Section B — Essential Vocabulary & Translations
This file contains key vocabulary from all Section B topics, organized by category. Use this reference to understand topic concepts and build arguments during your 10-minute discussions.
Housing & Accommodation
| French | English |
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| logement | housing, accommodation |
| maison | house |
| hôtel | hotel |
| auberge | inn, hostel |
| chambre | room |
| service | service |
| échangeur | home exchanger |
| louer | to rent |
| vendre | to sell |
| achat | purchase |
| propriétaire | owner, landlord |
| locataire | tenant, renter |
| bail | lease |
| dépôt de garantie | security deposit |
| caution | deposit, bond |
| meubles | furniture |
| équipement | equipment |
| confort | comfort |
| chauffage | heating |
| climatisation | air conditioning |
| ascenseur | elevator |
| escalier | stairs |
| balcon | balcony |
| terrasse | terrace |
| jardin | garden |
| parking | parking |
Travel & Tourism
| French | English |
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| vacances | vacation, holidays |
| voyage | trip, travel |
| destination | destination |
| itinéraire | itinerary, route |
| circuit | circuit, tour |
| bateau | boat |
| croisière | cruise |
| montgolfière | hot air balloon |
| ballon libre | hot air balloon |
| navire | ship |
| voile | sailing |
| naviguer | to navigate, to sail |
| traversée | crossing |
| île | island |
| côte | coast |
| plage | beach |
| montagne | mountain |
| paysage | landscape |
| château | castle |
| musée | museum |
| monument | monument |
| site archéologique | archaeological site |
| fouilles | archaeological digs |
| découverte | discovery |
| explorer | to explore |
| excursion | excursion, day trip |
| guide touristique | tour guide |
| carte | map |
| billet | ticket |
| tarif | fare, rate, price |
| forfait | package deal |
| réservation | reservation |
| hôtesse | hostess, flight attendant |
| conciergerie | concierge service |
Food & Dining
| French | English |
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| dîner | dinner |
| repas | meal |
| restaurant | restaurant |
| cuisine | cooking, kitchen |
| chef | chef |
| plat | dish |
| entrée | starter |
| plat principal | main course |
| dessert | dessert |
| sauce | sauce |
| épicé | spicy |
| goût | taste |
| saveur | flavor |
| odorat | smell, sense of smell |
| déguster | to taste |
| manger | to eat |
| boire | to drink |
| verre | glass |
| cuillère | spoon |
| fourchette | fork |
| couteau | knife |
| assiette | plate |
| nappe | tablecloth |
| serviette | napkin |
| couvert | place setting |
| ambiance | atmosphere |
| cadre | setting, frame |
| chaleureux | warm, welcoming |
| confortable | comfortable |
Health & Safety
| French | English |
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| santé | health |
| maladie | illness, disease |
| sain | healthy |
| stérile | sterile |
| hygiène | hygiene |
| propre | clean |
| salissant | soiling, dirty-making |
| maladie transmissible | communicable disease |
| infection | infection |
| virus | virus |
| piqûre | injection, sting |
| seringue | syringe |
| aiguille | needle |
| prélèvement | sample, blood draw |
| sang | blood |
| don de sang | blood donation |
| donneur | donor |
| receveur | recipient |
| transfusion | transfusion |
| blessure | wound, injury |
| douleur | pain |
| mal | pain, ache |
| vertige | dizziness |
| acrophobie | fear of heights |
| mal d'air | airsickness |
| mal de mer | seasickness |
| fatigue | tiredness, fatigue |
| repos | rest |
| reposer | to rest |
| dangereux | dangerous |
| danger | danger |
| risque | risk |
| accident | accident |
| naufrage | shipwreck |
| iceberg | iceberg |
| tempête | storm |
Smoking & Quit Smoking
| French | English |
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| fumer | to smoke |
| cigarette | cigarette |
| tabac | tobacco |
| non-fumeur | non-smoker |
| fumeur | smoker |
| fumée | smoke |
| dépendance | addiction, dependence |
| nicotine | nicotine |
| pollution | pollution |
| toxique | toxic |
| santé | health |
| poumon | lung |
| arrêter de fumer | to quit smoking |
| méthode | method |
| rayon infrarouge | infrared ray |
| traitement | treatment |
| sans douleur | painless |
| stress | stress |
| anxiété | anxiety |
| bien-être | well-being |
| suivi | follow-up, monitoring |
| effet secondaire | side effect |
| peau | skin |
| odorat | sense of smell |
| goût | sense of taste |
| teint | complexion |
