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French for Literature
What Are Good Words for Reading Science Fiction in French?
Reading books that you like is a great way of practising your French by combining it with an activity you enjoy.
Science fiction is a popular genre, covering space travel and aliens, and future technologies such as artificial intelligence and robots. If you want some common words in French that are frequently found in these types of stories, then here is a list of twenty to get you started!
Watch the video as many times as you need, until you feel you can give the French as we go!
Review Vocabulary
Review the words from this video:
Part 1
| English | French |
|---|---|
| alien | un extraterrestre |
| apocalypse | une apocalypse |
| artificial intelligence | l’intelligence artificielle |
| astronaut | un astronaute |
| dystopia | la dystopie |
Part 2
| English | French |
|---|---|
| flying saucer | la soucoupe volante |
| future | l’avenir |
| nuclear war | la guerre nucléaire |
| outer space | l’espace lointain |
| planet | la planète |
Part 3
| English | French |
|---|---|
| robot | le robot |
| science | la science |
| simulation | la simulation |
| spaceship | le vaisseau spatial |
| surveillance | la surveillance |
Part 4
| English | French |
|---|---|
| technology | la technologie |
| teleportation | la téléportation |
| time travel | le voyage dans le temps |
| UFO | un objet volant non identifié |
| universe | l’univers |
Flashcards
Go Deeper
If you want to expand your knowledge about this topic, explore any materials below.
Science Fiction in France: Exploring a Genre of Imagination and Innovation
Give It a Go!
If you’d like to test your knowledge of what you’ve learned so far, you can select from any quizzes or activities below.
French Quiz – Word Recall – Science Fiction Literature
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