French Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle | Free Printable Worksheet

A quick review of beginning French vocabulary: greetings, family, home, food, colors, and the calendar. Clues are in English and answers are in French, so students have to recall the word rather than recognize it — and every answer is accent-free, so nothing gets lost in the grid. Ready to print as a bell ringer, a sub plan, or an early-finisher handout — no prep beyond hitting print.

Printable French vocabulary crossword puzzle with English clues and French answers
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What is the French word for "hello"? | BONJOUR
What is the French word for "thank you"? | MERCI
What is the French word for "house"? | MAISON
What is the French word for "family"? | FAMILLE
What is the French word for a male "friend"? | AMI
What is the French word for "book"? | LIVRE
What is the French word for "dog"? | CHIEN
What is the French word for "fish"? | POISSON
What is the French word for "bread"? | PAIN
What is the French word for "cheese"? | FROMAGE
What is the French word for "apple"? | POMME
What is the French word for "water"? | EAU
What is the French word for "red"? | ROUGE
What is the French word for "Monday"? | LUNDI
What is the French word for "winter"? | HIVER
What is the French word for "city"? | VILLE

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Perfect for

  • Weekly French vocabulary review
  • Pre-quiz study guide for French 1
  • Bell ringer at the start of class
  • Sub plan for a world language class