🎭 Japanese Culture & Leisure Vocabulary Culture et loisirs
46 essential French words for the Culture & Leisure scene, each with IPA, English meaning, CEFR level and native speaker audio, plus example sentences. Tap 🔊 to listen.
- enfer /ɑ̃fɛʁ/ B1hell; (figuratively) a tormentDans ce poème, l'enfer est décrit comme un lieu glacé.In this poem, hell is described as a frozen place.
- art /aʁ/ A1artElle étudie l'art moderne à l'université.She studies modern art at university.
- foi /fwa/ B1faith; belief; trustSa foi l'aide à traverser les moments difficiles.His faith helps him get through hard times.
- croix /kʁwa/ A2cross (shape or symbol)Une petite croix en bois décore le mur de la chapelle.A small wooden cross decorates the chapel wall.
- club /klœb/ A1club (sports or social group)Mon frère joue dans un club de football le samedi.My brother plays in a football club on Saturdays.
- chasse /ʃas/ B1hunting; huntLa chasse est interdite dans cette forêt.Hunting is forbidden in this forest.
- mode /mɔd/ A2fashion (feminine: la mode)Elle travaille dans la mode depuis dix ans.She has worked in fashion for ten years.
- danse /dɑ̃s/ A1dance; dancingMa fille prend des cours de danse le mercredi.My daughter takes dance lessons on Wednesdays.
- style /stil/ A2styleCe peintre a un style très reconnaissable.This painter has a very recognizable style.
- lycée /lise/ A2upper secondary school (ages 15–18 in France)Mon fils entre au lycée en septembre.My son starts upper secondary school in September.
- tombe /tɔ̃b/ B1grave; tombNous avons déposé des fleurs sur la tombe de sa grand-mère.We laid flowers on his grandmother's grave.
- démon /demɔ̃/ B2demon (figure in myths and stories)Dans ce conte, un démon garde l'entrée de la grotte.In this tale, a demon guards the entrance to the cave.
- luxe /lyks/ B1luxuryCet hôtel de luxe accueille des clients du monde entier.This luxury hotel welcomes guests from all over the world.
- littérature /liteʁatyʁ/ A2literatureIl enseigne la littérature française à l'université.He teaches French literature at the university.
- test /tɛst/ A2testNous passons un test de niveau lundi matin.We are taking a placement test on Monday morning.
- chapelle /ʃapɛl/ B2chapel (small place of worship)Une petite chapelle se trouve au sommet de la colline.A small chapel stands at the top of the hill.
- religion /ʁəliʒjɔ̃/ A2religionLa religion occupe une place importante dans cette région.Religion holds an important place in this region.
- fantôme /fɑ̃tom/ B1ghostSelon la légende, un fantôme hante ce vieux château.According to legend, a ghost haunts this old castle.
- fac /fak/ B1uni (informal for université/faculté)Je retrouve mes amis à la fac tous les midis.I meet my friends at uni every lunchtime.
- chant /ʃɑ̃/ B1singing; song, chantElle prend des cours de chant depuis l'automne.She has been taking singing lessons since the autumn.
- labo /labo/ B1lab (informal for laboratoire)Les étudiants passent l'après-midi au labo.The students spend the afternoon in the lab.
- épreuve /epʁœv/ B2exam paper, test event; ordealLa dernière épreuve du concours dure quatre heures.The last paper of the entrance exam lasts four hours.
- éducation /edykasjɔ̃/ A2education; upbringingIls accordent beaucoup d'importance à l'éducation de leurs enfants.They attach great importance to their children's education.
- ouvrage /uvʁaʒ/ B2work (book or piece of workmanship)Cet ouvrage présente l'histoire de la ville.This work presents the history of the city.
- péché /peʃe/ B2sin (religious or moral wrongdoing)Dans cette religion, le mensonge est considéré comme un péché.In this religion, lying is considered a sin.
- magie /maʒi/ B1magic; enchantmentLes enfants adorent les spectacles de magie.Children love magic shows.
- revue /ʁəvy/ B1magazine, journal (periodical publication)Elle publie un article dans une revue scientifique.She is publishing an article in a scientific journal.
- collège /kolɛʒ/ A2middle school (French school for ages 11–15)Mon fils entre au collège l'année prochaine.My son starts middle school next year.
- sport /spɔʁ/ A1sport (athletic activity or discipline)Le tennis est mon sport préféré.Tennis is my favourite sport.
- culture /kyltyʁ/ A2culture (arts, customs and values of a group)Ce musée présente la culture japonaise.This museum presents Japanese culture.
- philosophie /filozofi/ B1philosophy (discipline; also outlook on life)Elle étudie la philosophie à l'université.She studies philosophy at university.
- foot /fut/ A1football, soccer (informal short form of football)On joue au foot dans le parc le samedi.We play football in the park on Saturdays.
- photographie /fotogʁafi/ A2photography (the art); a photographLa photographie est devenue sa passion.Photography has become his passion.
- tradition /tʁadisjɔ̃/ B1tradition, custom handed downC'est une vieille tradition de famille.It is an old family tradition.
- cirque /siʁk/ A2circusLes enfants sont allés au cirque dimanche.The children went to the circus on Sunday.
- poète /poɛt/ B1poet (writer of poems)Ce poète a écrit des vers magnifiques.This poet wrote magnificent verses.
- star /staʁ/ A2star, celebrity (famous performer)Elle est devenue une star du cinéma.She has become a movie star.
- champion /ʃɑ̃pjɔ̃/ A2champion (winner of a competition)Il est le nouveau champion du monde.He is the new world champion.
- prof /pʁɔf/ A1teacher (informal short form of professeur; un prof / une prof)Notre prof de maths est très sympa.Our maths teacher is very nice.
- chasseur /ʃasœʁ/ B1hunter (person who hunts)Le chasseur marche dans la forêt avec son chien.The hunter walks in the forest with his dog.
- héros /eʁo/ A2hero (brave person; main character of a story)Ce pompier est devenu un héros pour tout le village.This firefighter became a hero for the whole village.
- télé /tele/ A1TV (informal short form of télévision)Le soir, je regarde la télé avec ma famille.In the evening, I watch TV with my family.
- cassette /kasɛt/ B1cassette, tape (audio or video)Il a retrouvé une vieille cassette audio dans un tiroir.He found an old audio cassette in a drawer.
- plume /plym/ B1feather; quill penL'oiseau a perdu une plume blanche.The bird lost a white feather.
- curé /kyʁe/ B2parish priest (Catholic priest of a village or parish)Le curé du village connaît toutes les familles.The village priest knows all the families.
- abbé /abe/ B2abbot; also a title of address for a priestNous avons rencontré l'abbé pendant la visite de l'église.We met the abbot during the visit to the church.
FAQ
How many French culture & leisure words are in this list?
46 words, including A1: 7, A2: 15, B1: 17, B2: 7. Every word has playable native audio and example sentences.
Are these words CEFR-graded?
Yes — every word carries its CEFR level (A1–C2), so you can start with the level you need.
What is the best way to memorise them?
Scene groups plus spaced repetition: listen, repeat, learn the word inside its example sentence, then review the next day. LingoVoya has SRS and four quiz types built in.