Easy French words to learn: Tools & DIY
Learning how to use tools and doing DIY projects can be a fun and rewarding experience. Here is a list of English words with their French translations (without uppercase) to help you talk about tools and DIY projects in French.
- Hammer – Marteau
- Screwdriver – Tournevis
- Pliers – Pinces
- Wrench – Clé
- Saw – Scie
- Drill – Perceuse
- Tape measure – Mètre ruban
- Level – Niveau à bulle
- Chisel – Burin
- Sandpaper – Papier de verre
- Paintbrush – Pinceau
- Paint roller – Rouleau à peinture
- Drop cloth – Toile de protection
- Workbench – Établi
- Nails – Clous
- Screws – Vis
- Bolts – Boulons
- Nuts – Écrous
- Hinges – Charnières
- Sanding block – Cale à poncer
- Staple gun – Agrafeuse
Learning the names of tools in French can be helpful, especially if you are in a French-speaking country and need to purchase or use tools for a project. Practice using these words and try to incorporate them into your French vocabulary.