French word

liste

Pronunciation

IPA/list/

Meaning

  • feminine nounlist

Example

J'ai fait une liste de courses.

I made a shopping list.

Illustration for liste (list)

More examples

La liste des invités est prête.

The guest list is ready.

Core concept

Names, objects, or tasks placed one after another in a single organized record.

Common phrases

  • faire une liste

    make a list

  • la liste des invités

    guest list

  • une liste de contrôle

    checklist

Similar words

menu: A restaurant's list of dishes and other items available to order.
répertoire: A directory of names, addresses, or other contact details.
annuaire: A reference listing telephone numbers, addresses, and other contact information.
sommaire: A list showing the chapters or main sections of a book or document in order.

Definition in French

Document ou suite d'éléments écrits ou énumérés destinée à garder une trace ou à organiser des informations.

Word origin

The word passed into French as Old French liste from medieval Latin lista, whose older sense was a narrow strip or border; a row of written entries then gave rise to the modern meaning.

Usage tips

  • French commonly uses sur une liste for inclusion, as in être sur une liste, meaning to be on a list.

Other meanings

  • rosternoun
  • catalognoun

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