15 Advanced French Vocabulary Words You Need to Know
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January 28, 2025
1/28/2025
Some words are essential for understanding and expressing yourself with more nuance. Today, we’re going to explore 15 advanced vocabulary words in French. No worries! We’ll explain them simply, with concrete examples to help you understand and use them effectively.
15 Words to Know
loquace
talkative(Adjective)Alternatives: bavard
Tu ne dis rien... tu n'es pas très loquace.
Said of a person who talks a lot.
inexorable
unstoppable(Adjective)L'issue de cet événement est inexorable.
Refers to something that cannot be changed or stopped.
apathique
apathetic(Adjective)Alternatives: léthargique
Il est complètement apathique, il ne fait rien de ses journées.
Refers to a person who lacks energy and enthusiasm.
taciturne
reserved(Adjective)Alternatives: silencieux
Depuis son divorce, il est vraiment taciturne.
Refers to a person who speaks little and is introverted.
omnipotent
all-powerful(Adjective)Il se croit omnipotent, il pense qu'il a tous les pouvoirs.
Refers to someone who has all the powers.
dubitatif
doubtful(Adjective)Alternatives: sceptique
Elle me regardait d'un air dubitatif.
Refers to a person who expresses doubt.
éphémère
short-lived(Adjective)C'était un plaisir éphémère d'une nuit.
Refers to something that lasts a short time.
fastidieux
tedious(Adjective)Alternatives: ennuyeux
C'est fastidieux de corriger toutes ces copies.
Refers to something long and boring.
fulgurant
lightning-fast(Adjective)Alternatives: rapide
La guérison a été fulgurante.
Refers to something sudden and fast.
inopiné
unexpected(Adjective)Alternatives: imprévu
Le général a fait une inspection inopinée du régiment.
Refers to something that happens without being planned.
frugal
simple(Adjective)Alternatives: austère
Ce fut un repas frugal.
Refers to a simple meal or lifestyle, without excess.
frivole
frivolous(Adjective)Alternatives: superficiel
Je me lasse de ces discussions frivoles.
Refers to a person or thing that lacks seriousness.
laconique
terse(Adjective)Alternatives: succinct
Il s'exprime toujours de façon laconique.
Refers to a person who speaks briefly and concisely.
éloquent
eloquent(Adjective)Alternatives: persuasif
Cet avocat est éloquent.
Refers to a person who speaks well, with clarity and persuasion.
dithyrambique
overly praising(Adjective)Alternatives: élogieux
La presse a été dithyrambique sur la performance du joueur français.
Refers to a speech or opinion that is excessively laudatory.
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Conclusion
And there you have it! You’ve just learned 15 essential words to enrich your French vocabulary. By using them in your conversations, you’ll even impress native speakers! If you want to go further, join the thousands of students learning French with Start French Now. Our courses are structured and tailored to your level.
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