French

Question: de --- duh --- də

Answer: of, from | Example: Je viens de Paris. | I come from Paris.

Hint: Think of 'de' as 'of' or 'from' in English, like 'de Paris' means 'from Paris'.

Question: la --- lah --- la

Answer: the (feminine singular) | Example: La maison est belle. | The house is beautiful.

Hint: Think of 'lady' for feminine.

Question: le --- luh --- lə

Answer: the (masculine singular) | Example: Le chat est sur le canapé. | The cat is on the couch.

Hint: Think of 'le' as 'the' for 'le' guys (masculine).

Question: et --- eh --- e

Answer: and | Example: J'aime les pommes et les oranges. | I like apples and oranges.

Hint: Think of 'et' as the glue that sticks words together.

Question: les --- lay --- le

Answer: the (plural) | Example: Les enfants jouent dans le parc. | The children are playing in the park.

Hint: Think of 'lay' as in 'laying out the options' since it's plural.

Question: des --- day --- de

Answer: some | Example: J'ai acheté des pommes. | I bought some apples.

Hint: Think of 'des' as a shortened form of 'de some'.

Question: en --- ahn --- /ɑ̃/

Answer: in | Example: Elle est en France. | She is in France.

Hint: Think of 'in' as being 'en' the middle of something.

Question: un --- uhn --- œ̃

Answer: one | Example: J'ai un frère. | I have one brother.

Hint: Think of 'un' as 'one' without the 'o'.

Question: du --- dy --- dy

Answer: of the, some | Example: Je voudrais du pain. | I would like some bread.

Hint: Think of 'du' as a mix of 'de' (of) and 'le' (the).

Question: une --- oon --- yn

Answer: a, an (feminine singular) | Example: Elle a une pomme. | She has an apple.

Hint: Think of 'une' as 'one' but for feminine nouns.

Question: que --- kuh --- kə

Answer: that, which, who | Example: C'est le livre que j'ai lu. | This is the book that I read.

Hint: Think of 'que' as the glue that sticks parts of a sentence together.

Question: est --- eh --- ɛ

Answer: is | Example: Il est un bon ami. | He is a good friend.

Hint: Think of 'est' as the French 'is', like in 'he is' = 'il est'.

Question: pour --- poor --- puʁ

Answer: for | Example: Ce cadeau est pour toi. | This gift is for you.

Hint: Think of 'pouring' something for someone.

Question: qui --- kee --- ki

Answer: who | Example: Qui est là? | Who is there?

Hint: Think of a detective asking 'Who did it?' with a key in hand.

Question: dans --- dahns --- dɑ̃

Answer: in | Example: Il est dans la maison. | He is in the house.

Hint: Think of 'dance' and imagine dancing 'in' a room.

Question: a --- ah --- a

Answer: has | Example: Il a un chien. | He has a dog.

Hint: Think of 'a' as 'has' in a simple way.

Question: par --- par --- paʁ

Answer: by, through, per | Example: Il a envoyé la lettre par avion. | He sent the letter by plane.

Hint: Think of 'par' in golf, where you aim to complete a hole 'by' a certain number of strokes.

Question: plus --- ploo --- plys

Answer: more | Example: Je veux plus de chocolat. | I want more chocolate.

Hint: Think of 'plus' in math, which means adding more.

Question: pas --- pah --- pɑ

Answer: step | Example: Il a fait un pas en avant. | He took a step forward.

Hint: Think of 'pas' as 'pass' - you take a step to pass something.

Question: au --- oh --- o

Answer: at the | Example: Je suis au parc. | I am at the park.

Hint: Think of 'oh, I'm at the park!'

Question: sur --- syur --- syʁ

Answer: on | Example: Le livre est sur la table. | The book is on the table.

Hint: Imagine a cat 'on' a 'surf'board.

Question: ne --- nuh --- nə

Answer: not (used in negation) | Example: Je ne sais pas. | I do not know.

Hint: Think of 'ne' as the French 'no'.

Question: se --- suh --- sə

Answer: oneself, himself, herself, itself | Example: Il se regarde dans le miroir. | He looks at himself in the mirror.

Hint: Think of 'self' as in 'self-care'.

Question: Le --- luh --- lə

Answer: The (masculine singular definite article) | Example: Le chat dort sur le canapé. | The cat sleeps on the couch.

Hint: Think of 'Le' as 'The' for 'Le Monsieur' (The Gentleman).

Question: ce --- suh --- sə

Answer: this, that | Example: Ce livre est très intéressant. | This book is very interesting.

Hint: Think of 'ce' as pointing to something close, like saying 'suh' to get someone's attention.

Question: il --- eel --- il

Answer: he | Example: Il est très intelligent. | He is very intelligent.

Hint: Think of 'il' as a short version of 'he'll' without the 'h'.

Question: sont --- sohn --- sɔ̃

Answer: are | Example: Ils sont très heureux. | They are very happy.

Hint: Think of 'sont' as 'sohn' like 'song' without the 'g', and remember 'songs are everywhere'.

Question: La --- lah --- la

Answer: The (feminine singular definite article) | Example: La voiture est rouge. | The car is red.

Hint: Think of 'la' as 'the' for ladies (feminine)

Question: Les --- Lay --- le

Answer: The (plural) | Example: Les enfants jouent dans le parc. | The children are playing in the park.

Hint: Think of 'lay' as in laying out multiple items.

Question: ou --- oo --- u

Answer: or | Example: Veux-tu du thé ou du café? | Do you want tea or coffee?

Hint: Choose 'ou' when you can't decide between two options.

Question: avec --- ah-vek --- avɛk

Answer: with | Example: Je vais au cinéma avec mes amis. | I am going to the cinema with my friends.

Hint: Think of 'avec' as 'a vehicle' that takes someone 'with' you.

Question: son --- sohn --- sɔ̃

Answer: sound | Example: Le son de la musique est très fort. | The sound of the music is very loud.

Hint: Think of 'son' as the sound you hear when you call your child.

Question: Il --- eel --- il

Answer: He | Example: Il est très gentil. | He is very kind.

Hint: Think of 'eel' as a slippery guy (he).

Question: aux --- oh --- o

Answer: to the, at the, in the (used for plural nouns) | Example: Nous allons aux magasins. | We are going to the stores.

Hint: Think of 'aux' as 'all' - it helps you remember it's used for plural nouns.

Question: d'un --- duh(n) --- dœ̃

Answer: of a | Example: Il a besoin d'un stylo. | He needs a pen.

Hint: Think of 'duh' and add a nasal 'n' sound at the end.

Question: En --- ahn --- ɑ̃

Answer: In | Example: Je suis en France. | I am in France.

Hint: Think of 'enter' to remember 'in'.

Question: cette --- set --- sɛt

Answer: this (feminine singular) | Example: Cette maison est belle. | This house is beautiful.

Hint: Think of 'set' the table for 'this' dinner.

Question: d'une --- doon --- dyn

Answer: of a | Example: Il s'agit d'une situation délicate. | It is a delicate situation.

Hint: Think of 'dune' in the desert, but with an 'of a' twist.

Question: ont --- oh(n) --- ɔ̃

Answer: have (third person plural of 'avoir') | Example: Ils ont un chien. | They have a dog.

Hint: Think of 'they own' because 'ont' sounds like 'own' and means 'they have'.

Question: ses --- say --- se

Answer: his/her/its (plural) | Example: Elle a perdu ses clés. | She lost her keys.

Hint: Think of 'say' as in 'say his/her/its things'.

Question: mais --- meh --- mɛ

Answer: but | Example: Je veux venir, mais je suis occupé. | I want to come, but I am busy.

Hint: Think of 'mais' as the 'maze' you need to navigate around in a conversation.

Question: comme --- kohm --- kɔm

Answer: like, as | Example: Elle chante comme un oiseau. | She sings like a bird.

Hint: Think of 'comma' without the 'a', just 'kohm'.

Question: on --- ohn --- ɔ̃

Answer: one, we, you (impersonal pronoun used to refer to people in general) | Example: On doit faire attention en traversant la rue. | One must be careful when crossing the street.

Hint: Think of 'on' as a switch that turns on a general statement about people.

Question: tout --- too --- tu

Answer: all, everything | Example: Il a mangé tout le gâteau. | He ate all the cake.

