French words and phrases beginning with C

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55 words and 64 phrases — 119 entries in total.

Words (55)

C (55)

cadeau (French) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

gift

cahier (French) nom masculin AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

notebook

caisse (French) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

checkout counter

calme (French) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

calm

canapé (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

sofa

canard (French) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

duck

capture (French) noun Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

capture

car (French) conj Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

as, since, because, for

casserole (French) noun, feminine AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

saucepan

ceinture (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

belt

célébrer (French) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to celebrate

cent (French) numeral AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

hundred

cérémonie (French) nom féminin AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

ceremony

cerise (French) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

cherry

cerveau (French) nom masculin AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

brain

chaise (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

chair

chanter (French) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to sing

chantier (French) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

construction site

chapeau (French) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

hat

chariot (French) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

shopping cart

chat (French) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

cat

chaud (French) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

hot

chaussette (French) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

sock

chaussure (French) nom féminin AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

shoe

chemin (French) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

way

cheminée (French) nom féminin AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

fireplace

chemise (French) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

shirt

chercheur (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

researcher

cheville (French) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

ankle

chien (French) noun Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

dog

choisir (French) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to choose

chose (French) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

thing

ciel (French) nom AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

sky

cinq (French) noun AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

five

clair (French) adjectif AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

bright

clavier (French) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

keyboard

clé (French) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

key

cobra (French) noun Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

cobra (snake)

colère (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

anger

Collègue (French) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Colleague

commencer (French) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to start

commode (French) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

dresser

connotation (French) noun Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

connotation

convivialité (French) nom féminin AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

conviviality

cool (French) adj Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

cool (only its informal senses, mainly fashionable)

Copain (French) noun AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Boyfriend / Friend

Cordialement (French) adverb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Cordially

courageux (French) adjective AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

brave

courir (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

to run

cousin (French) noun Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

cousin (male)

couteau (French) nom masculin AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

knife

couverture (French) nom féminin AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

blanket

cuillère (French) nom féminin AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

spoon

cuisiner (French) verb AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

to cook

cyclisme (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

cycling

Phrases (64)

C'est bien! (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

That's good!

C'est combien, ceci ? (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

How much is this?

C'est complet. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's full / booked.

C'est délicieux. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is delicious.

C'est dommage. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That's a shame.

C'est en forgeant qu'on devient forgeron (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Practice makes perfect

C'est en solde ? (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Is it on sale?

C'est génial ! (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That's great!

C'est hors de question. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's out of the question.

C'est incroyable ! (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's incredible!

C'est l'heure d'y aller. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's time to go.

C'est la vie (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

That's life

C'est mon anniversaire. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's my birthday.

C'est mon meilleur ami. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

He is my best friend.

C'est où? (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Where is it?

C'est par où ? (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Which way is it?

C'est parti ! (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Here we go!

C'est pas possible ! (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's not possible! / No way!

C'est prêt. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's ready.

C'est sans contact ? (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

Is it contactless?

C'est tout à fait normal. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's completely normal.

C'est très bon. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is very good.

C'est très gentil de ta part. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That is very kind of you.

C'est trop bruyant ici. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's too noisy here.

C'est trop cher. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's too expensive.

C'est trop épicé pour moi. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is too spicy for me.

C'est un ami de longue date. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

He is a long-time friend.

C'est un beau violet. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's a beautiful purple.

C'est un jour férié. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's a public holiday.

C'est un peu trop salé. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's a bit too salty.

C'est un plaisir de vous connaître. (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

It's a pleasure to know you.

C'est un plaisir. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It is a pleasure.

C'est une coutume ancienne. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's an ancient custom.

C'est une jupe longue. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's a long skirt.

C'est une méthode efficace. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's an efficient method.

C'est une personne sérieuse. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

He or she is a serious person.

C'est une surprise ! (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's a surprise!

C'est vraiment impressionnant. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's truly impressive.

Ça m'angoisse. (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

It makes me anxious.

Ça m'est égal. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's all the same to me.

Ça marche. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It works / That works.

Ça me fait plaisir. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

My pleasure.

Ça me rend triste. (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

That makes me sad.

Ça me va. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That works for me / That suits me.

Ça ne me dérange pas. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It doesn't bother me.

Ça suffit. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

That's enough.

Ça va ? (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

How's it going?

Ça vaut la peine. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's worth it.

Casser les pieds à quelqu'un (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

To annoy or bother someone.

Ce n'est pas grave. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's not serious / No problem.

Ce n'est pas la peine. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

It's not necessary / Don't bother.

Ce récit est passionnant. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

This story is fascinating.

Cette couleur est magnifique. (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

This color is magnificent.

Chaque histoire a une morale (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Every story has a moral

Chaque récit a une morale (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Every story has a moral

Combien ça coûte? (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

How much does it cost?

Comment ça va? (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

How are you?

Comment puis-je contacter le service client ? (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

How can I contact customer service?

Comment se passe votre journée ? (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How is your day going?

Comment t'appelles-tu ? (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

What is your name?

Comment tu t'appelles? (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

What is your name?

Comment va ta famille ? (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How is your family?

Comment vont tes parents ? (French) AI-checked — awaiting native speaker review

How are your parents?

Continuez tout droit jusqu'au rond-point. (French) AI-generated — awaiting native speaker review

Continue straight until the roundabout.

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