How many words are in this list?

This page gives 100 French words on “Occupations”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.

Which words should I start with?

With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.

How can I remember this French vocabulary?

By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.

Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?

Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.

French vocabulary: jobs

Doctor, teacher, engineer, baker, lawyer: the names of jobs and professions in French.

Here are 100 French words on “Occupations”, translated into English and sorted from easiest to hardest.

Level 1: easy 40 words

French	English
comptable	accountant
acteur	actor
architecte	architect
artiste	artist
banquier	banker
boucher	butcher
entraîneur	coach
consultant	consultant
médecin	doctor
chauffeur	driver
économiste	economist
ingénieur	engineer
réalisateur	film director
juge	judge
avocat	lawyer
contrôleur de gestion	management controller
musicien	musician
administrateur réseau	network administrator
notaire	notary
officier	officer
peintre	painter
philosophe	philosopher
pilote	pilot
facteur	postman
producteur	producer
professeur	professor
psychologue	psychologist
chercheur	researcher
marin	sailor
secrétaire	secretary
agent de sécurité	security guard
capitaine	ship captain
vendeur	shop assistant
ingénieur du son	sound engineer
comédien	stage actor
chirurgien	surgeon
technicien	technician
guide touristique	tour guide
agent de voyage	travel agent
serveur	waiter

Level 2: medium 35 words

French	English
contrôleur aérien	air traffic controller
analyste	analyst
auditeur	auditor
huissier	bailiff
boulanger	baker
barman	bartender
libraire	bookseller
courtier	broker
traiteur	caterer
chef cuisinier	chef
chimiste	chemist
cuisinier	cook
livreur	delivery driver
dentiste	dentist
développeur	developer
électricien	electrician
agriculteur	farmer
styliste	fashion designer
jardinier	gardener
graphiste	graphic designer
hôtelier	hotelier
assureur	insurer
plongeur	kitchen porter
bibliothécaire	librarian
serrurier	locksmith
mécanicien	mechanic
médiateur	mediator
infirmier	nurse
pâtissier	pastry chef
plombier	plumber
restaurateur	restaurant owner
commerçant	shopkeeper
espion	spy
tailleur	tailor
traducteur	translator

Level 3: hard 25 words

French	English
astronome	astronomer
esthéticien	beautician
apiculteur	beekeeper
cameraman	cameraman
menuisier	carpenter
fromager	cheesemonger
cordonnier	cobbler
douanier	customs officer
poissonnier	fishmonger
vitrier	glazier
illustrateur	illustrator
paysagiste	landscape gardener
sauveteur	lifeguard
bûcheron	lumberjack
nutritionniste	nutritionist
ophtalmologue	ophthalmologist
ambulancier	paramedic
kinésithérapeute	physiotherapist
surveillant pénitentiaire	prison officer
couvreur	roofer
statisticien	statistician
testeur	tester
carreleur	tiler
soudeur	welder
caviste	wine merchant

Mini quiz

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 French words on “Occupations”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.
Which words should I start with?: With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.
How can I remember this French vocabulary?: By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.
Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?: Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.

How KoKo makes words stick

These lists come from KoKo, the app to learn French vocabulary on iPhone.