English - French Dictionary
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
A
| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| a | un, une |
| a bit | un peu de |
| a few | quelques |
| a little | un peu de |
| a lot | beaucoup |
| a matter of | une question de |
| a quarter to four | 4 heures moins le quart |
| a question of | une question de |
| be able to (to) | être à même de, être en mesure de, capable, être capable de, pouvoir |
| be about (to) | s’agir de, être question de |
| be about to (to) | s’apprêter à, être sur le point de |
| about, around | environ |
| abroad | étranger (m.) |
| absolutely | absolument |
| absurd | absurde |
| accelerator | accélérateur (m.) |
| accept (to) | accepter |
| accident | accident (m.) |
| accompany (to) | accompagner |
| account | compte-rendu (m.) |
| accurate | précis |
| ache (to) | avoir mal |
| acquaintance | connaissance (f.) |
| acquaintances | relations (f.) |
| across | en face |
| act (to) | agir |
| add (to) | ajouter |
| address oneself to (to) | s’adresser à |
| adjust (to) | ajuster |
| admire (to) | admirer |
| admit (to) | en convenir, reconnaître |
| advantage | avantage (m.) |
| be in one’s advantage (to) | avoir avantage |
| adventure | aventure (f.) |
| advertisement | annonce (f.), publicité (f.) |
| advertising motorcade | caravane publicitaire (f.) |
| advice | conseil (m.) |
| advise (to) | conseiller (m.), recommander |
| affect (to) | atteindre, toucher |
| be afraid of (to) | avoir peur de |
| after | après |
| afternoon | après-midi (m.) (f.) |
| afterwards | ensuite |
| again | encore |
| age | age (m.) |
| age (to) | vieillir |
| … ago | il y a… |
| agree (to) | convenir, concorder |
| agreed | d’accord |
| agreement | accord (m.) |
| air | air (m.) |
| airplane | avion (m.) |
| airport | aéroport (m.) |
| alas | hélas |
| alcohol | alcool (m.) |
| all | tous, toutes, tout |
| all right | entendu |
| all the more because | d’autant plus que |
| allow (to) | permettre |
| allow oneself (to) | se permettre de |
| almost | faillir, presque |
| alone | seul |
| already | déjà |
| also | aussi |
| although | quoique |
| always | toujours |
| be amazed (to) | être surpris |
| ambulance | ambulance (f.) |
| America | Amérique (f.) |
| American | américain |
| amount | montant |
| ancestor | ancêtre (m.) (f.) |
| and | et |
| and so forth | et cætera |
| anger | colère (f.) |
| angry | en colère (f.) |
| anguish | angoisse (f.) |
| ankle | cheville (f.) |
| announce (to) | annoncer |
| announcement | annonce (f.) |
| annoyed | embêté |
| answer | réponse (f.) |
| answer (to) | répondre |
| antique | ancien, ancienne |
| anti-theft device | antivol (m.) |
| anxiety | angoisse (f.) |
| any | n’importe quel, des |
| anybody | n’importe qui |
| anything | n’importe quoi |
| anytime | n’importe quand |
| anyway | de toute façon |
| anywhere | n’importe où |
| apartment | appartement (m.) |
| aperitif, drink served before a meal | apéritif (m.) |
| apologize (to) | s’excuser |
| appear (to) | avoir l’air, paraître |
| appearance | air (m.) |
| appetite | appétit (m.) |
| appetizer | hors-d’œuvre |
| appliance | appareil (m.) |
| application | demande (f.) |
| appoint (to) | nommer |
| be appointed (to) | être nommé |
| appointment | nomination (f.), rendez-vous (m.) |
| approve (to) | approuver |
| April | avril (m.) |
| archery | tir a l’arc (m.) |
| ardent | fervent (m.) |
| argue (to) | discuter, se disputer |
| arm | bras (m.) |
| armchair | fauteuil (m.) |
| around | autour, vers |
| arrange (to) | ranger |
| arrival | arrivée (f.) |
| arrive (to) | arriver |
| article | article (m.) |
| as | comme, en |
| as … as … | aussi … que |
| as fast as you can | à toute vitesse |
| as long as | du moment que, tant que |
| as many | autant |
| as much | autant |
| as soon as | aussitôt que, dès que |
| as usual | comme d’habitude |
| be ashamed of (to) | avoir honte de |
| ask (to) | demander |
| ask someone to do (to) | prier |
| aspect | aspect (m.) |
| aspirin | aspirine (f.) |
| assessment | constat (m.) |
| assistant | adjoint (m.), assistant (m.) |
| at | à, en, chez |
| at first | au début |
| at last | enfin |
| at least | au moins |
| at most | au maximum |
| at once | aussitôt |
| at the beginning | au début |
| at the end | à la fin |
| at the moment | pour le moment, à présent |
| at the present time | actuellement |
| at the same time | parallèlement |
| at this time | à cette époque |
| Atlantic | Atlantique (m.) |
| atmosphere | ambiance (f.) |
| attempt (to) | tenter |
| attend (to) | assister à |
| attention | attention (f.) |
| attract (to) | attirer, plaire |
| audience | auditoire (m.), audience (f.) |
| August | août (m.) |
| auscultate (to) | ausculter |
| author | auteur (m.) |
| automobile registration paper | carte grise (f.) |
| Autumn | automne (m.) |
| avenue | avenue (f.) |
| aviation | aviation (f.) |
| avoid (to) | éviter |
| be away (to) | s’absenter |
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B
| English / Anglais | French
/ Français |
|---|---|
| baby-sit (to) | garder les enfants |
| back | dos (m.) |
| back (to) | appuyer, soutenir |
| background | second plan (m.) |
| bad | mal, mauvais |
| bag | sac (m.) |
| baker | boulanger (m.) |
| bakery | boulangerie (f.) |
| balcony | balcon (m.) |
| ball | boule (f.) |
| bank | banque (f.) |
| bank account | compte en banque (m.) |
| bargain | affaire (f.) |
| basement | sous-sol (m.) |
| bath | bain (m.) |
| bathroom | salle de bain (f.) |
| battery | accus |
| be (to) | être |
| be a matter of (to) | être une question de |
| be able to (to) | être à même de, être en mesure de, capable, être capable de, pouvoir |
| be about (to) | s’agir de, être question de |
| be about to (to) | s’apprêter à, être sur le point de |
| be afraid of (to) | avoir peur de |
| be amazed (to) | être surpris |
| be appointed (to) | être nommé |
| be ashamed of (to) | avoir honte de |
| be away (to) | s’absenter |
| be bored (to) | s’ennuyer |
| be born (to) | naître |
| be called (to) | s’appeler, se nommer |
| be capable (to) | capable, être capable de |
| be cold (to) | avoir froid |
| be congested (to) | être encombré |
| be eager to (to) | tenir à |
| be enough (to) | suffire |
| be forgettable (to) | s’oublier |
| be fortunate (to) | avoir de la chance |
| be here for a short time (to) | être de passage |
| be hungry (to) | avoir faim |
| be hurt (to) | avoir mal |
| be in circulation (to) | circuler |
| be in one’s advantage (to) | avoir avantage |
| be in one’s interest to (to) | avoir intérêt à |
| be in the mood to (to) | être d’humeur à |
| be in the process of (to) | être en train de |
| be inclined to (to) | être disposé à |
| be informed (to) | être au courant |
| be intended for (to) | être destinée à |
| be interested in (to) | s’intéresser à |
| be knowledgeable (to) | s’y connaître, s’y entendre |
| be left (to) | rester |
| be located (to) | se trouver |
| be lucky (to) | avoir de la chance |
| be mad at … | en vouloir à … |
| be mad at oneself (to) | s’en vouloir |
| be made up of (to) | se composer de |
| be moved (to) | être ému |
| be named (to) | se nommer |
| be necessary (to) | falloir |
| be of equal value (to) | se valoir |
| be of help (to) | rendre service |
| be of similar value (to) | se valoir |
| be opposed to (to) | s’opposer à |
| be popular (to) | avoir du succès |
| be present at (to) | assister à |
| be removable (to) | s’enlever |
| be right (to) | avoir raison |
| be satisfied with (to) | se contenter de |
| be scared of heights (to) | avoir le vertige |
| be short of (to) | être à court de |
| be strapped (to) | être à court de |
| be successful (to) | avoir du succès |
| be suitable (to) | faire l’affaire |
| be surprised (to) | être surpris |
| be touched (to) | être ému |
| be up to date (to) | être au courant |
| be warm (to) | avoir chaud |
| be witty (to) | avoir de l’esprit |
| be worried (to) | s’en faire, se faire du souci |
| be worth (to) | valoir |
| be wrong (to) | avoir tort |
| bean | haricot (m.) |
| bearer | porteur (m.) |
| beautiful | beau, belle |
| because | car, parce que |
| because of | à cause de |
| become (to) | devenir |
| become scarce (to) | se raréfier |
| bed | lit (m.) |
| bedroom | chambre (f.) |
| bedspread | couvre-lit (m.) |
| before | avant |
| begin (to) | commencer |
| begin again (to) | se remettre à |
| beginning | début (m.) |
| behave (to) | se conduire |
| Belgian | belge |
| Belgium | Belgique (f.) |
| believe (to) | croire |
| belong to (to) | appartenir à |
| belt | ceinture (f.) |
| belt (machine) | courroie |
| berth | couchette (f.) |
| besides | d’ailleurs |
| best | meilleur |
| better | meilleur, meilleur que, mieux |
| between | entre |
| beverage | boisson (f.) |
| beware (to) | se méfier de |
| bicycle | bicyclette (f.) |
| big | grand, gros, grosse |
| bill | facture (f.) |
| billion | milliard (m.) |
| binoculars | jumelles (f.) |
| birth | naissance (f.) |
| birth certificate | extrait de naissance (m.) |
| bit (a) | un peu de |
| black | noir |
| blade | lame (f.) |
| blanket | couverture (f.) |
| blond | blond, blonde |
| blotter | buvard (m.) |
| blow | coup (m.) |
| blue | bleu |
| blush (to) | rougir |
| boarder | pensionnaire (m.) (f.) |
| boat | bateau (m.) |
| book | livre (m.) |
