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Deck 3 Flashcards

1
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attendance

His class attendance is admirable

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assiduité

Son assiduité aux cours est admirable

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2
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in this way / like that

I’m telling you the accident happened like that

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ainsi

Je vous explique que l’accident s’est passé ainsi

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3
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period / time

You have a two-week period in which to complete the schedule

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délai

Tu as un délai de quinze jours pour remplir cette grille

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4
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regarding, concerning

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en matière de

En matière d’environnement, ce pays ne fait pas assez

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5
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vital , essential
primordial

The weather forecast plays a vital role in the mountains

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primordial

La météo joue un rôle primordial en montagne

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6
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discount, reduction

The shopkeeper gave me a discount for being a good customer

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remise

Ce commerçant m’a accordé une remise en tant que bon client

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swindle, fraud

That agency is known for its swindles

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escroquerie

Cette agence était connue pour ses escroqueries

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8
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notebook

He always had a notebook on him to make sketches

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carnet

Il avait toujours sur lui un carnet pour faire des croquis

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9
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usurpation, theft

Usurpation of the throne is subject to capital punishment

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usurpation

L’usurpation du trône est punie par la peine capitale

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10
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foolproof, unmistakable

I think we have a foolproof plan

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infaillible

Je crois que nous avons un plan infaillible

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11
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let [sb] stay
accommodate

The Martins put their friend up for several weeks

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loger

Les Martin ont logé leur ami plusieurs semaines

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12
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facing [sth], in front of

The bus stop is facing the town hall

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face à

L’arrêt de bus est face à la mairie

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13
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housing, accommodation

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logement

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14
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saver

Savers have seen investment rates fall once again

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épargnant

Les épargnants ont vu le taux des placements baisser une nouvelle fois

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15
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rent

The rent for this apartment is reasonable

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loyer

Le loyer de cet appartement est raisonnable

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16
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life belt

Rubber rings help children swim in the water

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bouée

Les bouées aident les enfants à nager dans l’eau

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17
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new-build

Aurélie has invested in a new-build

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le neuf

Aurélie a investi dans le neuf

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18
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be busy

First thing in the morning, he was busy writing his dictionary

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s’affairer

Dès le matin, il s’affairait à rédiger son dictionnaire

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19
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go up, climb

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monter

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20
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contemplate , consider

All possible solutions have to be contemplated

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envisager

Il faut envisager toutes les solutions possibles

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21
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get involved

Marie is very involved in this organisation

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s’impliquer

Marie s’est beaucoup impliquée dans cette association

22
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move in / install yourself

We moved in last summer

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emménager

Nous avons emménagé l’été dernier

23
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mix / blend

Mix the garlic and parsley, then stir together with the butter

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mixer

Mixez l’ail et le persil puis mélanger avec le beurre

24
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compensation

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contrepartie

25
Q

tenant

The building’s tenants met yesterday for a large barbecue

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locataire

Les locataires de l’immeuble se sont retrouvés hier pour un grand barbecue

26
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according to [sth/sb],
in accordance with

The teacher adapts his explanations according to his students

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en fonction de

Le professeur adapte ses explications en fonction de ses élèves

27
Q

real estate / property

There is a property tax on land and buildings

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foncier

Il y a un impôt foncier sur la terre et les immeubles

28
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be born / come to light

Victor Hugo was born on the twenty-sixth of February, 1802

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voir le jour

Victor Hugo vit le jour le 26 février 1802

29
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pawnshop

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mont-de-piété

30
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savings account

He has a savings account with the Caisse d’Épargne bank

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livret

Il a un livret à la Caisse d’Épargne

31
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bet

Everyone bet 15 euros that he wouldn’t be first

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gager

Chacun a gagé 15 euros qu’il ne serait pas premier

32
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issue ( of a document) /
release, liberation

Certificates will be issued on presentation of proof of identity

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délivrance

La délivrance des diplômes se fera sous présentation d’une pièce d’identité

33
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have transport links /
be served by

This city is attractive for families and working people because it is well-served by transport links

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desservi par

Cette ville est attractive pour les familles et la population active parce qu’elle est bien desservie

34
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start / begin

I’m starting the car and we are leaving immediately

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démarrer

Je démarre la voiture et nous partons immédiatement

35
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Low emission zone (LTZ)

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Zones à faibles émissions

36
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end-to-end

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bout à bout

37
Q

ease , relieve

Aspirin relieves headaches

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soulager

L’aspirine soulage le mal de tête

38
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care / treatment

In hospital, treatment of patients often takes place in the morning

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soin

À l’hôpital, les soins aux patients se font souvent le matin

39
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saving

Saving is not encouraged by the government, as it holds back consumerism

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épargne

L’épargne n’est pas encouragée par le gouvernement, car elle freine la consommation

40
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policyholder /
subscriber

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souscripteur

Je suis souscripteur d’un contrat d’assurance

41
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charity /
charitable

Charity organizations help the most deprived

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caritatif

Les œuvres caritatives aident les plus démunis

42
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re-enter the race /
get back in the running

That communication campaign allowed him to re-enter the election race

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se relancer

Cette opération de communication lui a permis de se relancer pour les élections

43
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during / while

He met his fiancee during his stay in Paris

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lors de

Il a rencontré sa fiancée lors de son séjour à Paris

44
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give information to

The receptionists are there to inform visitors

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renseigner

Les hôtesses d’accueil sont là pour renseigner les visiteurs

45
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distinctive
characteristic

As a distinctive feature, she has a beauty mark at the corner of her lips

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particulier

Comme signe particulier, elle a un grain de beauté au coin de la lèvre

46
Q

supply /
provide

The businessman provides his customer with a quote

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fournir

L’entrepreneur fournit le devis à son client

47
Q

approach /
process

We were trying to follow his intellectual approach

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démarche

Nous cherchions à suivre sa démarche intellectuelle

48
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gait
(way of walking)

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démarche

49
Q

jump /
leap

My daughter loves jumping in puddles

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sauter

Ma fille adore sauter dans les flaques d’eau

50
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penniless, impoverished

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démuni

pauvre, sans ressources

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