| économie | savings |
| argent | money |
Environmental & Sustainability
| French | English |
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| environnement | environment |
| écologie | ecology |
| écologique | ecological, eco-friendly |
| nature | nature |
| pollution | pollution |
| polluant | pollutant |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| gaz à effet de serre | greenhouse gas |
| changement climatique | climate change |
| réchauffement climatique | global warming |
| énergie | energy |
| énergie renouvelable | renewable energy |
| ampoule | light bulb |
| basse consommation | low-consumption |
| consommation | consumption |
| économiser | to save (energy/money) |
| covoiturage | carpooling, ride-sharing |
| transport | transport, transportation |
| automobile | automobile, car |
| voiture | car |
| pollution de l'air | air pollution |
| bruit | noise |
| trafic | traffic |
| réduire | to reduce |
| réutiliser | to reuse |
| recyclage | recycling |
| recyclable | recyclable |
| carton | cardboard |
| meubles en carton | cardboard furniture |
| durable | sustainable, lasting |
| robust | robust, sturdy |
| léger | light, lightweight |
| toxique | toxic |
| chimique | chemical |
| naturel | natural |
| biodégradable | biodegradable |
| protection | protection |
| espèce | species |
| faune | fauna, wildlife |
| flore | flora |
| forêt | forest |
| arbre | tree |
| lavande | lavender |
Social Activities & Entertainment
| French | English |
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| soirée | evening party, night out |
| fête | party, festival |
| événement | event |
| activité | activity |
| loisir | leisure activity |
| divertissement | entertainment |
| amusement | fun, amusement |
| plaisir | pleasure |
| détente | relaxation |
| masqué | masked |
| déguisé | disguised, in costume |
| costume | costume |
| thématique | thematic |
| Révolution française | French Revolution |
| association | association, club |
| club | club |
| membre | member |
| adhésion | membership |
| réunion | meeting, gathering |
| groupe | group |
| équipe | team |
| animateur | facilitator, host |
| facilitateur | facilitator |
| animale | animal-themed |
| fou | crazy, wild |
| rire | to laugh, laughter |
| yoga du rire | laughter yoga |
| exercice | exercise |
| humeur | mood, humor |
| convivial | friendly, convivial |
| ambiance | atmosphere |
| timide | shy |
| confiance | confidence |
| sociable | sociable |
| indépendant | independent |
| group | group |
Education & Tutoring
| French | English |
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| école | school |
| étude | study |
| cours | class, lesson |
| enseignement | teaching |
| éducation | education |
| professeur | teacher, professor |
| étudiant | student |
| élève | student, pupil |
| enfant | child |
| jeune | young person, youth |
| scolarité | schooling, education |
| diplôme | diploma, degree |
| qualification | qualification |
| compétence | skill, competence |
| matière | subject |
| français | French |
| mathématiques | mathematics |
| physique | physics |
| histoire | history |
| géographie | geography |
| langue étrangère | foreign language |
| niveau | level |
| primaire | primary |
| secondaire | secondary |
| supérieur | higher |
| débutant | beginner |
| intermédiaire | intermediate |
| avancé | advanced |
| apprentissage | learning |
| enseignement à domicile | home tutoring |
| tutorat | tutoring |
| soutien | support, tutoring |
| inégalité | inequality |
| confiance en soi | self-confidence |
| motivation | motivation |
| difficulté | difficulty |
| problème | problem |
| solution | solution |
| volontaire | volunteer |
| bénévole | volunteer |
| association | association, organization |
Online & Commerce
| French | English |
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| Internet | Internet |
| site | website |
| en ligne | online |
| commerce électronique | e-commerce |
| achat en ligne | online shopping |
| vente | sale, selling |
| magasin | store |
| supermarché | supermarket |
| produit | product |
| marque | brand |
| prix | price |
| cher | expensive |
| bon marché | cheap, inexpensive |
| économie | savings |
| réduction | discount, reduction |
| livraison | delivery |
| délai | deadline, delay |
| retard | delay |
| sécurité | security |
| carte bancaire | bank card, credit card |
| paiement | payment |
| payer | to pay |
| achat | purchase |
| choix | choice |
| sélection | selection |
| fruit | fruit |
| légume | vegetable |
| frais | fresh |