Hint: Think of 'tout' as 'total' - it means all or everything!

Question: nous --- noo --- nu

Answer: we, us | Example: Nous allons au cinéma ce soir. | We are going to the cinema tonight.

Hint: Think of 'new' friends, because 'we' are all friends!

Question: sa --- sah --- sa

Answer: her, his, its (feminine singular) | Example: Elle a perdu sa montre. | She lost her watch.

Hint: Think 'sa' for 'sassy' - it's all hers!

Question: Mais --- meh --- mɛ

Answer: But | Example: Je voudrais venir, mais je suis occupé. | I would like to come, but I am busy.

Hint: Think of 'May I...?' but with a condition.

Question: fait --- feh --- fɛ

Answer: fact | Example: C'est un fait bien connu. | It is a well-known fact.

Hint: Think of 'fait' as a 'fact' that is 'fait' (made) up.

Question: été --- ay-tay --- e.te

Answer: summer | Example: J'aime aller à la plage en été. | I love going to the beach in the summer.

Hint: Think of 'e-tay' as a sunny day!

Question: aussi --- oh-see --- o.si

Answer: also; too | Example: Elle aime les chats et les chiens aussi. | She likes cats and dogs too.

Hint: Think of 'also' as 'oh-see' something else.

Question: leur --- luhr --- lœʁ

Answer: their | Example: C'est leur maison. | It's their house.

Hint: Think of 'leur' as 'their' luggage.

Question: bien --- byan --- bjɛ̃

Answer: well, good | Example: Il se sent bien aujourd'hui. | He feels well today.

Hint: Think of 'bien' as 'being good' in English.

Question: peut --- puh --- pø

Answer: can, may | Example: Il peut venir à la fête. | He can come to the party.

Hint: Think of 'put' but with a French twist.

Question: ces --- say --- se

Answer: these | Example: Ces livres sont intéressants. | These books are interesting.

Hint: Think of 'say' as in 'say these words'.

Question: deux --- duh --- dø

Answer: two | Example: J'ai deux chats. | I have two cats.

Hint: Think of 'duet' which involves two people.

Question: ans --- ahn --- ɑ̃

Answer: years | Example: J'ai vingt ans. | I am twenty years old.

Hint: Think of 'anniversary' which marks a year.

Question: encore --- on-kor --- ɑ̃.kɔʁ

Answer: again, still, more | Example: Il veut encore du gâteau. | He wants more cake.

Hint: Think of an encore at a concert when the audience wants the band to play more songs.

Question: n'est --- neh --- nɛ

Answer: is not | Example: Ce n'est pas possible. | This is not possible.

Hint: Think of 'n'est' as a contraction of 'ne' and 'est' (is), making it 'is not'.

Question: marché --- mar-shay --- maʁʃe

Answer: market | Example: Je vais au marché chaque dimanche. | I go to the market every Sunday.

Hint: Think of 'march' to the market.

Question: Pour --- poor --- puʁ

Answer: For | Example: Ce cadeau est pour toi. | This gift is for you.

Hint: Think of 'pouring' something for someone.

Question: donc --- dohnk --- dɔ̃k

Answer: therefore | Example: Il pleut, donc nous ne pouvons pas aller au parc. | It is raining, therefore we cannot go to the park.

Hint: Donkey is therefore stubborn.

Question: cours --- koor --- kuʁ

Answer: course, class, lesson | Example: Je vais au cours de français tous les lundis. | I go to French class every Monday.

Hint: Think of 'course' in English, like a class or lesson.

Question: qu'il --- keel --- kil

Answer: that he | Example: Il est important qu'il soit à l'heure. | It is important that he is on time.

Hint: Think of a 'keel' on a boat, guiding 'that he' stays on course.

Question: moins --- mwah --- mwɛ̃

Answer: less | Example: Il y a moins de monde aujourd'hui. | There are fewer people today.

Hint: Think of 'minus' which also means less.

Question: sans --- sahn --- sɑ̃

Answer: without | Example: Je préfère mon café sans sucre. | I prefer my coffee without sugar.

Hint: Think of 'sans' as 'sans' in 'sans serif' fonts, which are fonts without the little decorative lines.

Question: C'est --- Say --- se

Answer: It is | Example: C'est une belle journée. | It is a beautiful day.

Hint: Think of 'say' in English, like 'say cheese' to remember 'it is'.

Question: Et --- ay --- e

Answer: And | Example: Je veux du pain et du fromage. | I want bread and cheese.

Hint: Think of 'et' in 'et cetera' which means 'and the rest'.

Question: si --- see --- si

Answer: yes | Example: Est-ce que tu veux venir avec nous? Si! | Do you want to come with us? Yes!

Hint: Say 'si' to say 'yes' in French!

Question: entre --- on-truh --- /ɑ̃tʁ/

Answer: between | Example: Il est assis entre deux amis. | He is sitting between two friends.

Hint: Think of 'enter' a space between two things.

Question: Un --- uhn --- œ̃

Answer: One | Example: J'ai un chien. | I have one dog.

Hint: Think of 'un' as the first step, just like 'one' is the first number.

Question: Ce --- Suh --- sə

Answer: This, That | Example: Ce livre est intéressant. | This book is interesting.

Hint: Think of 'ce' as 'see' something close by (this/that).

Question: faire --- fehr --- fɛʁ

Answer: to do, to make | Example: Je vais faire un gâteau. | I am going to make a cake.

Hint: Think of 'faire' as 'fair' - it's fair to do or make things!

Question: elle --- el --- ɛl

Answer: she | Example: Elle est très intelligente. | She is very intelligent.

Hint: Think of 'Elle' magazine, which is for women.

Question: c'est --- say --- sɛ

Answer: it is | Example: C'est une belle journée. | It is a beautiful day.

Hint: Think of 'say' in English, as in 'say it is.'

Question: peu --- puh --- pø

Answer: little, few | Example: Il y a peu de gens ici. | There are few people here.

Hint: Think of 'peu' as a 'pew' in a small church with few people.

Question: vous --- voo --- vu

Answer: you (formal or plural) | Example: Comment allez-vous? | How are you?

Hint: Think of 'vous' as 'you' with a formal twist.

Question: Une --- oon --- yn

Answer: A, an (feminine singular) | Example: Elle a une pomme. | She has an apple.

Hint: Think of 'one' but with a 'u' sound.

Question: prix --- pree --- pʁi

Answer: price | Example: Quel est le prix de ce livre? | What is the price of this book?

Hint: Think of 'prize' - both can be something you win or pay!

Question: On --- ohn --- ɔ̃

Answer: One, we, you (used as a general pronoun for people in general) | Example: On doit finir ce projet avant demain. | We must finish this project before tomorrow.

Hint: Think of 'on' as a switch that turns on everyone.

Question: dont --- dohn --- dɔ̃

Answer: whose, of which | Example: C'est la maison dont je t'ai parlé. | This is the house of which I told you.

Hint: Think of 'don't' as in 'don't forget whose it is!'

Question: lui --- lwee --- lɥi

Answer: him, her, it | Example: Je vais parler avec lui demain. | I will talk with him tomorrow.

Hint: Think of 'Louis' (a common French name) to remember 'lui' means him/her.

Question: également --- ay-gahl-mohn --- eɡalmɑ̃

Answer: also, as well | Example: Elle est également invitée à la fête. | She is also invited to the party.

Hint: Think of 'equal' - if something is equal, it can be 'also' or 'as well'.

Question: Dans --- dahn --- dɑ̃

Answer: In | Example: Il y a un chat dans la boîte. | There is a cat in the box.

Hint: Think of 'dance' but without the 'ce' - you dance 'in' the room.

Question: effet --- eh-fay --- e.fɛ

Answer: effect | Example: L'effet de la lumière sur la peinture est magnifique. | The effect of the light on the painting is magnificent.

Hint: Think 'effect' in English but with a French twist!

Question: pays --- pay-ee --- pe.i

Answer: country | Example: La France est un beau pays. | France is a beautiful country.

Hint: Think of 'pay' and 'ease' - a country where you pay with ease.

Question: cas --- kah --- ka

Answer: case, instance, scenario | Example: Dans ce cas, nous devons agir rapidement. | In this case, we must act quickly.

