When learning French, it can be helpful to focus on commonly used nouns to build your vocabulary. Below is a list of 50 French nouns that start with the letter “I” and their translations.
Common French Nouns Starting with I
- l'idée (the idea)
- l'importance (the importance)
- l'image (the image)
- l'incident (the incident)
- l'intérêt (the interest)
- l'intention (the intention)
- l'invitation (the invitation)
- l'influence (the influence)
- l'industrie (the industry)
- l'inspection (the inspection)
- l'inspiration (the inspiration)
- l'instrument (instrumentet)
- l'ingrédient (the ingredient)
- l'infirmière (the nurse)
- l'information (the information)
- l'imagination (the imagination)
- l'injustice (the injustice)
- l'isolement (the isolation)
- l'initiative (the initiative)
- l'intervention (the intervention)
- l'imprimante (the printer)
- l'illusion (the illusion)
- l'instruction (the instruction)
- l'identité (the identity)
- l'incertitude (the uncertainty)
- l'incapacité (the inability)
- l'individu (the individual)
- l'immunité (the immunity)
- l'interruption (the interruption)
- l'intelligence (the intelligence)
- l'investissement (the investment)
- l'incarnation (the embodiment)
- l'inquiétude (the worry)
- l'incendie (the fire)
- l'indication (the indication)
- l'inégalité (the inequality)
- l'inauguration (the inauguration)
- l'impatience (the impatience)
- l'indépendance (the independence)
- l'interview (the interview)
- l'inspiration (the inspiration)
- l'intimité (the intimacy)
- l'intensité (the intensity)
- l'interaction (the interaction)
- l'itinéraire (the itinerary)
- l'intuition (the intuition)
- l'intégration (the integration)
- l'implication (the involvement)
- l'invincible (the invincible)
- l'institut (the institute)
Forskellige grupper af navneord
In the following you will find examples of French nouns starting with “I” divided into different groups of nouns:
1. Kønsbaserede navneord
Maskuline navneord
- l'incident (the incident)
- l'intérêt (the interest)
- l'ingrédient (the ingredient)
- l'instrument (instrumentet)
- l'individu (the individual)
Eksempel:
L'incident a causé beaucoup de confusion dans le quartier.
(The incident caused a lot of confusion in the neighborhood.)
Feminine navneord
- l'idée (the idea)
- l'image (the image)
- l'invitation (the invitation)
- l'influence (the influence)
- l'information (the information)
Eksempel:
L'idée de partir en voyage me plaît beaucoup.
(I really like the idea of going on a trip.)
2. Antalsbaserede navneord
Navneord i ental
- l'intention (the intention)
- l'industrie (the industry)
- l'initiative (the initiative)
- l'imprimante (the printer)
- l'incertitude (the uncertainty)
Eksempel:
L'intention derrière son geste était bienveillante.
(The intention behind his gesture was kind.)
Flertal af navneord
- les idées (the ideas)
- les informations (the information, plural)
- les instruments (the instruments)
- les industries (the industries)
- les initiatives (the initiatives)
Eksempel:
Les informations que tu m’as données sont très utiles.
(The information you gave me is very useful.)
3. Egentlige vs. almindelige navneord
Egentlige navneord
- Inde (India)
- Italie (Italy)
- Israël (Israel)
- Istanbul (Istanbul)
- Ivry-sur-Seine (Ivry-sur-Seine, a city in France)
Eksempel:
Je rêve de visiter l'Inde un jour.
(I dream of visiting India one day.)
Almindelige navneord
- l'image (the image)
- l'incendie (the fire)
- l'instrument (instrumentet)
- l'interview (the interview)
- l'imagination (the imagination)
Eksempel:
L'image qu'il a montrée était spectaculaire.
(The image he showed was spectacular.)
4. Tællelige vs. utællelige navneord
Tællelige navneord
- l'ingrédient (the ingredient)
- l'instrument (instrumentet)
- l'incident (the incident)
- l'invitation (the invitation)
- l'individu (the individual)
Eksempel:
L'ingrédient principal de ce plat est le riz.
(The main ingredient of this dish is rice.)
