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Basic French Vocabulary
What Are Parts of the Body Called in French?
In this lesson, we cover the parts of the head and face in French.
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 and use the flashcards to test your memory.
Vocabulary from the Video (Parts 1 & 2)
Part 1:
| ankle | la cheville |
| arm | le bras |
| back | le dos |
| body | le corps |
| bone | un os |
Part 2:
| chin | le menton |
| elbow | le coude |
| finger | le doigt |
| foot | le pied |
| hand | la main |
Flashcards – Parts of the Body – Parts 1 and 2
Vocabulary from the Video (Parts 3 & 4)
Part 3:
| head | la tête |
| hip | la hanche |
| knee | le genou |
| leg | la jambe |
| nail | un ongle |
Part 4:
| shoulder | une épaule |
| stomach | une estomac |
| thumb | le pouce |
| toe | un orteil |
| wrist | le poignet |
Flashcards – Parts of the Body – Parts 3 and 4
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Give It a Go!
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