| border | frontière (f.) |
| be bored (to) | s’ennuyer |
| be born (to) | naître |
| boss | patron (m.) |
| bound | obligé |
| bowl (bowling) | boule (f.) |
| box | boîte (f.) |
| box (theater) | loge (f.) |
| boy | garçon (m.) |
| brake | frein (m.) |
| brake (to) | freiner |
| branch (office) | succursale (f.) |
| Brazil | Brésil (m.) |
| Brazilian | brésilien |
| bread | pain (m.) |
| break down (to) | tomber en panne |
| breathe (to) | respirer |
| bride | mariée (f.) |
| bridegroom | marié (m.) |
| brief (to) | mettre au courant |
| briefcase | serviette (f.) |
| bring (to) | apporter |
| bring back (to) | rapporter, ramener |
| brother | frère (m.) |
| brother-in-law | beau-frère (m.) |
| brown | brun, brune, marron |
| brush | brosse (f.) |
| brush oneself (to) | se brosser |
| Brussels | Bruxelles |
| budge (to) | bouger |
| build (to) | construire |
| building | immeuble (m.) |
| bumper | pare-choc (m.) |
| bus | autobus (m.), autocar (m.), car (m.) |
| business | affaire (f.), entreprise (f.) |
| but | mais |
| butcher | boucher (m.) |
| butcher shop | boucherie (f.) |
| butter | beurre (m.) |
| buy (to) | acheter |
| by | par |
| by airmail | par avion |
| by airplane | par avion |
| by all means | je vous en prie |
| by chance | par hasard |
| by mutual agreement | à l’amiable |
| by mutual consent | d’un commun accord |
| by plane | par avion |
| by the way | à propos |
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C
| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| cabaret | cabaret (m.) |
| cafe | café (m.) |
| cake | gâteau (m.) |
| call (phone) | coup de fil (m.) |
| call (to) | appeler |
| call back (to) | rappeler |
| call each other (to) | s’appeler |
| be called (to) | s’appeler, se nommer |
| camping | camping (m.) |
| can | pouvoir |
| can be ironed | se repasser |
| can be said | se dire |
| can be sold | se vendre |
| can be torn | se déchirer |
| can perhaps | pouvoir peut-être |
| candle | bougie (f.) |
| be capable (to) | capable, être capable de |
| capital | capital (m.) |
| car | auto (f.), voiture (f.), wagon (m.) |
| car rug | tapis de sol (m.) |
| carafe | carafe (f.) |
| carburetor | carburateur (m.) |
| card, map | carte (f.) |
| care | soin (m.), application (f.) |
| career | carrière (f.) |
| careful | prudent |
| carefulness | soin (m.) |
| caretaker | concierge (m.) (f.) |
| carry (to) | porter, transporter |
| carry out (to) | effectuer |
| case | cas (m.) |
| cash | comptant |
| cash (to) | encaisser |
| cash register | caisse (f.) |
| catch a cold (to) | s’enrhumer |
| catch oneself (to) | se surprendre à |
| catch up (to) | rejoindre |
| categorically | formellement |
| category | catégorie (f.) |
| cause (to) | provoquer |
| cautious | prudent |
| cease (to) | cesser |
| celebrate (to) | célébrer |
| cellulose | cellulose (f.) |
| center | centre (m.) |
| ceremony | cérémonie (f.) |
| certain | certain |
| certainly | certainement |
| certificate | certificat (m.) |
| chair | chaise (f.) |
| chambermaid | femme de chambre (f.) |
| champion | champion (m.) |
| chance | occasion (f.) |
| change | monnaie (f.) |
| change (to) | changer de |
| change clothes (to) | se changer |
| changing room | vestiaire (m.) |
| charming | charmant |
| chatter (to) | bavarder |
| cheap | bon marché |
| check | addition (f.), chèque (m.) |
| check (to) | régler, vérifier |
| check bill | addition (f.) |
| check book | carnet de chèque (m.) |
| check in (to) | enregistrer |
| check-in | enregistrement (m.) |
| cheese | fromage (m.) |
| cherry | cerise (f.) |
| child | enfant (m.) (f.) |
| Chinese | chinois |
| choose (to) | choisir |
| chorus | refrain (m.) |
| church | église (f.) |
| cigar | cigare (m.) |
| cigarette brand | gauloise |
| circulation (newspapers) | tirage (m.) |
| be in circulation (to) | circuler |
| circumstance | circonstance (f.) |
| city | ville |
| class | classe (f.) |
| classify (to) | classer |
| classroom | classe (f.) |
| clean (to) | nettoyer |
| cleaning woman | femme de ménage (f.) |
| clear the table (to) | débarrasser la table |
| climate | climat (m.) |
| cloakroom | vestiaire (m.) |
| close (to) | fermer |
| clothes closet | penderie (f.) |
| cloud | nuage (m.) |
| clutter (to) | encombrer |
| coach | wagon (m.) |
| coal | charbon (m.) |
| coat | manteau (m.) |
| coffee | café (m.) |
| coffee shop | café (m.) |
| cold | froid |
| be cold (to) | avoir froid |
| collect (to) | percevoir |
| collide with (to) | tamponner |
| colonel | colonel (m.) |
| color | couleur (f.) |
| column | rubrique (f.) |
| comb | peigne (m.) |
| come (to) | venir |
| come back (to) | rentrer, revenir |
| come by (to) | passer |
| come close (to) | se rapprocher |
| come from (to) | venir de |
| come get (to) | venir chercher |
| come in (to) | entrer |
| come to an agreement (to) | se mettre d’accord |
| comfortable | confortable |
| coming and going | va-et-vient (m.) |
| command | ordre (m.) |
| command (to) | ordonner |
| commercial | commercial |
| common | ordinaire |
| company | compagnie (f.) |
| compare (to) | comparer |
| compartment | compartiment (m.) |
| compete for (to) | se disputer |
| competition | concurrence (f.) |
| complain (to) | se plaindre |
| completely | tout à fait |
| complicated | compliqué |
| compulsory | obligatoire |
| conceive (to) | concevoir |
| concern (to) | concerner, être question de |
| concert | concert (m.) |
| condition | état (m.) |
| conductor | chef d’orchestre (m.) |
| confer (to) | s’entretenir |
| conference | conférence (f.) |
| confidence | confiance (f.) |
| confirm (to) | confirmer |
| be congested (to) | être encombré |
| congratulate (to) | féliciter |
| connecting | communicant |
| conscience | conscience (f.) |
| consent (to) | consentir à |
| consider (to) | tenir compte de, envisager de |
| consist in (to) | consister à |
| constant | constant |
| consume (to) | consommer |
| contact | contact (m.) |
| contagious | contagieux |
| contain (to) | contenir |
| contemplate (to) | contempler |
| continue (to) | continuer |
| contract | contrat (m.) |
| contribute (to) | contribuer |
| convenient | commode, pratique |
| conversation | conversation (f.) |
| cook (to) | faire la cuisine |
| cool | frais, fraîche |
| copiously | profusément |
| copy | exemplaire (m.) |
| corner | coin (m.) |
| corridor | couloir (m.) |
| cost (to) | coûter |
| cough (to) | tousser |
| count (to) | compter |
| country | campagne (f.), pays (m.) |
| countryside | campagne (f.) |
| couple | ménage (m.), couple (m.) |
| coupon | coupon (m.) |
| course | cours (m.) |
| courtyard | cour (f.) |
| craftsmanship | artisanat (m.) |
| cream | crème (f.) |
| credit | crédit (m.) |
| criticize (to) | critiquer |
| cross (to) | traverser |
| crossing | traversée (f.) |
| crowd | foule (f.) |
| cultivated | cultivé |
| cup | tasse (f.) |
| cupboard | placard (m.) |
| cure (to) | guérir |
| curious | curieux |
| currently | actuellement |
| curtain | rideau (m.) |
| custom | coutume (f.) |
| customer | client (m.) |
| customs | douane (f.) |
| customs official | douanier (m.) |
| cut | coupe (f.) |
| cut (to) | couper |
| cycling | cyclisme (m.) |
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D
| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| daily | quotidien (m.) |
| dairy store | crémerie (f.) |
| damage | dégât (m.) |
| damage (to) | abîmer |
| damp | humide, mouillé |
| dance (to) | danser |
| danger | danger (m.) |
| dark | sombre |
| dark (color) | foncé |
| date | date (f.), rendez-vous (m.) |
| daughter | fille (f.) |
| day | jour (m.), journée (f.) |
| day before yesterday | avant-hier |
| dead-end | cul-de-sac (m.) |
| deal with (to) | avoir affaire à, traiter avec |
| dear | cher |
| debit | débit (m.) |
| debt | dette (f.) |
| deceive (to) | se jouer de |
| December | décembre (m.) |
| decide (to) | décider |
| decipher (to) | déchiffrer |
| declare (to) | déclarer |
| deduct (to) | déduire |
| deeply | à fond |
| delighted | ravi |
| demand (to) | exiger |
| demonstrate (to) | faire preuve |
| dentist | dentiste (m.) (f.) |
| department | rayon (m.) |
| department store | grand magasin (m.) |
| departure | départ (m.) |
| depend (to) | dépendre |
| deposit (to) | déposer |
| deputy | adjoint (m.) |
| description | signalement (m.) |
| desert | désertique |
| deserve (to) | mériter |
| desire (to) | désirer |
| desk | bureau (m.) |
| dessert | dessert (m.) |
| destroy (to) | détruire |
| determine (to) | fixer |
| devaluation | dévaluation (f.) |
| dial (to) | composer |
| dialogue | dialogue (m.) |
| dictate (to) | dicter |
| dictionary | dictionnaire (m.) |
| die (to) | mourir |
| difference | différence |
| difficult | difficile |
| dining car | wagon-restaurant (m.) |
| dining-room | salle à manger (f.) |
| dinner | dîner (m.) |
| diploma, degree | diplôme (m.) |
| diplomat | diplomate (m.) (f.) |
| direction | direction (f.) |
| directory | annuaire (m.) |
| disadvantage | désavantage (m.), inconvénient (m.) |
| disagreement | désaccord (m.) |
| disappear (to) | disparaître |
| discouragement | découragement (m.) |
| discover (to) | découvrir |
| disease | maladie (f.) |
| dish | plat (m.) |
| dish of the day | plat du jour (m.) |
| dishes | vaisselle (f.) |
| dispatch | dépêche (f.) |
| distinguish oneself (to) | se signaler |
