most-common-words-fr-dict-generator v1.0.9

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🇫🇷 French Most Common Words Dictionary Generator

This repository contains a script to generate a dictionary of the ~10000 most common words in French, specifically tailored for English speakers who are learning the French language. The word lists are curated from reputable linguistic sources.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Data Sources
• Usage

Introduction

Learning a new language can be challenging, especially when it comes to building vocabulary. This project aims to simplify the learning process by providing a dictionary of frequently used French words. The generated dictionary includes definitions and example usages, making it a useful resource for English speakers at different proficiency levels.

Features

• Common Words: Generates a list of the most common French words used in everyday conversation.
• Definitions & Examples: Each word is accompanied by a definition, pronunciation audio file and example sentences.
• Easy Integration: The JSON output can be easily integrated into language learning applications or flashcard tools.

Data Sources

The dictionary generation relies on the following data sources:

• lexique.org: A comprehensive lexical database for the French language.
• kaikki.org: A multilingual dictionary that provides translations and definitions.

Usage

sh generate-dict.sh