French vocabulary: Adjectives & Descriptions
16 French words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the French words you'll actually use for adjectives & descriptions — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Inès. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Common Adjectives
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| beau | handsome/beautiful |
| grand | big/tall |
| petit | small/little |
| vieux | old |
| jeune | young |
| intéressant | interesting |
| facile | easy |
| difficile | difficult |
Opposites
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chaud | hot |
| froid | cold |
| rapide | fast |
| lent | slow |
| riche | rich |
| pauvre | poor |
| heureux | happy |
| triste | sad |
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