| distinguished | distingué |
| distribution | distribution (f.) |
| district | quartier (m.) |
| disturb (to) | déranger |
| diversion | diversion (f.) |
| do (to) | faire, effectuer, pratiquer |
| do a favor (to) | rendre service |
| do again (to) | refaire |
| do not | ne, n’ … pas |
| do the housework (to) | faire le ménage |
| do without (to) | se passer de |
| doctor | docteur (m.) |
| doctorate | doctorat (m.) |
| document | document (m.) |
| document oneself (to) | se documenter |
| documentary | documentaire (m.) |
| dog | chien (m.) |
| don’t bother | ne vous dérangez pas |
| door | porte (f.) |
| door (car) | portière (f.) |
| double (to) | doubler |
| doubt | doute (m.) |
| doubt (to) | douter |
| doubtful | douteux |
| down payment | arrhes (f.) |
| downstairs | en bas |
| downtown | centre-ville |
| drag along (to) | entraîner |
| draw (lottery) | tirage (m.) |
| drawback | inconvénient (m.) |
| drawer | tiroir (m.) |
| dream | rêve |
| dream (to) | rêver |
| dress | robe (f.) |
| dress (to) | s’habiller |
| dresser | commode (f.) |
| dressing gown | robe de chambre |
| drink (to) | boire |
| drive (to) | conduire |
| drive back (to) | reconduire |
| driver | chauffeur (m.) |
| driving license | permis de conduire (m.) |
| drop (to) | déposer |
| drought | sécheresse (f.) |
| dry | sec, sèche |
| dry cleaner | teinturier (m.) |
| dry cleaner’s | teinturerie (f.) |
| during | pendant |
| dust | poussière (f.) |
| dye (to) | teindre |
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E
| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| each | chaque |
| each day as it comes | au jour le jour |
| be eager to (to) | tenir à |
| ear | oreille (f.) |
| early | en avance, de bonne heure, tôt |
| earn (to) | gagner |
| earth | planète (f.) |
| easily | facilement |
| east | est (m.) |
| easy | facile |
| eat (to) | manger |
| edge | bord (m.) |
| effect | effet (m.) |
| effective | efficace |
| effort | effort (m.) |
| egg | œuf (m.) |
| eight | huit |
| eighteen | dix-huit |
| eighty | quatre-vingt |
| either … or … | soit … soit … |
| elbow | coude (m.) |
| electric | électrique |
| electricity | électricité (f.) |
| elevator | ascenseur (m.) |
| eleven | onze |
| eleventh | onzième |
| elsewhere | ailleurs |
| embassy | ambassade (f.) |
| emergency | urgence (f.) |
| employee | employé (m.) |
| employment agency | bureau de placement (m.) |
| empty (to) | désemplir |
| encouraging | encourageant |
| end | bout (m.), fin (f.) |
| end (to) | finir, se terminer |
| end up (to) | en venir à |
| endorse (to) | endosser |
| enduring | vivace |
| engine | moteur (m.) |
| English | anglais |
| enlarge (to) | agrandir |
| enough | assez |
| be enough (to) | suffire |
| enquire (to) | s’informer |
| enroll (to) | inscrire, faire inscrire |
| enter (to) | entrer |
| enterprise | entreprise (f.) |
| enthusiasm | enthousiasme (m.) |
| enthusiast | fervent (m.) |
| entirely | entièrement |
| entrance | entrée (f.) |
| envelop | enveloppe (f.) |
| eraser | gomme (f.) |
| errand | course (f.) |
| error | erreur (f.) |
| especially | surtout |
| essay | dissertation (f.) |
| essential | essentiel, indispensable |
| euphoria | euphorie (f.) |
| Europe | Europe (f.) |
| evacuate (to) | évacuer |
| eve | veille (f.) |
| evening | soir (m.), soirée (f.) |
| evening dress | tenue de soirée (f.) |
| event | événement (m.) |
| everybody | tout le monde |
| everywhere | partout |
| exact | précis |
| exactly | exactement |
| exaggerate (to) | exagérer |
| exam | examen (m.) |
| examine (to) | ausculter |
| exceed (to) | dépasser |
| excellent | excellent |
| excuse | excuse (f.) |
| excuse (to) | excuser |
| excuse-me | pardon |
| exhaust (to) | épuiser |
| exist (to) | exister |
| expect (to) | s’attendre à |
| expenditure | dépense (f.) |
| expense | dépense (f.) |
| expensive | cher |
| express the wish (to) | exprimer le désir de |
| extract | extrait (m.) |
| extraordinary | extraordinaire |
| eye | œil (m.) |
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| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| face | visage (m.) |
| factory | usine (f.) |
| fade (to) | déteindre |
| fail (to) | échouer, faillir, manquer |
| fair | juste |
| fall (to) | tomber |
| fall again (to) | retomber |
| fall asleep (to) | s’endormir |
| false | faux, fausse |
| familiar | familier |
| family | famille (f.) |
| family book (to record marriage and birth of children) | livret de famille (m.) |
| fan | éventail (m.) |
| fantastic | fantastique, formidable |
| far | loin |
| farm | ferme (f.) |
| farmer | fermier (m.) |
| fashion designing | haute-couture (f.) |
| fast | rapide, vite |
| fat | gros, grosse |
| father | père (m.) |
| favor | favoriser |
| fear | peur (f.) |
| fear (to) | craindre |
| February | février (m.) |
| feel (to) | aller, sentir, se sentir |
| feel dizzy (to) | avoir le vertige |
| feel hot (to) | avoir chaud |
| feel like (to) | avoir envie de |
| feel stiff (to) | être courbaturé |
| fees | honoraires (m.) |
| fender | aile (f.) |
| fervent | fervent (m.) |
| fever | fièvre (f.) |
| few | peu |
| a few | quelques |
| fifteen | quinze |
| fifty | cinquante |
| file | dossier (m.) |
| fill (to) | remplir |
| film | film (m.), pellicule (f.) |
| finally | enfin, tout de même |
| finance (to) | commanditer |
| financial | financier |
| find (to) | trouver |
| find a way (to) | trouver le moyen de |
| fine | bien |
| finger | doigt (m.) |
| finish (to) | finir, terminer |
| fire (to) | tirer |
| fireplace | cheminée (f.) |
| first | d’abord, premier |
| first prize | gros lot (m.) |
| fishing | pêche (f.) |
| fit (to) | aller |
| five | cinq |
| fix (to) | arranger |
| flat | plat (m.) |
| floor | étage (m.) |
| flower | fleur (f.) |
| flu | grippe (f.) |
| fly (to) | voler |
| focus (to) | fixer |
| follow (to) | suivre |
| foot | pied (m.) |
| for | depuis, pendant, pour |
| for a long time | longtemps |
| for fear that | de crainte que, de peur que |
| for rent | à louer |
| for the sake of | à l’égard de |
| for the time being | pour le moment |
| for which | dont |
| force oneself (to) | se forcer à |
| force someone (to) | forcer quelqu’un |
| forced | obligé |
| foreign | étranger (m.) |
| foreigner | étranger (m.) |
| forest | forêt (f.) |
| forget (to) | oublier |
| forget oneself (to) | s’oublier |
| be forgettable (to) | s’oublier |
| forgiveness | pardon |
| fork | fourchette (f.), embranchement (m.) |
| form | fiche (f.) |
| formalities | formalités (f.) |
| former | ancien, ancienne |
| formerly | autrefois |
| forty | quarante |
| be fortunate (to) | avoir de la chance |
| found something on (to) | fonder quelque chose sur |
| four | quatre |
| fourteen | quatorze |
| fourth | quatrième |
| foyer | foyer (m.) |
| franc | franc (m.) |
| free | libre |
| freely | librement |
| freeway | autoroute (f.) |
| freeze (to) | geler |
| French | français |
| fresh | frais, fraîche |
| Friday | vendredi (m.) |
| fried | frit |
| fried potatoes | pomme frites, pomme de terre frites (f.) |
| friend | ami (m.) |
| friendly | aimable, amical |
| friendship | amitié (f.) |
| from | de |
| from day to day | de jour en jour |
| from one day to another | d’un jour à l’autre |
| from then on | dès lors |
| from time to time | de temps en temps |
| fruit | fruit (m.) |
| fuel pump | pompe à essence (f.) |
| full | plein |
| full-face | de face |
| full-frontal | de face |
| funny | drôle |
| furniture | meuble (m.) |
| future | avenir (m.) |
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| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| gain weight (to) | grossir |
| game | jeu (m.), match (m.) |
| garage | garage (m.) |
| garage attendant | garagiste (m.) |
| garden | jardin (m.) |
| gas | gaz (m.) |
| gasoline | essence (f.) |
| gaze at (to) | contempler |
| generally | en général, généralement |
| generous | généreux |
| gentlemen | messieurs (m.) |
| German | allemand |
| get (to) | obtenir |
| get (to) | se procurer |
| get along (to) | s’entendre |
| get angry (to) | s’énerver |
| get caught (to) | se faire prendre |
| get close to (to) | approcher de |
| get excited (to) | s’énerver |
| get in touch with (to) | se mettre en rapport avec |
| get information (to) | se renseigner |
| get informed (to) | se mettre au courant, s’informer |
| get mad (to) | s’emporter |
| get near (to) | s’approcher de |
| get off (to) | débarquer |
| get old (to) | vieillir |
| get pale (to) | pâlir |
| get ready (to) | se préparer |
| get ready to (to) | s’apprêter à |
| get rid of (to) | se débarrasser de |
| get run over (to) | se faire écraser |
| get someone used to (to) | habituer quelqu’un à |
| get up (to) | se lever |
| get used to (to) | prendre l’habitude de, s’habituer à, s’y faire |
| get vaccinated (to) | se faire vacciner |
| get wet (to) | se faire mouiller |
| girl | fille (f.) |
| give (to) | donner, remettre |
| give back (to) | rendre |
| give information (to) | informer |
| glance | coup d’œil (m.) |
| glass | verre (m.) |
| glasses | lunettes (f.) |
| glimpse | coup d’œil (m.) |
| glove | gant (m.) |
| go (to) | aller |
| go about (to) | s’y prendre |
| go by (to) | passer |
| go down (to) | descendre |
| go down again (to) | redescendre |
| go get (to) | aller chercher |
| go home (to) | rentrer |
