My 45 Remarkable French Words that Start with R

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Post updated October 4th, 2023 :
– Add a printable pdf file of the word list.
– Addition of 10 new words beginning with R.
– New table format for the list.
– Definitions added.

Today, let’s reveal and revel in the remarkable world of French words starting with the letter ‘R’.

Before reading this post, you can have look on words that start with S, the letter after “R” in alphabet 🙂

The ‘R’ in French, with its unique pronunciation, adds a certain flair to the language.

So, get ready to roll your ‘R’s!

French Words that start With R

So, here’s my list of 45 remarkable French words beginning with R, 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)

Word in French	Translation in English	Family and Gender of Words	Meaning
Raison	Reason	Noun (feminine)	An explanation or justification for an action or belief.
Rapide	Fast	Adjective	Moving or capable of moving at a high speed.
Rappeler	To remind	Verb	To cause someone to remember or think of something.
Ravi	Delighted	Adjective	Feeling or showing great pleasure or satisfaction.
Rayon	Ray, beam	Noun (masculine)	A line of light or other form of radiation.
Rêve	Dream	Noun (masculine)	A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person’s mind during sleep.
Rire	To laugh	Verb	To express pleasure, amusement, or derision by a series of spontaneous, unarticulated sounds.
Robe	Dress	Noun (feminine)	A one-piece garment for women, typically covering the body from the shoulders to below the knee.
Roc	Rock	Noun (masculine)	The solid mineral material forming part of the Earth’s surface.
Roi	King	Noun (masculine)	The male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth.
Romantique	Romantic	Adjective	Expressive of love or strong affection.
Rose	Pink	Adjective	Of a color intermediate between red and white.
Route	Road	Noun (feminine)	A way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination.
Roux	Red-haired	Adjective	Having red hair.
Rue	Street	Noun (feminine)	A public road in a city or town.
Rupture	Break, breakup	Noun (feminine)	An instance of breaking or bursting, often in relationships.
Rythme	Rhythm	Noun (masculine)	A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.
Rafraîchir	To refresh	Verb	To rejuvenate or make fresh again.
Réaliste	Realistic	Adjective	Having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected.
Réchauffer	To warm up	Verb	To make or become warm or warmer.
Récompense	Reward	Noun (feminine)	A thing given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
Région	Region	Noun (feminine)	An area of a country or the world having definable characteristics.
Régulier	Regular	Adjective	Occurring or done at uniform intervals; consistent.
Reine	Queen	Noun (feminine)	The female ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth.
Réunion	Meeting	Noun (feminine)	An assembly of people for a particular purpose, especially for formal discussion.
Révolution	Revolution	Noun (feminine)	A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
Risque	Risk	Noun (masculine)	A situation involving exposure to danger.
Robuste	Robust	Adjective	Strong and healthy; able to withstand adverse conditions.
Rond	Round	Adjective	Shaped like a circle or cylinder; rounded.
Rosé	Rosé (wine)	Noun (masculine)	A type of wine that incorporates some of the color from the grape skins but not enough to qualify it as a red wine.
Rustique	Rustic	Adjective	Characterized by simplicity, charm, and a rural atmosphere.
Ravissant	Ravishing	Adjective	Extremely attractive or delightful; entrancing.
Rigolo	Funny	Adjective	Causing laughter or amusement; humorous.
Renouveau	Renewal	Noun (masculine)	The act of making something new or fresh again.
Reposant	Restful	Adjective	Providing or conducive to rest or relaxation.
Ratatouille	Ratatouille	Noun (feminine)	A French vegetable stew made with ingredients like tomatoes, zucchini, and eggplant.
Raffiné	Refined	Adjective	Elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste.
Rafale	Gust (of wind)	Noun (feminine)	A brief, strong rush of wind.
Ragot	Stew	Noun (masculine)	A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid.
Ralentir	To slow down	Verb	To decrease speed or rate.
Rame	Oar	Noun (feminine)	A pole with a flat blade, used to row or steer a boat.
Rampe	Ramp	Noun (feminine)	An inclined surface or pathway connecting different levels.
Raturer	To cross out	Verb	To mark or lines through text, usually to show that it is incorrect or has been deleted.
Ravioli	Ravioli	Noun (masculine)	A type of pasta comprising a filling enveloped in thin pasta dough.
Réfléchir	To think	Verb	To consider something deeply and thoroughly; to ponder.