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.
250 essential French words for absolute beginners (CEFR A1). Greetings, numbers, colors, pronouns, basic verbs, prepositions, and survival phrases with example sentences.
250 French words for daily life (CEFR A1). Family, food, home, body parts, clothes, weather, animals, and everyday objects with example sentences.
230 French words for basic conversations (CEFR A2). Opinions, feelings, descriptions, personality traits, and social interactions with example sentences.
230 French words for travel situations (CEFR A2). Airport, hotel, restaurant, directions, sightseeing, and transportation with example sentences.
230 French words for daily routines (CEFR A2). Work, shopping, health basics, technology, schedules, and household tasks with example sentences.
250 French words for work and education (CEFR B1). Career, job interviews, university, professional skills, and workplace vocabulary with example sentences.
250 French words for health and lifestyle (CEFR B1). Medical terms, mental health, nutrition, fitness, and daily habits with example sentences.
250 French words for media and culture (CEFR B1). News, social media, arts, music, traditions, and entertainment with example sentences.
250 French words for society and opinions (CEFR B1). Social issues, government, debates, values, and expressing viewpoints with example sentences.
250 French words for politics and law (CEFR B2). Political systems, legislation, courts, civil rights, and governance with example sentences.
250 French words for economy and business (CEFR B2). Macroeconomics, finance, international trade, and markets with example sentences.
250 French words for science and technology (CEFR B2). Research, AI, medicine, energy, and innovation with example sentences.
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.
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.
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.
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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