| go in (to) | entrer |
| go out (to) | sortir |
| go out again (to) | ressortir |
| go out for fresh air (to) | prendre l’air |
| go past (to) | dépasser |
| go through (to) | traverser |
| go to (to) | se rendre à |
| go to bed (to) | se coucher |
| go to sleep (to) | se coucher |
| go towards (to) | se diriger vers |
| go up (to) | monter |
| go up again (to) | remonter |
| good | bien, bon, bonne |
| good-bye | au revoir |
| government salary | traitement |
| grade | note (f.) |
| graduate | diplômé (m.) |
| graduated | gradué |
| gram | gramme (m.) |
| grandfather | grand-père (m.) |
| grandson | petit-fils (m.) |
| gravely | gravement |
| grease job | graissage (m.) |
| green | vert |
| grey | gris |
| grocer | épicier (m.) |
| grocery store | épicerie (f.) |
| ground floor | rez-de-chaussée (m.) |
| group | groupe (m.) |
| grow (to) | pousser |
| grow old (to) | vieillir |
| grow up (to) | grandir |
| guitar | guitare (f.) |
| gun fire | coup de fusil (m.) |
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| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| habit | habitude (f.) |
| hair | cheveu (m.) |
| hair salon | coiffeur (m.) |
| hairdresser | coiffeur (m.) |
| half | demi (m.), moitié (f.) |
| hand | main (f.) |
| handkerchief | mouchoir (m.) |
| handsome | beau, belle |
| handwriting | écriture (f.) |
| hang up (to) | raccrocher |
| hangar | hangar (m.) |
| happen (to) | arriver, se passer, se produire |
| happy | content, heureux, heureuse, joyeux |
| hardly | à peine, vivace |
| hat | chapeau (m.) |
| have (to) | avoir |
| have a hard time (to) | avoir du mal à |
| have a headache (to) | avoir mal à la tête |
| have a look (to) | jeter un coup d’œil |
| have dinner (to) | dîner |
| have fun (to) | s’amuser |
| have just (to) | venir de |
| have lunch (to) | déjeuner |
| have one’s mind made up (to) | être décidé à |
| have reason to (to | y avoir lieu de |
| have reasons to (to) | avoir de quoi |
| have recourse (to) | avoir recours à |
| have right to (to) | avoir droit à |
| have something done (to) | faire + verbe |
| have something with oneself (to) | être muni de + something |
| have the courage (to) | avoir le courage de |
| have the means (to) | avoir de quoi |
| have the occasion to (to) | avoir la chance de |
| have the opportunity to (to) | avoir la chance de, avoir l’occasion de |
| have the patience (to) | avoir la patience de |
| have the presence of mind to (to) | avoir la présence d’esprit de |
| have the strength to (to) | être de force à, avoir la force de |
| have to (to) | devoir, falloir |
| have trouble in (to) | avoir de la peine à |
| he | il, lui |
| head | tête (f.) |
| headlights | phare (m.) |
| headline | titre (m.) |
| heal (to) | guérir |
| health certificate | certificat médical (m.) |
| health check-up | visite médicale (f.) |
| hear (to) | entendre |
| hearing (justice) | audience (f.) |
| heart | cœur (m.) |
| heat | chaleur (f.) |
| heater | radiateur (m.) |
| heavy | lourd |
| height | hauteur (f.) |
| heir | héritier (m.) |
| hello | bonjour |
| hello (over the phone) | allo |
| help (to) | aider, rendre service |
| be of help (to) | rendre service |
| help each other (to) | s’aider |
| her | lui, sa , ses, son |
| here | ici, voici |
| be here for a short time (to) | être de passage |
| here is | voici |
| hers | sien, sienne |
| hesitate (to) | hésiter |
| hey (to show surprise) | tiens |
| high | haut |
| high school | collège (m.), lycée (m.) |
| high school degree | baccalauréat (m.), bac (m.), bachot (m.) |
| hill | colline (f.) |
| him | lui |
| hire | location (f.) |
| hire (to) | louer |
| his | sa, ses, sien, sienne, son |
| hit (to) | taper |
| hold (to) | tenir |
| hold the line | ne quittez pas |
| hold up (to) | retenir |
| home | foyer (m.) |
| homework | devoir (m.) |
| hood (car) | capot (m.) |
| hope (to) | espérer |
| horse | cheval (m.) |
| hotel | hôtel (m.) |
| hour | heure (f.) |
| house | maison (f.) |
| household | foyer (m.) |
| how | comment |
| how much, how many | combien |
| how… ! | comme… ! |
| hundred | cent |
| hunger | faim (f.) |
| be hungry (to) | avoir faim |
| hunting | chasse (f.) |
| hurry up (to) | se dépêcher |
| hurt oneself (to) | se faire mal |
| be hurt (to) | avoir mal |
| husband | mari (m.) |
| hypochondriac | malade imaginaire |
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| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| I | je, j’, moi |
| I beg you! | je vous en prie |
| I certainly will | je n’y manquerai pas |
| I don’t care | peu m’importe |
| I heard that... | il parait que ... |
| i.d. card | carte d’identité (f.) |
| ice skating | patinage (m.) |
| idea | idée |
| ideological | idéologique |
| idling (car) | ralenti (m.) |
| if | si |
| ignition | contact (m.) |
| ignore (to) | ignorer |
| ill at ease | mal à l’aise |
| illness | maladie (f.) |
| illustrate (to) | illustrer |
| imagine (to) | imaginer, s’imaginer |
| immediately | immédiatement |
| impatient | impatient |
| implausible | invraisemblable |
| import (to) | importer |
| important | important |
| impossible | impossible |
| impression | impression (f.) |
| impressive | impressionnant |
| improbable | invraisemblable |
| improve (to) | améliorer |
| improve oneself (to) | s’améliorer |
| in | dans, à, en |
| in a hurry | pressé |
| in any case | de toute façon |
| in front | en face |
| in front of | devant |
| in lieu of | à défaut de |
| in order | en règle |
| in order that | pour que |
| in spite of | malgré |
| in the meantime | entre-temps |
| in the near future | prochainement |
| in the past | autrefois |
| in the same way | parallèlement |
| in time | à temps |
| in town | en ville |
| inadmissible | inadmissible |
| incessantly | sans arrêt |
| be inclined to (to) | être disposé à |
| include (to) | comprendre |
| income | revenu |
| inconceivable | inconcevable |
| increase | essor (m.) |
| increase (to) | augmenter |
| incurable | incurable |
| indeed | en effet |
| indicate (to) | indiquer |
| indispensable | indispensable |
| industry | industrie (f.) |
| inflate (to) | gonfler |
| inform (to) | informer, prévenir |
| be informed (to) | être au courant |
| informally | officieusement |
| information | renseignement (m.) |
| inhabitable | habitable |
| inhabitant | habitant (m.) |
| inherit (to) | hériter |
| injection | piqûre (f.) |
| injure oneself (to) | se blesser |
| injured person | blessé (m.) |
| ink | encre (f.) |
| inner tube | chambre à air (f.) |
| innovator | innovateur (m.) |
| inquire (to) | s’informer |
| insist (to) | insister pour que |
| insist on (to) | tenir à |
| install (to) | installer |
| install oneself (to) | s’installer |
| instrument | instrument (m.) |
| insure (to) | assurer |
| intend (to) | compter |
| be intended for (to) | être destinée à |
| interest | intérêt (m.) |
| be interested in (to) | s’intéresser à |
| be in one’s interest to (to) | avoir intérêt à |
| interesting | intéressant |
| interior | intérieur (m.) |
| intermission | entracte (m.) |
| interpreter | interprète (m.) |
| interrupt (to) | interrompre |
| intersection | carrefour (m.) |
| into | en |
| introduce (to) | introduire, présenter |
| invade (to) | envahir |
| invest (to) | investir |
| invest (to) | placer |
| investment | placement (m.) |
| invite (to) | inviter |
| iron | fer (m.) |
| iron (to) | repasser |
| island | île (f.) |
| it | ce, c’, cet, cette, il, l’, la, lui, on, elle |
| it is dark | il fait nuit |
| it is day time | il fait jour |
| it is light | il fait clair |
| it is not worth the trouble | ce n’est pas la peine |
| it’s | c’est |
| it’s been ... | il y a ... |
| it’s raining | il pleut |
| Italian | italien |
| Italy | Italie (f.) |
| item of clothing | vêtement (m.) |
| itinerary | itinéraire (m.) |
| its | sa, son, ses |
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| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| jack (car) | cric (m.) |
| jacket | veston (m.) |
| January | janvier (m.) |
| Japan | Japon (m.) |
| jet | avion à réaction (m.) |
| jewel | bijou (m.) |
| jeweler | bijoutier (m.) |
| jewelry | bijouterie (f.) |
| job | situation (f.) |
| join (to) | se joindre à, rejoindre |
| journalist | journaliste (m.) (f.) |
| joy | joie (f.) |
| joyful | joyeux |
| July | juillet (m.) |
| June | juin (m.) |
| just | simplement, juste |
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| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| keep (to) | garder |
| keep informed (to) | tenir au courant |
| key | clef (f.) |
| kill one another (to) | s’entre-tuer |
| kilogram | kilo (m.) |
| kind | aimable, sorte (f.), type (m.) |
| kindergarten | jardin d’enfants (m.) |
| kitchen | cuisine (f.) |
| knee | genou (m.) |
| knife | couteau (m.) |
| knock over (to) | renverser |
| know (to) | savoir, connaître |
| knowledge | connaissance (f.) |
| be knowledgeable (to) | s’y connaître, s’y entendre |
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| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| lady | dame (f.) |
| lake | lac |
| land (to) | atterrir |
| landing | débarquement |
| landlady | propriétaire (m.) (f.) |
| landlord | propriétaire (m.) (f.) |
| landscape | paysage (m.) |
| large | grand |
| last | dernier |
| last (to) | durer |
| late | retard, en retard, tard |
