French Vocabulary
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Build everyday word power with themed vocabulary lessons and useful expressions.
Published Lessons
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Colors & Basic Descriptive Adjectives
Essential modifiers used to describe physical objects: size, basic hues, and general appearance.
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Common Hobbies, Pastimes & Leisure Activities
Expressing personal interests, sports, musical instruments, and passive digital entertainment using the correct prepositions and verbs.
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Countries, Continents & Nationalities
Vocabulary for declaring geographic origin, nationality, and international travel routes.
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Days, Months, Seasons & Calendar Dates
Vocabulary for days of the week, months, seasons, and the structure for writing calendar dates.
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Essential Furniture & Home Appliances
Core furniture and household appliances for furnishing and equipping a home.
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Food, Drinks & the Partitive Article
Essential vocabulary for food and beverages, introduced alongside the partitive articles du, de la, de l’, and des.
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Greetings, Salutations & Social Etiquette
Standard formulas for greeting, getting someone’s attention, and taking leave, with the cultural rules that govern their use.
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Numbers 0–30: The Baseline Retail Scale
Numbers 0 to 30 for expressing age, giving phone numbers, and handling simple transactions.
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Numbers 31–100: Advanced Counting Patterns
Numbers 31 to 100, including the vigesimal constructions for 70, 80, and 90.
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Personal Biographies & Identity Data
Exchanging names, age, nationality, profession, and contact details in French.
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Professions & Fields of Employment
Occupational labels, career categories, and typical workplaces in French.
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Telling Time: The 12-Hour System
How to ask for the time and express hours, half-hours, and quarter-hours in French.
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The Direct Family Tree
Identifying core relative roles (parents, siblings, spouses, children) within immediate domestic circles.
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The Home: Rooms & Immediate Architecture
Vocabulary for the rooms and structural features of a house or apartment.
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The School & Academic Classroom
Core vocabulary for classroom objects, school subjects, and the learning environment.
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The Weather & Climatic Environments
Describing atmospheric conditions using idiomatic expressions such as il fait beau and il pleut.
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Advanced Daily Routines & Self-Care Rituals
Chronological home routines from waking hygiene to evening relaxation, expressed with reflexive verbs and time sequencers.
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Airport, Train Station & Transit Terminology
Vocabulary for ticket purchase, departure gates, delays, seat assignments, and terminal announcements in French.
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Asking for & Processing Spatial Directions
Urban navigation vocabulary, including crossroads, traffic lights, turns, and directional verbs, used to ask for and give route instructions.
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Celebrations, Cultural Festivals & Milestones
Vocabulary for personal milestones, public holidays, and the expressions used to congratulate, invite, and celebrate in French.
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Clothing, Apparel Materials & Fashion Aesthetics
Garment categories, fabric names, sizes, and phrases for trying on and purchasing clothes.
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Emotions, Mood Profiles & Psychological States
Nuanced descriptors of internal conditions including stress, pride, fatigue, anxiety, and enthusiasm, expressed with être, se sentir, and avoir constructions.
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Food Categories, Ingredients & Culinary Scales
Food groups, cooking ingredients, and measurement units for discussing recipes and shopping.
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Human Anatomy & Exterior Body Topography
Comprehensive vocabulary for the external parts of the human body, including the head, trunk, and limbs.
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Physical Dimensions, Measurements & Metric Scales
Expressing precise weights, dimensions, distances, and volumes using metric units and measurement vocabulary.
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Sickness, Symptoms & Medical Pharmacies
Phrases for expressing pain using avoir mal à, describing common symptoms, and communicating in a pharmacy.
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The Digital Universe: Devices, Software & Networks
Vocabulary for hardware, software, internet navigation, file management, and basic technical troubleshooting.
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The Natural World: Animals, Wildlife & Biomes
Classification of domestic fauna, common global wildlife, marine life, and major landscapes.
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The Restaurant Dining Experience
Essential phrases for booking a table, ordering, and paying in a restaurant, together with relevant cultural conventions.