Hint: Think of 'case' in English, it's almost the same!

Question: De --- duh --- də

Answer: of, from | Example: Je viens de France. | I come from France.

Hint: Think of 'de' as 'd' in 'destination' (where something is from or of).

Question: millions --- mee-lyohn --- miljɔ̃

Answer: Millions | Example: Il y a des millions d'étoiles dans le ciel. | There are millions of stars in the sky.

Hint: Think of 'million' in English with a French twist!

Question: Belgique --- bel-zheek --- bɛlʒik

Answer: Belgium | Example: Je vais visiter la Belgique cet été. | I am going to visit Belgium this summer.

Hint: Think of 'Belgium' as the 'bel' of Europe.

Question: mois --- mwah --- mwa

Answer: month | Example: Il y a douze mois dans une année. | There are twelve months in a year.

Hint: Think of 'mois' as 'my month' in disguise.

Question: leurs --- luhr --- lœʁ

Answer: their | Example: Ils ont oublié leurs livres à la maison. | They forgot their books at home.

Hint: Think of 'leurs' as 'their' belongings.

Question: taux --- toh --- to

Answer: rate | Example: Le taux d'intérêt est très élevé cette année. | The interest rate is very high this year.

Hint: Think of 'tax' which is often a rate.

Question: années --- ah-neh --- a.ne

Answer: years | Example: Cela fait dix années que nous nous sommes rencontrés. | It has been ten years since we met.

Hint: Think of 'anniversary' which marks a year.

Question: temps --- toh(n) --- tɑ̃

Answer: time | Example: Je n'ai pas assez de temps pour finir ce projet. | I don't have enough time to finish this project.

Hint: Think of 'tempo' in music, which relates to timing.

Question: groupe --- groop --- ɡʁup

Answer: group | Example: Le groupe d'amis est allé au cinéma. | The group of friends went to the cinema.

Hint: Think of a 'group' of friends hanging out together.

Question: ainsi --- an-see --- ɛ̃.si

Answer: thus, so, in this way | Example: Il a expliqué le problème, et ainsi, nous avons trouvé une solution. | He explained the problem, and thus, we found a solution.

Hint: Think of 'and see' how it's done this way.

Question: toujours --- too-zhoor --- tuˈʒuʁ

Answer: always | Example: Je t'aimerai toujours. | I will always love you.

Hint: Think of 'too sure' - if you're always sure, you're 'too sure'.

Question: société --- so-see-ay-tay --- so.si.e.te

Answer: society | Example: La société moderne est très complexe. | Modern society is very complex.

Hint: Think of 'society' as a 'social tea' party where everyone gathers.

Question: depuis --- duh-pwee --- də.pɥi

Answer: since, from | Example: Je vis ici depuis cinq ans. | I have lived here since five years.

Hint: Think of 'duh' (like a lightbulb moment) and 'pwee' (like a small sound).

Question: tous --- toos --- tu

Answer: all | Example: Tous les enfants aiment jouer. | All the children love to play.

Hint: Think of 'to us' meaning 'all of us'.

Question: soit --- swah --- swa

Answer: either | Example: Il peut soit venir, soit rester à la maison. | He can either come or stay home.

Hint: Think of 'so it' can be 'either' way.

Question: faut --- foh --- fo

Answer: must, have to | Example: Il faut que tu finisses tes devoirs. | You must finish your homework.

Hint: Think of 'fault' – if you don't do it, it's your fault!

Question: Bruxelles --- broo-SELL --- bʁyksɛl

Answer: Brussels, the capital city of Belgium | Example: Je vais visiter Bruxelles cet été. | I am going to visit Brussels this summer.

Hint: Think of 'brushing' your 'sell' (Brussels) to remember the pronunciation.

Question: fois --- fwah --- fwa

Answer: time, occasion | Example: Je l'ai vu trois fois. | I saw him three times.

Hint: Think of 'fois' as 'times' in English, like 'two times' or 'many times'.

Question: quelques --- kel-kuh --- kɛlk

Answer: some, a few | Example: J'ai acheté quelques pommes au marché. | I bought some apples at the market.

Hint: Think of 'kel' as in 'kettle' and 'ques' as in 'quest' – just a few kettles on a quest.

Question: sera --- suh-rah --- sə.ʁa

Answer: will be (future tense of 'to be') | Example: Demain, il sera là. | Tomorrow, he will be there.

Hint: Think of 'sera' as 'Sarah will be' in the future.

Question: entreprises --- on-truh-prees --- ɑ̃.tʁə.pʁiz

Answer: companies | Example: Les entreprises investissent dans la technologie. | Companies invest in technology.

Hint: Think of 'enter' and 'prize' - companies enter the market to win the prize.

Question: contre --- kon-truh --- kɔ̃tʁ

Answer: against | Example: Il est contre cette idée. | He is against this idea.

Hint: Think 'counter' as in 'counter-argument' which is against something.

Question: francs --- frahnk --- fʁɑ̃

Answer: francs (former French currency) | Example: J'ai trouvé un vieux billet de 100 francs dans mon tiroir. | I found an old 100 franc bill in my drawer.

Hint: Think of 'Frank' as a person who used to pay with francs.

Question: je --- zhuh --- /ʒə/

Answer: I | Example: Je suis content. | I am happy.

Hint: Think of 'je' as 'I' in French, like 'je' is the start of 'jet', and 'I' want to fly!

Question: n'a --- nah --- nɑ

Answer: does not have | Example: Il n'a pas de stylo. | He does not have a pen.

Hint: Think of 'n' for 'no' and 'a' for 'have'.

Question: Nous --- Noo --- nu

Answer: We | Example: Nous allons au parc. | We are going to the park.

Hint: Think of 'new' friends, because 'we' are always making new friends.

Question: Cette --- set --- sɛt

Answer: This (feminine singular) | Example: Cette pomme est délicieuse. | This apple is delicious.

Hint: Think of 'set' the table, but for a specific feminine item.

Question: dernier --- der-nee-ay --- /dɛʁ.nje/

Answer: last | Example: C'est le dernier jour de l'année. | It's the last day of the year.

Hint: Think of the 'last' person in a 'derby' race.

Question: était --- ay-tay --- e.tɛ

Answer: was (third person singular of 'to be' in the imperfect tense) | Example: Il était très heureux hier. | He was very happy yesterday.

Hint: Think 'he was eating' to remember 'était' means 'was'.

Question: Si --- see --- si

Answer: Yes | Example: Si, je veux bien aller au cinéma. | Yes, I would like to go to the cinema.

Hint: Imagine saying 'Yes' to a question while seeing something amazing.

Question: s'est --- seh --- sɛ

Answer: has (reflexive verb) | Example: Il s'est réveillé tôt ce matin. | He woke up early this morning.

Hint: Think: 'self' as in something you do to yourself.

Question: chez --- shay --- ʃe

Answer: at the home of | Example: Je vais chez Marie ce soir. | I am going to Marie's place tonight.

Hint: Think of 'Chez' as 'Shay's place' to remember it's about someone's home.

Question: monde --- mohnd --- mɔ̃d

Answer: world | Example: Le monde est vaste et plein de merveilles. | The world is vast and full of wonders.

Hint: Think of 'mondo' in Italian, which also means world.

Question: alors --- ah-lor --- a.lɔʁ

Answer: then, so | Example: Il faisait froid, alors nous sommes restés à la maison. | It was cold, so we stayed at home.

Hint: Think of 'allors' as 'all right, then'

Question: sous --- soo --- su

Answer: under | Example: Le chat est caché sous la table. | The cat is hidden under the table.

Hint: Think of 'sous' as 'soup' under the lid.

Question: actions --- ak-syon --- ak.sjɔ̃

Answer: shares | Example: Il a acheté des actions dans cette entreprise. | He bought shares in that company.

Hint: Think of 'actions' in business leading to 'shares' in profit.

Question: autres --- oh-truh --- o.tʁ

Answer: others | Example: Les autres sont déjà partis. | The others have already left.

Hint: Think of 'others' as 'oh, there's more!'

Question: Au --- oh --- o

Answer: To the | Example: Je vais au marché. | I am going to the market.

Hint: Think of 'oh' when you need to go 'to the' place.

Question: ils --- eel --- il

Answer: they (masculine or mixed group) | Example: Ils vont au cinéma ce soir. | They are going to the cinema tonight.

