Vocabulary Lists

French Vocabulary

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Themed vocabulary lists and other wordy lessons (synonyms, prefixes, suffixes, abbreviations …) to help you become more verbose in French.

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Homophones

French homophones
The word "homophone" comes from the Greek word ομοφώνως ("omofonos"), meaning "same voice." So a homophone / un homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word with another meaning, which makes homophones ideal for wordplay ... though not so wonderful for language learners.

   

Vocabulary Lists

Homophones – B

French homophones
Homophones are two or more words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings and often different spellings as well.

Mistakes and Difficulties

Hotels and Lodging

Hotels, lodging - travel French
One of the most important things to think about when traveling is where you're going to sleep. From 5-star hotels to tents pitched on a beach, this lesson has all the French vocabulary you need to enjoy your stay.

   

Vocabulary Lists

How are you? Fine.

How are you? Fine. French pleasantries
Before you dive into a conversation, it's nice to exchange a few pleasantries. Greetings are first, of course, and then if you know the person, it's typical to ask how they are.

   

Grammar Lessons

In- Prefix

In- French prefix
The French prefix in- and its variants il-, im-, and ir- are added to adjectives, adverbs, and nouns to create antonyms. The English equivalents are un- and in-.

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Travel and Culture

Languages

Languages in French
Parlez-vous français ? What about another language? Here's how to say the most commonly spoken and studied languages in French, plus a few more for good measure.

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Listening Practice

LingQ

LingQ
Learn and practice French vocabulary and listening at any level with LingQ, an online learning system and language community.

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Vocabulary Lists

Love Language

French love language
Love is in the air, and there's no better way to express it than in French, the language of love. Learn how to talk about love and friendship in French.

   

Holidays and Celebrations

Mardi Gras

Mardi gras vocabulary
Mardi Gras is an annual celebration of extravagance and (over)indulgence before Lent. Because Mardi Gras, literally "Fat Tuesday," is tied to Easter, the date changes every year.