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Urban Infrastructure & Public Civil Facilities
Municipal buildings, public services, and urban features needed for navigating a city.
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Academic Paths, Specialized Training & Higher Education
Vocabulary for choosing university majors, research scholarship tracks, thesis evaluations, and grading metrics.
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Artistic Genres, Cultural Reviews & Creative Expressions
Terminology for evaluating cinematic works, theatrical performances, literary layouts, and gallery exhibitions.
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Consumer Rights, Retail Claims & Monetary Refunds
Vocabulary for product malfunctions, warranty claims, standard refund paths, and customer service escalation.
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Ecology, Sustainability & Global Environmental Challenges
Terminology for climate change, waste recycling, renewable energy, and ecological conservation.
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Expressing Agreement, Disagreement & Balanced Nuance
Conversational tools for aligning with perspectives, registering formal objections, and introducing balance.
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Health & Wellness: Nutrition, Mental Balance & Sport Regimens
Vocabulary for dietary planning, stress management, preventative medicine, and fitness programming.
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Leisure Trends: Travel Logistics & Global Tourism
Terminology for customized travel bookings, itinerary management, car rentals, and insurance protections.
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Modern Digital Media, Journalism & Global News Networks
Vocabulary for broadcasting channels, editorial boards, digital subscriptions, and information verification.
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Professional Meetings, Agile Updates & Corporate Protocols
Vocabulary for project management agendas, team standups, reporting timelines, and strategy adjustments.
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Social Systems, Civic Structures & Local Community Engagement
Terminology for municipal elections, social security structures, tax obligations, and community volunteer programs.
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Socio‑Cultural Dynamics, Diversity & Interpersonal Relations
Vocabulary for societal shifts, demographic trends, family evolutions, and cultural diversity.
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Technology Evolutions: Automation, AI & Modern Networks
Terminology for digital transformation, cloud architectures, automated workflows, and data security.
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The Corporate Workplace & Employment Lifecycle
Terminology for recruitment, human resources, contracts, and career progression within a corporate environment.
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Abstract Philosophy, Ethical Dilemmas & Conceptual Rhetoric
Vocabulary for philosophical frameworks, ethical choices, human values, and abstract logic.
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Advanced Arts Analysis, Literary Criticism & Aesthetic Debates
Terminology for avant‑garde movements, narrative subtext, historical influences, and artistic choices.
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Advanced Science, Technology Trends & Bioethics
Terminology for genetic editing, automation ethics, quantum computing steps, and research protocols.
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Business Negotiation, Conflict Resolution & Crisis Management
Vocabulary for mediation processes, strikes, corporate restructurings, and managing public relations crises.
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Corporate Law, Contracts & Regulatory Compliance
Vocabulary for contract breaches, non‑disclosure agreements, intellectual property rights, and litigation pathways.
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Geopolitics of Energy, Climate Strategies & Resource Security
Terminology for grid logistics, fossil dependency profiles, transition costs, and resource scarcity challenges.
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Historical Legacies, Collective Memory & Cultural Heritage
Vocabulary for architectural preservation, historical reconciliation, and institutional memory assets.
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Macroeconomics, Global Markets & Financial Forecasting
Terminology for inflation trends, trade metrics, venture capital, and market volatility.
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Marketing Analytics, Consumer Behavior & Brand Positioning
Vocabulary for conversion metrics, audience segmentation strategies, and viral campaigns.
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Public Health Systems, Epidemiology & Preventive Policy
Terminology for disease vectors, vaccination logistics, institutional care capacity, and safety protocols.
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Sociological Evolutions, Urbanization & Demographic Shifts
Vocabulary for migration flows, urban development, gentrification trends, and demographic shifts.
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Socio‑Political Systems, Public Administration & International Relations
Terminology for legislative processing, geopolitical balances, diplomatic treaties, and public policies.
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The Art of Persuasion, Debating Tactics & Rhetorical Strategy
Idiomatic expressions used to challenge assumptions, counter opposing views, and control debate pacing.
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