Le père
Father
La mère
Mother
Le frère
Brother
La sœur
Sister
Les grands-parents
Grandparents
L'oncle
Uncle
La tante
Aunt
Le cousin / La cousine
Cousin - male / female
Meilleur(e) ami(e)
Best friend
Ami proche
Close friend
Ami d'enfance
Childhood friend
Un ami / Une amie
Friend - male / female
Un copain / Une copine
Mate / Pal - often used for less formal or closer friendships
Petit ami / Petite amie
Boyfriend / Girlfriend
Partenaire
Partner
Époux / Épouse
Spouse - husband / wife
Un amoureux / Une amoureuse
Lover - male / female
Un petit ami / Une petite amie
Boyfriend / Girlfriend
Un partenaire / Une partenaire
Partner - gender-neutral
Les fêtes d'anniversaire
Birthday parties
Français
French
Les sorties scolaires
Field trips
Lire
Reading
Peinture
Painting
Gérard Depardieu
An actor known for his roles in films like Cyrano de Bergerac and Les Valseuses
Zazie
A singer known for her songs like Je suis un homme and Des rafales
Emmanuel Macron
The President of France known for his political role and reforms
Napoléon Bonaparte
A military and political leader who made a significant mark on French history
Marie Curie
A pioneering scientist in the field of radioactivity and a two-time Nobel Prize laureate
Petit déjeuner
Breakfast
Déjeuner
Lunch
Dîner
Dinner
Boeuf Bourguignon
A traditional Burgundy dish made of braised beef with red wine vegetables and mushrooms
Choucroute
A traditional Alsatian dish made of fermented cabbage with meats like sausages
Crêpes
A Breton specialty that can be filled with various ingredients sweet or savory
Supermarchés
Supermarkets
Magasins de mode
Fashion stores
Bastille Day (Le 14 juillet)
Celebration of the storming of the Bastille in 1789 marking the start of the French Revolution Festivities include military parades fireworks and concerts
Jour d'Armistice (Le 11 novembre)
Commemoration of the end of World War I
Albert Camus
Writer and philosopher known for his work The Stranger and his exploration of the absurdity of existence
Amélie Nothomb
Contemporary Belgian author known for novels like Fear and Trembling
Amélie (2001)
This film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet is famous for its visual charm and romantic depiction of Paris
La Haine (1995)
Directed by Mathieu Kassovitz this film provides a striking social critique of life in French suburbs
Dix pour cent (Call My Agent!)
This comedy series follows the adventures of agents at a talent agency in Paris It is praised for its performances and engaging storylines
Les Revenants (The Returned)
A supernatural drama series where deceased people mysteriously return to their hometown