B1 is the level where French stops being a classroom subject and starts being your tool for real life. You’re past ordering café and asking directions-now you want to explain why a film moved you, share a weekend memory, or politely complain about the train delay without freezing. This CEFR-aligned DELF B1 French Vocabulary list is built exactly for that messy, exciting in‑between stage.
Ready to level up your French without turning your brain into a cheese fondue? Scroll to the bottom of the article to find the free printable DELF B1 French vocabulary list PDF and the free downloadable printable DELF B1 French flashcards, both made to help you study smart and keep moving through B1 with confidence.
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Quick Quiz
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| Word | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| maillot | Noun | bathing suit |
| maire | Noun | burgomaster, mayor, provost |
| mairie | Noun | mayor |
| maïs | Noun | maize, corn |
| maîtresse | Noun | mistress |
| maîtrise | Noun | mastery |
| majesté | Noun | majesty |
| major | Noun | warrant officer class 1 |
| majorité | Noun | majority, mainstream |
| mâle | Adjective | male |
| malédiction | Noun | malediction, curse |
| malentendu | Noun | misunderstanding, misapprehension, miscomprehension |
| malheureusement | Verb | unfortunately, unhappily, regrettably, sadly |
| malheureux | Adjective | unhappy, unfortunate |
| malin | Adjective | malign, evil, wicked |
| mallette | Noun | briefcase |
| mama | Noun | Mama |
| mamie | Noun | granny |
| manche | Noun | sleeve |
| Manche | Noun | English Channel |
| mandat | Noun | term |
| manières | Noun | manners |
| mannequin | Noun | dummy, mannequin |
| manteau | Noun | cloak, mantle, cape, coat |
| manuel | Adjective | manual |
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