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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 D.
– New table format for the list.
– Definitions added.
This post will introduce you to 29 French words that start with D, along with their English translations and types.
Use these words to dazzle your friends, improve your French vocabulary, or simply enjoy the beauty of the language.
French Words That Start With D
So, here’s my list of 39 French words beginning with D, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| date | date | noun (feminine) | day or time of an event | 4 letters |
| défi | challenge | noun (masculine) | a test of abilities | 4 letters |
| dent | tooth | noun (feminine) | part of the mouth | 4 letters |
| doux | soft, mild | adjective | not harsh | 4 letters |
| délai | deadline | noun (masculine) | time limit | 5 letters |
| danse | dance | noun (feminine) | movement to music | 5 letters |
| désir | desire | noun (masculine) | wanting something | 5 letters |
| dîner | dinner | noun/verb | evening meal | 5 letters |
| doigt | finger | noun (masculine) | digit on hand | 5 letters |
| durer | to last | verb | continue in time | 5 letters |
| dinde | turkey (bird) | noun (feminine) | poultry | 5 letters |
| départ | departure | noun (masculine) | leaving a place | 6 letters |
| divers | various, diverse | adjective | different kinds | 6 letters |
| dragon | dragon | noun (masculine) | mythical creature | 6 letters |
| dormir | to sleep | verb | rest state | 6 letters |
| droite | right (direction) | adjective/noun | opposite of left | 6 letters |
| douane | customs | noun (feminine) | border control | 6 letters |
| dérive | drift | noun (feminine) | moving due to force | 6 letters |
| dévoué | devoted | adjective | loyal | 6 letters |
| dessin | drawing | noun (masculine) | a sketch or picture | 6 letters |
| domaine | domain | noun (masculine) | area or field | 7 letters |
| diplôme | diploma | noun (masculine) | certificate of completion | 7 letters |
| drapeau | flag | noun (masculine) | a symbol on fabric | 7 letters |
| douceur | sweetness | noun (feminine) | pleasant quality | 7 letters |
| détente | relaxation | noun (feminine) | ease or rest | 7 letters |
| douleur | pain | noun (feminine) | discomfort or ache | 7 letters |
| discuter | to discuss | verb | talk or debate | 8 letters |
| difficile | difficult | adjective | not easy | 8 letters |
| détester | to hate | verb | strong dislike | 8 letters |
| démarrer | to start | verb | to begin | 8 letters |
| déguster | to taste | verb | to savor | 8 letters |
| découvrir | to discover | verb | to find out | 9 letters |
| directeur | director | noun (masculine) | leader or manager | 9 letters |
| déménager | to move (house) | verb | to change residence | 9 letters |
| délicieux | delicious | adjective | tasty | 9 letters |
| décoration | decoration | noun (feminine) | adornment | 10 letters |
| domestique | domestic | adjective | related to home | 10 letters |
| débarrasser | to clear | verb | to remove | 11 letters |
| dictionnaire | dictionary | noun (masculine) | word reference | 12 letters |
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French Words With D + Pronunciation (Audio File)
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