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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 C.
– New table format for the list.
– Definitions added.
Before to check the letter C, you can take a look at the letter Q, the letter I, or the letter H.
In this post, we’ll dive into 47 French words starting with C, complete with their English translations and types.
French Words That Start With C
So, here’s my list of 47 captivating French words beginning with C, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| café | coffee, café | noun (masculine) | a place to get coffee | 4 letters |
| chat | cat | noun (masculine) | feline pet | 4 letters |
| chef | chief, boss, head | noun (masculine) | leader in a workplace | 4 letters |
| cerf | deer, stag | noun (masculine) | wild forest animal | 4 letters |
| chien | dog | noun (masculine) | canine pet | 5 letters |
| câble | cable | noun (masculine) | wired connection | 5 letters |
| canoë | canoe | noun (masculine) | small boat | 5 letters |
| cerise | cherry | noun (feminine) | small red fruit | 6 letters |
| chance | luck | noun (feminine) | good fortune | 6 letters |
| chemin | path, way | noun (masculine) | a route or track | 6 letters |
| citron | lemon | noun (masculine) | sour yellow fruit | 6 letters |
| charme | charm | noun (masculine) | attractive quality | 6 letters |
| cabane | cabin, hut | noun (feminine) | small shelter | 6 letters |
| camion | truck | noun (masculine) | large vehicle | 6 letters |
| canard | duck | noun (masculine) | waterfowl | 6 letters |
| canapé | sofa, couch | noun (masculine) | seating furniture | 6 letters |
| caméra | camera | noun (feminine) | photography device | 6 letters |
| chaise | chair | noun (feminine) | seating furniture | 6 letters |
| carton | cardboard | noun (masculine) | thick paper material | 6 letters |
| choisir | to choose | verb | to select | 7 letters |
| clavier | keyboard | noun (masculine) | typing device | 7 letters |
| comédie | comedy | noun (feminine) | humorous play or movie | 7 letters |
| céleste | celestial, heavenly | adjective | heavenly | 7 letters |
| chaleur | heat, warmth | noun (feminine) | high temperature | 7 letters |
| chameau | camel | noun (masculine) | desert animal | 7 letters |
| chanson | song | noun (feminine) | musical composition | 7 letters |
| chapeau | hat | noun (masculine) | head covering | 7 letters |
| calculer | to calculate | verb | to figure out math | 7 letters |
| cascata | waterfall | noun (feminine) | falling water | 7 letters |
| chemise | shirt | noun (feminine) | upper body clothing | 7 letters |
| chercher | to search, to look for | verb | to seek | 8 letters |
| chocolat | chocolate | noun (masculine) | cocoa treat | 8 letters |
| ceinture | belt | noun (feminine) | clothing accessory | 8 letters |
| capital | capital (city) | noun (feminine) | main city | 8 letters |
| carnaval | carnival | noun (masculine) | festive event | 8 letters |
| camarade | friend, comrade | noun (masculine/feminine) | peer, friend | 8 letters |
| cendrillon | Cinderella | noun (feminine) | fairy tale character | 9 letters |
| calendula | marigold (plant) | noun (masculine) | ornamental plant | 9 letters |
| citrouille | pumpkin | noun (feminine) | orange squash | 9 letters |
| casserole | saucepan, pot | noun (feminine) | cooking utensil | 9 letters |
| casquette | cap, hat | noun (feminine) | brimmed head cover | 9 letters |
| cathédrale | cathedral | noun (feminine) | large church | 10 letters |
| champignon | mushroom | noun (masculine) | edible fungus | 10 letters |
| calendrier | calendar | noun (masculine) | date tracker | 10 letters |
| catastrophe | catastrophe, disaster | noun (feminine) | major adverse event | 11 letters |
| célibataire | single (unmarried) | adjective/noun | not in a relationship | 11 letters |
Read also: 29 French Words Starting with D
French Words With C + Pronunciation (Audio File)
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French Words That Start With C : PDF To Download & Print
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Others French Words That Start With :
- French Words That Start With A
- French Words That Start With B
- French Words That Start With C
- French Words That Start With D
- French Words That Start With E
- French Words That Start With F
- French Words That Start With G
- French Words That Start With H
- French Words That Start With I
- French Words That Start With J
- French Words That Start With K
- French Words That Start With L
- French Words That Start With M
- French Words That Start With N
- French Words That Start With O
- French Words That Start With P
- French Words That Start With Q
- French Words That Start With R
- French Words That Start With S
- French Words That Start With T
- French Words That Start With U
- French Words That Start With V
- French Words That Start With W
- French Words That Start With X
- French Words That Start With Y
- French Words That Start With Z