Ma réaction initiale à la nouvelle a été la stupeur et la confusion.
English: My initial reaction to the news was complete shock and confusion.
initial /inisjˈal/ · adjective · CEFR B2. French translation of "initial".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- initial
- Translation
- initial
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- adjective
- Image
Pronunciation audio — Open the full phoneme overview
Listen to how "initial" sounds in French.
Article, Gender & Forms
This adjective is shown in its dictionary form.
| Dictionary form | initial |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- initial + noun / It is initial
- Examples
- C'est initial.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Le coût initial de la voiture était plus élevé que ce que nous avions prévu.
English: The initial cost of the car was higher than we had originally expected.
Leur plan initial a changé après que l'équipe a reçu de nouveaux retours des clients.
English: Their initial plan changed after the team received fresh feedback from customers.
Related vocabulary
Practice this in SmartWords
Move from lookup to repetition with guided vocabulary exercises, saved words, and CEFR-based lesson paths.
Keep exploring
Play SmartWords games
Six word games built around our real vocabulary — free in the browser, no install.
Open the game hub →-
Word Sling
Match the center word under time pressure and keep the combo alive.
Play now → -
Word Gate
Fly through the correct gate before the speed ramps up.
Play now → -
Word Ninja
Slice the goal-language words, avoid the main-language decoy, and chase the announced bonus target.
Play now → -
Word Zip
Trace a single path across the board, hit each letter anchor in order, and fill every open cell.
Play now → -
Word Oddity
Pick the word that doesn't belong from a topic-driven set — every tap reveals all four meanings and images so the round becomes a flash-card too.
Play now → -
Word Memory
Flip and match goal-language words to their main-language meaning before your lives run out.
Play now →