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Post updated October 12th, 2023 :
– Add number of letters for each word
– Add a printable pdf file of the word list.
– Addition of 5 new words beginning with Y.
– New table format for the list.
– Meaning of the word added.
Here are some French words that start with Y.
If you are a Scrabble or crosswords amateur, this post is for you! 😉
31 French words That Start with Y
So there is my list of 31 French words beginning with Y with its English translation and type :
| French Word | English Translation | Family & Gender | Meaning | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yam | Yam | Noun (Masculine) | A type of tuber | 3 |
| Yéti | Yeti | Noun (Masculine) | Mythical snow creature | 4 |
| Yole | Yole | Noun (Feminine) | A type of boat | 4 |
| Yuzu | Yuzu | Noun (Masculine) | Asian citrus fruit | 4 |
| Yoga | Yoga | Noun (Masculine) | Physical and mental discipline | 4 |
| Yogi | Yogi | Noun (Masculine) | Practitioner of yoga | 4 |
| Yeux | Eyes | Noun (Masculine, plural) | Organs of vision | 4 |
| Youpi | Hooray | Interjection | Expression of joy | 5 |
| Yémen | Yemen | Proper name | Country in Middle East | 5 |
| Yaourt | Yogurt | Noun (Masculine) | Fermented dairy product | 6 |
| Yack | Yak | Noun (Masculine) | Large domesticated wild ox | 4 |
| Yacht | Yacht | Noun (Masculine) | A private boat or ship | 5 |
| Yassa | Yassa | Noun (Masculine) | West African chicken dish | 5 |
| Yé-yé | Ye-ye | Adjective | French 1960s pop music | 5 |
| Yo-yo | Yo-yo | Noun (Masculine) | A toy on a string | 5 |
| Yammer | Yammer | Verb | To talk incessantly | 6 |
| Yonic | Yonic | Adjective | Symbolizing female genitalia | 5 |
| Yuca | Yuca | Noun (Feminine) | A type of plant | 4 |
| Yourte | Yurt | Noun (Feminine) | Circular tent | 6 |
| Yack (alternative) | Yak | Noun (Masculine) | Large domesticated wild ox | 4 |
| Youyou | Cooing | Noun (Masculine) | Sound, often of a pigeon | 6 |
| Yatagan | Yataghan | Noun (Masculine) | Turkish sword | 7 |
| Yodler | To yodel | Verb | Singing with pitch changes | 6 |
| Yuppie | Yuppie | Noun (Masculine) | Young urban professional | 6 |
| Yéyéisme | Ye-ye-ism | Noun (Masculine) | Culture of 1960s French pop music | 8 |
| Yodleuse | Female yodeler | Noun (Feminine) | Woman who yodels | 8 |
| Yersinia | Yersinia | Noun (Feminine) | Genus of bacteria | 8 |
| Yottaoctet | Yottabyte | Noun (Masculine) | Large unit of digital information | 10 |
| Yoyoïser | To fluctuate | Verb | Move up and down like a yo-yo | 8 |
| Yperite | Mustard gas | Noun (Feminine) | Toxic warfare agent | 7 |
| Ylang-ylang | Ylang-ylang | Noun (Masculine) | Fragrant flower used in perfumery | 10 |
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