Easy French words to learn: Tools & DIY

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.

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