| latter | dernier |
| laugh | rire (m.) |
| laugh (to) | rire |
| launder (to) | laver |
| laundry | blanchisserie (f.) |
| laundry man | blanchisseur (m.) |
| lawyer | avocat (m.) |
| lead (to) | mener |
| learn (to) | apprendre |
| lease | bail (m.) |
| leave | congé (m.) |
| leave (to) | s’en aller, laisser, partir, quitter |
| leave again (to) | repartir |
| leave each other (to) | se quitter |
| lecture | conférence (f.) |
| left | gauche (f.) |
| be left (to) | rester |
| leg | jambe (f.) |
| leg (trip) | étape (f.) |
| leg of lamb | gigot (m.) |
| lend (to) | prêter |
| length | longueur (f.) |
| less | moins, moindre |
| lesser | moindre |
| lesson | leçon (f.) |
| let (to) | laisser |
| let + verb (to) | laisser + verbe à l’infinitif |
| let oneself go (to) | se laisser aller |
| let’s hope that | pourvu que |
| letter | lettre |
| liberation | libération (f.) |
| library | bibliothèque (f.), librairie (f.) |
| lie (to) | mentir |
| lie down (to) | coucher |
| life | vie |
| lift (to) | relever, soulever |
| light | léger |
| light (colored) | clair |
| light blue | bleu clair |
| lighthouse | phare (m.) |
| like | comme |
| like (to) | aimer, se plaire |
| like each other (to) | se plaire |
| linen | linge (m.) |
| listen (to) | écouter |
| liter | litre (m.) |
| little (a) | un peu de |
| live (to) | habiter, vivre |
| lively | vivace |
| liver | foie (m.) |
| living-room | salon (m.) |
| load (to) | charger |
| lobby | foyer (m.) |
| local authority (town) | municipalité (f.) |
| be located (to) | se trouver |
| location | situation (f.) |
| lodge | loge (f.) |
| London | Londres |
| lonely | seul |
| long | long, longue |
| look | aspect (m.) |
| look (to) | regarder |
| look after (to) | veiller sur |
| look for (to) | chercher |
| look like (to) | ressembler |
| lose weight (to) | maigrir |
| a lot | beaucoup |
| love (to) | aimer |
| low | bas, basse |
| luck | chance (f.) |
| be lucky (to) | avoir de la chance |
| luggage | bagages (m.) |
| luggage rack | porte-bagages (m.) |
| lunch | déjeuner (m.) |
| lung | poumon (m.) |
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| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| machine | machine (f.) |
| be mad at … | en vouloir à … |
| be mad at oneself (to) | s’en vouloir |
| madam | madame (f.) |
| be made up of (to) | se composer de |
| magazine | revue (f.) |
| maid | bonne (f.) |
| courrier (m.) | |
| mail collection | levée (f.) |
| mailbox | boîte aux lettres (f.) |
| mailman | facteur (m.) |
| maintain (to) | entretenir, maintenir |
| maintain a good behavior (to) | se tenir |
| make (to) | effectuer, fabriquer, faire |
| make a date (to) | prendre rendez-vous |
| make a habit of (to) | prendre l’habitude de |
| make a mistake (to) | se tromper |
| make fun of (to) | se moquer de |
| make sick (to) | rendre malade |
| make sport (to) | faire du sport |
| make sure (to) | veiller à ce que |
| make sure that (to) | s’assurer que, s’assurer de |
| make up one’s mind (to) | se décider |
| man | homme (m.) |
| manage (to) | s’arranger pour, arriver à |
| manager | gérant (m.) |
| manufacture (to) | fabriquer |
| many | beaucoup |
| March | mars (m.) |
| mark (to) | marquer |
| market | marché (m.) |
| marry (to) | épouser |
| mass production | à la chaîne (f.) |
| match | allumette (f.) |
| match (to) | concorder |
| mate | camarade (m.) (f.) |
| matter | affaire (f.) |
| a matter of | une question de |
| maturity | échéance (f.) |
| May | mai (m.) |
| may I help you ? | que désirez-vous ? |
| maybe | peut-être |
| me | moi, me, m’ |
| meal | repas (m.) |
| mean (to) | vouloir dire |
| means | moyen (m.) |
| measure | mesure (f.) |
| meat | viande (f.) |
| mechanic | mécanicien (m.) |
| medical doctor | médecin (m.) |
| medicine | médicament (m.) |
| meet (to) | rencontrer, se rencontrer, se retrouver |
| meet each other (to) | se voir |
| memento | souvenir (m.) |
| memory | souvenir (m.) |
| menu | carte (f.) |
| meter | mètre (m.) |
| middle | milieu (m.) |
| middle class | bourgeois (m.) |
| middle class person | bourgeois (m.) |
| midnight | minuit (m.) |
| milk | lait (m.) |
| million | million (m.) |
| mind | esprit (m.) |
| mine | mien, mienne, mine (f.) |
| minute | minute (f.) |
| miracle | miracle (m.) |
| misfortune | mésaventure (f.) |
| miss | mademoiselle (f.) |
| miss (to) | manquer |
| mistake | erreur (f.) |
| mister | monsieur (m.) |
| mistrust (to) | se méfier de |
| modern | moderne |
| modify (to) | modifier |
| moment | moment (m.) |
| Monday | lundi (m.) |
| money order | mandat (m.) |
| money transfer | virement (m.) |
| money, silver | argent (m.) |
| monotonous | monotone |
| month | mois (m.) |
| be in the mood to (to) | être d’humeur à |
| moon | lune (f.) |
| more | plus, davantage |
| morning | matin (m.), matinée (f.) |
| mother | mère (f.) |
| motorway | autoroute (f.) |
| mountain | montagne (f.) |
| mountain climbing | alpinisme (m.) |
| mountainous | montagneux |
| mouth | bouche (f.) |
| move (to) | bouger, déplacer |
| move about (to) | se déplacer |
| move in (to) | emménager |
| be moved (to) | être ému |
| movie | film (m.) |
| movie theater | cinéma (m.) |
| Mrs. | madame (f.) |
| much | beaucoup |
| multiply (to) | multiplier |
| music | musique (f.) |
| mutual | commun |
| my | ma, mon, mes |
| myself | moi-même |
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| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| name | nom (m.) |
| name (to) | nommer |
| be named (to) | se nommer |
| napkin | serviette (f.) |
| narrate (to) | raconter |
| narration | narration (f.), récit (m.) |
| natural | naturel |
| naturally | naturellement |
| navy blue | bleu marine |
| near | près |
| near miss | faillir |
| nearby | près d’ici |
| nearly | faillir |
| necessary | indispensable, nécessaire |
| be necessary (to) | falloir |
| neck size | encolure (f.) |
| necktie | cravate (f.) |
| need | besoin (m.) |
| need (to) | avoir besoin |
| need a long time (to) | en avoir pour longtemps |
| neglect oneself (to) | se laisser aller, se négliger |
| neighbor | voisin (m.) |
| neither | non plus |
| never | jamais |
| never + verb | ne jamais + verbe à l’infinitif |
| nevermind | peu m’importe |
| nevertheless | tout de même |
| new | neuf, neuve, nouveau, nouvelle, nouvel |
| newly | nouvellement |
| New-Orleans | Nouvelle Orléans (f.) |
| news | nouvelle (f.) |
| newsman | journaliste (m.) (f.) |
| newspaper | journal (m.) |
| newsreels | actualités (f.) |
| next | prochain, suivant |
| next door | voisin (m.) |
| next to | à coté |
| nice | joli |
| night | nuit (f.) |
| nightclub | boîte de nuit (f.) |
| nil | nul |
| nimble | agile |
| nine | neuf |
| nineteen | dix-neuf |
| ninety | quatre-vingt-dix |
| no | non |
| no matter what | quoi que ce soit |
| noise | bruit (m.) |
| none | aucun, aucune |
| non-stop | sans arrêt |
| noon | midi (m.) |
| normal | normal |
| Normandy | Normandie (f.) |
| north | nord (m.) |
| nose | nez (m.) |
| not | ne, n’ … pas, pas, ne … pas |
| not … anymore | ne…plus |
| not at all | pas du tout |
| not much | pas grand-chose |
| not officially | officieusement |
| not yet | pas encore |
| note (to) | relever |
| notebook | bloc (m.), cahier (m.) |
| nothing | rien |
| notice (to) | s’apercevoir, se rendre compte de |
| novel | roman (m.) |
| November | novembre (m.) |
| now | maintenant, à présent |
| nowhere | nulle part |
| number | chiffre (m.), nombre (m.), numéro (m.) |
| numeral | chiffre (m.) |
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| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| obey (to) | obéir |
| obligated | obligé |
| obliged | obligé |
| obtain (to) | se procurer, obtenir |
| occupation | occupation (f.) |
| occur (to) | se produire |
| ocean | océan (m.) |
| October | octobre (m.) |
| of | de, dont |
| of course | évidemment |
| of course | bien sûr |
| offer (to) | offrir |
| office | bureau (m.) |
| official | officiel |
| official report | constat (m.) |
| officially | formellement |
| often | souvent |
| oil | huile (f.) |
| old | ancien, ancienne |
| older | aîné (m.) |
| oldest | aîné (m.) |
| on | sur, dans |
| on behalf of | de la part de |
| on board | à bord |
| on condition that | à condition de |
| on foot | à pied |
| on sale | en solde |
| on the right | à droite |
| on the second floor | au premier étage |
| on this side | de ce coté |
| on time | à l’heure |
| on top | au dessus |
| one | un, une, on |
| one day at a time | au jour le jour |
| one’s | sa, son, ses |
| one’s home | chez soi |
| one-sided | sens unique (m.) |
| one-way | aller (m.) |
| one-way street | sens unique (m.) |
| onion | oignon (m.) |
| only | seulement |
| open (to) | ouvrir |
| opera | opéra (m.) |
| opera glasses | jumelles (f.) |
| operate (to) | effectuer |
| opinion | avis (m.), opinion (f.) |
| opportunity | occasion (f.) |
| oppose (to) | opposer |
| be opposed to (to) | s’opposer à |
| optional | facultatif |
| or | ou |
| orchestra | orchestre (m.) |
| order | commande (f.), ordre (m.) |
| order (to) | commander, ordonner |
| ordinary | ordinaire |
| ore | minerai (m.) |
| organ | organe (m.) |
| organizer | organisateur (m.) |
| orientation | orientation (f.) |
| origin | origine (f.) |
| other | autre |
| otherwise | sinon |