Hint: Imagine a group of eels (they) swimming together.

Question: reste --- rest --- ʁɛst

Answer: rest, remainder | Example: Il y a encore du reste de gâteau dans le réfrigérateur. | There is still some cake left in the refrigerator.

Hint: Think of 'rest' as what is left over when you're done.

Question: trois --- twah --- tʁwa

Answer: three | Example: Il y a trois pommes sur la table. | There are three apples on the table.

Hint: Think of a trio, which is a group of three.

Question: non --- noh --- nɔ̃

Answer: no | Example: Non, je ne veux pas aller à la fête. | No, I don't want to go to the party.

Hint: Think of a stern 'no' from a French teacher.

Question: notre --- noh-truh --- nɔtʁ

Answer: our | Example: C'est notre maison. | This is our house.

Hint: Think of 'not' + 're' (like 'our' note)

Question: doit --- dwah --- dwa

Answer: must, has to | Example: Il doit finir ses devoirs avant de sortir. | He must finish his homework before going out.

Hint: Think 'do it' because you must do it.

Question: nouveau --- noo-voh --- nu.vo

Answer: new | Example: J'ai acheté un nouveau livre. | I bought a new book.

Hint: Think of 'new' in a fancy French accent!

Question: milliards --- mee-lyar --- miljaʁ

Answer: billions | Example: Il y a des milliards d'étoiles dans la galaxie. | There are billions of stars in the galaxy.

Hint: Think 'millions' but bigger!

Question: avant --- ah-vahn --- a.vɑ̃

Answer: before | Example: Je dois finir mes devoirs avant de sortir. | I must finish my homework before going out.

Hint: Think of 'avant-garde' which means ahead of its time, so 'avant' means 'before'.

Question: exemple --- eg-zahmpl --- ɛɡ.zɑ̃pl

Answer: example | Example: Voici un exemple de ce que je veux dire. | Here is an example of what I mean.

Hint: Think of 'example' with a French accent!

Question: compte --- kohmpt --- kɔ̃t

Answer: account | Example: J'ai ouvert un nouveau compte à la banque. | I opened a new account at the bank.

Hint: Think of counting money in your account.

Question: belge --- belj --- bɛlʒ

Answer: Belgian | Example: Elle est belge et parle français. | She is Belgian and speaks French.

Hint: Think of Belgium when you hear 'belge'.

Question: premier --- pruh-mee-ay --- pʁə.mje

Answer: first | Example: Il est arrivé le premier à la fête. | He arrived first at the party.

Hint: Think of a 'premiere' movie as the first showing.

Question: nouvelle --- noo-vel --- nu.vɛl

Answer: news | Example: J'ai une bonne nouvelle pour toi. | I have good news for you.

Hint: Think of 'new' information.

Question: Elle --- El --- ɛl

Answer: She | Example: Elle est très gentille. | She is very kind.

Hint: Think of the letter 'L', which sounds like 'Elle' and is often used to refer to a lady.

Question: l'on --- loh(n) --- lɔ̃

Answer: the one (used as an emphatic form of 'on') | Example: L'on doit toujours dire la vérité. | One must always tell the truth.

Hint: Think of 'l'on' as 'the one' with a French twist!

Question: terme --- tehrm --- tɛʁm

Answer: term | Example: Le professeur a expliqué le terme scientifique en détail. | The teacher explained the scientific term in detail.

Hint: Think of 'term' as in 'school term' or 'terminology'.

Question: avait --- ah-vay --- a.vɛ

Answer: had | Example: Il avait un chien. | He had a dog.

Hint: Think 'Ava had a toy'

Question: produits --- pro-dwee --- pʁɔ.dɥi

Answer: products | Example: Les produits de cette boutique sont de haute qualité. | The products from this shop are of high quality.

Hint: Think of 'produce' in a grocery store.

Question: cela --- seh-lah --- sə.la

Answer: that | Example: Je veux cela. | I want that.

Hint: Think of 'cellar' as a place for 'that' thing you store.

Question: d'autres --- do-tre --- dotʁ

Answer: others | Example: Il y a d'autres options à considérer. | There are others options to consider.

Hint: Think of 'd' as 'the' and 'autres' as 'others' - 'the others'.

Question: fin --- fan --- fɛ̃

Answer: end | Example: La fin du film était surprenante. | The end of the movie was surprising.

Hint: Think of 'fin' as the 'finish' line.

Question: niveau --- nee-voh --- ni.vo

Answer: level | Example: Le niveau de l'eau a augmenté après la pluie. | The water level rose after the rain.

Hint: Think of a 'knee' and a 'voh-lcano' reaching the same level.

Question: bénéfice --- bay-nay-fees --- be.ne.fis

Answer: profit, benefit | Example: L'entreprise a réalisé un bénéfice important cette année. | The company made a significant profit this year.

Hint: Think of 'benefit' – both mean something good!

Question: toute --- toot --- tut

Answer: all, every, whole | Example: Elle a mangé toute la tarte. | She ate the whole pie.

Hint: Think of 'toot' as in 'toot your horn' - you want everyone to hear it, so it means 'all' or 'every'.

Question: travail --- trah-vah-y --- tʁa.vaj

Answer: work | Example: Je dois finir mon travail avant de partir. | I need to finish my work before leaving.

Hint: Think of 'travel' - you often travel to work.

Question: partie --- par-tee --- paʁ.ti

Answer: part, game, party | Example: Nous avons joué une partie de cartes hier soir. | We played a game of cards last night.

Hint: Think of 'party' as a part of a fun game!

Question: trop --- troh --- tʁo

Answer: too much | Example: Il y a trop de sucre dans mon café. | There is too much sugar in my coffee.

Hint: Think of 'trop' as 'too much' of a tropical drink!

Question: hausse --- ohs --- os

Answer: increase, rise | Example: Il y a une hausse des prix de l'essence. | There is an increase in gas prices.

Hint: Think of 'house' prices going up.

Question: secteur --- sek-tur --- sɛk.tœʁ

Answer: sector; an area or portion that is distinct from others | Example: Le secteur de la technologie est en pleine croissance. | The technology sector is booming.

Hint: Think of 'sector' as a 'section' of something.

Question: part --- par --- paʁ

Answer: share, portion | Example: Je veux ma part du gâteau. | I want my share of the cake.

Hint: Think of 'part' of a pie - everyone gets a share!

Question: beaucoup --- boh-koo --- bo.kup

Answer: a lot | Example: Il y a beaucoup de gens ici. | There are a lot of people here.

Hint: Think of 'boo' and 'coop' together.

Question: Je --- zhuh --- ʒə

Answer: I | Example: Je suis content. | I am happy.

Hint: Think of 'Je' as 'Just me'!

Question: valeur --- vah-luhr --- va.lœʁ

Answer: value | Example: La valeur de cette montre est très élevée. | The value of this watch is very high.

Hint: Think of 'value' as the 'valeur' of something.

Question: croissance --- kwah-sahnss --- kʁwa.sɑ̃s

Answer: growth | Example: La croissance de l'économie est impressionnante cette année. | The growth of the economy is impressive this year.

Hint: Think of a croissant growing in the oven!

Question: rapport --- rah-por --- ʁa.pɔʁ

Answer: relationship | Example: Ils ont un bon rapport avec leurs voisins. | They have a good relationship with their neighbors.

Hint: Think of 'rapport' as a 'rapport' (report) on your relationship.

Question: aujourd'hui --- oh-zhoor-dwee --- oʒuʁdɥi

Answer: today | Example: Aujourd'hui, il fait beau. | Today, the weather is nice.

Hint: Think of 'a jour' (a day) happening 'd'hui' (today).

Question: année --- ah-nay --- a.ne

Answer: year | Example: L'année dernière, nous sommes allés en France. | Last year, we went to France.

Hint: Think of 'annual' which happens every year.

Question: base --- bahz --- bɑz

Answer: base, foundation | Example: La base de la tour est très solide. | The base of the tower is very solid.

Hint: Think of a 'base' in baseball - it's the foundation of the game.

Question: Bourse --- boors --- buʁs

Answer: Stock exchange | Example: Il a investi de l'argent à la bourse. | He invested money in the stock exchange.

