English lesson of February 21, 2024 Flashcards
What is the difference between “loud” and “heavy”?
Loud = for sounds, noise (in French = fort)
Heavy = For things, people, atmosphere, etc. (in French = lourd)
What is “régulier” and “régulièrement” in English?
Regular
Regularly
What is “calcaire” in English?
Example: Kettles need to be cleaned regulary to avoid ……………….. build-up.
Limescale
Example: Kettles need to be cleaned regulary to avoid limescale build-up.
What is “achat” and “achats” in English?
Purchase
(pronounced PER-tchiss)
Purchases
(pronounced PER-cissiz)
What does “witty” mean?
Example: I like to spend time with people who are witty.
Witty = using words in a smart and funny way.
What is “armoire” in English?
Cabinet
Cupboard
How do we pronounce “Rachel”?
WRAY-tchowl
(rhymes with “bowl”)
What is “gargariser” in English?
Gargle
What is “avaler” in English?
swallow
What is “antibiotics” in English?
an-tee-baï-Â-diks
What is “ganglions” in English?
Lymph nodes
What is “sauf” in English?
Example: I work every day, ……………. Friday.
except
Example: I work every day, except Friday.
What is “valoir” in English?
Example: This house ………… $500,000.
(be) worth
Example: This house is worth $500,000.
What is “valoir la peine de” in English?
Example: ¨Ça vaut la peine d’essayer.
(be) worth +verb(-ing)
Example: It’s worth trying.
What is “tante” in English?
Aunt
(pronounced ENNT)