| our | nos, notre, le notre |
| ours | notre, le notre |
| outfit | costume (m.) |
| outside | dehors |
| over there | là-bas |
| overcoat | pardessus (m.) |
| owe (to) | devoir |
| owner | patron (m.), propriétaire (m.) (f.) |
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| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| pack | paquet (m.) |
| package | paquet (m.) |
| pad | bloc (m.) |
| page | page (f.) |
| paint | peinture (f.) |
| paint (to) | peindre |
| paint again (to) | repeindre |
| painting | peinture (f.) |
| pair | paire (f.) |
| palm (hand) | paume (f.) |
| palpitation | palpitation (f.) |
| pants | pantalon (m.) |
| paper | papier (m.) |
| paper clip | trombone (m.) |
| parcel | colis (m.) |
| parents | parents (m.) |
| Parisian | parisien |
| park | parc (m.) |
| park (to) | se ranger |
| parking | stationnement (m.) |
| participate (to) | participer à, prendre part à |
| party | parti (m.), soirée (f.) |
| pass | laissez-passer (m.) |
| pass (to) | dépasser, doubler, passer |
| pass through (to) | être de passage |
| passenger | passager (m.) |
| passport | passeport (m.) |
| pastry | pâtisserie (f.) |
| pastry maker | pâtissier (m.) |
| pastry shop | pâtisserie (f.) |
| pâté | pâté (m.) |
| patience | patience (f.) |
| patiently | patiemment |
| pavement | chaussée (f.) |
| pay | solde (f.) |
| pay attention (to) | faire attention |
| pay in installment (to) | payer à tempérament |
| payroll | paie (f.) |
| pedestrian | piéton (m.) |
| pencil | crayon (m.) |
| people | gens (m.) |
| pepper | poivre (m.) |
| perceive (to) | percevoir |
| perfect | parfait |
| perfectly | parfaitement |
| perform (to) | effectuer |
| performance | représentation |
| perfume | parfum (m.) |
| perfume oil | essence de parfum (f.) |
| perfumery | parfumerie (f.) |
| period | époque (f.) |
| permit | permis (m.) |
| permit (to) | permettre |
| permute (to) | permuter |
| persist (to) | persister à |
| person | personne (f.) |
| personal | nominatif, personnel |
| petanque (game of bowls originated in south of France) | pétanque (f.) |
| pharmacist | pharmacien (m.) |
| pharmacy | pharmacie |
| photograph | photo (f.) |
| photographer | photographe (m.) (f.) |
| photography | photo (f.) |
| piano | piano (m.) |
| pick on (to) | s’en prendre à |
| pick up the receiver (to) | décrocher |
| picturesque | pittoresque |
| piece | morceau (m.) |
| pilot | pilote (m.) (f.) |
| pity (to) | avoir pitié de, plaindre |
| place | endroit (m.), lieu (m.), local (m.) |
| place (to) | placer |
| plan (to) | envisager de |
| planet | planète (f.) |
| plate | assiette (f.), plaque (f.) |
| platform | quai (m.) |
| platform ticket | ticket de quai (m.) |
| play | pièce (f.) |
| play (to) | jouer |
| play cards (to) | jouer aux cartes |
| pleasant | agréable |
| please | s’il vous plait |
| please (to) | plaire, faire plaisir à |
| please oneself (to) | se faire plaisir |
| pleased | content |
| pleasure | plaisir (m.) |
| pleasure trip | voyage d’agrément |
| poche (f.) | |
| point | point (m.) |
| poker | poker (m.) |
| police record | casier judiciaire (m.) |
| policeman | agent de police (m.) |
| polite | aimable |
| politics | politique |
| ponder (to) | réfléchir à |
| poor | pauvre |
| popular | populaire |
| be popular (to) | avoir du succès |
| populated | peuplé |
| porcelain | porcelaine (f.) |
| portion | part |
| position | place (f.) |
| position | situation (f.) |
| possibility | possibilité (f.) |
| possible | possible |
| post office | poste (f.) |
| postal | postal |
| postal card | carte postale (f.) |
| postpone (to) | remettre |
| potato | pomme de terre (f.) |
| pound | livre (f.) |
| practical | pratique (f.) |
| practice | pratique (f.) |
| practice (to) | pratiquer |
| pray (to) | prier |
| precisely | justement |
| prefer (to) | préférer |
| preferably | de préférence |
| premises | local (m.) |
| preparation | préparatif (m.) |
| prepare (to) | préparer |
| prescribe (to) | prescrire |
| prescription | ordonnance (f.) |
| present (to) | présenter |
| be present at (to) | assister à |
| preserve (to) | préserver |
| preside over (to) | présider |
| president | président (m.) |
| press | presse (f.) |
| press (to) | appuyer |
| pressure | pression (f.) |
| pretend (to) | faire semblant de |
| pretext | prétexte (m.) |
| pretexting that | sous prétexte que |
| pretty | beau, belle, joli |
| prevent (to) | empêcher |
| prince | prince (m.) |
| probable | probable |
| probably | sans doute |
| be in the process of (to) | être en train de |
| procession | cortège (m.) |
| produce (to) | produire |
| professor | professeur (m.) |
| profile | profil (m.) |
| profit | bénéfice (m.) |
| program | programme (m.) |
| project | projet (m.) |
| promoter | organisateur (m.) |
| propeller | hélice (f.) |
| propose (to) | proposer |
| provided (that) | à condition de |
| province | province (f.) |
| provoke (to) | provoquer |
| pull (to) | tirer |
| pump | pompe (f.) |
| push (to) | pousser |
| put (to) | mettre, placer |
| put aside (to) | mettre de coté |
| put away (to) | ranger |
| put back (to) | remettre |
| put to bed (to) | coucher |
| putting in operation | mise en service |
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| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| quarter | quart (m.) |
| quarter past noon | midi et quart |
| a quarter to four | 4 heures moins le quart |
| quench one’s thirst (to) | désaltérer |
| question | question (f.) |
| a question of | une question de |
| quiet | tranquille |
| quietly | tout doucement |
| quite a bit | pas mal de |
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| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| rabbit | lapin (m.) |
| race | course (f.) |
| racer | coureur (m.) |
| radiator | radiateur (m.) |
| radical | radical |
| radio | radio (f.) |
| rain | pluie (f.) |
| rain (to) | pleuvoir |
| raincoat | imperméable (m.) |
| raise (to) | relever |
| rank | rang (m.) |
| rare | rare |
| razor | rasoir (m.) |
| reach (to) | atteindre |
| reach an agreement (to) | s’entendre |
| read (to) | lire |
| ready | prêt (m.) |
| real estate agency | agence immobilière (f.) |
| realize (to) | s’apercevoir, se rendre compte de |
| really | vraiment |
| rearrange (to) | déplacer |
| rearview mirror | rétroviseur (m.) |
| reason | raison (f.) |
| recall (to) | rappeler |
| receive (to) | recevoir |
| receiver | récepteur (m.) |
| recently | récemment |
| recharge (to) | recharger |
| recognize (to) | reconnaître |
| recommend (to) | recommander |
| record (to) | enregistrer |
| record book | livret (m.) |
| recover (to) | guérir |
| red | rouge |
| red light | feu rouge (m.) |
| redecorate (to) | remettre à neuf |
| red-haired | roux, rousse |
| reference | référence (f.) |
| refrain from (to) | se garder de |
| refuse (to) | refuser |
| regards | souvenir (m.) |
| region | région (f.) |
| register | registre (m.) |
| register (to) | s’inscrire |
| registration | enregistrement (m.) |
| regret (to) | regretter |
| regrettable | regrettable |
| regular | habituel |
| regulation | règle (f.) |
| release | libération (f.) |
| remain (to) | rester |
| remember (to) | se rappeler, se souvenir de |
| remind (to) | rappeler |
| remove (to) | enlever, ôter |
| be removable (to) | s’enlever |
| renew (to) | renouveler |
| renounce (to) | renoncer à |
| rent | loyer (m.) |
| rent (to) | louer |
| rental | location (f.) |
| rental office | location (f.) |
| repair (to) | remettre à neuf, réparer |
| repeat (to) | répéter |
| report | compte-rendu (m.), rapport (m. |
| represent (to) | représenter |
| request | demande (f.) |
| required | obligatoire, de rigueur |
| reservation window | location (f.) |
| reserve | réserve (f.) |
| reserve (to) | réserver, retenir |
| residence | domicile (m.) |
| residence permit | permis de séjour (m.) |
| resign (to) | donner sa démission |
| resignation | démission (f.) |
| resist (to) | résister à |
| resort to (to) | avoir recours à |
| rest (to) | reposer, se reposer |
| restaurant | restaurant (m.) |
| result | résultat (m.) |
| retire (to) | prendre sa retraite |
| retirement | retraite (f.) |
| return | retour (m.) |
| rhythm | rythme (m.) |
| right | droit (m.), droite (f.) |
| be right (to) | avoir raison |
| right away | tout de suite |
| right here | ici même |
| ring (to) | sonner |
| rinse (to) | rincer |
| rise (to) | se lever |
| risk | risque (m.) |
| risk (to) | risquer |
| river | fleuve (m.) |
| road | route (f.) |
| rob (to) | voler |
| roof | toit (m.) |
| room | pièce (f.), place (f.), salle (f.) |
| round trip | aller et retour (m.) |
| row | rang (m.) |
| rug | tapis (m.) |
| run (a bath) (to) | faire couler |
| run (to) | courir, déteindre |
| run the risk (to) | courir le risque de |
| runway | piste (f.) |
| rush hours | heure d’affluence |
| Russian | russe |
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| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| safety box | coffre (m.) |
| salad | salade (f.) |
| salary | salaire (m.), paie (f.), appointements (m.) |
| sales lady | vendeuse (f.) |
| salt shaker | salière (f.) |
| same | même |
| satisfied | satisfait |
| be satisfied with (to) | se contenter de |
| Saturday | samedi (m.) |
| save (to) | économiser, sauver, garder, ménager, mettre de coté |
