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Post updated October 4, 2023 :
– Add a printable pdf file of the word list.
– Addition of 10 new words beginning with V.
– New table format for the list.
– Definitions added.
Today, let’s venture into the world of French words that start with the letter ‘V’.
It’s a vibrant voyage that can add volumes to your French vocabulary.
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French Words that start With V
So, here’s my list of 43 vibrant French words beginning with V, 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 | Meaning |
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Vacances | Vacation | Noun (feminine, plural) | Period of time when one is not working and is relaxing or traveling. |
Valise | Suitcase | Noun (feminine) | A case used for carrying clothes and belongings when traveling. |
Vase | Vase | Noun (masculine) | A container for holding flowers or decorative plants. |
Vaste | Vast | Adjective | Of very great extent; expansive. |
Vélo | Bicycle | Noun (masculine) | A two-wheeled vehicle that one rides by pedaling. |
Vendeur | Seller | Noun (masculine) | Person who sells goods or services. |
Vent | Wind | Noun (masculine) | The natural movement of air. |
Verre | Glass | Noun (masculine) | A transparent material; also a container for drinking. |
Vers | Towards | Preposition | In the direction of. |
Vert | Green | Adjective | The color of grass and leaves. |
Veste | Jacket | Noun (feminine) | A piece of outerwear for the upper body. |
Vérité | Truth | Noun (feminine) | The quality or state of being in accordance with fact. |
Vêtement | Clothing | Noun (masculine) | Items worn on the body, such as shirts and pants. |
Vie | Life | Noun (feminine) | The experience of being alive and living through events. |
Vieux | Old | Adjective | Having lived for a long time; not young. |
Village | Village | Noun (masculine) | A small community or group of houses in a rural area. |
Vin | Wine | Noun (masculine) | An alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes. |
Visage | Face | Noun (masculine) | The front part of the human head where eyes, nose, and mouth are. |
Visiter | To visit | Verb | To go to see a person, place, or area, usually for a specific reason. |
Voiture | Car | Noun (feminine) | A motor vehicle used for transportation. |
Voler | To fly, to steal | Verb | To move through the air or to take something unlawfully. |
Voyage | Trip | Noun (masculine) | A journey or excursion, especially for pleasure. |
Vue | View, sight | Noun (feminine) | The ability to see or the scenery seen in a particular direction. |
Valentin | Valentine | Noun (masculine) | A person to whom one gives a card or gift on Valentine’s Day. |
Vénéneux | Poisonous | Adjective | Having the ability to harm or kill with poison. |
Ventilateur | Fan | Noun (masculine) | A machine that produces a current of air. |
Verrue | Wart | Noun (feminine) | A small, hard, benign growth on the skin. |
Verser | To pour, to pay | Verb | To cause liquid to flow or to give money for a service. |
Vertical | Vertical | Adjective | Going straight up or down from a level surface. |
Vestibule | Vestibule, hallway | Noun (masculine) | An anteroom or small foyer leading into a larger space. |
Vétérinaire | Vet | Noun (masculine/feminine) | A medical professional specialized in animal healthcare. |
Vibration | Vibration | Noun (feminine) | An oscillation or quivering movement of an object. |
Vicieux | Vicious | Adjective | Deliberately cruel or violent. |
Victoire | Victory | Noun (feminine) | The act of defeating an opponent or overcoming a difficulty. |
Vidange | Drain, emptying | Noun (feminine) | The process of removing liquid, especially waste water. |
Vignoble | Vineyard | Noun (masculine) | A plantation of grape-bearing vines for wine-making. |
Villageois | Villager | Noun (masculine/feminine) | An inhabitant of a village. |
Violon | Violin | Noun (masculine) | A string instrument played with a bow. |
Virage | Turn, bend | Noun (masculine) | A change in direction, especially on a road. |
Virement | Transfer | Noun (masculine) | The act of moving money from one account to another. |
Virtuel | Virtual | Adjective | Existing in essence but not in physical reality. |
Visuel | Visual | Adjective | Related to seeing or sight. |
Volontaire | Voluntary, volunteer | Adjective, Noun | Done or acting of one’s own free will; a person who volunteers. |
Vocabulaire | Vocabulary | Noun (masculine) | The body of words used in a particular language. |
Voyageur | Traveler | Noun (masculine/feminine) | A person who is traveling or who often travels. |
Variété | Variety | Noun (feminine) | The quality of being different or diverse; a category of things of the same type. |
Vanille | Vanilla | Noun (feminine) | A flavor derived from orchids; used in food and drink. |
Vendredi | Friday | Noun (masculine) | The day of the week between Thursday and Saturday. |
Vitesse | Speed | Noun (feminine) | The rate at which someone or something moves or operates. |
Volonté | Will, willingness | Noun (feminine) | The faculty of conscious and deliberate choice; the desire to do something. |
Valable | Valid | Adjective | Having legal efficacy or force; well-grounded. |
Virtuose | Virtuoso | Noun (masculine/feminine) | A person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit. |
Vulnérable | Vulnerable | Adjective | Susceptible to physical or emotional harm or attack. |
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And Voilà!
Forty-three French words starting with V to improve your vocabulary.
Keep practicing, and stay tuned for the next round.
À bientôt !
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