Landmarks in French.
11 everyday landmarks words with pictures, each read aloud in a French voice.
About these landmarks words
These 11 words cover landmarks in everyday French, from la statue de la Liberté and la tour de Tokyo to le portique torii. Listen to each one, say it aloud, then try the games below to lock it in.
Play with these landmarks words
Short free games with the pictures and French audio above.
Questions
What are the most common French words for landmarks?
This page lists 11 everyday landmarks words in French: la statue de la Liberté, la tour de Tokyo, le moaï, la mosquée, l'église, la synagogue, la grande roue, les montagnes russes, le stade, le temple, le portique torii. Each one has a picture, its English meaning and an audio clip.
Why does every French noun come with le, la, l' or les?
French nouns are masculine or feminine, and the article shows which. Learning la maison rather than just maison means you remember the gender with the word. L' is used before a vowel sound and les is the plural.
How can I learn landmarks vocabulary quickly?
Listen to each word and say it aloud, then play the short games below. Seeing the picture, hearing the word and recalling it a day later is what makes it stick.