| A | B |
| sortir | to go out |
| travailler | to work |
| rester à la maison | to stay at home |
| aller en ville | to go downtown |
| aller au ciné | to go to the movies |
| aller au café | to go to the cafe |
| aller au stade | to go to the stadium |
| aller à la piscine | to go to the swimming-pool |
| aller à la plage | to go to the beach |
| aller dans les magasins | to go to the stores |
| faire des achats | to go shopping |
| voir un film | to see a movie |
| rencontrer des copains | to meet some friends (by chance) |
| retrouver des copains | to meet some friends (as planned) |
| jouer au flipper | to play pinball machine |
| assister à un match de basket | to attend a basketball game |
| assister à un concert | to attend a concert |
| nager | to swim |
| prendre un bain de soleil | to take a sunbath |
| bronzer | to tan |
| aider ses parents | to help one's parents |
| laver la voiture | to wash the car |
| nettoyer le garage | to clean the garage |
| ranger sa chambre | to pick up one's bedroom |
| ranger ses affaires | to put away one's stuff |
| faire la vaisselle | to do the dishes |
| faire la lessive | to do the laundry |
| donner à manger au chien/chat | to feed the dog/cat |
| aller chercher le courrier | to go and pick up the mail |