Money in French.
12 everyday money words with pictures, each read aloud in a French voice.
About these money words
These 12 words cover money in everyday French, from l'argent and la pièce to le cadeau. Listen to each one, say it aloud, then try the games below to lock it in.
Play with these money words
Short free games with the pictures and French audio above.
Questions
What are the most common French words for money?
This page lists 12 everyday money words in French: l'argent, la pièce, la banque, le prix, la carte, les courses, le portefeuille, les économies, le reçu, le distributeur, la dépense, le cadeau. 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 money 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.