French 101 Body Parts Vocab
39 flashcards covering French 101 Body Parts Vocab for the FRENCH-101 French 101 Topics section.
The topic of body parts vocabulary in French is essential for beginners and is outlined in the curriculum for Beginning French I, which emphasizes foundational language skills. This vocabulary includes terms for major body parts such as "tête" (head), "bras" (arm), and "jambe" (leg), which are crucial for basic communication, especially in contexts like healthcare or physical education.
In practice exams or competency assessments, questions often involve matching terms to images or filling in blanks in sentences. A common pitfall is confusing similar-sounding words, such as "main" (hand) and "mains" (hands), which can lead to errors in both written and spoken contexts. Additionally, learners sometimes overlook the importance of gendered articles that accompany these vocabulary words, which can affect sentence structure and meaning.
A practical tip to remember is to frequently practice these terms in context, such as describing your own body or that of a friend, to reinforce retention and correct usage.
Terms (39)
- 01
What is the French word for 'head'?
The French word for 'head' is 'tête' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
- 02
How do you say 'arm' in French?
The word for 'arm' in French is 'bras' (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
- 03
What is the French term for 'leg'?
The French term for 'leg' is 'jambe' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
- 04
What is the translation of 'eye' in French?
The translation of 'eye' in French is 'œil' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
- 05
How do you say 'hand' in French?
The French word for 'hand' is 'main' (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
- 06
What is the French word for 'foot'?
The French word for 'foot' is 'pied' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
- 07
What is the French term for 'shoulder'?
The French term for 'shoulder' is 'épaule' (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
- 08
What is the French translation for 'knee'?
The French translation for 'knee' is 'genou' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
- 09
How do you say 'neck' in French?
The word for 'neck' in French is 'cou' (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
- 10
What is the French word for 'back'?
The French word for 'back' is 'dos' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
- 11
What is the French term for 'finger'?
The French term for 'finger' is 'doigt' (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
- 12
How do you say 'tooth' in French?
The French word for 'tooth' is 'dent' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the French translation for 'mouth'?
The French translation for 'mouth' is 'bouche' (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
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What is the French word for 'stomach'?
The French word for 'stomach' is 'estomac' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
- 15
How do you say 'face' in French?
The French word for 'face' is 'visage' (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
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What is the French term for 'elbow'?
The French term for 'elbow' is 'coude' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
- 17
What is the translation of 'wrist' in French?
The translation of 'wrist' in French is 'poignet' (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
- 18
How do you say 'ankle' in French?
The French word for 'ankle' is 'cheville' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
- 19
What is the French word for 'skin'?
The French word for 'skin' is 'peau' (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
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What is the French term for 'hair'?
The French term for 'hair' is 'cheveux' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
- 21
How do you say 'heart' in French?
The French word for 'heart' is 'cœur' (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
- 22
What is the French translation for 'brain'?
The French translation for 'brain' is 'cerveau' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
- 23
What is the French word for 'lung'?
The French word for 'lung' is 'poumon' (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
- 24
How do you say 'blood' in French?
The French word for 'blood' is 'sang' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
- 25
What is the French term for 'bone'?
The French term for 'bone' is 'os' (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
- 26
What is the translation of 'muscle' in French?
The translation of 'muscle' in French is 'muscle' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
- 27
How do you say 'vein' in French?
The French word for 'vein' is 'veine' (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
- 28
What is the French word for 'lip'?
The French word for 'lip' is 'lèvre' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
- 29
What is the French term for 'eyebrow'?
The French term for 'eyebrow' is 'sourcil' (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
- 30
How do you say 'cheek' in French?
The French word for 'cheek' is 'joue' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
- 31
What is the French translation for 'chin'?
The French translation for 'chin' is 'menton' (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
- 32
What is the French word for 'forehead'?
The French word for 'forehead' is 'front' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
- 33
How do you say 'thigh' in French?
The French word for 'thigh' is 'cuisse' (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
- 34
What is the French term for 'calf' (of the leg)?
The French term for 'calf' is 'mollet' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the translation of 'palm' in French?
The translation of 'palm' in French is 'paume' (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
- 36
How do you say 'toes' in French?
The French word for 'toes' is 'orteils' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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What is the French word for 'nail'?
The French word for 'nail' is 'ongle' (Imaginez, Chapter 3).
- 38
What is the French term for 'skeleton'?
The French term for 'skeleton' is 'squelette' (Promenades, Chapter 6).
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How do you say 'gland' in French?
The French word for 'gland' is 'glande' (Imaginez, Chapter 3).