Basic French Vocabulary
In these lessons, we take ten to twenty words by topic area so that you can quickly learn and build your basic vocabulary in French. Each lesson includes a video to practice pronunciation, a word trainer and a vocabulary recall quiz to take when you’re ready.
If you are completely new to French, we recommend taking the course ‘Getting Started in French‘ first, in which you will learn greetings, numbers, days and months, and colours and shapes.
Lessons
What Are Parts of the Body Called in French?
Discover how to name the main parts of the body in French, with clear examples and pronunciation tips to help you speak naturally.
What Are Parts of the Head and Face Called in French?
Learn the French words for the parts of the face – from ‘le nez’ to ‘les yeux’ – and start describing people like a native speaker.
What Are Members of the Family Called in French?
Master the French words for family members and learn how to talk about your relatives in everyday conversation.
What Are Pets Called in French?
Learn twenty common French names for pets and animals you might keep at home, from le chat to le hamster.
What Are Farm Animals Called in French?
Learn the French for common farm animals, with a video to learn pronunciation, a word refresher tool to commit to memory and a quick quiz.
What Are Basic Foods Called in French?
Learn twenty essential French food words and phrases that will help you shop with confidence.
What Are Common Fruits Called in French?
Discover the names of common fruits in French and practise using them in short, everyday sentences.
What Are Vegetables Called in French?
Learn what vegetables are called in French and expand your vocabulary for cooking and dining in France.
What Are Types of Meat Called in French?
Explore the French words for different types of meat and learn how to recognise them when reading menus or shopping.
What Are Drinks Called in French?
Learn the French words for drinks, from ‘le café’ to ‘le jus de fruit,’ and practise talking about your favourites with confidence.
What Are Rooms in the House Called in French?
Find out the French names for rooms in a house and learn about the different types of French houses.
What Are Household Items Called in French?
Discover the French words for common household items and objects you use every day around the home.
What Are Clothes Called in French?
Learn the French names for clothes and accessories and practise describing what people are wearing.
What Are Personal Items Called in French?
Build your vocabulary with French words for personal belongings – from jewellery to phones and wallets.
What Do You Find in a Garden in French?
Learn the French names for things you’ll find in the garden, and talk about outdoor tasks like watering and mowing the lawn.
What Do You Find in the Countryside in French?
Explore useful French words for describing the countryside – perfect for talking about nature, travel, and rural life.
What Do You Find at the Beach in French?
Learn key French words for the beach, from ‘le sable’ to ‘la mer,’ and get ready for seaside conversations in French.
What Do You Find in Town in French?
Discover the French names of shops, services, and buildings you’ll see around town – ideal for travel and navigation.
What Are Modes of Transport Called in French?
Master the French words for different modes of transport and learn how to talk about getting from place to place.
What Are French Words for in a Restaurant?
Build confidence with essential French restaurant vocabulary — from ‘le plat du jour’ to ‘l’addition, s’il vous plaît.’
What Are French Words for Weather?
Learn how to talk about the weather in French and use expressions like ‘il fait beau’ and ‘il pleut’ naturally.
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