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Post updated October 4, 2023 :
– Add number of letters for each word
– Add a printable pdf file of the word list.
– Addition of 10 new words beginning with I.
– New table format for the list.
– Definitions added.
Today, we will dive into the world of French words that start with the letter I.
Get ready to uncover 35 intriguing and irresistible words that will surely enrich your vocabulary and spark interesting conversations.
Also read: French Words That Start with D
French Words That Start With I
So, here’s my list of 35 irresistible French words beginning with I, 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 and Gender | Short Meaning in English | Number of Letters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ile | Island | Noun (Feminine) | Land surrounded by water | 3 letters |
| Idylle | Idyll | Noun (Feminine) | A romantic episode | 6 letters |
| Ignare | Ignorant | Adjective | Lacking knowledge | 6 letters |
| Indigo | Indigo | Noun (Masculine) | A blue color | 6 letters |
| Infini | Infinite | Adjective | Limitless | 6 letters |
| Imiter | To imitate | Verb | To copy | 6 letters |
| Inhaler | To inhale | Verb | To breathe in | 7 letters |
| Inonder | To flood | Verb | To submerge | 7 letters |
| Ignorer | To ignore | Verb | To disregard | 7 letters |
| Impasse | Deadlock | Noun (Feminine) | No progress possible | 7 letters |
| Illusion | Illusion | Noun (Feminine) | A deceptive appearance | 8 letters |
| Incendie | Fire | Noun (Masculine) | A destructive burning | 8 letters |
| Indiquer | To indicate | Verb | To point out | 8 letters |
| Investir | To invest | Verb | To allocate money | 8 letters |
| Inventer | To invent | Verb | To create | 8 letters |
| Immédiat | Immediate | Adjective | Without delay | 8 letters |
| Insipide | Tasteless | Adjective | Lacking flavor | 8 letters |
| Irriguer | To irrigate | Verb | To supply water | 8 letters |
| Impétueux | Impetuous | Adjective | Acting without care | 9 letters |
| Impliquer | To involve | Verb | To necessitate | 9 letters |
| Impulsion | Impulse | Noun (Feminine) | A sudden urge | 9 letters |
| Inattendu | Unexpected | Adjective | Not anticipated | 9 letters |
| Incrédule | Incredulous | Adjective | Unwilling to believe | 9 letters |
| Ingénieux | Ingenious | Adjective | Clever | 9 letters |
| Isolement | Isolation | Noun (Masculine) | Being isolated | 9 letters |
| Intérieur | Interior | Noun (Masculine) | Inside part | 9 letters |
| Intrépide | Intrepid | Adjective | Fearless | 9 letters |
| Imbroglio | Imbroglio | Noun (Masculine) | A confusing situation | 9 letters |
| Importuner | To bother | Verb | To irritate | 10 letters |
| Imaginaire | Imaginary | Adjective | Not real | 10 letters |
| Impalpable | Impalpable | Adjective | Can’t be touched | 10 letters |
| Incroyable | Incredible | Adjective | Hard to believe | 10 letters |
| Insensible | Insensitive | Adjective | Lacking awareness | 10 letters |
| Inébranlable | Unshakable | Adjective | Not to be doubted | 12 letters |
| Irréversible | Irreversible | Adjective | Can’t be undone | 12 letters |
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