| qualité | quality |
| garantie | warranty, guarantee |
| satisfaction | satisfaction |
| contact humain | human contact |
| service client | customer service |
| plainte | complaint |
| contestation | dispute, objection |
| problème | problem |
| solution | solution |
Dating & Relationships
| French | English |
|---|
| rencontre | meeting, encounter |
| site de rencontre | dating website |
| amour | love |
| relation | relationship |
| couple | couple |
| mariage | marriage |
| engagement | engagement |
| responsabilité familiale | family responsibility |
| enfant | child |
| famille | family |
| conjoint | spouse |
| partenaire | partner |
| ami | friend |
| connaissance | acquaintance |
| inconnu | stranger, unknown person |
| confiance | trust, confidence |
| méfiance | distrust, suspicion |
| danger | danger |
| sécurité | safety, security |
| hasard | chance, luck |
| naturel | natural |
| authentique | authentic |
| sincère | sincere |
| honnête | honest |
| connexion | connection |
| compréhension mutuelle | mutual understanding |
| compatibilité | compatibility |
| bonheur | happiness |
| joie | joy |
Work & Employment
| French | English |
|---|
| travail | work, job |
| emploi | employment, job |
| métier | occupation, profession |
| carrière | career |
| expérience | experience |
| compétence | skill, competence |
| qualification | qualification |
| diplôme | diploma, degree |
| recrutement | recruitment |
| entretien d'embauche | job interview |
| réunion express | speed meeting |
| employeur | employer |
| employé | employee |
| collègue | colleague |
| client | client, customer |
| salaire | salary, wages |
| rémunération | compensation, pay |
| revenu supplémentaire | extra income |
| gagner de l'argent | to earn money |
| horaire flexible | flexible schedule |
| disponibilité | availability |
| responsabilité | responsibility |
| ambition | ambition |
| programme chargé | busy schedule |
| congé | leave, time off |
| vacances | vacation, holidays |
| French | English |
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| film | film, movie |
| cinéma | cinema, movie theater |
| production | production |
| tournage | filming |
| acteur | actor |
| actrice | actress |
| rôle | role |
| scène | scene |
| plateau | film set |
| éclairage | lighting |
| caméra | camera |
| microphone | microphone |
| réalisateur | director |
| producteur | producer |
| équipe de tournage | film crew |
| célébrité | celebrity, famous person |
| figurant | extra |
| bébé | baby |
| enfant | child |
| enfant acteur | child actor |
| engagement | commitment |
| contrat | contract |
| rémunération | compensation, payment |
| frais | expenses |
| publicité | advertisement, commercial |
| annonce | announcement, ad |
| voiture | car |
| décalque | decal |
| décoration | decoration |
| French | English |
|---|
| volontaire | volunteer |
| bénévole | volunteer |
| association | association, organization |
| organisme | organization |
| cause | cause |
| humanitaire | humanitarian |
| charitable | charitable |
| altruisme | altruism |
| gén érosité | generosity |
| engagement | commitment |
| contribution | contribution |
| aide | help, assistance |
| soutien | support |
| mentor | mentor |
| mentoring | mentoring |
| tutorat | tutoring |
| écoute | listening |
| empathie | empathy |
| compassion | compassion |
| inégalité | inequality |
| marginalisé | marginalized |
| quartier défavorisé | disadvantaged neighborhood |
| exclusion | exclusion |
| discrimination | discrimination |
| pauvreté | poverty |
| intégration | integration |
| socialisation | socialization |
| confiance | confidence |
| apprentissage | learning |
| développement personnel | personal development |
Nature & Wildlife Protection
| French | English |
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| nature | nature |
| environnement | environment |
| écologie | ecology |
| faune | fauna, wildlife |
| flore | flora |
| espèce | species |
| animal | animal |
| ours | bear |
| loup | wolf |
| fleur | flower |
| arbre | tree |
| forêt | forest |
| montagne | mountain |
| rivière | river |
| mer | sea |
| océan | ocean |
| écosystème | ecosystem |
| biodiversité | biodiversity |
| habitat | habitat |
| extinction | extinction |
| menacé | threatened, endangered |
| protéger | to protect |
| protection | protection |
| conservation | conservation |
| préservation | preservation |
| reproduction | reproduction |
| générations futures | future generations |
| responsabilité | responsibility |
