French Vocabulary Quiz: Common Nouns & Adjectives

Vocabulary: Common French Nouns and Verbs

• Affiche (f) – Poster, commonly used for advertisements or announcements.
• Aimer (v) – To love, a fundamental verb expressing affection.
• À l'étranger – Abroad, indicating a location outside one's own country.
• Amusant(e) (adj) – Amusing, describes something that provides entertainment.
• Arbre (m) – Tree, an essential part of the ecosystem.
• Ascenseur (m) – Lift, a mechanical device for transporting people between floors.
• Auberge (f) – Inn, typically a small hotel offering accommodation.
• Banlieue (f) – Suburb, residential area located on the outskirts of a city.
• Bâtiment (m) – Building, a structure with a roof and walls.
• Beau/Belle (adj) – Handsome/Beautiful, adjectives describing appealing physical appearance.
• Bibliothèque (f) – Library, a place where books and other media are stored for public use.
• Campagne (f) – Countryside, areas outside urban environments characterized by nature.
• Canard (m) – Duck, a waterfowl species often found in domestic settings.
• Carrefour (m) – Crossroads, a point where two or more roads meet.
• Centre-ville (m) – Town centre, the commercial and civic hub of a town.
• Chat (m) – Cat, a popular domestic pet known for companionship.
• Château (m) – Castle, a large fortified building typically from the medieval period.
• Cheval (m) – Horse, domesticated animal used for riding and work.
• Circulation (f) – Traffic, referring to the movement of vehicles in urban areas.
• Cochon (m) – Pig, livestock known for its meat and various by-products.
• Colline (f) – Hill, a naturally raised area of land.
• Commissariat (m) – Police station, a facility housing law enforcement officials.
• Complexe sportif (m) – Sports centre, venue for various athletic activities.
• Coq (m) – Cockerel, a male chicken.
• Département (m) – Administrative district, a territorial division in government.
• Distraction (f) – Pastime, activities for enjoyment or amusement.
• Endroit (m) – Place, a specific location or area.
• Ennuyeux/euse (adj) – Boring, describes something that lacks interest.
• Étage (m) – Floor/Storey, levels in a building.
• Ferme (f) – Farm, land dedicated to agriculture and livestock.
• Fermier(~ière) (m/f) – Farmer, individual engaged in agriculture.
• Feu (m) – Fire, combustion producing heat and light.
• Lac (m) – Lake, a sizable body of water surrounded by land.
• Lent(e) (adj) – Slow, indicating a lack of speed.
• Loin (adv) – Far, describing a significant distance.
• Magasin (m) – Shop, a retail outlet for goods.
• Mairie (f) – Town hall, the administrative building for local government.
• Métro (m) – Underground, a rapid transit system in urban areas.
• Montagne (f) – Mountain, an elevated landform.
• Moustique (m) – Mosquito, a small flying insect known for biting.
• Mouton (m) – Sheep, domestic animal raised for wool and meat.
• Musée (m) – Museum, an institution for preserving historical and cultural artifacts.
• Palais (m) – Palace, a grand residence for royalty or dignitaries.
• Parc (m) – Park, a recreational area for the public.
• Parking (m) – Car park, designated area for vehicle storage.
• Paysage (m) – Landscape, the visible features of an area of land.
• (Aller à la) pêche (f) – To go fishing, a leisure activity involving catching fish.
• Pied (m) – Foot, the lower limb of the body.
• À pied – On foot, describing travel without a vehicle.
• Piéton(ne) (m/adj) – Pedestrian, a person walking on foot.
• Piscine (f) – Swimming pool, a designated area for swimming.
• Pittoresque (adj) – Picturesque, visually attractive or charming.
• Place (f) – Town square, an open public area in a town.
• Place du marché (f) – Market square, a square typically used for trade.
• Pont (m) – Bridge, structure for crossing over a river or road.
• Port (m) – Harbour/Port, a location for docking ships.
• Poule (f) – Hen, a female chicken.
• Poulet (m) – Chicken, commonly refers to young domestic fowl.
• Quartier (m) – District, a defined area within a city.
• Région (f) – Region, a broad geographic area.
• Rivière (f) – River (tributary), a flowing body of water.
• Route (f) – Road, a pathway for vehicles.
• Rue (f) – Street, a public road in a city or town.
• Se trouver (v) – To be situated, indicates location.
• Feu rouge (m) – Traffic light(s), signals controlling vehicle movement.
• Fleur (f) – Flower, the reproductive structure of a plant.
• Fleuve (m) – River, a large natural stream of water.
• Fontaine (f) – Fountain, a structure that pours out water.
• Galerie (f) – Gallery, a room or space for displaying art.
• Habitant (m) – Inhabitant, a person residing in a place.
• Habiter (v) – To live, indicating residence in a location.
• Herbe (f) – Grass, common vegetation found in lawns and fields.
• Heure de pointe (f) – Rush hour, times of peak traffic flow.
• Historique (adj) – Historic, important in history or past events.
• Hôtel de ville (m) – Town hall, a government building for local administration.
• Industriel(le) (adj) – Industrial, relating to manufacturing or industry.
• Jardin public (m) – Public garden, a green space for community use.
• Kiosque à journaux (m) – News stand, a place to buy newspapers and magazines.
• Site touristique (m) – Sight, place of interest for visitors.
• Stade (m) – Stadium, a venue for sports and large events.
• Tour (f) – Tower, a tall structure usually standing alone.
• Tranquille (adj) – Quiet, describing a peaceful or calm environment.
• Vache (f) – Cow, domesticated animal raised for milk and meat.
• Village (m) – Village, a small settlement or community.
• Ville (f) – Town, a populated area smaller than a city.
• Vivre (v) – To live, signifying existence or life experience.
• Zone piétonne (f) – Pedestrian area, designated space for foot traffic only.