Updated January 17, 2026 — All lessons are written by French teacher David Issokson, with native audio in many lessons recorded by Marie Assel Cambier, a professional voice artist from France.
Welcome to FrenchLearner’s complete vocabulary section! Dive into 150 free word lists organized by topic and CEFR level (A1 to C1). All lessons are crafted by French teacher David Issokson (teaching since 2014) and many include native audio recorded by professional voice artist Marie Assel Cambier. Start exploring the essential words and phrases you need for real-life fluency.
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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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Essential French verbs
- être — to be
- avoir — to have
- aller — to go
- faire — to do, to make
- dire — to say, to tell
- pouvoir — can, to be able to
- vouloir — to want
- savoir — to know (facts/how)
- devoir — must, to have to
- prendre — to take
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I use these French vocabulary lists?
We recommend you follow two approaches. Use the Alphabetical List for quick topic reference, or follow the CEFR Levels (A1 to C1) sequentially to build vocabulary appropriate for your learning stage. Always try to repeat the words out loud to practice pronunciation.
Do the French vocabulary lessons include audio?
Yes, many lessons include professional native audio recorded by voice artist Marie Assel Cambier. This ensures you hear the correct pronunciation of new words and phrases, which is essential for developing real-life communication skills.
Who writes the vocabulary content for FrenchLearner.com?
All vocabulary lists and lessons are written by experienced French teacher David Issokson. He has been teaching French since 2014 and crafts the content to focus on the most useful, high-frequency words that learners need for practical fluency.