| pollution | pollution |
| nettoyage | cleaning |
| respect | respect |
Sports & Physical Activity
| French | English |
|---|
| sport | sport |
| exercice | exercise |
| activité physique | physical activity |
| gym | gym, gymnastics |
| fitness | fitness |
| entraînement | training |
| cours | class |
| instructeur | instructor |
| entraîneur | coach, trainer |
| niveau | level |
| débutant | beginner |
| intermédiaire | intermediate |
| avancé | advanced |
| force | strength |
| flexibilité | flexibility |
| endurance | endurance |
| résistance | resistance |
| tonification | toning |
| musculature | muscle tone |
| danse | dance |
| danse latine | Latin dance |
| danse tropicale | tropical dance |
| caraïbe | Caribbean |
| latino-américain | Latin American |
| rythme | rhythm |
| musique | music |
| pêche | fishing |
| alpinisme | mountaineering |
| escalade | climbing |
| raquette | racket, snowshoe |
| stress | stress |
| détente | relaxation |
| bien-être | well-being |
| santé | health |
| Studio | studio |
| vestiaire | changing room |
| douche | shower |
| inscription | registration, enrollment |
| abonnement | subscription, membership |
Personality & Descriptive Words
| French | English |
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| timide | shy |
| sociable | sociable |
| indépendant | independent |
| confiant | confident |
| courageux | brave, courageous |
| prudent | cautious, prudent |
| responsable | responsible |
| irréponsable | irresponsible |
| pratique | practical |
| impractique | impractical |
| facile | easy |
| difficile | difficult |
| simple | simple |
| compliqué | complicated |
| clair | clear |
| confus | confused |
| amusant | funny, amusing |
| ennuyeux | boring |
| intéressant | interesting |
| inintéressant | uninteresting |
| aventureux | adventurous |
| prudent | cautious |
| naturel | natural |
| artificiel | artificial |
| authentique | authentic |
| faux | false, fake |
| honnête | honest |
| malhonnête | dishonest |
| romantique | romantic |
| pragmatique | pragmatic |
| émotionnel | emotional |
| rationnel | rational |
| passionné | passionate |
| enthousiaste | enthusiastic |
| méfiant | distrustful |
| confiant | trusting |
| curieux | curious |
| indifférent | indifferent |
| bienveillant | benevolent, kind |
| malveillant | malevolent |
Common Objection Phrases
| French | English |
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| Je pense que... | I think that... |
| Je crois que... | I believe that... |
| Je ne suis pas d'accord | I don't agree |
| C'est cher | It's expensive |
| Ça coûte trop cher | That costs too much |
| Je n'ai pas le temps | I don't have time |
| Je ne suis pas disponible | I'm not available |
| C'est trop compliqué | It's too complicated |
| C'est trop difficile | It's too difficult |
| J'ai peur | I'm afraid |
| Je suis préoccupé | I'm worried |
| Ce n'est pas pratique | It's not practical |
| Je préfère | I prefer |
| C'est dangereux | It's dangerous |
| Je ne suis pas intéressé | I'm not interested |
| Je suis trop occupé | I'm too busy |
| Ma famille ne sera pas d'accord | My family won't agree |
| Je ne pense pas pouvoir | I don't think I can |
| C'est une perte de temps | It's a waste of time |
| Ça n'en vaut pas la peine | It's not worth it |
Quick Reference: Top 50 Most Useful Section B Words
- préférer — prefer
- penser — think
- croire — believe
- aimer — like/love
- avoir peur — be afraid
- cher — expensive
- coûter — cost
- dangereux — dangerous
- pratique — practical
- difficile — difficult
- temps — time
- travail — work
- argent — money
- problème — problem
- solution — solution
- environnement — environment
- santé — health
- pollution — pollution
- nature — nature
- voyage — trip/travel
- vacances — vacation
- famille — family
- responsabilité — responsibility
- confiance — trust/confidence
- danger — danger
- risque — risk
- sécurité — safety
- hôtel — hotel
- logement — housing
- maison — house
- bateau — boat
- montagne — mountain
- musée — museum
- restaurant — restaurant
- école — school
- étudiant — student
- professeur — teacher
- emploi — employment
- salaire — salary
- entreprise — company
- bien-être — well-being
- santé mentale — mental health
- stress — stress
- détente — relaxation
- amitié — friendship
- rencontre — meeting
- société — society
- communauté — community
- génération — generation
- avenir — future
Use this vocabulary to express opinions, handle objections, and develop persuasive arguments during your Section B discussions.