Hint: Think of 'purse' where you keep your money, and 'bourse' where money is exchanged.

Question: lors --- lohr --- lɔʁ

Answer: during, at the time of | Example: Il a pleuré lors du film. | He cried during the movie.

Hint: Think of 'lors' as 'lore' of a story happening during a specific time.

Question: vers --- vair --- vɛʁ

Answer: towards | Example: Elle marche vers la maison. | She walks towards the house.

Hint: Think of 'vers' as 'versus' - moving towards a direction or goal.

Question: souvent --- soo-vahn --- su.vɑ̃

Answer: often | Example: Je vais souvent au parc. | I often go to the park.

Hint: Think of 'souvenir' - you often buy them when you travel.

Question: vie --- vee --- vi

Answer: life | Example: La vie est belle. | Life is beautiful.

Hint: Think of 'vie' as 'vital' for life.

Question: l'entreprise --- lahn-truh-preez --- lɑ̃.tʁə.pʁiz

Answer: the company | Example: L'entreprise a embauché de nouveaux employés. | The company hired new employees.

Hint: Think of 'enterprise' in English, which means a business or company.

Question: autre --- oh-truh --- otʁ

Answer: other | Example: Je veux l'autre livre. | I want the other book.

Hint: Think of 'other' as 'au-tre' (another).

Question: peuvent --- puh-vuh --- pœv

Answer: can, are able to | Example: Ils peuvent parler français. | They can speak French.

Hint: Think of 'peu' (a little) and 'vent' (wind) - even a little wind can do something!

Question: bon --- bohn --- bɔ̃

Answer: good | Example: Ce gâteau est très bon. | This cake is very good.

Hint: Think of 'bon' as a 'bonus' because both are good!

Question: surtout --- sir-too --- syʁ.tu

Answer: especially | Example: J'aime surtout les desserts. | I especially like desserts.

Hint: Think of 'sir too' as someone who is especially important.

Question: toutes --- toot --- tut

Answer: all (feminine plural) | Example: Toutes les filles sont venues à la fête. | All the girls came to the party.

Hint: Think of 'toot' as in 'toot your horn' to remember 'all' the attention!

Question: nombre --- nohmb-ruh --- nɔ̃bʁ

Answer: number | Example: Le nombre de participants est élevé. | The number of participants is high.

Hint: Think of 'number' with an 'e' at the end.

Question: fonds --- fohn --- /fɔ̃/

Answer: funds | Example: Nous avons besoin de plus de fonds pour le projet. | We need more funds for the project.

Hint: Think of 'funds' as the 'foundation' of money.

Question: point --- pwah --- pwɛ̃

Answer: dot, point | Example: Il y a un point rouge sur la carte. | There is a red dot on the map.

Hint: Think of 'point' as a 'dot' on a map.

Question: grande --- grahnd --- ɡʁɑ̃d

Answer: big, large | Example: La maison est très grande. | The house is very big.

Hint: Think of a 'grand' event, which is usually big or large.

Question: jour --- zhoor --- /ʒuʁ/

Answer: day | Example: Il fait beau aujourd'hui, c'est un beau jour. | The weather is nice today, it's a beautiful day.

Hint: Think of 'jour' as the 'journey' you take every day.

Question: va --- vah --- va

Answer: goes | Example: Elle va à l'école tous les jours. | She goes to school every day.

Hint: Think of a car that 'va-va-vooms' away.

Question: avoir --- ah-vwahr --- a.vwaʁ

Answer: to have | Example: J'ai besoin d'avoir plus de temps. | I need to have more time.

Hint: Think of 'avoir' as 'a-voir' (a-void) - you 'have' to avoid forgetting it!

Question: nos --- noh --- no

Answer: our | Example: Ce sont nos livres. | These are our books.

Hint: Think of 'nos' as 'our nose', something we all share!

Question: quelque --- kel-kuh --- kɛlk

Answer: some, a few | Example: J'ai quelque amis qui peuvent t'aider. | I have some friends who can help you.

Hint: Think of 'kelp' in the ocean – there are always some or a few pieces floating around.

Question: place --- plahs --- plas

Answer: square, plaza | Example: Nous nous sommes rencontrés à la place centrale. | We met at the central square.

Hint: Imagine a 'place' where people gather, like a town square.

Question: grand --- grahn --- /ɡʁɑ̃/

Answer: big, large, great | Example: Il a un grand jardin. | He has a big garden.

Hint: Think of 'grand' in English, like a grand event – it's big!

Question: personnes --- pehr-sohn --- pɛʁ.sɔn

Answer: people | Example: Il y avait beaucoup de personnes à la fête. | There were many people at the party.

Hint: Think of 'persons' in English, but with a French twist!

Question: plusieurs --- plu-syur --- plyˈzjœʁ

Answer: several | Example: Il y a plusieurs options disponibles. | There are several options available.

Hint: Think of 'plus' meaning 'more' and 'years'—more years = several.

Question: certains --- sehr-tan --- sɛʁ.tɛ̃

Answer: some, certain | Example: Certains étudiants aiment étudier tard la nuit. | Some students like to study late at night.

Hint: Certain people are some people.

Question: d'affaires --- dah-fair --- da.fɛʁ

Answer: business | Example: Il est un homme d'affaires très respecté. | He is a very respected businessman.

Hint: Think of 'affairs' in English, but in a business context.

Question: permet --- pehr-meh --- pɛʁ.mɛ

Answer: allows | Example: Ce logiciel permet de créer des graphiques. | This software allows creating graphics.

Hint: Permit allows you to do things.

Question: politique --- poh-lee-teek --- pɔ.li.tik

Answer: politics; policy | Example: La politique est souvent un sujet de débat animé. | Politics is often a subject of heated debate.

Hint: Think of 'policy' and 'politics' - they sound like 'politique'.

Question: cet --- set --- sɛt

Answer: this (used before a masculine singular noun that begins with a vowel or mute h) | Example: Cet arbre est très grand. | This tree is very tall.

Hint: Think of 'set' as in setting your sights on 'this' specific thing.

Question: chaque --- shahk --- ʃak

Answer: each, every | Example: Chaque jour, je vais à la gym. | Every day, I go to the gym.

Hint: Think of 'shack' where each person has their own.

Question: chiffre --- sheef-ruh --- ʃifʁ

Answer: digit or number | Example: Le chiffre sept est mon numéro préféré. | The digit seven is my favorite number.

Hint: Think of 'chiffre' as a 'shift' in numbers.

Question: pourrait --- poo-ray --- puʁɛ

Answer: could | Example: Il pourrait venir demain. | He could come tomorrow.

Hint: Think of 'pour' as in 'pouring' possibilities, since 'could' implies potential.

Question: devrait --- duh-vray --- də.vʁɛ

Answer: should | Example: Il devrait étudier pour l'examen. | He should study for the exam.

Hint: Think of 'duty' - it's your duty to do what you should.

Question: produit --- pro-dwee --- pʁɔ.dɥi

Answer: product | Example: Ce produit est très populaire parmi les jeunes. | This product is very popular among young people.

Hint: Think of 'produce' in English, which is a type of product.

Question: l'année --- lah-nay --- la.ne

Answer: the year | Example: L'année dernière, nous sommes allés en France. | Last year, we went to France.

Hint: Think of 'annual' which relates to a year.

Question: Par --- pahr --- paʁ

Answer: By, through, per | Example: Ce livre est écrit par un auteur célèbre. | This book is written by a famous author.

Hint: Think of 'par' in golf, where it means the standard number of strokes to get through the hole.

Question: rien --- ree-ehn --- ʁjɛ̃

Answer: nothing | Example: Il n'y a rien dans le frigo. | There is nothing in the fridge.

Hint: Think of 'zero' as 'rien' in French.

Question: mieux --- myuh --- mjø

Answer: better | Example: Je me sens mieux aujourd'hui. | I feel better today.

Hint: Think of 'my' and 'you' together, making things better.

Question: celui --- suh-lwee --- sə.lɥi

Answer: the one | Example: Celui qui parle est mon ami. | The one who is speaking is my friend.

Hint: C'est lui! (It's him!)

Question: qualité --- kah-lee-tay --- ka.li.te

Answer: quality | Example: La qualité de ce produit est exceptionnelle. | The quality of this product is exceptional.

