Discover French

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French Language Hub

Discover French

Explore French through vocabulary, numbers, names, interactive tools, cultural phrases and Romance-language comparisons. Use this hub to move from essential French words to wider links with Catalan, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Corsican and other languages.

FR Start with French words

Begin with the 100+ French vocabulary page, then practise numbers, names, everyday phrases and simple cultural vocabulary.

⇄ Compare across Romance languages

French becomes even easier to understand when compared with Catalan, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, Corsican and other Romance languages.

Search by French topic, vocabulary theme, tool, comparison, culture page or related language.

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▶ Start here

100 100+ French Words & Phrases Start with a broad beginner vocabulary page for French. › ∑ French Numbers Calculator Practise numbers, decimals and maths vocabulary in French. › Nm French Names Explore traditional and common French names with English equivalents. › ⌕ Words in Different Languages Search English words and compare their French forms with other languages. ›

FR French pages

Aa 100+ French Words & Phrases Family, numbers, colours, days, months, food, drinks, animals, body, home, technology and more. › 123 French Numbers Calculator An interactive tool for French numbers and maths vocabulary. › Nm French Names Traditional and common names used in French. ›

▣ French tools and games

∑ French Numbers Calculator Build sums and see the full French sentence. › ⌕ Words in Different Languages Search common words and compare French with other Romance languages. › ? Spot the Language: Portuguese, Spanish, French and Italian Train your eye to recognise French beside other Romance languages. › ◎ Country Names in Different Languages Compare country names in French and other languages. › Nm Translate Your Name into Romance Languages Compare name forms across Spanish, French, Italian and more. ›

⇄ French comparisons

CA French and Catalan Vocabulary Compare everyday words across English, French and Catalan. › IT French, Corsican, Sicilian and Italian Vocabulary Compare French with Mediterranean Romance languages. › Cog Cognates in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian, Maltese and Llanito Compare international words and spot shared patterns. › S Romance Languages and Llanito: Everyday Sentences Compare everyday sentences with French included. › EU European Union in Different Languages Includes the French form in a multilingual comparison. ›

✦ Culture, names and seasonal vocabulary

Nm French Names Explore classic French male and female names. › 🙏 Thank You in European Languages Includes French: merci. › ✧ Merry Christmas in European Languages Includes the French Christmas greeting. › NY Happy New Year in European Languages Compare New Year greetings across Europe, including French. › ♡ Saint Valentine’s Day Vocabulary Includes French words for Valentine’s Day, love and I love you. ›

A French in wider context

CO What Language Is Spoken in Corsica? Read about French and Corsican in Corsica’s language context. › 100 100+ Facts About Languages Explore wider facts about languages, including Romance-language context. ›

◎ Quick facts about French

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Romance language French belongs to the Romance language family.
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International language French is associated with France and the wider Francophone world.
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Ideal for comparison It can be compared with Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, Corsican and Occitan.

1 Suggested French learning path

1 Start with essential vocabulary Begin with family, numbers, colours, days, months, food, animals, body, home, technology, seasons and essential phrases.
2 Practise numbers interactively Use the French numbers calculator to practise numbers, decimals and common maths words such as plus, minus, times and divided by.
3 Compare French with other Romance languages Use the Catalan, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Romance comparison pages to spot shared patterns and key differences.
4 Explore French in cultural context Names, festive greetings, thank you phrases, Valentine’s Day vocabulary and multilingual tools show French beyond isolated word lists.

? French FAQ

Is French a Romance language?

Yes. French is a Romance language.

What should I learn first in French?

Start with essential vocabulary, numbers, days of the week, months, colours, common phrases and simple cultural vocabulary.

Is French useful for comparing Romance languages?

Yes. French is especially useful to compare with Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, Corsican and Occitan.

Which French page should I open first?

The best first page is the 100+ French Words and Phrases page, followed by the French Numbers Calculator.

Which related languages are useful to explore?

Catalan, Occitan, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian and Corsican are useful comparison points for French.

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