liste
/list/feminine
The English word 'list' translates to the French liste.
A liste refers to an enumeration or compilation of items. When you want to describe the act of drawing up or making a list, the verb dresser is commonly used alongside it. If you are referring to the act of listing itself in a highly structured or formal way, you might use énumération. In very casual conversation, you may encounter the colloquial expression liste des trucs when discussing a list of various items.
Meaning: enumeration or compilation of items (noun)
Which one should you use?
liste is the most straightforward translation for a general list. énumération is used to emphasize a formal and structured approach to the act of listing. liste des trucs is a colloquial way to refer to a list of things.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun liste is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/list/
Did you know?
- The word liste traces its origins back to the Italian word lista, which originally meant a strip or border of cloth.
- In French politics, the term la liste refers specifically to a proportional representation voting system where voters choose a party's pre-set sequence of candidates.
- The expression tête de liste literally means 'head of the list' and is the standard term for the lead candidate in an election.
Examples in context
- Fais une liste !Make a list.This sentence is useful for practicing the imperative form with liste.Tatoeba #4625961 by sacredceltic, translation #2249574 by CK
- Je fis une liste.I made a list.This sentence is useful for practicing the past tense with liste.Tatoeba #2382180 by sacredceltic, translation #2380387 by CK
- Tu veux une liste ?Do you want a list?This sentence is useful for practicing questions with liste.Tatoeba #7079913 by Aiji, translation #3823010 by CK
- J'ai dressé une liste des courses à faire.I made a shopping list.
- Elle a dressé une liste des invités au mariage.She made a list of wedding guests.
- Lors de la présentation, elle a fait une énumération des tâches à accomplir.During the presentation, she made a list of tasks to be completed.
- Je vais vérifier ma liste de choses à faire avant de sortir.I will check my to-do list before going out.
- Fais une liste des trucs dont tu as besoin pour ton voyage.Make a list of things you need for your trip.
- Je vais préparer ma liste des indispensables pour le voyage.I will prepare my list of essentials for the trip.
- Nous devons dresser une liste des invités pour le mariage.We need to make a list of guests for the wedding.
- N'oublie pas d'ajouter du lait et du pain à ta liste des courses.Don't forget to add milk and bread to your shopping list.
- Je dois cocher toutes les tâches de ma liste de choses à faire.I need to check off all the tasks on my to-do list.
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Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are in the kitchen preparing for a party.
- EmmaAs-tu fait la liste des courses ?Did you make the shopping list?
- HugoOui, j'ai ma liste dans mon téléphone.Yes, I have my list on my phone.
- EmmaVérifie s'il manque quelque chose sur cette liste.Check if anything is missing from this list.
- HugoJe regarde la liste tout de suite.I am looking at the list right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “list” translations and entries liste, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries liste, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
