Basic French Vocabulary: Length and shapes

When learning a new language, it can be helpful to start with some basic vocabulary that you can use in everyday conversations. In French, one area that you might want to focus on is length and shapes. Whether you’re describing the size of something or discussing its shape, having the right words at your disposal can be incredibly useful. To get started, here’s a list of French vocabulary words that can help you talk about length and shapes, along with their English translations.

• Length and Distance (La Longueur et la Distance)
  • Short: Court
  • Long: Long
  • Distance: Distance
  • Near: Proche
  • Far: Loin
  • Width: Largeur
  • Height: Hauteur
  • Depth: Profondeur
  • Length: Longueur

• Shapes (Les Formes)
  • Circle: Cercle
  • Square: Carré
  • Triangle: Triangle
  • Rectangle: Rectangle
  • Oval: Ovale
  • Sphere: Sphère
  • Cube: Cube
  • Pyramid: Pyramide
  • Cone: Cône
  • Cylinder: Cylindre

• Miscellaneous (Divers)
  • Straight: Droit
  • Curved: Courbé
  • Sharp: Aiguisé
  • Blunt: Émoussé
  • Flat: Plat
  • Round: Rond
  • Pointed: Pointu
  • Crooked: Tordu
  • Narrow: Étroit
  • Wide: Large

Learning these basic French vocabulary words can help you describe the length and shape of things more accurately. With practice, you’ll be able to use them confidently in everyday conversations.