| say (to) | dire |
| be scared of heights (to) | avoir le vertige |
| school | école (f.) |
| schooling | scolaire |
| scold (to) | gronder |
| score (to) | marquer |
| scream | cri (m.) |
| screen | écran (m.) |
| screw | vis (f.) |
| sea | mer (f.) |
| seafood soup (french dish) | bouillabaisse (f.) |
| search | recherche (f.) |
| seashore | bord de la mer (m.) |
| season | saison (f.) |
| seat | place (f.) |
| seat by the window | coin fenêtre (m.) |
| second hand | d’occasion |
| secretary | secrétaire (m.) (f.) |
| section | rubrique (f.) |
| securities | valeurs (f.) |
| see (to) | voir |
| see again (to) | revoir |
| see an objection to (to) | voir un inconvénient à ce que |
| see each other (to) | se voir |
| see to it (to) | veiller à ce que |
| see you later | à toute à l’heure |
| see you soon | à toute à l’heure, à bientôt |
| seem (to) | paraître, sembler |
| seldom | rarement |
| self | même |
| sell (to) | vendre |
| send (to) | envoyer, expédier, transmettre |
| send for (to) | envoyer chercher |
| sensitive | sensible |
| sentence | phrase (f.) |
| separate | séparé |
| separated | séparé |
| September | septembre (m.) |
| seriously | au sérieux |
| serve (to) | servir |
| service | service (m.) |
| session | séance (f.) |
| set (to) | fixer |
| set the table (to) | mettre le couvert (m.) |
| settle (to) | régler |
| seven | sept |
| seventeen | dix-sept |
| seventy | soixante-dix |
| several | plusieurs |
| share | action (f.), part |
| shave (to) | se raser |
| she | elle |
| sheet | drap (m.) |
| shelf | rayon (m.) |
| shirt | chemise (f.) |
| shoe | chaussure (f.) |
| shoe size | pointure (f.) |
| shoemaker | cordonnier (m.) |
| shop | magasin (m.) |
| short | court, petit |
| be short of (to) | être à court de |
| shorthand | sténo (f.) |
| shot | piqûre (f.) |
| shout | cri (m.) |
| show | spectacle (m.) |
| show (to) | démontrer, montrer, faire preuve de, se voir |
| showing | séance (f.) |
| shy | timide |
| sick | malade |
| sick person | malade (m.) (f.) |
| side with (to) | donner raison à |
| sidewalk | trottoir (m.) |
| sight | vue (f.) |
| sign | écriteau (m.) |
| sign (to) | signer |
| signal light | clignotant (m.) |
| signature | signature (f.) |
| silk goods | soierie (f.) |
| silverware | argenterie (f.) |
| similar | semblable |
| similar to | pareil |
| simply | simplement |
| since | depuis |
| sir | monsieur (m.) |
| sister | sœur (f.) |
| sister-in-law | belle-sœur (f.) |
| sit down (to) | s’asseoir |
| situation | situation (f.) |
| six | six |
| sixteen | seize |
| sixth | sixième |
| sixty | soixante |
| ski | ski (m.) |
| sky | ciel (m.) |
| skyscraper | gratte-ciel (m.) |
| sleep (to) | dormir |
| sleeping car | wagon-lit (m.) |
| slice | tranche (f.) |
| slipper | pantoufle (f.) |
| slippery | glissant |
| slow-down (to) | ralentir |
| slow-motion | ralenti (m.) |
| small | petit |
| smell (to) | sentir |
| smoke (to) | fumer |
| smoker | fumeur (m.) |
| smoking compartment | compartiment pour fumeur (m.) |
| snore (to) | ronfler |
| snow (to) | neiger |
| snow-tire | pneu-neige (m.) |
| so many | tant |
| so much | tant, tellement |
| so much the better | tant mieux |
| so that | afin que, de façon que, pour que |
| soap | savon (m.) |
| soccer | football (m.) |
| social security | Sécurité Sociale (f.) |
| sock | chaussette (f.) |
| sofa | sofa (m.) |
| sole | semelle (f.) |
| some | quelques, du, en, des |
| someone | quelqu’un, on |
| something | quelque chose |
| sometimes | de temps en temps, de temps à autre, quelquefois |
| somewhere | quelque part |
| somewhere else | autre part |
| son | fils (m.) |
| song | chanson (f.) |
| soon | bientôt, prochainement |
| sorry | désolé |
| sorry! | pardon |
| sound | son (m.) |
| south | sud (m.) |
| south of France | le Midi |
| souvenir | souvenir (m.) |
| space | espace (m.), place (f.) |
| Spain | Espagne (f.) |
| Spanish | espagnol |
| spare (to) | ménager |
| spare tire | roue de secours (f.) |
| spark plug | bougie (f.) |
| speaker | conférencier (m.) |
| specialty | spécialité (f.) |
| specific | précis |
| speech | discours (m.) |
| speed | vitesse (f.) |
| spend (time) | passer |
| spill (to) | renverser |
| spirit | esprit (m.) |
| splash (to) | éclabousser |
| splendid | splendide |
| spoil (to) | abîmer, gâter |
| spoon | cuillère (f.) |
| sport | sport (m.) |
| sportsman | sportif |
| sportswoman | sportive |
| sporty | sportif, sportive |
| spot | tache (f.) |
| sprain | entorse (f.) |
| spring | printemps (m.) |
| stable | stable |
| staff | personnel |
| stage | étape (f.), scène (f.) |
| stain | tache (f.) |
| stairway | escalier (m.) |
| stall (to) | caler |
| stamp | timbre (m.) |
| stamp (to) | tamponner |
| stand (to) | supporter |
| stand by (to) | se tenir |
| stand out (to) | se signaler |
| star | étoile (f.) |
| start (to) | commencer, se mettre à |
| start again (to) | se remettre à, recommencer |
| statement (paper) | relevé (m.) |
| station | gare (f.) |
| stationary | papier à lettre (m.) |
| stay | séjour (m.) |
| stay (to) | rester |
| stay in one’s room (to) | garder la chambre |
| steal (to) | voler |
| steel | acier (m.) |
| steering wheel | volant (m.) |
| step | marche (f.) |
| stewardess | hôtesse de l’air (f.) |
| stick out (to) | dépasser |
| stick with (to) | s’en tenir à |
| still | encore, toujours |
| stomach | estomac (m.) |
| stop | arrêt (m.), étape (f.) |
| stop (to) | arrêter, s’arrêter, cesser |
| store | magasin (m.) |
| story | histoire (f.) |
| strait | détroit (m.) |
| strange | bizarre, curieux, étrange |
| be strapped (to) | être à court de |
| street | rue (f.) |
| street floor | rez-de-chaussée (m.) |
| street-car | tramway (m.) |
| strep throat | angine (f.) |
| strict | strict |
| strive (to) | s’efforcer de |
| strong | fort |
| student | étudiant (m.) |
| study | étude (f.) |
| study (to) | étudier |
| stupid | nul |
| style | modèle (m.) |
| subject to | à condition de |
| subtitle | sous-titre (m.) |
| subtract (to) | déduire |
| suburbs | banlieue (f.) |
| subway | métro (m.) |
| succeed in (to) | réussir à |
| success | succès (m.) |
| be successful (to) | avoir du succès |
| successor | successeur (m.) |
| such | pareil, tel |
| suffer (to) | avoir mal, souffrir |
| suffice (to) | suffire |
| sugar | sucre (m.) |
| suggest (to) | proposer, suggérer |
| suit (to) | convenir |
| be suitable (to) | faire l’affaire |
| suit | costume (m.) |
| suitcase | valise (f.) |
| sum | somme (f.) |
| summary | résumé (m.) |
| Summer | été (m.) |
| summon (to) | convoquer |
| sun | soleil (m.) |
| Sunday | dimanche (m.) |
| sunny | ensoleillé |
| superintendent | concierge (m.) (f.) |
| support (to) | appuyer, supporter |
| sure | sûr |
| be surprised (to) | être surpris |
| surprising | étonnant, surprenant |
| surrender (to) | se rendre |
| surrounding area | environs (m.) |
| suspect (to) | se douter |
| sweep (to) | balayer |
| swim (to) | nager |
| swimming | natation (f.) |
| swimming-pool | piscine (f.) |
| switch (something) around (to) | permuter |
| switching gear | changement de vitesse |
| syrup | sirop (m.) |
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| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| table | table (f.) |
| table set | couvert (m.) |
| tablecloth | nappe (f.) |
| tablet | comprimé (m.) |
| tail light | |
| feu arrière (m.) | |
| take (exams) | passer |
| take (to) | prendre |
| take a chance (to) | se hasarder |
| take a picture (to) | photographier |
| take a walk (to) | se promener, faire un tour |
| take advantage of (to) | profiter de |
| take again (to) | reprendre |
| take along (to) | emmener |
| take along (to) | emporter |
| take away (to) | emporter, emmener |
| take away again (to) | remporter |
| take away the dishes (to) | desservir |
| take back (to) | ramener, rapporter, reconduire, reprendre |
| take care of (to) | entretenir, s’occuper de, prendre soin de, veiller sur |
| take care of one’s health (to) | se soigner |
| take courses (to) | suivre des cours |
| take down (to) | décrocher |
| take good care of oneself (to) | se soigner |
| take into account that (to) | tenir compte de |
| take long (to) | tarder |
| take off (to) | décoller, ôter |
| take off the hook (to) | décrocher |
| take oneself for (to) | se prendre pour |
| take over (to) | reprendre |
| take place (to) | avoir lieu, se passer, se produire, se tenir |
| take the trouble to (to) | prendre la peine de, se donner de la peine, se donner le mal de |
| take to (to) | conduire, porter |
| tale | conte (m.) |
| talk (to) | discuter, parler |
| tall | grand |
| tally (to) | concorder |
| tango | tango (m.) |
| taste | goût (m.) |
| tax | impôt (m.) |
| taxi | taxi (m.) |
| taxi stand | station de taxi (f.) |
| tea | thé (m.) |
| teach (to) | apprendre, enseigner |
| teacher | professeur (m.) |
| team | équipe (f.) |
| tear (to) | déchirer |
| technical | technique (f.) |
| technician | opérateur (m.) |
| technique | technique (f.) |
| technology | technique (f.) |
| telegram | télégramme (m.) |
| telephone | téléphone (m.) |
| telephone (to) | téléphoner |
| television | télévision (f.) |
| tell (to) | dire, raconter |
| tell oneself (to) | se dire |
| temperature | température (f.) |
| ten | dix |
| tenant | locataire (m.) (f.) |
| tendency | tendance (f.) |
