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Post updated October 19th, 2023 :
– Add number of letters for each word
– Add a printable pdf file of the word list.
– Addition 10 new words beginning with B.
– New table format for the list.
– Definitions added.
In this post, we will explore 45 Brilliant French words that start with the letter B.
As with our previous post on French words starting with A or with I , this list will include each word’s English translation and type.
Whether you’re an avid Scrabble player, a crossword puzzle enthusiast, or simply a language lover, these words will surely come in handy.
French Words That Start With B
So, here’s my list of 45 Brilliant French words beginning with B, with their :
- English translation
- Family : french noun, french adjective, french preposition, french verb…
- Gender : feminine or masculine
- Meaning
- Number of letters (for fans of crosswords or Scrabble)
French Word | English Translation | Family & Gender | Meaning | Number of Letters |
---|---|---|---|---|
but | goal | noun (masculine) | Objective or aim | 3 letters |
banc | bench | noun (masculine) | A long seat | 4 letters |
bébé | baby | noun (masculine) | Infant | 4 letters |
bûche | log | noun (feminine) | Cut wood for burning | 5 letters |
bijou | jewel | noun (masculine) | Precious stone or ornament | 5 letters |
bison | bison | noun (masculine) | Large, shaggy mammal | 5 letters |
brave | brave | adjective | Courageous | 5 letters |
balai | broom | noun (masculine) | Cleaning tool | 5 letters |
bague | ring | noun (feminine) | Jewelry for the finger | 5 letters |
barbe | beard | noun (feminine) | Facial hair | 5 letters |
basse | bass | noun (feminine) | Low pitch in music/voice | 5 letters |
bavard | talkative, chatty | adjective | Verbose or chatty | 6 letters |
beauté | beauty | noun (feminine) | Physical attractiveness | 6 letters |
bateau | boat | noun (masculine) | Watercraft | 6 letters |
ballon | balloon, ball | noun (masculine) | Inflatable or spherical object | 6 letters |
balcon | balcony | noun (masculine) | Elevated platform | 6 letters |
badaud | onlooker, gawker | noun (masculine) | Spectator | 6 letters |
berceau | cradle | noun (masculine) | Infant’s bed | 6 letters |
banane | banana | noun (feminine) | Tropical fruit | 6 letters |
bétail | livestock, cattle | noun (masculine) | Farm animals | 6 letters |
bureau | office, desk | noun (masculine) | Work space | 6 letters |
billet | ticket | noun (masculine) | Admission slip | 6 letters |
bonjour | hello, good morning | interjection | Greeting | 7 letters |
bonheur | happiness | noun (masculine) | State of joy | 7 letters |
biscuit | biscuit, cookie | noun (masculine) | Baked snack | 7 letters |
brosser | to brush | verb | Clean with bristles | 7 letters |
briller | to shine | verb | Emit light | 7 letters |
branché | trendy, fashionable | adjective | Stylish | 7 letters |
bagarre | fight, brawl | noun (feminine) | Physical conflict | 7 letters |
baleine | whale | noun (feminine) | Large sea mammal | 7 letters |
bricoler | to tinker | verb | Do small repairs | 8 letters |
bouteille | bottle | noun (feminine) | Container for liquid | 8 letters |
bracelet | bracelet | noun (masculine) | Wrist jewelry | 8 letters |
barrière | barrier, fence | noun (feminine) | Obstruction | 8 letters |
banquier | banker | noun (masculine) | Financial professional | 8 letters |
bâtiment | building | noun (masculine) | Structure | 8 letters |
bilingue | bilingual | adjective | Speaking two languages | 8 letters |
bénévole | volunteer | noun (masculine/feminine) | Unpaid helper | 8 letters |
byzantin | Byzantine | adjective | Related to Byzantine Empire | 8 letters |
blessure | injury, wound | noun (feminine) | Physical harm | 8 letters |
bienvenue | welcome | interjection | Greeting for arrivals | 9 letters |
brouillard | fog | noun (masculine) | Low-lying cloud | 10 letters |
biographie | biography | noun (feminine) | Life story | 10 letters |
bicyclette | bicycle | noun (feminine) | Two-wheeled vehicle | 10 letters |
bibliothèque | library | noun (feminine) | Place with books | 12 letters |
Read also: X Marks the Spot: The Ultimate Guide to 41 French Words that start with X
French Words That Start With B : Pronunciation (Audio File)
Bertrand is happy to pronounce (correctly) with her lovely French accent all these French words starting with B ! 🙂
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French Words That Start With B : PDF To Download & Print
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