Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Land definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb A1
/lænd/
terre / atterrir (terre / atterrir)

The solid part of the earth's surface; to come down to the ground.

"The plane will land at the airport in ten minutes."

"L'avion atterrira à l'aéroport dans dix minutes." (L'avion atterrira a l'aeroport dans dix minutes.)
language definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A1
/ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
langue (langue)

the system of communication used by a particular community, including spoken and written words

"She is fluent in three different languages."

"Elle parle couramment trois langues différentes." (Elle parle couramment trois langues différentes.)
Large definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A1
/lɑrdʒ/
grand (gran)

big in size, amount, or number

"They live in a large house near the river."

"Ils vivent dans une grande maison près de la rivière." (Ils vivent dans une grande maison près de la rivière.)
last definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb/adjective/noun A1
/læst/
durer / dernier (durer / dernier)

to continue for a period of time; coming after all others

"The meeting lasted for two hours."

"La réunion a duré deux heures." (La reunion a dure deux heures.)
late definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective/adverb A1
/leɪt/
en retard (en retard)

arriving, happening, or done after the expected time

"He arrived late to the meeting."

"Il est arrivé en retard à la réunion." (Il est arrive en retard a la reunion.)
later definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb A1
/ˈleɪtər/
plus tard (plus tard)

At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.

"We will discuss the details later."

"Nous discuterons des détails plus tard." (Nous discuterons des détails plus tard.)
laugh definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun A1
/læf/
rire (rire)

to make sounds and movements of the face that show amusement or joy

"They laughed loudly at the comedian's joke."

"Ils ont ri bruyamment à la blague du comédien." (Ils ont ri bruyamment à la blague du comédien.)
learn definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A1
/lɜːrn/
apprendre (apprendre)

to gain knowledge or skill by studying or experience

"Children learn new things quickly."

"Les enfants apprennent de nouvelles choses rapidement." (Les enfants apprennent de nouvelles choses rapidement.)
leave definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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leave (liv)

verb A1
/liːv/
quitter (quitter)

to go away from a place or situation

"She decided to leave the party early."

"Elle a décidé de quitter la fête tôt." (Elle a décidé de quitter la fête tôt.)
left definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, noun, adverb, verb (past tense of leave) A1
/lɛft/
gauche (gauche)

on or towards the side of the body that is to the west when facing north

"He turned left at the intersection."

"Il a tourné à gauche au carrefour." (Il a tourne a gauche au carrefour.)
leg definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A1
/lɛɡ/
jambe (jambe)

one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands

"He injured his leg while playing football."

"Il s'est blessé à la jambe en jouant au football." (Il s'est blessé à la jambe en jouant au football.)
less definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective/adverb A1
/lɛs/
moins (moins)

A smaller amount; not as much.

"She spends less money than her brother."

"Elle dépense moins d'argent que son frère." (Elle depense moins d'argent que son frere.)
Lesson definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A1
/ˈlɛsən/
leçon (lecon)

A unit of teaching or something learned through experience.

"The teacher explained the lesson clearly."

"L'enseignant a expliqué la leçon clairement." (L'enseignant a explique la lecon clairement.)
let definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A1
/lɛt/
laisser (laisser)

To allow someone to do something; to permit.

"She let him borrow her book."

"Elle lui a permis d'emprunter son livre." (Elle lui a permis d'emprunter son livre.)
Letter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A1
/ˈlɛtər/
lettre (lettre)

A written or printed message sent to someone.

"He wrote a letter to his friend."

"Il a écrit une lettre à son ami." (Il a écrit une lettre à son ami.)
Library definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A1
/ˈlaɪ.brɛr.i/
bibliothèque (bibliotheque)

A building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes other materials for people to read or borrow.

"She spent the afternoon studying in the library."

"Elle a passé l'après-midi à étudier à la bibliothèque." (Elle a passé l'après-midi à étudier à la bibliothèque.)
life definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A1
/laɪf/
vie (vie)

The existence of an individual human being or animal.

"Life is full of challenges and opportunities."

"La vie est pleine de défis et d'opportunités." (La vie est pleine de défis et d'opportunités.)
Light definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb, adjective A1
/laɪt/
lumière (lumière)

The natural agent that makes things visible; to illuminate or make something start burning.

"She turned on the lamp to give more light in the room."

"Elle a allumé la lampe pour apporter plus de lumière dans la pièce." (Elle a allumé la lampe pour apporter plus de lumière dans la pièce.)
like definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, preposition A1
/laɪk/
aimer (aimer)

To find something agreeable or enjoyable; similar to.

"I really like chocolate ice cream."

"J'aime vraiment la glace au chocolat." (J'aime vraiment la glace au chocolat.)
line definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb A1
/laɪn/
ligne (ligne)

A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.

"People waited in a long line outside the theater."

"Les gens attendaient dans une longue ligne devant le théâtre." (Les gens attendaient dans une longue ligne devant le théâtre.)
listen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A1
/ˈlɪs.ən/
écouter (ekouter)

to pay attention to sound

"She loves to listen to classical music in the evenings."

"Elle aime écouter de la musique classique le soir." (Elle aime écouter de la musique classique le soir.)
little definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A1
/ˈlɪtl/
petit (petit)

Small in size, amount, or degree.

"He drank a little water before going to bed."

"Il a bu un peu d'eau avant d'aller se coucher." (Il a bu un peu d'eau avant d'aller se coucher.)
live definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A1
/lɪv/
vivre (vivre)

to be alive or to reside in a place

"They live in a small village near the river."

"Ils vivent dans un petit village près de la rivière." (Ils vivent dans un petit village près de la rivière.)
Long definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective A1
/lɔːŋ/
long (long)

Measuring a great distance from end to end; lasting for a large amount of time.

"They waited a long time for the train."

"Ils ont attendu longtemps pour le train." (Ils ont attendu longtemps pour le train.)
look definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
/lʊk/
regarder (regarder)

to direct one's gaze in a particular direction

"She looked out the window at the rain."

"Elle a regardé par la fenêtre à la pluie." (Elle a regarde par la fenetre a la pluie.)
lose definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A1
/luːz/
bonheur (bonheur)

to fail to keep, maintain, or win something

"She doesn’t want to lose her phone again."

"Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix." (Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.)
lot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A1
/lɒt/
beaucoup (beaucoup)

A large number or amount; a group or portion.

"She bought a lot of books at the fair."

"Elle a acheté beaucoup de livres à la foire." (Elle a achete beaucoup de livres a la foire.)
lots definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
pronoun/noun A1
/lɒts/
beaucoup (beaucoup)

A large number or amount of something.

"She has lots of friends in the city."

"Elle a beaucoup d'amis dans la ville." (Elle a beaucoup d'amis dans la ville.)
Love definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb A1
/lʌv/
amour (amour)

to feel deep affection for someone or something

"She loves her family more than anything."

"Elle aime sa famille plus que tout." (Elle aime sa famille plus que tout.)
Lunch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A1
/lʌntʃ/
déjeuner (dejeuner)

a meal eaten in the middle of the day

"We usually have lunch at 1 p.m."

"Nous déjeunons généralement à 13h." (Nous dejeunons generalement à 13h.)