Language/French/Vocabulary/Body
Hi French learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the most important French words related to the body. Knowing these words will help you to understand and communicate better in French.
The body is an important part of our lives, and it's essential to know how to talk about it in French. Here are some of the most common words related to the body in French.
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| French | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| La tête | /la tɛt/ | Head |
| Les cheveux | /le ʃəvø/ | Hair |
| Le visage | /lə vizaʒ/ | Face |
| Les yeux | /le jø/ | Eyes |
| Le nez | /lə ne/ | Nose |
| La bouche | /la buʃ/ | Mouth |
| Les oreilles | /lez‿ɔʁɛj/ | Ears |
| Le cou | /lə ku/ | Neck |
| Les épaules | /lez‿epol/ | Shoulders |
| Le bras | /lə bra/ | Arm |
| La main | /la mɛ̃/ | Hand |
| Les doigts | /le dwa/ | Fingers |
| Le ventre | /lə vɑ̃tʁ/ | Belly |
| Les jambes | /le ʒɑ̃b/ | Legs |
| Les pieds | /le pje/ | Feet |
| Les orteils | /lez‿ɔʁtɛj/ | Toes |
Now that you know the basic words related to the body in French, let's look at some useful phrases.
- J'ai mal à la tête - I have a headache
- J'ai mal aux yeux - I have sore eyes
- J'ai mal au dos - I have a backache
- J'ai mal aux jambes - I have sore legs
- J'ai mal aux pieds - I have sore feet
You can also use these phrases to describe how someone looks.
- Elle a les cheveux longs - She has long hair
- Il a les yeux bleus - He has blue eyes
- Elle a le nez pointu - She has a pointed nose
- Il a les oreilles grandes - He has big ears
Finally, here are some useful expressions related to the body.
- Se brosser les dents - To brush one's teeth
- Se laver les mains - To wash one's hands
- Se peigner les cheveux - To comb one's hair
- Se raser le visage - To shave one's face
- Se couper les ongles - To cut one's nails
Practice To improve your French Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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