French vocabulary: Verbs & Actions
18 French words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the French words you'll actually use for verbs & actions — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Inès. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Common Verbs
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| être | to be |
| avoir | to have |
| faire | to do / to make |
| aller | to go |
| dire | to say |
| pouvoir | to be able to / can |
| vouloir | to want |
| savoir | to know |
| voir | to see |
| venir | to come |
Daily Actions
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| manger | to eat |
| boire | to drink |
| travailler | to work |
| dormir | to sleep |
| lire | to read |
| écrire | to write |
| écouter | to listen |
| parler | to speak |
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