Utællelige navneord
- l'imagination (the imagination)
- l'importance (the importance)
- l'intelligence (the intelligence)
- l'influence (the influence)
- l'impatience (the impatience)
Eksempel:
L'imagination est essentielle pour créer des œuvres d'art.
(Imagination is essential for creating artworks.)
5. Konkrete vs. abstrakte navneord
Konkrete navneord
- l'instrument (instrumentet)
- l'imprimante (the printer)
- l'identité (the identity)
- l'itinéraire (the itinerary)
- l'institut (the institute)
Eksempel:
L'instrument qu'il utilise pour jouer du jazz est le saxophone.
(The instrument he uses to play jazz is the saxophone.)
Abstrakte navneord
- l'inspiration (the inspiration)
- l'intelligence (the intelligence)
- l'impatience (the impatience)
- l'injustice (the injustice)
- l'intuition (the intuition)
Eksempel:
L'inspiration m’est venue soudainement en regardant le coucher de soleil.
(Inspiration came to me suddenly while watching the sunset.)
6. Kollektive navneord
- l'infanterie (the infantry)
- les institutions (the institutions)
- les intelligentsia (the intellectual elite)
- l'intervention d'urgence (the emergency response)
- l'ensemble des individus (the group of individuals)
Eksempel:
L'intervention d'urgence a sauvé plusieurs vies lors de l'accident.
(The emergency response saved several lives during the accident.)
7. Sammensatte navneord
- l'interrupteur électrique (the light switch)
- l'imprimante laser (the laser printer)
- l'information confidentielle (the confidential information)
- l'institut de recherche (the research institute)
- l'indicateur de vitesse (the speedometer)
Eksempel:
L'imprimante laser de l'entreprise est très efficace.
(The company’s laser printer is very efficient.)
Eksempel på tekst
Here is an example text where we are using different French nouns that start with “I”:
Fransk version
Hier, j’ai eu une excellente idée pour améliorer notre projet de groupe à l’université. Nous devons présenter un sujet sur l'industrie du tourisme, et je pensais que nous pourrions inclure des exemples concrets d’entreprises locales qui utilisent l'innovation pour attirer les visiteurs. Cela donnerait plus de pertinence à notre présentation.
Pendant que je réfléchissais à cette idée, j’ai reçu une invitation à un séminaire sur le développement durable dans le secteur du tourisme. C'était l'occasion parfaite pour en savoir plus sur les dernières tendances et peut-être même mentionner certains aspects dans notre projet. Le séminaire a eu lieu dans un grand institut spécialisé dans les études environnementales. En arrivant, j'ai été impressionné par la taille du bâtiment et par l'organisation de l'événement.
Durant le séminaire, j’ai pris beaucoup de notes et parlé à plusieurs experts dans le domaine. L’une des discussions les plus intéressantes portait sur l'importance de l'intelligence artificielle pour optimiser les flux de touristes tout en réduisant l'impact environnemental. Cela m’a donné encore plus d’idées à ajouter à notre projet.
De retour chez moi, j’ai partagé ces informations avec mon groupe, et ils étaient ravis des nouvelles perspectives. Nous sommes maintenant prêts à finaliser notre présentation et à l'intégrer dans le contexte plus large de l’industrie du tourisme moderne.
Oversættelse
Yesterday, I had a great idea to improve our group project at university. We need to present a topic on the tourism industry, and I thought we could include concrete examples of local businesses that use innovation to attract visitors. This would make our presentation more relevant.
While I was thinking about this idea, I received an invitation to a seminar on sustainable development in the tourism sector. It was the perfect opportunity to learn more about the latest trends and perhaps even mention some aspects in our project. The seminar took place in a large institute specializing in environmental studies. Upon arrival, I was impressed by the size of the building and the organization of the event.
During the seminar, I took a lot of notes and spoke with several experts in the field. One of the most interesting discussions was about the importance of artificial intelligence in optimizing tourist flows while reducing environmental impact. This gave me even more ideas to add to our project.
Back home, I shared this information with my group, and they were excited about the new insights. We are now ready to finalize our presentation and integrate it into the broader context of the modern tourism industry.