English lesson of December 13, 2023 Flashcards
What is the difference between “remember” and “remind”?
Remember = se rappeler, se souvenir (opposite = forget). Example: I remember her first name but I don’t remember her last name.
Remind = “rappeler” in French. Causing someone to remember somthing. Example: Please remind me that I have an appointment. Also: make us think of someone or someting else (Example: You remind me of my dad when you talk like that!
What is “terre à terre” in English?
Example: I like people who are …………………………..
grounded
down-to-earth
Example: I like people who are grounded / down to earth.
What is a synonym of “asshole”?
Example: That guy is a real …………………!
jerk
Example: That guy is a real jerk!
What’s the difference between “good” and “well”?
“Good” is an adjective. It describes a person or a noun.
* Example: He’s a good guy. She’s a good teacher. We are good students. My English is pretty good.
“Well“is an adverb , which means it describes a verb. Example: She speaks English well. She drives well. My English teacher sings so well! She missed her vocation!
Wnat is the difference between “still” and “again”?
NOTE; They can both be translated by “encore”…
Still = a situation that continues until now.
Examples:
* I still teach English.
* Do you still work for the armed forces?
* I caught a cold last week and I’m still sick.
Again = a situation that stops and restarts.
Example:
* I went to Mexico 3 years ago and I want to go again.
* I explained it to yo last week but I will explain it again.
* He applied for the job a few years ago and he wants to apply again.
NOTE: The word “still” has a few more meanings but I will not explain them here to keep things simple.
What is the difference between the verbs “stay” and “rest”?
Stay = rester (Example: I will stay in a 5-star hotel.
Rest= Se reposer (Example: I want to rest during my vacation.
What is “maladroit-e” in English?
Example: I’m very ………………! I keep falling everywhere!
clumsy
Example: I’m very clumsy! I keep falling everywhere!
What is “coéquipier” in English?
teammate
What is “se marier” in English? “se divorcer”? “se fiancer”?
get married
get divorced
get engaged
What is “expulser” in English?
Example: He got ………… of the game.
kick out
Example: He got **kicked out **of the game.
What is “stupéfait”, “choqué”, “étonné”?
Example: I was …………….. when I found out he got the job he applied for!
shocked
Example: I was shocked when I found out he got the job he applied for!
What is “sinon” in English?
Example: You need to work hard if you want to improve your English. ……………………., you will never learn!
if not
Otherwise
Example: You need to work hard if you want to improve your English. If not / otherwise, you will never learn!
What does “I meant to” mean in the following sentence:
I meant to call you last week but I forgot!
I wanted to
I intended to
How do we pronounce “develop” in English?
dee-VÈ-lop
What is “égalité” or “égaliser” in English when talking about sports?
Example:
Ils perdaient 3-2 mais ils ont égalisé à la fin du match.
tie
Example: They were losing 3-2 but they tied at the end of the game.
