essayer
Meaning to try
Type verb (-er)
Example Je vais essayer.
Translation I'm going to try.
CEFR B1
French — B1 Vocabulary I
146 essential French words at CEFR B1, each with an example sentence.
- 146 cards
- CEFR B1
- French
- In Intermediate French
The French vocabulary that defines CEFR B1 — 146 words at the intermediate level, each with a natural example sentence and its English meaning. Every card can be read aloud in a native voice, and you can practise saying it back.
Rather than a wall of flashcards, a French word arrives as a gentle notification; one glance reveals the meaning and an example. A little, often, is how vocabulary actually sticks. It unlocks with the Intermediate French bundle — a one-time purchase, no subscription.
A look inside
A few of the 146 cards in this pack — front, then what one tap reveals.
réussir
Meaning to succeed; to pass
Type verb (-ir)
Example Il a réussi l'examen.
Translation He passed the exam.
améliorer
Meaning to improve
Type verb (-er)
Example Je veux améliorer mon français.
Translation I want to improve my French.
changer
Meaning to change
Type verb (-er)
Example Tout a changé.
Translation Everything has changed.
décider
Meaning to decide
Type verb (-er)
Example J'ai décidé de rester.
Translation I decided to stay.
expliquer
Meaning to explain
Type verb (-er)
Example Tu peux me l'expliquer ?
Translation Can you explain it to me?
How Hanase teaches it
Cards don't wait in a deck for you to open them. One arrives as a gentle notification; a glance shows the prompt, one tap reveals the answer, and you can hear it spoken in a native voice. It works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, and there are no streaks, scores, or shame — just a little, often, until it's yours.
Questions
- What does CEFR B1 mean?
- The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) grades language ability from A1 (beginner) through C2 (mastery). B1 is the intermediate band — this pack covers the French vocabulary expected at that level.
- How many French words are in this pack?
- 146 words, each with an example sentence and an English translation.
- Are example sentences included?
- Yes — every French word comes with a natural sentence and its translation, so you see how the word is really used.
- Which devices does it work on?
- Hanase runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Cards arrive as gentle notifications and your progress syncs across your devices over iCloud.
- Does it work offline?
- Yes. Once a pack is downloaded the cards live on your device, so reviews keep arriving with no connection.
- How much does it cost?
- It’s included in the Intermediate French bundle, a one-time purchase. Hanase has no subscription.