Hint: Think of 'quality' with a French accent!

Question: France --- Frahnss --- frɑ̃s

Answer: France | Example: Je rêve de visiter la France un jour. | I dream of visiting France one day.

Hint: Imagine a fancy croissant to remember 'France'.

Question: Ils --- eel --- il

Answer: They (masculine or mixed gender) | Example: Ils vont à l'école tous les jours. | They go to school every day.

Hint: Imagine a group of guys saying 'Eel, we are cool!'

Question: Ces --- Say --- se

Answer: These | Example: Ces livres sont intéressants. | These books are interesting.

Hint: Think of 'say' when you're pointing to multiple things.

Question: s'agit --- sa-zhee --- sa.ʒi

Answer: is about; concerns | Example: Il s'agit d'un problème important. | It is about an important problem.

Hint: Think of 's'agit' as 'subject' - it's about the subject.

Question: vente --- vont --- vɑ̃t

Answer: sale | Example: La vente de la maison a été rapide. | The sale of the house was quick.

Hint: Think of 'vent' in English, where sales can blow your mind!

Question: jamais --- zhah-meh --- /ʒa.mɛ/

Answer: never | Example: Je ne fais jamais ça. | I never do that.

Hint: Think of 'jam' as something you never want to get into.

Question: production --- proh-duhk-syon --- pʁɔ.dyk.sjɔ̃

Answer: production | Example: La production de ce film a pris deux ans. | The production of this movie took two years.

Hint: Think of a 'production' line in a factory.

Question: action --- ak-syon --- ak.sjɔ̃

Answer: action | Example: L'action du film était incroyable. | The action in the movie was incredible.

Hint: Think of 'action' as a movie full of exciting activities.

Question: baisse --- bess --- bɛs

Answer: decrease, drop | Example: Il y a une baisse des prix cette semaine. | There is a decrease in prices this week.

Hint: Think of 'bass' going lower in music.

Question: Avec --- ah-vek --- avɛk

Answer: With | Example: Je vais au cinéma avec mes amis. | I am going to the cinema with my friends.

Hint: Think of 'a vehicle' - you go places with it.

Question: résultats --- ray-zool-tah --- ʁe.zyl.ta

Answer: results | Example: Les résultats de l'examen seront publiés demain. | The results of the exam will be published tomorrow.

Hint: Think of 'results' as the 'résultats' of your hard work!

Question: Des --- day --- de

Answer: Some (used as an indefinite article in plural form) | Example: J'ai acheté des pommes au marché. | I bought some apples at the market.

Hint: Think of 'des' as 'days' when you need some of them.

Question: votre --- vo-truh --- vɔtʁ

Answer: your (formal or plural) | Example: Est-ce que c'est votre livre? | Is this your book?

Hint: Think 'vote' for 'your' choice.

Question: risque --- reesk --- ʁisk

Answer: risk | Example: Il y a toujours un risque dans les affaires. | There is always a risk in business.

Hint: Think of 'risk' with a French accent!

Question: début --- day-boo --- deby

Answer: beginning, start | Example: Le début du film était très captivant. | The beginning of the movie was very captivating.

Hint: Think of 'debut' in English, like a debut performance.

Question: banque --- bahngk --- bɑ̃k

Answer: bank | Example: Je vais à la banque pour déposer de l'argent. | I am going to the bank to deposit some money.

Hint: Think of 'bank' with a French accent!

Question: an --- ahn --- ɑ̃

Answer: year | Example: J'ai vingt ans. | I am twenty years old.

Hint: Think of 'annual' which relates to a year.

Question: voir --- vwahr --- vwaʁ

Answer: to see | Example: Je veux voir ce film. | I want to see this movie.

Hint: Imagine saying 'voir' when you 'view' something.

Question: avons --- ah-vohn --- avɔ̃

Answer: have | Example: Nous avons un chien. | We have a dog.

Hint: Think of 'avocado' – we 'have' them in the kitchen.

Question: qu'un --- kuh --- kɛ̃

Answer: someone | Example: Il y a qu'un qui peut m'aider. | There is someone who can help me.

Hint: Think of 'qu'un' as 'someone' in a queue.

Question: elles --- el --- ɛl

Answer: they (feminine) | Example: Elles vont au marché. | They (feminine) are going to the market.

Hint: Think 'elle' (she) but plural!

Question: moment --- mo-mahn --- mɔ.mɑ̃

Answer: moment | Example: Je vais revenir dans un moment. | I will be back in a moment.

Hint: A moment is just a 'moment' in time.

Question: qu'on --- kuh-on --- kɔ̃

Answer: that one | Example: Il est important qu'on comprenne les règles. | It is important that one understands the rules.

Hint: Think of 'that one' as if you're pointing out a specific thing.

Question: question --- kes-tyon --- kɛs.tjɔ̃

Answer: question | Example: J'ai une question pour le professeur. | I have a question for the teacher.

Hint: Imagine a 'quest' for the 'ion' of knowledge.

Question: pouvoir --- poo-vwar --- /pu.vwaʁ/

Answer: to be able to, can | Example: Je peux parler français. | I can speak French.

Hint: Think of 'power' – if you have power, you can do things.

Question: titre --- tee-truh --- titʁ

Answer: title | Example: Le titre du livre est très intrigant. | The title of the book is very intriguing.

Hint: Think of 'title' as the 'tee' at the 'top' of a page.

Question: doute --- doot --- dut

Answer: doubt; a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction. | Example: J'ai un doute sur la réponse. | I have a doubt about the answer.

Hint: Think of 'doubt' as 'doot' - when in doubt, just say 'doot'!

Question: long --- lohng --- lɔ̃

Answer: long | Example: Le chemin est très long. | The path is very long.

Hint: Think of a long 'loooong' stretch.

Question: petit --- puh-tee --- pə.ti

Answer: small | Example: Le chat est très petit. | The cat is very small.

Hint: Think of a 'petite' person being small.

Question: d'ailleurs --- day-yur --- dajœʁ

Answer: by the way; moreover; besides | Example: Il est très intelligent, d'ailleurs il a gagné plusieurs prix. | He is very intelligent, by the way he has won several awards.

Hint: Think of 'day' and 'yours' combined to remember 'by the way'.

Question: notamment --- noh-tah-mahn --- nɔ.ta.mɑ̃

Answer: especially, notably | Example: Il aime les sports, notamment le football. | He likes sports, especially football.

Hint: Think 'notable' for 'notamment' to remember 'notably'.

Question: droit --- drwah --- dʁwa

Answer: right, law | Example: Il a étudié le droit à l'université. | He studied law at the university.

Hint: Think of 'droit' as 'right' to remember both meanings.

Question: qu'elle --- kuh ell --- kɛl

Answer: that she | Example: Il est important qu'elle soit à l'heure. | It is important that she is on time.

Hint: Think of 'quel' (which) + 'elle' (she)

Question: heures --- ur --- œʁ

Answer: hours | Example: Il est trois heures de l'après-midi. | It is three hours in the afternoon.

Hint: Think of 'hours' as 'heures' on your watch.

Question: cependant --- seh-pahn-dahn --- sə.pɑ̃.dɑ̃

Answer: however | Example: Il voulait venir, cependant il était trop occupé. | He wanted to come, however, he was too busy.

Hint: Think of 'separate' and 'and' to remember 'however'.

Question: service --- sehr-vees --- sɛʁ.vis

Answer: service | Example: Le service dans ce restaurant est excellent. | The service in this restaurant is excellent.

Hint: Think of a waiter serving you in a restaurant.

Question: Etats-Unis --- ay-tah yoo-nee --- e.ta.z‿y.ni

Answer: United States | Example: Je veux visiter les Etats-Unis l'année prochaine. | I want to visit the United States next year.

Hint: Think of 'Etats' as 'States' and 'Unis' as 'United'.

Question: qu'ils --- keel --- kil

Answer: that they | Example: Il est important qu'ils arrivent à l'heure. | It is important that they arrive on time.

Hint: Think of 'quill' but with a 'k' sound.

Question: l'action --- l-ak-syon --- lak.sjɔ̃

Answer: the action | Example: L'action du film était incroyable. | The action of the movie was incredible.

Hint: Think of 'action' movies full of exciting 'actions'.

