French 101 Family and Friends Vocab
39 flashcards covering French 101 Family and Friends Vocab for the FRENCH-101 French 101 Topics section.
The French 101 Family and Friends vocabulary covers essential terms related to familial and social relationships, forming a foundational aspect of beginner-level French language acquisition as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards. This vocabulary includes words for family members, common descriptors, and phrases used in everyday conversation, which are critical for effective communication in both personal and professional contexts.
In practice exams or competency assessments for Beginning French I, questions often require students to identify or translate family-related terms and phrases, or to construct sentences using this vocabulary. A common pitfall is confusing similar-sounding words or incorrectly applying gendered nouns, which can lead to errors in agreement and meaning. Pay careful attention to the context of questions, as they may include distractors that test your understanding of nuances in vocabulary usage.
One practical tip is to regularly practice these terms in real-life scenarios, such as introducing family members or describing social situations, to reinforce learning and improve retention.
Terms (39)
- 01
What is the French word for 'mother'?
The French word for 'mother' is 'mère' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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How do you say 'brother' in French?
'Brother' in French is 'frère' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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What is the French term for 'sister'?
The term for 'sister' in French is 'sœur' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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What is the French word for 'father'?
The French word for 'father' is 'père' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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How do you say 'friend' in French?
The word for 'friend' in French is 'ami' for a male friend and 'amie' for a female friend (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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What is the French term for 'grandmother'?
The term for 'grandmother' in French is 'grand-mère' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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How do you say 'grandfather' in French?
'Grandfather' in French is 'grand-père' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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What is the French word for 'uncle'?
The French word for 'uncle' is 'oncle' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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How do you say 'aunt' in French?
The term for 'aunt' in French is 'tante' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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What is the French word for 'cousin'?
The word for 'cousin' in French is 'cousin' for a male cousin and 'cousine' for a female cousin (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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How do you say 'nephew' in French?
'Nephew' in French is 'neveu' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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What is the French term for 'niece'?
The term for 'niece' in French is 'nièce' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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What is the French word for 'family'?
The French word for 'family' is 'famille' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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How do you say 'parents' in French?
'Parents' in French is 'parents' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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What is the French term for 'daughter'?
The term for 'daughter' in French is 'fille' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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How do you say 'son' in French?
'Son' in French is 'fils' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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What is the French word for 'husband'?
The French word for 'husband' is 'mari' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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How do you say 'wife' in French?
'Wife' in French is 'femme' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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What is the French term for 'child'?
The term for 'child' in French is 'enfant' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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How do you say 'friendship' in French?
'Friendship' in French is 'amitié' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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What is the French word for 'relative'?
The French word for 'relative' is 'parent' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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How do you say 'together' in French?
'Together' in French is 'ensemble' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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What is the French term for 'to love'?
The term for 'to love' in French is 'aimer' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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How do you say 'to meet' in French?
'To meet' in French is 'rencontrer' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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What is the French word for 'to visit'?
The French word for 'to visit' is 'visiter' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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How do you say 'to talk' in French?
'To talk' in French is 'parler' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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What is the French term for 'to help'?
The term for 'to help' in French is 'aider' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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How do you say 'to call' in French?
'To call' in French is 'appeler' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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What is the French word for 'to celebrate'?
The French word for 'to celebrate' is 'célébrer' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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How do you say 'to share' in French?
'To share' in French is 'partager' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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What is the French term for 'to invite'?
The term for 'to invite' in French is 'inviter' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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How do you say 'to enjoy' in French?
'To enjoy' in French is 'profiter' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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What is the French word for 'party'?
The French word for 'party' is 'fête' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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How do you say 'gathering' in French?
'Gathering' in French is 'rassemblement' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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What is the French term for 'celebration'?
The term for 'celebration' in French is 'célébration' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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How do you say 'gifts' in French?
'Gifts' in French is 'cadeaux' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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What is the French word for 'tradition'?
The French word for 'tradition' is 'tradition' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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How do you say 'culture' in French?
'Culture' in French is 'culture' (Promenades, Chapter 3).
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What is the French term for 'family reunion'?
The term for 'family reunion' in French is 'réunion de famille' (Promenades, Chapter 3).