| tennis | tennis (m.) |
| tension | tension (f.) |
| terrace | terrasse (f.) |
| terrible | terrible |
| text | texte (m.) |
| than | que, qu’ |
| thank (to) | remercier |
| thank you | merci |
| thanks | merci |
| thanks to | grâce à |
| that | ce, c’, cet, cette, ça, que, qu’ |
| that’s for sure | bien sûr |
| that’s it | c’est ça |
| that’s too bad | c’est dommage |
| the | l’, la, le, les |
| the following day | lendemain |
| the least | le moindre |
| the one | celui, celle |
| the same | pareil |
| theater | théâtre (m.) |
| their | leur |
| them | eux (m.) |
| then | alors, donc, ensuite, puis |
| there | là |
| there are | il y a |
| there are objections to | il y a un inconvénient à ce que |
| there is | il y a, voilà |
| therefore | donc |
| these | ceux-ci, celles-ci, ceux, ces |
| they | elles, ils, on |
| thickness | épaisseur (f.) |
| thin | maigre |
| thin out (to) | se raréfier |
| thing | chose |
| think (to) | penser |
| think about (to) | réfléchir à, songer à |
| think you are someone else (more important than you really are) | se prendre pour... |
| thirteen | treize |
| thirty | trente |
| this | ce, c’, cet, cette |
| this way | par ici |
| this way only | sens obligatoire (m.) |
| those | ces, ceux |
| thought | idée |
| thousand | mille (m.) |
| three | trois |
| throat | gorge (f.) |
| throw (to) | jeter |
| throw away (to) | jeter |
| throw oneself (to) | se jeter |
| Thursday | jeudi (m.) |
| thus | ainsi |
| ticket | billet (m.), coupon (m.), ticket (m.) |
| ticket (fine) | contravention (f.) |
| ticket window | guichet (m.) |
| tidy (to) | ranger |
| tighten (to) | resserrer |
| time | fois (f.), temps (m.) |
| tip | pourboire (m.) |
| tire | pneu (m.) |
| tire of (to) | se fatiguer de |
| tire oneself (to) | se fatiguer à |
| tiring | fatiguant |
| to | de, à, en, chez |
| to him | lui |
| to me | me, m’ |
| to meet (requirement, etc.) | remplir |
| to them | leur |
| today | aujourd’hui |
| together | ensemble |
| tomorrow | demain |
| too many | trop |
| too many people | trop de monde |
| too much | trop |
| tool | outil (m.) |
| tooth | dent (f.) |
| topple (to) | renverser |
| totally | à fond |
| be touched (to) | être ému |
| tourism | tourisme (m.) |
| tourist | touriste (m.) (f.) |
| towards | à l’égard de, vers |
| towel | serviette (f.) |
| tower | tour (f.) |
| town | ville |
| tradition | tradition (f.) |
| traditional | traditionnel |
| traffic | circulation (f.) |
| traffic jam | embouteillage (m.) |
| train | train (m.) |
| tram | tramway (m.) |
| translate (to) | traduire |
| transmission | changement de vitesse |
| transmit (to) | transmettre |
| transport (to) | transporter |
| transportation | transport (m.) |
| travel | voyage (m.) |
| travel (to) | faire un voyage, voyager |
| traveler | voyageur (m.) |
| treatment | soin (m.), traitement (m.) |
| tree | arbre (m.) |
| trouble | désagrément (m.), peine (f.) |
| trouble oneself (to) | se déranger |
| truck | camion (m.) |
| truck driver | camionneur (m.) |
| true, real | vrai |
| trunk | coffre (m.), malle (f.) |
| trust | confiance (f.) |
| trust (to) | avoir confiance en, se fier à |
| try (to) | chercher à, essayer, tâcher, tenter |
| Tuesday | mardi (m.) |
| turn | tour (m.) |
| turn (to) | tourner |
| turn off (light) (to) | éteindre |
| twelve | douze |
| twelve thirty a.m. | minuit et demi |
| twenty | vingt |
| twice | deux fois |
| two | deux |
| two days before | avant-veille (f.) |
| type (to) | taper |
| typewriter | machine à écrire (f.) |
| typist | dactylo (f.) |
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| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| uncle | oncle (m.) |
| under | sous |
| under pretense that | sous prétexte que |
| under the pretense of | sous prétexte de |
| underground activity | clandestinité (f.) |
| understand (to) | comprendre |
| understand each other (to) | se comprendre |
| undo (to) | défaire |
| unfair | injuste |
| unfasten (to) | détacher |
| unfortunate | regrettable |
| unfortunately | hélas, malheureusement |
| unharmed | indemne |
| unhook (to) | décrocher |
| United States | Etats-Unis (m.) |
| university | université (f.) |
| unknown | inconnu |
| unless | à moins que |
| unlikely | invraisemblable |
| unoccupied | vacant |
| unthinkable | inimaginable |
| untie (to) | détacher |
| until | jusqu'à ce que, jusque |
| be up to date (to) | être au courant |
| upset (to) | faire de la peine |
| upstairs | en haut |
| urgent | urgent |
| urgently | d’urgence |
| us | nous |
| use (to) | avoir recours à, se servir de, utiliser |
| useful | utile |
| useless | inutile, nul |
| usher | ouvreuse (f.) |
| usual | habituel |
| usually | d’habitude |
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| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| vacant | libre, vacant |
| vacation | congé (m.), vacances (f.) |
| vacuum cleaner | aspirateur (m.) |
| value | valeur (f.) |
| be of equal value (to) | se valoir |
| be of similar value (to) | se valoir |
| varied | varié |
| vase | vase (m.) |
| vegetable | légume (m.) |
| vegetable merchant | marchand de légumes (m.) |
| verb + only +… | ne + verbe + que |
| version | version (f.) |
| very | très |
| vestry | sacristie (f.) |
| view | vue (f.) |
| view (to) | visiter |
| villa | villa (f.) |
| violin | violon (m.) |
| visa | visa (m.) |
| visible | apparent |
| visit | visite (f.) |
| visit (to) | rendre visite, visiter |
| visit each other (to) | se rendre visite |
| visit someone (to) | rendre visite à |
| voice | voix (f.) |
| voucher | coupon (m.) |
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| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| wages | gages (m.) |
| wait (to) | attendre |
| wait in line (to) | faire la queue |
| waiter | garçon (m.) |
| waiting room | salle d’attente (f.) |
| wake up oneself (to) | se réveiller |
| wake up someone (to) | réveiller |
| walk | promenade (f.) |
| walk (to) | marcher |
| walk around (to) | faire un tour |
| wall | mur (m.) |
| wallet | portefeuille (m.) |
| want (to) | vouloir |
| war | guerre (f.) |
| wardrobe | armoire (f.) |
| warm, hot | chaud |
| be warm (to) | avoir chaud |
| warn (to) | avertir, prévenir |
| wash (to) | laver |
| wash the dishes (to) | faire la vaisselle |
| waste (to) | gaspiller |
| watch | montre (f.) |
| watch (to) | regarder |
| watch over (to) | veiller sur |
| water | eau (f.) |
| waxed | ciré (m.) |
| we | nous, on |
| weak | faible |
| wear (to) | porter |
| wear (to) – for shoes and shoe size only | chausser |
| wear oneself out for (to) | se fatiguer pour |
| wear out (to) | user |
| weather | temps (m.) |
| wedding | mariage (m.) |
| Wednesday | mercredi (m.) |
| week | semaine (f.) |
| weekend | week-end (m.) |
| weight (to) | peser |
| welcome (to) | accueillir |
| well | bien |
| well-known | réputé |
| west | ouest (m.) |
| wet | mouillé |
| what | que, qu’, ce que, ce qu’, quel, quelle, ce qui, quoi |
| whatever | n’importe quoi, peu m’importe, quel que, quelle que |
| wheel | roue (f.) |
| when | quand, lorsque |
| whenever | n’importe quand, lorsque |
| where | où |
| wherever | n’importe où |
| which | quel, quelle |
| whichever | quel que, quelle que |
| while | alors que, pendant, tandis que |
| white | blanc, blanche |
| who | qui |
| who is calling ? | c’est de la part de qui ? |
| whoever | n’importe qui, qui que ce soit |
| whole | tout |
| wholeheartedly | à fond |
| why | pourquoi |
| wife | femme (f.) |
| will have to | faudra |
| willingly | volontiers |
| win (to) | gagner, remporter |
| wind | vent (m.) |
| window | fenêtre (f.), vitre (f.) |
| window seat | coin fenêtre (m.) |
| windshield wipers | essuie-glace (m.) |
| wine | vin (m.) |
| wing | aile (f.) |
| winner | vainqueur (m.) |
| winter | hiver (m.) |
| wise | prudent |
| wish (to) | désirer, souhaiter |
| with | avec |
| with friendliness | amicalement |
| with it | en |
| with pleasure | volontiers |
| with respect to | à l’égard de |
| with them | en |
| withdrawn | retiré |
| without | sans |
| without | sans |
| witness | témoin (m.) |
| be witty (to) | avoir de l’esprit |
| woman | femme (f.) |
| wonder (to) | se demander |
| wood | bois (m.) |
| word | mot (m.) |
| work | travail (m.) |
| work (to) | travailler |
| work for (to) | être au service de |
| worker | ouvrier (m.) |
| workshop | atelier (m.) |
| world | monde (m.) |
| worry (to) | s’inquiéter |
| be worried (to) | s’en faire, se faire du souci |
| worse | pire, pis |
| worst | le pire, le pis |
| be worth (to) | valoir |
| worthless | nul |
| wound dressing | pansement (m.) |
| wounded | blessé (m.) |
| wow | eh bien |
| wrap up (to) | emballer |
| wrist | poignet (m.) |
| write (to) | écrire |
| write out (to) | rédiger |
| write to each other (to) | s’écrire |
| be wrong (to) | avoir tort |
| wrong way of a one-way street | sens interdit (m.) |
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| English / Anglais | French / Français |
|---|---|
| year | an (m.), année (f.) |
| yellow | jaune |
| yes | oui, si |
| yesterday | hier |
| yet | pourtant |
| you | vous, tu |
| you’re welcome | je vous en prie |
| young | jeune |
| your | vos, votre, le votre, ton, le tien |
| yours | votre, le votre, ton, le tien |
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