a deux enfants.

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 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪmz/

Sometimes

parfois

Meaning

at times; occasionally; now and then

Example

Sometimes I go for a walk in the evening.

Parfois, je me promène le soir.

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 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

petit ami

Meaning

a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with

Example

She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.

Elle a présenté son petit ami à ses parents.

A1 noun, adjective /hæf/

half

moitié

Meaning

one of two equal parts of something

Example

He ate half of the cake.

Il a mangé la moitié du gâteau.

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 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 /breɪk/

break

pause

Meaning

A pause in work or during an activity or event.

Example

Short breaks refresh your mind.

Les courtes pauses rafraîchissent votre esprit.

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.