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C1 French vocabulary

The 20 most common French words at CEFR C1 — with translation, IPA, and an example each. The right foundation for your level.

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These are the C1-level words you meet most in real French, in frequency order. Learning by level gives you a clear path: master C1, move up. Save the top 50 free and start today. — Joao

  1. 001
    meurtren. /mœʁtʁ/
    murder Le meurtre a choqué toute la communauté locale.
    The murder shocked the entire local community.
  2. 002
    puisseaux. /pɥis/
    can (subjunctive)
  3. 003
    fassev. /fas/
    make J'espère qu'il fasse beau demain.
    I hope it makes nice weather tomorrow.
  4. 004
    georgen. /ʒɔʁʒ/
  5. 005
    âmen. /am/
    soul Il a une âme artistique très développée.
    He has a very developed artistic soul.
  6. 006
    pauln. /pɔl/
  7. 007
    veuillezv. /vœjɛ/
    please Veuillez patienter quelques instants, s'il vous plaît.
    Please wait a moment, if you please.
  8. 008
    missn. /mis/
    failure J'ai eu un miss au tir à l'arc.
    I had a failure in archery.
  9. 009
    procureurn. /pʁɔkyʁœʁ/
    prosecutor Le procureur a présenté des preuves solides.
    The prosecutor presented solid evidence.
  10. 010
    danieln. /danjɛl/
  11. 011
    moindreadj. /mwɛ̃dʁ/
    lesser Il n'y a pas de moindre problème ici.
    There is no lesser problem here.
  12. 012
    robertn. /ʁɔbɛʁ/
  13. 013
    markn. /maʁk/
  14. 014
    majestén. /maʒɛte/
    majesty Sa majesté a fait une apparition surprise au bal.
    Her majesty made a surprise appearance at the ball.
  15. 015
    adamn. /adam/
  16. 016
    génien. /ʒeni/
    genius Elle a un génie pour résoudre les problèmes.
    She has a genius for solving problems.
  17. 017
    flinguen. /flɛ̃ɡ/
    gun Il a acheté une flingue pour la chasse.
    He bought a gun for hunting.
  18. 018
    théorien. /teɔʁi/
    theory La théorie de la relativité est fascinante.
    The theory of relativity is fascinating.
  19. 019
    petev. /pɛt/
    fart Il a fait un bruit en pétant, c'était drôle.
    He made a noise while farting, it was funny.
  20. 020
    yeahinterj. /jɛ/

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