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Post updated October 11th, 2023 :
– Add number of letters for each word
– Add a printable pdf file of the word list.
– Addition of 10 new words beginning with S.
– New table format for the list.
– Definitions added.
Amateur of Scrabble or crosswords ? I See you… 😀
It’s time to slide into the world of French words that start with the letter ‘S’.
An integral part of many French verbs and adjectives, ‘S’ is a surefire way to sound SSSSSS mooth in French !
French Words That Start With S
So, here’s my list of 41 surprising French words beginning with S, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sac | Bag | Noun (Masculine) | A container for carrying things. | 3 letters |
| Sage | Wise | Adjective | Having wisdom or good judgment. | 4 letters |
| Sain | Healthy | Adjective | In good health or condition. | 4 letters |
| Salut | Hello, Hi | Noun (Masculine) | A greeting or expression of goodwill. | 5 letters |
| Sans | Without | Preposition | Lacking or devoid of something. | 4 letters |
| Sauter | To Jump | Verb | To propel oneself upward or forward. | 6 letters |
| Savoir | To Know | Verb | To be aware of or have knowledge. | 6 letters |
| Sécurité | Safety | Noun (Feminine) | The condition of being protected from harm. | 8 letters |
| Semaine | Week | Noun (Feminine) | A period of seven consecutive days. | 6 letters |
| Serpent | Snake | Noun (Masculine) | A long, legless reptile. | 7 letters |
| Soleil | Sun | Noun (Masculine) | The star at the center of our solar system. | 6 letters |
| Sommeil | Sleep | Noun (Masculine) | The natural state of rest for the mind and body. | 7 letters |
| Sourire | To Smile | Verb | To make a happy or friendly expression with the mouth. | 7 letters |
| Sucre | Sugar | Noun (Masculine) | A sweet substance used as a sweetener. | 5 letters |
| Superbe | Superb | Adjective | Of very high quality; excellent. | 7 letters |
| Sur | On, Upon | Preposition | Indicating location or position above or atop. | 3 letters |
| Sûr | Sure, Certain | Adjective | Confident in one’s knowledge or belief. | 3 letters |
| Symbole | Symbol | Noun (Masculine) | A thing that represents something else. | 7 letters |
| Sympathique | Nice, Friendly | Adjective | Having a pleasant or agreeable manner. | 10 letters |
| Système | System | Noun (Masculine) | A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole. | 7 letters |
| Salade | Salad | Noun (Feminine) | A dish of various mixed raw or cooked vegetables. | 6 letters |
| Séduction | Seduction | Noun (Feminine) | The act of enticing someone romantically or sexually. | 9 letters |
| Sélectionner | To Select | Verb | To choose from a set of options. | 12 letters |
| Solitaire | Solitary | Adjective | Being alone, often by choice. | 9 letters |
| Souhaiter | To Wish | Verb | To desire or hope for something to happen. | 9 letters |
| Souvenir | Memory | Noun (Masculine) | A recollection of past events. | 8 letters |
| Spécial | Special | Adjective | Being distinct or unique; not ordinary. | 6 letters |
| Spectacle | Show, Spectacle | Noun (Masculine) | A public display or performance. | 9 letters |
| Sportif | Sporty | Adjective | Interested in or good at sports. | 7 letters |
| Subtil | Subtle | Adjective | Not immediately obvious; hard to notice. | 6 letters |
| Sucré | Sweet | Adjective | Having a sugary taste. | 5 letters |
| Superficiel | Superficial | Adjective | Lacking depth or significance; shallow. | 11 letters |
| Surnaturel | Supernatural | Adjective | Beyond what is natural; unexplainable by natural law. | 10 letters |
| Saisir | To Seize | Verb | To grab or take hold of suddenly. | 6 letters |
| Silence | Silence | Noun (Masculine) | The absence of sound or noise. | 7 letters |
| Simplicité | Simplicity | Noun (Feminine) | The quality of being uncomplicated. | 10 letters |
| Sincère | Sincere | Adjective | Free from pretense or deceit. | 7 letters |
| Sophistiqué | Sophisticated | Adjective | Having refined or cultured tastes and habits. | 11 letters |
| Souple | Flexible | Adjective | Capable of bending or being bent easily. | 6 letters |
| Soutien | Support | Noun (Masculine) | The act of helping or assisting. | 7 letters |
| Splendide | Splendid | Adjective | Very impressive; magnificent. | 9 letters |
| Satire | Satire | Noun (Feminine) | The use of humor to criticize or mock. | 6 letters |
| Soudain | Sudden | Adjective | Happening or coming quickly and unexpectedly. | 7 letters |
| Subir | To Undergo | Verb | To experience or be subjected to. | 5 letters |
| Suffisant | Sufficient | Adjective | Adequate for the purpose. | 9 letters |
| Sombre | Dark | Adjective | Lacking light; gloomy. | 6 letters |
| Signal | Signal | Noun (Masculine) | A sign or indicator used to communicate. | 6 letters |
| Sévère | Severe | Adjective | Very serious or strict. | letters |
| Suivi | Follow-up | Noun (Masculine) | A subsequent action or event in a series. | 5 letters |
| Superstition | Superstition | Noun (Feminine) | A belief in supernatural causality. | 12 letters |
| Sceptique | Skeptical | Adjective | Doubtful or questioning toward a claim or idea. | 9 letters |
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