Question: jours --- zhoor --- /ʒuʁ/

Answer: days | Example: Nous avons passé trois jours à Paris. | We spent three days in Paris.

Hint: Think of 'journey' which takes days.

Question: celle --- sell --- sɛl

Answer: the one (feminine) | Example: Celle qui a gagné le concours est ma sœur. | The one who won the contest is my sister.

Hint: Think of 'sell' as in selling 'the one' special item.

Question: demande --- duh-mahnd --- də.mɑ̃d

Answer: request | Example: J'ai fait une demande pour une augmentation de salaire. | I made a request for a salary increase.

Hint: Think of 'demand' but politely.

Question: belges --- belzh --- bɛlʒ

Answer: Belgians | Example: Les belges aiment le chocolat. | Belgians love chocolate.

Hint: Think of 'Belgium' and add 's' for the people.

Question: ceux --- suh --- sø

Answer: those | Example: Ceux qui sont en retard doivent se dépêcher. | Those who are late must hurry.

Hint: Think of 'ceux' as 'those' who are in the 'circle' (ceux sounds like 'circle').

Question: services --- sair-vees --- sɛʁ.vis

Answer: services | Example: Les services de l'hôtel sont excellents. | The services of the hotel are excellent.

Hint: Think of 'service' with an 's' at the end.

Question: bonne --- bohn --- bɔn

Answer: good | Example: Elle a eu une bonne journée. | She had a good day.

Hint: Think of 'bon' in 'bon appétit' meaning good appetite.

Question: seront --- suh-rohn --- səʁɔ̃

Answer: will be | Example: Ils seront là demain. | They will be there tomorrow.

Hint: Think of 'ser' (to be) + 'ont' (they will) = 'they will be'.

Question: économique --- ay-koh-noh-meek --- e.kɔ.nɔ.mik

Answer: economic, economical | Example: Cette voiture est très économique en carburant. | This car is very economical on fuel.

Hint: Think 'economy' for anything related to money or saving.

Question: raison --- ray-zohn --- ʁɛ.zɔ̃

Answer: reason | Example: Quelle est la raison de ton retard? | What is the reason for your delay?

Hint: Think of 'raison' as the 'reason' behind every action.

Question: car --- kar --- kaʁ

Answer: because | Example: Je suis resté à la maison car il pleuvait. | I stayed home because it was raining.

Hint: Think of a car as a reason to go somewhere, just like 'because' gives a reason.

Question: situation --- see-too-ah-syon --- sitɥɑsjɔ̃

Answer: situation | Example: La situation est sous contrôle. | The situation is under control.

Hint: Imagine you're in a 'sit'uation where you have to 'sit' and 'wait'.

Question: Depuis --- duh-pwee --- də.pɥi

Answer: Since | Example: Depuis qu'il a déménagé, nous ne l'avons pas vu. | Since he moved, we haven't seen him.

Hint: Think of 'duh, it's been a while since...'

Question: entreprise --- on-treh-preez --- ɑ̃.tʁə.pʁiz

Answer: company, business, enterprise | Example: L'entreprise a lancé un nouveau produit. | The company launched a new product.

Hint: Think of 'enterprise' in English, which also means a business.

Question: moi --- mwah --- mwa

Answer: me | Example: C'est moi qui l'ai fait. | It's me who did it.

Hint: Think of saying 'mwah' like a kiss, because it's all about 'me'.

Question: nouvelles --- noo-vel --- nu.vɛl

Answer: news | Example: As-tu entendu les nouvelles aujourd'hui? | Did you hear the news today?

Hint: Think of 'new' things you hear about.

Question: n'y --- nee --- ni

Answer: there | Example: Je n'y suis jamais allé. | I have never been there.

Hint: Think of 'knee' to remember 'there'.

Question: possible --- poh-see-bluh --- pɔ.si.blə

Answer: possible | Example: Tout est possible si tu y crois. | Everything is possible if you believe in it.

Hint: Think of 'possible' as something that can 'possibly' happen.

Question: toutefois --- toot-fwah --- tut.fwa

Answer: however | Example: Il voulait sortir, toutefois il pleuvait. | He wanted to go out, however, it was raining.

Hint: Think of 'toot' and 'foie gras' to remember 'however'.

Question: tant --- tahnt --- tɑ̃

Answer: so much | Example: Il a tant de livres chez lui. | He has so many books at his place.

Hint: Think of 'tant' as 'tons' of something, meaning a lot.

Question: nouveaux --- noo-voh --- nu.vo

Answer: new (plural, masculine) | Example: Ils ont acheté de nouveaux meubles pour leur maison. | They bought new furniture for their house.

Hint: Think of 'new' and 'vows' - new vows are often part of new beginnings.

Question: selon --- suh-lohn --- sə.lɔ̃

Answer: according to | Example: Selon le professeur, l'examen sera difficile. | According to the professor, the exam will be difficult.

Hint: Think of 'so long' as in 'so long as it's according to someone.'

Question: parce --- parss --- paʁs

Answer: because | Example: Je suis en retard parce que j'ai manqué le bus. | I am late because I missed the bus.

Hint: Think of 'parce' as the reason 'parce' things happen.

Question: dit --- dee --- di

Answer: said | Example: Il a dit qu'il viendrait. | He said he would come.

Hint: When someone 'dit' (said) something, they just 'did' it!

Question: seul --- suhl --- sœl

Answer: alone | Example: Il est seul à la maison. | He is alone at home.

Hint: Think of 'soul' being alone.

Question: qu'une --- koon --- kʏn

Answer: only one | Example: Il n'y a qu'une solution à ce problème. | There is only one solution to this problem.

Hint: Think of 'queen' but with only one 'e'.

Question: sociétés --- so-see-ay-tay --- so.sje.te

Answer: companies | Example: Les sociétés multinationales ont un grand impact sur l'économie mondiale. | Multinational companies have a big impact on the global economy.

Hint: Think of 'society' where many companies exist.

Question: vient --- vee-uhnt --- vjɛ̃

Answer: comes | Example: Il vient de Paris. | He comes from Paris.

Hint: Think of 'vent' in English, as in air comes through a vent.

Question: quatre --- kat-ruh --- katʁ

Answer: four | Example: Il y a quatre pommes sur la table. | There are four apples on the table.

Hint: Think of 'cat' with a 'ruh' sound at the end. Cats have four paws!

Question: marchés --- mar-shay --- maʁʃe

Answer: markets | Example: Les marchés locaux sont pleins de produits frais. | The local markets are full of fresh produce.

Hint: Markets are where you 'march' to buy goods.

Question: mise --- meez --- miz

Answer: bet | Example: Il a fait une mise de 50 euros sur le cheval gagnant. | He placed a bet of 50 euros on the winning horse.

Hint: Think of 'mise' as 'money in' for a bet.

Question: seulement --- suh-luh-mahn --- sœlmɑ̃

Answer: only | Example: Il y a seulement trois pommes dans le panier. | There are only three apples in the basket.

Hint: Remember 'seul' means 'alone', so 'seulement' is 'only'!

Question: semble --- sahm-bluh --- sɑ̃bl

Answer: seems | Example: Il semble que tout va bien. | It seems that everything is fine.

Hint: It seems like 'semble' is simple!

Question: clients --- klee-ahn --- klijɑ̃

Answer: customers | Example: Les clients sont toujours satisfaits de notre service. | The customers are always satisfied with our service.

Hint: Clients are like customers in a store.

Question: Tout --- too --- tu

Answer: All, everything | Example: Tout est possible. | Everything is possible.

Hint: Remember 'tout' as 'all' by thinking 'Tout covers it all!'

Question: Cela --- seh-lah --- sə.la

Answer: That | Example: Cela est incroyable. | That is incredible.

Hint: Think of 'cellar' but with an 'a' at the end.

Question: serait --- suh-ray --- səʁɛ

Answer: would be | Example: Il serait heureux de vous voir. | He would be happy to see you.

Hint: Imagine a ray of light that 'would be' shining if the clouds moved.

Question: fort --- for --- fɔʁ

Answer: strong | Example: Il est très fort en mathématiques. | He is very strong in mathematics.

Hint: Think of a 'fort' as a stronghold.

Question: frais --- frehs --- fʁɛ

Answer: fresh | Example: Les légumes sont très frais ce matin. | The vegetables are very fresh this morning.

