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Post updated October 25th, 2023 :
– Add number of letters for each word.
– Add a printable pdf file of the word list.
– Addition 10 new words beginning with P.
– New table format for the list.
– Definitions added.
Today, we’re going to explore the plethora of French words that start with the letter ‘P’.
This letter is quite prominent in the French language, leading to a multitude of words that are both practical and playful.
French Words That Start With P: list
So, here’s my list of 39 playful and practical French words beginning with P, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pré | Meadow | Noun (Masculine) | Open grassland | 3 letters |
| Porc | Pork | Noun (Masculine) | Meat from a pig | 4 letters |
| Pain | Bread | Noun (Masculine) | Baked food made of flour | 4 letters |
| Pont | Bridge | Noun (Masculine) | Structure over a river | 4 letters |
| Prix | Price | Noun (Masculine) | Cost of an item | 4 letters |
| Pluie | Rain | Noun (Feminine) | Water from the sky | 5 letters |
| Paris | Paris | Proper Noun | Capital of France | 5 letters |
| Petit | Small | Adjective | Not big | 5 letters |
| Porte | Door | Noun (Feminine) | Entryway to a building | 5 letters |
| Pelle | Shovel | Noun (Feminine) | Tool for digging | 5 letters |
| Pomme | Apple | Noun (Feminine) | Fruit with red or green skin | 5 letters |
| Plage | Beach | Noun (Feminine) | Sandy area by the sea | 5 letters |
| Poire | Pear | Noun (Feminine) | Sweet, juicy fruit | 5 letters |
| Parler | To speak | Verb | Communicate verbally | 6 letters |
| Poulet | Chicken | Noun (Masculine) | Domestic fowl or its meat | 6 letters |
| Poivre | Pepper | Noun (Masculine) | Spicy seasoning | 6 letters |
| Partir | To leave | Verb | To go away | 6 letters |
| Passer | To pass | Verb | Move by or through | 6 letters |
| Panier | Basket | Noun (Masculine) | Container for carrying | 6 letters |
| Prénom | First name | Noun (Masculine) | Personal name | 6 letters |
| Propre | Clean | Adjective | Free from dirt | 6 letters |
| Pyjama | Pajamas | Noun (Masculine) | Sleepwear | 6 letters |
| Poisson | Fish | Noun (Masculine) | Aquatic animal | 7 letters |
| Puisque | Since | Conjunction | Because, given that | 7 letters |
| Prudent | Careful | Adjective | Cautious | 7 letters |
| Parfait | Perfect | Adjective | Without flaws | 7 letters |
| Paysage | Landscape | Noun (Masculine) | Scenic view | 7 letters |
| Pouvoir | To be able to | Verb | Have the ability to | 7 letters |
| Promener | To walk | Verb | Move on foot | 8 letters |
| Prochain | Next | Adjective | Following | 8 letters |
| Papillon | Butterfly | Noun (Masculine) | Winged insect | 8 letters |
| Parapluie | Umbrella | Noun (Masculine) | Rain protection | 8 letters |
| Peinture | Paint | Noun (Feminine) | Colored liquid for art | 8 letters |
| Protéger | To protect | Verb | Guard or shield | 8 letters |
| Paresseux | Lazy | Adjective | Unwilling to work | 8 letters |
| Précieux | Precious | Adjective | Of great value | 8 letters |
| Pâtisserie | Pastry | Noun (Feminine) | Baked dessert | 9 letters |
| Populaire | Popular | Adjective | Well-liked | 9 letters |
| Printemps | Spring | Noun (Masculine) | Season after winter | 9 letters |
Read also: Outstanding ‘O’: Diving Into 33 French Words That Start With O
French Words That Start With P : Pronunciation (Audio File)
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