Welcome to FrenchLearner’s French vocabulary page! Here you’ll find 150+ French vocabulary lists organized by theme and CEFR level (A1–C1). Many of the lessons include native speaker audio.
French vocabulary – alphabetical list
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French vocabulary – by level
In addition to the alphabetical index above, here you’ll find curated vocabulary lists organized by learning level (A1 to C1). These collections highlight the most useful topics for each stage of French, from beginner survival words to advanced academic and professional terms.
Beginner French Vocabulary (A1)
Start here if you’re just beginning. These lists cover the essentials every learner needs in their first months.
- French Alphabet
- Numbers 1–100
- Days of the Week
- Common Greetings
- Colors
- Family Vocabulary
- Food Vocabulary
- Clothing Vocabulary
Upper Beginner French Vocabulary (A2)
Once you’ve got the basics, these topics help you handle daily life and travel situations.
- Shopping Vocabulary
- Travel & Directions
- Weather Terms
- Rooms in the House
- Ordering Food in a Restaurant
- Countries & Nationalities
- Daily Routine Vocabulary
- Sports Vocabulary
Intermediate French Vocabulary (B1)
These lessons expand your vocabulary for work, leisure, and more complex conversation.
- School & Subjects Vocabulary
- Personality & Emotions
- Train Vocabulary
- Taxi Vocabulary
- Airport Vocabulary
- Emergency Vocabulary
- Slang & Informal French
- Supermarket Vocabulary
Upper Intermediate French Vocabulary (B2)
At this level, you’ll cover specialized areas, subtler expression, and culture.
- Health & Doctor Vocabulary
- Music Vocabulary
- Physical Appearance Vocabulary
- Idiomatic Ways to Say “Okay”
- Work & Professions
- Hotel Terms
- Customs & Immigration
- Expressions of Quantity
Advanced French Vocabulary (C1)
For advanced learners, here are core academic and professional domains.
- Business Vocabulary
- Law & Legal Terms
- Politics & Elections
- Science Vocabulary
- Environment & Climate Change
- Economics Vocabulary
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