The purpose of this study was to improve French communicative competence by means of words with “shared cultural charge”. For developing this communicative competence, harmonious development of the language and culture is crucial. In this context, words with “shared cultural charge” combined organically with linguistic and cultural elements, are considered an ideal means of developing these two perspectives in a balanced way. This study especially focuses on the words with "shared cultural charge" implied judgment, considered particularly difficult for foreign learners because they comprise a long-standing mindset or values based on history and customs. The goal of this study was to develop effective and efficient educational materials for improving communication competence by creating a list of the words with "shared cultural charge" implied judgment based on frequency of use. To prepare such a list, this study first set the target learner's language level to the B level corresponding to the intermediate language level. Next, we examined the words with "shared cultural charge" implied judgment wherein the subjects showing judgment corresponding to animals, food, and body parts. In this process, we used an idiomatic expression comprising judgment at the intermediate level. Two surveys were also conducted with native speakers in France to select the words with "shared cultural charge" implied judgment, frequently used in daily life. Finally, based on the results of the survey, the words with "shared cultural charge" implied judgment were ranked and cataloged.

communicative competence, words with "shared cultural charge", theory "lexiculture", shared culture, words "shared cultural charge" implied judgment