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 “G” and their translations.
Common French Nouns Starting with G
- le gâteau (the cake)
- la glace (the ice cream)
- le gérant (the manager)
- la guerre (the war)
- le génie (the genius)
- le garçon (the boy)
- le gaz (the gas)
- le gant (the glove)
- le guide (the guide)
- le garage (the garage)
- le grain (the grain)
- la gorge (the throat)
- le gouvernement (the government)
- la guitare (the guitar)
- le grenier (the attic)
- le gorille (the gorilla)
- le guichet (the counter/ticket booth)
- la goutte (the drop)
- le groupe (the group)
- la grâce (the grace)
- le gâteau au chocolat (the chocolate cake)
- le grand-père (the grandfather)
- la grandeur (the greatness)
- le gymnase (the gymnasium)
- la gueule (the mouth, informal)
- le gant de toilette (the washcloth)
- la galaxie (the galaxy)
- la géographie (the geography)
- le glaçon (the ice cube)
- la grenouille (the frog)
- le gain (the gain/profit)
- le gamin (the kid)
- le globe (the globe)
- le général (the general)
- le gant de cuisine (the oven mitt)
- le gilet (the vest)
- la grève (the strike)
- la glace à la vanille (the vanilla ice cream)
- le garage à vélos (the bike garage)
- le galet (the pebble)
- la gouttière (the gutter)
- le gouffre (the abyss)
- le garde (the guard)
- la guêpe (the wasp)
- le gardien (the caretaker/guardian)
- la gratitude (the gratitude)
- le guépard (the cheetah)
- le grain de sable (the grain of sand)
- le grimpeur (the climber)
- le gant de boxe (the boxing glove)
Different Groups of Nouns
In the following you will find examples of French nouns starting with “G” divided into different groups of nouns:
1. Gender-Based Nouns
Masculine Nouns
- le gâteau (the cake)
- le garçon (the boy)
- le génie (the genius)
- le gant (the glove)
- le groupe (the group)
Example:
Le garçon joue dans le jardin.
(The boy is playing in the garden.)
Feminine Nouns
- la glace (the ice cream)
- la guerre (the war)
- la guitare (the guitar)
- la gorge (the throat)
- la goutte (the drop)
Example:
J’ai mal à la gorge aujourd’hui.
(My throat hurts today.)
2. Number-Based Nouns
Singular Nouns
- le guichet (the counter/ticket booth)
- le gant (the glove)
- la goutte (the drop)
- le général (the general)
- la galaxie (the galaxy)
Example:
Le général a donné l’ordre de commencer l’attaque.
(The general gave the order to start the attack.)
Plural Nouns
- les garçons (the boys)
- les gâteaux (the cakes)
- les gants (the gloves)
- les guêpes (the wasps)
- les galettes (the pancakes)
Example:
Les guêpes sont attirées par les aliments sucrés.
(Wasps are attracted to sweet foods.)
3. Proper vs. Common Nouns
Proper Nouns
- Genève (Geneva)
- Guillaume (William)
- Gaspard (Gaspard, a first name)
- Géorgie (Georgia)
- Grèce (Greece)
Example:
Nous allons visiter Genève cet hiver.
(We are going to visit Geneva this winter.)
Common Nouns
- le gâteau (the cake)
- la guitare (the guitar)
- le guide (the guide)
- la guerre (the war)
- le gaz (the gas)
Example:
Le gâteau d’anniversaire est délicieux.
(The birthday cake is delicious.)
4. Countable vs. Uncountable Nouns
Countable Nouns
- le gant (the glove)
- le groupe (the group)
- le grenier (the attic)
- le gérant (the manager)
- le grain (the grain)
Example:
Le grain de blé est utilisé pour faire de la farine.
(The grain of wheat is used to make flour.)
Uncountable Nouns
- la grandeur (the greatness)
- la grâce (the grace)
- la guerre (the war)
- la gratitude (the gratitude)
- la glace (the ice)
Example:
La grandeur de ce monument est impressionnante.
(The greatness of this monument is impressive.)
5. Concrete vs. Abstract Nouns
Concrete Nouns
- le gant (the glove)
- le garage (the garage)
- la guitare (the guitar)
- le glaçon (the ice cube)
- le gâteau (the cake)
Example:
Le gant de cuisine protège de la chaleur.
(The oven mitt protects from the heat.)
Abstract Nouns
- la gratitude (the gratitude)
- la grandeur (the greatness)
- la grâce (the grace)
- le génie (the genius)
- le gouffre (the abyss)
Example:
Je ressens une immense gratitude pour votre aide.
(I feel immense gratitude for your help.)
6. Collective Nouns
- le groupe (the group)
- l’équipage (the crew)
- la guilde (the guild)
- la garde (the guard)
- la garnison (the garrison)
Example:
Le groupe a décidé de faire une randonnée en montagne.
(The group decided to go hiking in the mountains.)
7. Compound Nouns
- le gant de toilette (the washcloth)
- le gâteau au chocolat (the chocolate cake)
- le garde-manger (the pantry)
- le grand-père (the grandfather)
- le garde-corps (the handrail)
Example:
Mon grand-père me raconte toujours des histoires fascinantes.
(My grandfather always tells me fascinating stories.)
Sample text
Here is an example text where we are using different French nouns that start with “G”:
French Version
Ce week-end, j'ai visité le grenier de la maison de mes grands-parents. C'était un endroit plein de souvenirs et d'objets anciens. Pendant que je fouillais dans les vieilles boîtes, j'ai trouvé une guitare qui appartenait à mon grand-père. La guitare était poussiéreuse, mais en bon état, et je pouvais encore voir les cordes briller sous la lumière du grenier. Mon grand-père jouait souvent de la guitare quand il était jeune, et il me racontait des histoires sur les soirées qu'il passait à chanter avec ses amis.
Après avoir passé un moment dans le grenier, j'ai décidé de faire une petite promenade. En marchant, j'ai croisé un groupe d'enfants qui jouaient dans le parc. Ils couraient partout, riant et criant, pleins d'énergie. Cela m'a rappelé mes propres jours d'enfance, quand je passais des heures à jouer dehors avec mes amis. Le parc était animé, et l'atmosphère était joyeuse.
De retour chez moi, j'ai commencé à préparer un gâteau pour le dîner. J'avais prévu de faire un gâteau au chocolat, car c'est le dessert préféré de ma famille. Pendant que je cuisinais, une petite goutte de chocolat fondu est tombée sur le comptoir. Cela m'a fait sourire, car cuisiner pour mes proches est toujours un plaisir.
Enfin, j'ai terminé ma journée en regardant un film avec ma famille. C'était une journée simple, remplie de petites joies et de souvenirs précieux.
Translation
This weekend, I visited the attic of my grandparents' house. It was a place full of memories and old objects. While I was rummaging through the old boxes, I found a guitar that belonged to my grandfather. The guitar was dusty, but in good condition, and I could still see the strings shining under the attic's light. My grandfather often played the guitar when he was young, and he would tell me stories about the evenings he spent singing with his friends.
After spending some time in the attic, I decided to take a little walk. While walking, I passed by a group of children playing in the park. They were running around, laughing and shouting, full of energy. It reminded me of my own childhood days when I spent hours playing outside with my friends. The park was lively, and the atmosphere was joyful.
Back home, I started preparing a cake for dinner. I had planned to make a chocolate cake because it’s my family’s favorite dessert. While I was cooking, a little drop of melted chocolate fell on the counter. It made me smile because cooking for my loved ones is always a pleasure.
Finally, I ended my day by watching a movie with my family. It was a simple day, filled with little joys and precious memories.