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Learn Essential French Vocabulary for Beginners – A1 Level

Fundamental French Vocabulary for Beginners (A1 Level).
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When learning French at the A1 level, it’s essential to focus on basic vocabulary that covers everyday situations, greetings, common verbs, nouns, adjectives, and practical expressions. Below is a comprehensive guide to the most important words for A1 learners:

Essential Vocabulary for A1 Level

Greetings and Polite Expressions

  • Bonjour – Hello/Good morning
  • Bonsoir – Good evening
  • Salut – Hi/Bye (informal)
  • Au revoir – Goodbye
  • Merci – Thank you
  • S’il vous plaît – Please
  • Oui – Yes
  • Non – No
  • Excusez-moi – Excuse me
  • Pardon – Sorry

Common Nouns

People and Family

  • L’homme / La femme – The man / The woman
  • Le garçon / La fille – The boy / The girl
  • L’enfant – The child
  • La famille – The family
    • Le père / La mère – Father / Mother
    • Le frère / La sœur – Brother / Sister

Places

  • La maison – The house
  • L’école – The school
  • Le travail – The job/work
  • Le restaurant – The restaurant
  • Le magasin – The shop

Objects

  • Le livre – The book
  • La voiture – The car

Animals

  • Le chien – The dog
  • Le chat – The cat

Basic Verbs

These verbs are crucial for forming sentences:

  1. Être (To be)
    • Je suis (I am), Tu es (You are), Il/Elle est (He/She is)
  2. Avoir (To have)
    • J’ai (I have), Tu as (You have)
  3. Aller (To go)
    • Je vais (I go), Tu vas (You go)
  4. Faire (To do/make)
    • Je fais (I do/make), Tu fais (You do/make)
  5. Parler (To speak)
    • Je parle (I speak)
  6. Manger (To eat)
    • Je mange (I eat)
  7. Boire (To drink)
    • Je bois (I drink)

Numbers and Time

  1. Numbers: Un, Deux, Trois… Dix (One to Ten)
  2. Days of the week: Lundi, Mardi… Dimanche (Monday to Sunday)
  3. Months: Janvier, Février… Décembre

Adjectives

Adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun:

  • Grand(e) – Big/Tall
  • Petit(e) – Small/Little
  • Beau/Belle – Beautiful
  • Bon(ne) – Good
  • Chaud(e) / Froid(e) – Hot / Cold

Everyday Phrases

  1. Quelle heure est-il ? – What time is it?
  2. Où est… ? – Where is…?
  3. Combien ça coûte ? – How much does it cost?
  4. Je voudrais… – I would like…
  5. Comment ça va ? – How are you?

Colors

  • Rouge – Red
  • Bleu(e) – Blue
  • Vert(e) – Green

Food and Drink

  • Le pain – Bread
  • Le fromage – Cheese
  • L’eau – Water

Tips for Learning A1 Vocabulary

  1. Use flashcards or apps to practice daily.
  2. Focus on pronunciation with audio resources.
  3. Practice using vocabulary in simple sentences.

Mastering these words will provide a strong foundation for everyday communication in French at the A1 level 1, 3, 6.

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