Prepping for the DELF A1? You need vocabulary that matches the test, not a random stack of flashcards. This CEFR-aligned list pulls together roughly 600 French words that you can expect to meet on exam day-and in your first real conversations too, from the boulangerie to introducing yourself.
We keep things simple: a clear meaning, a no-nonsense example sentence that shows the word in action, and a play button so you can hear the pronunciation without second-guessing. Skip the dusty textbook relics-these are words you’ll actually use. After A1, continue with the DELF A2 vocabulary list.
Ready to build your French confidence one tiny word at a time? Scroll to the bottom of the article for the free printable DELF A1 French vocabulary list PDF and the free downloadable printable DELF A1 French flashcards—your little study sidekicks for easy practice.
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| Word | Type | Meaning | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| oui | Other | yes, yeah, yep, aye | |
| ouvrir | Verb | open | |
| paix | Other | peace | |
| papa | Other | dad, daddy, pop | |
| paperasse | Noun | bumf | |
| pareil | Adjective | similar, alike, like, allied | |
| parfois | Verb | sometimes | |
| parler | Verb | speak, talk | |
| parole | Noun | speech | |
| part | Noun | share, part, portion | |
| parti | Adjective | per pale | |
| partie | Noun | part, portion | |
| partir | Verb | leave, drive away, drive off, start off, start, depart, go away, discharge, fire, fire off, start out, set off, start, bog off | |
| partout | Verb | everywhere | |
| pas | Other | step | |
| passé | Noun | past | |
| pauvre | Adjective | poor | |
| payer | Verb | pay, ante up | |
| pays | Noun | country, land | |
| PDG | Noun | CEO | |
| peine | Noun | penalty, punishment, retribution | |
| pendant | Adjective | buckle, pendant | |
| penser | Verb | think | |
| PER | Other | PEX | |
| perdre | Verb | lose |
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