Learning a new language can be an exciting and rewarding experience. If you're just starting to learn French, it's essential to build a strong foundation by mastering the basic vocabulary.
In this blog post, I will introduce you to 50 basic French words that every beginner should know, along with their meanings. Let's get started!
1. Bonjour
Meaning: Hello
2. Merci
Meaning: Thank you
3. Oui
Meaning: Yes
4. Non
Meaning: No
5. S'il vous plaît
Meaning: Please
6. Excusez-moi
Meaning: Excuse me
7. Au revoir
Meaning: Goodbye
8. Comment
Meaning: How
9. Qui
Meaning: Who
10. Quoi
Meaning: What
11. Où
Meaning: Where
12. Pourquoi
Meaning: Why
13. Quand
Meaning: When
14. Combien
Meaning: How much
15. Maintenant
Meaning: Now
16. Hier
Meaning: Yesterday
17. Aujourd'hui
Meaning: Today
18. Demain
Meaning: Tomorrow
19. Matin
Meaning: Morning
20. Après-midi
Meaning: Afternoon
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21. Soir
Meaning: Evening
22. Nuit
Meaning: Night
23. Homme
Meaning: Man
24. Femme
Meaning: Woman
25. Ami/amie
Meaning: Friend
26. Enfant
Meaning: Child
27. Famille
Meaning: Family
28. Maison
Meaning: House/Home
29. Voiture
Meaning: Car
30. Chien
Meaning: Dog
31. Chat
Meaning: Cat
32. Manger
Meaning: To eat
33. Boire
Meaning: To drink
34. Dormir
Meaning: To sleep
35. Travail
Meaning: Work
36. Étude
Meaning: Study
37. Livre
Meaning: Book
38. Stylo
Meaning: Pen
39. Papier
Meaning: Paper
40. Ordinateur
Meaning: Computer
41. Téléphone
Meaning: Phone
42. Musique
Meaning: Music
43. Film
Meaning: Movie/Film
44. Jouer
Meaning: To play
45. Voyage
Meaning: Travel
46. Temps
Meaning: Time
47. Montre
Meaning: Watch
48. Argent
Meaning: Money
49. Bon
Meaning: Good
50. Mauvais
Meaning: Bad
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If you’re eager to expand your knowledge of basic French words and phrases, check out my lesson below. I share my 100 French phrases and their meanings.
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