# French Vocab Games — Learn French the fun way

> French vocabulary learning games for GCSE students and general learners. (iPhone/iPad app by Neil Coffey.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/french-vocab-games/id462837825 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Neil Coffey](https://appshunter.io/developer/462837828)
- Category: Education, Games, Puzzle
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-09-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/french-vocab-games/id462837825/reviews.md

## What is French Vocab Games?

Get to grips with your French vocab the fun way with this suite of French language games! For a single purchase, get an app that will accompany you with learning the French words you need right through your GCSE or similar French course! This app gives you a suite of MULTIPLE vocab games and activities in a single purchase. Featuring 1,200+ items of essential vocabulary with 20 topics including Greetings, People, Jobs, Education, Food & Drink, Holidays etc, it's ideal for GCSE/high school students, as well as any other learner wanting to brush the cobwebs off their French.

NEW! Listen to the PRONUNCIATION of any of the 1,200 items of vocabulary: an optional in-app purchase provides high-quality studio recordings of a native French speaker pronouncing every item of vocab included in the games.

Games/activities:

FLASH CARDS: Mimics a set of "flash cards" commonly used to learn vocabulary. In random order, you are presented with each English word in turn and must recall the corresponding French word or translation. The app remembers which words you didn't know for next time round.

CROSSWORD: A selection of French words from your chosen topics is arranged into a crossword. Tap on the start of a word to see the corresponding English then tap out the French word that matches that English and which fits the number of letters in the grid. If you get stuck, tap the '?' to reveal one letter from the word as a clue. While in the middle of typing a word, shake the device to cancel your current input.

LETTERMAN: Similar to hangman, but with a twist. On each turn, guess a letter from the randomly selected French word. You start with a number of "lives", and lose a given number of lives for each wrong guess. How many lives you lose depends on how common the letter is: 'E' loses 4 lives, 'R' and 'T' lose 3 lives, down to uncommon letters such as 'J' and 'Z' which only lose 1 life. The colour of the keys on the keyboard indicates the number of lives you lose for a wrong guess.
N.B. A 'hard' version, with fewer lives, is unlocked once you have played the normal version 10 times.

WORDSEARCH: A selection of French words is hidden in a grid of letters. Tap the left and right arrows at the bottom of the screen to cycle through the corresponding English. When you find a word, touch the first letter of the word and drag your finger to the last letter. If you get stuck, tap '?' for a clue (a star will flash around the middle of the word whose English is currently displayed at the bottom of the screen).

PAIRS: For beginners. On each turn, you are presented with a series of randomly ordered 8 'cards' corresponding to four French words and their four English translations. Dragging with your finger, pair up each French word with its translation. If you realise you made a mistake, shake the device to start that turn again.

WORDMEISTER: For more advanced learners or those with a flair for word puzzles. On each turn, a 5-letter word is chosen at random. You must guess this word by entering a series of 5-letter words (or any series of 5 letters for easier play). For each word you enter, a colour will be assigned to each letter depending on whether that letter is present in the chosen word, and whether it is in the correct place. After entering a guess, if you made a mistake, you have a couple of seconds to shake the device to cancel.
N.B. This game exists in two versions: normal and hard. In the normal version, each letter of your guess is itself coloured, so that you know which letter each colour refers to. In the 'hard' version, unlocked once you have played the normal version 10 times, each guess is scored with a series of randomly ordered coloured 'pegs'. Thus, you do not know which colour refers to which letter!

## Key features

- Multiple vocabulary games and activities
- 1,200+ essential French vocabulary items
- 20 diverse learning topics
- Flashcards, crossword, word search, pairs games
- Pronunciation audio (in-app purchase)
- Progress tracking via game mechanics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enable Pronunciation | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/french-vocab-games/id462837825/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Useful, good breadth of vocabulary.

*2015-02-16*

The app works well, offering a variety of games and quite a lot of vocabulary. Some games are quite difficult, others easy. Different vocab lists can be selected to practice a subset of language.  Very good!

### 4/5 — Comes in handy!

*2014-05-26*

This app comes in handy especially if you're someone who's learning French. It helps you retain the basics.

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2013-06-02*

I'm so pleased with this app, it's a dictionary & 'how to say words' properly' guide all in one. I'm thrilled to bits with mine and would recommend to anyone. money very well spent!!! Thanks guys.

### 3/5 — Good app version 1 but won't update to version 2.1

*2012-07-31*

Enjoyed using the app with version 1. Tried to update to the new version 2.1 on both the iPhone and iPad. Neither will update and the app will not work at all now until it updates. If the update gets fixed I would give the app 5 stars.

### 3/5 — Kimmy

*2012-06-27*

I liked this game. It is suitable for beginner levels of french. It makes you think about the spelling of words and also gives the meaning in English which is good

### 3/5 — Not bad

*2012-06-19*

This app is not bad and reasonably entertaining. One thing is sorely needed: an option to turn off the sounds.

## Frequently asked questions about French Vocab Games

### What is French Vocab Games?

French Vocab Games is a suite of French language learning games designed to help users master vocabulary. It includes multiple game modes like flashcards, crosswords, and word searches, covering over 1,200 essential French words.

### What topics are covered in French Vocab Games?

The app covers 20 essential topics, including Greetings, People, Jobs, Education, Food & Drink, and Holidays, making it comprehensive for learners.

### Can I hear the pronunciation of French words?

Yes, an optional in-app purchase provides high-quality studio recordings of a native French speaker pronouncing all 1,200 vocabulary items included in the games.

### What age rating is French Vocab Games?

French Vocab Games has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and adults learning French.

### How often is French Vocab Games updated?

The app was last updated on May 5, 2026, indicating recent development and potential for ongoing improvements and content additions.

### What devices is French Vocab Games available on?

French Vocab Games is available on iPhone and iPad devices, allowing for flexible learning on Apple mobile platforms.

### Does French Vocab Games have ads?

No, French Vocab Games does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application offering an ad-free learning experience.

### What is the price of French Vocab Games?

French Vocab Games is available for a single purchase price of $1.99, offering full access to its features without recurring fees.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 3.0 — 2026-05-05

Updated UI and support for recent versions of iOS.

### 2.1 — 2012-07-27

Fixes a display bug with the Wordsearch game.

### 2.0 — 2012-07-23

* Audio recordings are now available for all vocabulary as an in-app purchase
* The app is now integrated with the Game Center
* Two new topics ("Numbers" and "Questions") have been added
* Some minor corrections have been made to existing vocabulary
* A new game, Snap, has been added
* Minor bug fixes and UI tweaks have been made

### 1.0 — 2011-09-15

No release notes.

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