Common French verbs list

Most Common French Verbs — Free Printable Flashcards

Most Common French Verbs gives you a practical set of French words and expressions in one place, so you can study useful vocabulary without digging through scattered sources.

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WordTypeMeaningAudio
LéonNounLeo
lessiveNounlye
lesterVerbballast
leverVerbraise, rise, lift, elevate, lift up
libérerVerbrelease, set free, free, liberate
lierVerbtie
lièvreNounhare
linOtherflax
lireleer
littéralementVerbliterally, verbatim, word for word
livrerVerbdeliver
localiserVerblocalize, localise
loinVerbfar, away, forth, off, yonder, afar
longtempsVerblong
lorsVerbthen
louerVerbrent, rent out
louperVerbmiss
lutterVerbfight, wrestle
mâcherVerbchew
maintenantVerbnow, at present, nowadays
maintenirVerbmaintain, support, sustain, countenance, espouse, uphold, second, back, stand by, conserve, keep, preserve, cache, save, store, continue, go on
malheureusementVerbunfortunately, unhappily, regrettably, sadly
mangermahn-jay
manierVerbhandle, manipulate, wield, manage
manquermahn-kay

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