Hint: Think of 'fresh' air when you say 'frais'.

Question: lieu --- lyuh --- ljø

Answer: place | Example: Ce lieu est magnifique. | This place is magnificent.

Hint: Think of 'lieu' as 'location' - both start with 'l'.

Question: gestion --- zhess-tee-ohn --- ʒɛs.tjɔ̃

Answer: management | Example: La gestion de l'entreprise est très efficace. | The management of the company is very efficient.

Hint: Think of 'gest' as in 'gesture' to manage things smoothly.

Question: font --- fohn --- fɔ̃

Answer: do (third person plural of 'faire') | Example: Ils font leurs devoirs tous les soirs. | They do their homework every evening.

Hint: Think of 'font' as what 'they do' in French.

Question: quand --- kahn --- kɑ̃

Answer: when | Example: Quand est-ce que tu arrives ? | When are you arriving?

Hint: Think of a 'con' artist asking 'when' they will get caught.

Question: capital --- ka-pee-tal --- kapital

Answer: capital | Example: Il a investi tout son capital dans cette entreprise. | He invested all his capital in this business.

Hint: Think of 'capital city' as the main city, just like 'capital' is the main money.

Question: gouvernement --- goo-vair-nuh-mahn --- ɡu.vɛʁ.nə.mɑ̃

Answer: government | Example: Le gouvernement a annoncé de nouvelles mesures. | The government announced new measures.

Hint: Think of 'governing men' - the government governs people.

Question: projet --- proh-zhey --- pʁɔ.ʒɛ

Answer: project | Example: Nous avons un nouveau projet à terminer cette semaine. | We have a new project to complete this week.

Hint: Think of 'project' with a French twist!

Question: grands --- grahn --- ɡʁɑ̃

Answer: big, large | Example: Les éléphants sont des animaux très grands. | Elephants are very large animals.

Hint: Think of 'grand' in English, which means large or impressive.

Question: réseau --- ray-zoh --- ʁe.zo

Answer: network | Example: Le réseau de transport est très efficace. | The transport network is very efficient.

Hint: Think of 'ray' as in rays connecting in a 'network'.

Question: l'autre --- loh-truh --- lo.tʁ

Answer: the other | Example: Je préfère l'autre option. | I prefer the other option.

Hint: Think of 'the other' as 'the otter' with an extra 'r'.

Question: données --- doh-neh --- dɔ.ne

Answer: data | Example: Les données sont essentielles pour l'analyse. | Data is essential for analysis.

Hint: Think of 'donated' information.

Question: prendre --- prond-ruh --- /pʁɑ̃dʁ/

Answer: to take | Example: Je vais prendre un café. | I am going to take a coffee.

Hint: Think of 'prender' in Spanish which also means 'to take'.

Question: plan --- plahn --- plɑ̃

Answer: plan, map, or blueprint | Example: Nous devons suivre le plan pour réussir. | We need to follow the plan to succeed.

Hint: Think of 'plan' as a roadmap to success.

Question: points --- pwah(n) --- pwɛ̃

Answer: points | Example: Il a marqué dix points dans le jeu. | He scored ten points in the game.

Hint: Think of 'points' in a game.

Question: outre --- oo-truh --- utʁ

Answer: besides, in addition to | Example: Outre son travail, il fait du bénévolat. | Besides his job, he does volunteer work.

Hint: Think of 'outre' as 'outreach' – reaching out in addition to what you already have.

Question: pourtant --- poor-tahn --- puʁ.tɑ̃

Answer: yet; however | Example: Il fait froid, pourtant il ne neige pas. | It is cold, yet it is not snowing.

Hint: Think of 'poor tan' - you want a tan, yet it's cloudy.

Question: Ainsi --- an-see --- ɛ̃.si

Answer: Thus; in this way | Example: Il a étudié dur, ainsi il a réussi l'examen. | He studied hard, thus he passed the exam.

Hint: Remember: 'Ainsi' sounds like 'and see' how it's done.

Question: ni --- nee --- ni

Answer: nor | Example: Il n'aime ni les pommes ni les oranges. | He likes neither apples nor oranges.

Hint: Neither this nor that.

Question: type --- teep --- tip

Answer: guy, dude (informal) | Example: Ce type est vraiment sympa. | This guy is really nice.

Hint: Think of a 'type' of guy you know.

Question: Europe --- yoo-rohp --- øʁɔp

Answer: Europe | Example: L'Europe est un continent fascinant. | Europe is a fascinating continent.

Hint: Think of 'Euro' and 'rope' to remember Europe.

Question: pendant --- pahn-dahnt --- /pɑ̃.dɑ̃/

Answer: during | Example: Il a étudié pendant deux heures. | He studied during two hours.

Hint: Think of a pendant hanging 'during' a necklace's life.

Question: Comme --- kohm --- kɔm

Answer: Like, as | Example: Il est fort comme un lion. | He is strong like a lion.

Hint: Think of 'common' things being alike.

Question: mesure --- meh-zur --- məˈzyʁ

Answer: measure | Example: Il faut prendre des mesures pour résoudre ce problème. | We need to take measures to solve this problem.

Hint: Think of a 'measure' of treasure.

Question: actuellement --- ak-twel-mohn --- ak.tɥɛl.mɑ̃

Answer: currently | Example: Je suis actuellement occupé. | I am currently busy.

Hint: Think 'actually' but means 'currently'.

Question: public --- poo-bleek --- pyblik

Answer: public | Example: Le parc est ouvert au public. | The park is open to the public.

Hint: Think of 'public' as in 'public park' - open to everyone.

Question: dire --- deer --- diʁ

Answer: to say, to tell | Example: Je vais te dire un secret. | I am going to tell you a secret.

Hint: Dire sounds like 'dear,' and you often say or tell something to someone dear to you.

Question: important --- am-por-tan --- ɛ̃.pɔʁ.tɑ̃

Answer: important | Example: Il est important de finir vos devoirs à temps. | It is important to finish your homework on time.

Hint: Think of 'important' as 'important' with a French accent!

Question: mis --- mee --- mi

Answer: put, placed | Example: Il a mis le livre sur la table. | He put the book on the table.

Hint: Think of 'mis' as 'missed' but without the extra 's' - you put or placed something and didn't miss it.

Question: partir --- par-teer --- paʁ.tiʁ

Answer: to leave | Example: Je dois partir maintenant. | I have to leave now.

Hint: Think of 'parting ways' when you leave.

Question: parfois --- par-fwah --- paʁ.fwa

Answer: sometimes | Example: Je vais parfois au cinéma le week-end. | I sometimes go to the cinema on weekends.

Hint: Parfois, sometimes you need a parfait (which is a treat).

Question: nom --- noh --- nɔm

Answer: name | Example: Quel est ton nom? | What is your name?

Hint: Think of 'nominate' - you need a name to nominate someone!

Question: n'ont --- noh(n) --- nɔ̃

Answer: do not have | Example: Ils n'ont pas de voiture. | They do not have a car.

Hint: Think of 'no' and 'own' combined: 'no own' means 'do not have'.

Question: veut --- vuh --- vø

Answer: wants | Example: Elle veut aller au cinéma ce soir. | She wants to go to the cinema tonight.

Hint: Think of 'vote' - when you vote, you want something.

Question: présent --- pray-zahn --- pre.zɑ̃

Answer: present | Example: Il est présent à la réunion. | He is present at the meeting.

Hint: Think of 'present' as a 'present' moment.

Question: passé --- pah-say --- paˈse

Answer: past | Example: Le passé est derrière nous. | The past is behind us.

Hint: Think of 'pass' as in 'time has passed'.

Question: forme --- form --- fɔʁm

Answer: shape, form | Example: La forme de ce vase est unique. | The shape of this vase is unique.

Hint: Think of 'form' in English, which is similar.

Question: autant --- oh-tahn --- o.tɑ̃

Answer: as much, as many | Example: Il a autant de livres que moi. | He has as many books as I do.

Hint: Think 'auto' - as much as you need to drive!

Question: développement --- day-vlop-mahn --- de.vlɔp.mɑ̃

Answer: development | Example: Le développement de la technologie est rapide. | The development of technology is rapid.

Hint: Think of 'develop' with a French twist!