ancêtre
ancestor
Qui était votre ancêtre le plus célèbre?
Who was your most famous ancestor?
French vocabulary topic
Words on the topic: History Vocabulary
This topic is perfect for students and history enthusiasts. It includes words like revolution, empire, ancient, and war. Learn to talk about events, periods, and figures with clear translations and example use.
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antique
antique
ancient
Cette boutique vend des objets antiques.
This shop sells antique items.
conquête
conquest
acquisition
Quelle est ta plus grande conquête?
What is your greatest conquest?
contemporain
contemporary
modern
Ce bâtiment a un design très contemporain.
This building has a very contemporary design.
dauphin
dolphin
Le dauphin nage.
The dolphin swims.
esclavage
slavery
bondage
L'esclavage est une pratique ancienne.
Slavery is an ancient practice.
esclave
slave
Esclave-t-il pour gagner sa liberté?
Does he enslave to gain his freedom?
exil
exile
Il a vécu en exil pendant des années.
He lived in exile for years.
fortification
fortification
Quelles sont les fortifications de la ville?
What are the city's fortifications?
geste
gesture
Quel geste avez-vous fait pour la victoire?
What gesture did you make for the victory?
indigène
native
indigenous
Les indigènes de cette région vivent en harmonie avec la nature.
The natives of this region live in harmony with nature.
invasion
invasion
L'invasion des extraterrestres est-elle imminente?
Is an alien invasion imminent?
invention
invention
Quelle invention t'a le plus impressionné?
What invention impressed you the most?
libération
liberation
release
La libération des oiseaux a été un moment émouvant.
The release of the birds was a moving moment.
manoir
manor
Où se trouve le manoir de mes rêves?
Where is my dream mansion?
massacre
massacre
slaughter
Le massacre a eu lieu hier soir.
The massacre took place last night.
musée
museum
Le musée ferme à 18h.
The museum closes at 6 p.m.
médiéval
medieval
Les châteaux médiévaux sont très impressionnants.
Medieval castles are very impressive.
mémoire
memory
As-tu lu sa mémoire ?
Have you read his memoir?
occidental
western
Les pays occidentaux sont situés à l'ouest de la France.
Western countries are located west of France.
patrie
homeland
Quelle est ta patrie?
What is your homeland?
royauté
royalty
La royauté française remonte à des siècles.
French royalty goes back centuries.
torture
torture
La torture est-elle interdite par la loi?
Is torture prohibited by law?
tradition
tradition
Quelle est ta tradition préférée pour Noël ?
What is your favorite Christmas tradition?
éclaircissement
clarification
explanation
Quand est-ce que tu as besoin d'éclaircissements?
When do you need clarification?
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