Here is a list of all the immediate and extended family vocabulary words you might need to use in French, including their masculine and feminine versions.
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French Vocabulary · All Levels
Words are the tools.
These lists help you find the ones you actually need.
These lists help you find the ones you actually need.
Every list here is targeted to a specific topic or interest — so you can build vocabulary that’s directly relevant to what you want to say.
Not sure where to start?
Most learners should aim for 1,500–2,000 words for basic fluency, and 5,000–6,000 for full conversational range. Start with the beginner vocabulary list and work outward from there.
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