DELF A1 Vocabulary: The Words You Can't Skip
DELF A1 vocabulary centers on everyday situations: introductions, family, home, work, and daily routines. Here are the most important words, organized by topic so you can learn them in context.
Vocabulary for introducing yourself and your identity
For the A1, you need to introduce yourself: "Je m'appelle Ana, j'ai 25 ans, je suis espagnole, j'habite à Madrid." Learn: nom (surname), prénom (first name), âge (age), nationalité (nationality), adresse (address), profession (job).
La famille en français — A1
Family is a central A1 topic: père (father), mère (mother), frère (brother), sœur (sister), grand-père (grandfather), grand-mère (grandmother), fils (son), fille (daughter), mari (husband), femme (wife).
Numbers and time in A1
Numbers from 1 to 100 are essential: un, deux, trois, quatre, cinq... Days of the week: lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi, vendredi, samedi, dimanche. Months: janvier, février, mars, avril, mai, juin, juillet, août, septembre, octobre, novembre, décembre.
Practice exercises
Le père de mon père est mon...
How do you say "blue" in French?
What does "le petit-déjeuner" mean?
Exam tips
- Make vocabulary flashcards with the French word on one side and the English translation on the other.
- Group vocabulary by topic — it's much easier to recall in context that way.
- Practice the article together with every noun: not just 'table' but 'la table' — gender doesn't exist in English, so you have to learn it noun by noun.
- Write 5 sentences a day using new vocabulary.
- Use the DelfOnline app to review with spaced repetition.
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