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French is spoken by over 300 million people worldwide and is an official language in 29 countries across five continents. Known for its influence on art, cuisine, diplomacy, and international institutions, French remains one of the most studied languages globally.

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Traveling soon? 50 French phrases in 5 days
Ten a day with pronunciation, an example and the tip that keeps tourists out of trouble. Free, no signup, printable.

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French A1 — Essentials Official

Essential French words for absolute beginners (CEFR A1). Greetings, numbers, colors, pronouns, basic verbs, prepositions, and survival phrases with example sentences.

French → English 258 words ~26 days to complete A1
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French A2 — Conversations Official

French words for basic conversations (CEFR A2). Opinions, feelings, descriptions, personality traits, and social interactions with example sentences.

French → English 231 words ~24 days to complete A2
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French B1 — Media & Culture Official

French words for media and culture (CEFR B1). News, social media, arts, music, traditions, and entertainment with example sentences.

French → English 213 words ~22 days to complete B1
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French B2 — Politics & Law Official

French words for politics and law (CEFR B2). Political systems, legislation, courts, civil rights, and governance with example sentences.

French → English 204 words ~21 days to complete B2
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French B1 — Work & Education Official

French words for work and education (CEFR B1). Career, job interviews, university, professional skills, and workplace vocabulary with example sentences.

French → English 235 words ~24 days to complete B1
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French B1 — Health & Lifestyle Official

French words for health and lifestyle (CEFR B1). Medical terms, mental health, nutrition, fitness, and daily habits with example sentences.

French → English 217 words ~22 days to complete B1
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French B1 — Society & Opinions Official

French words for society and opinions (CEFR B1). Social issues, government, debates, values, and expressing viewpoints with example sentences.

French → English 220 words ~22 days to complete B1
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French B2 — Economy & Business Official

French words for economy and business (CEFR B2). Macroeconomics, finance, international trade, and markets with example sentences.

French → English 206 words ~21 days to complete B2
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French B2 — Science & Technology Official

French words for science and technology (CEFR B2). Research, AI, medicine, energy, and innovation with example sentences.

French → English 208 words ~21 days to complete B2
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French B2 — Environment & Society Official

French words for environment and society (CEFR B2). Ecology, sustainability, climate change, and social dynamics with example sentences.

French → English 204 words ~21 days to complete B2
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Trip Kit: French in 50 phrases Official

Fifty French phrases for your trip to France, as a five-day plan of ten a day: greetings and manners, café and restaurant, paying and shops, getting around and signs, hotel and help. Every card has a pronunciation respelling, a real example exchange and a tip on when to use it and what catches tourists out, plus a bonus group of numbers 1–10. About 10 minutes a day.

French → English 60 words ~6 days to complete A1 A2
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Kit de viaje: francés en 50 frases Official

Cincuenta frases en francés para tu viaje (destino: Francia), como un plan de cinco días de diez al día: saludos y cortesía, cafetería y restaurante, pagar y tiendas, moverte y carteles, hotel y ayuda. Cada tarjeta lleva transcripción de pronunciación, un ejemplo real de conversación y un consejo sobre cuándo usarla y qué pilla a los turistas, más un grupo extra con los números del 1 al 10. Unos 10 minutos al día.

French → Spanish 60 words ~6 days to complete A1 A2
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Why Learn French?

French is a global language of diplomacy, business, and culture. It's an official language of the European Union, the United Nations, NATO, and the International Olympic Committee. Learning French gives you access to world-class literature, cinema, and cuisine in their original language, and opens career opportunities in international organizations.

300+ million speakers worldwide across France, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, and 25 other countries across Africa and the Caribbean.

How to Start Learning French

  1. Begin with A1 essentials — master greetings, articles, and basic verb conjugations first
  2. Pay special attention to pronunciation: French has many silent letters and nasal vowels
  3. Use the example sentences to practice reading comprehension alongside vocabulary
  4. French and English share thousands of cognates — leverage words you already recognize

Frequently Asked Questions

Is French hard to learn for English speakers?

French is classified as a Category I language by the FSI, meaning it's among the easiest for English speakers. Around 45% of English vocabulary has French origins, giving you a significant head start with cognates.

How many French words do I need to know?

Approximately 500 words (A1) covers basic conversations. Around 2,500 words (B1) enables you to handle most daily situations. Our decks are organized by CEFR level to guide your progression.

Can I use these decks for Canadian French?

The vocabulary covers standard French used in France and internationally. Most words are identical in Canadian French, though some regional expressions may differ.

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