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Nathalie Pinsonneault and Chantal Beaulieu > English lesson of October 5, 2023 > Flashcards

English lesson of October 5, 2023 Flashcards

1
Q

What’s the difference between “listen to” and “watch”?

A

**Listen to **= with our ears (Example: I listen to the radio in my car. I listen to music a lot. I always listen to my teacher!)

Watch = for TV, movies, series, etc. (Example: I watched the Titanic last night. I watch TV every evening. I’m watching the series Friends right now and it’s very funny!)

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How do we pronounce “percent” in English?

A

per-CENT (intonation on the second syllable)

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What is “papiers légaux” in English?

Exemple: Je dois apporter tous les papiers légaux.

A

Legal papers
Legal documents

Example: I have to bring all the legal papers.

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What is “magasin général” in English?

Exemple: On a un magasin général dans la résidence.

A

General store

Example: We have a general store in the residence.

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What is “Ça dépend (de…)” in English?

And “Dépendamment (de)…”?

A

It depends (on)…
(not “to depend”)

**Depending (on)… **

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What is “vouloir” in English?

Exemple: Je veux améliorer mon anglais.

A

Want

Example: I want to improve my English.

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What is “voir” in English?

Exemple: Est-ce que tu vois mon écran?

A

See

Example: Do you see my screen?

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What is a “Journée portes ouvertes” in English?

Exemple: Nous avons 3 journées portes ouvertes par année chez Chartwell.

A

Open House Day

Example: We have 3 Open House Days a year at Chartwell.

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How do we pronounce “married”?

A

MA-reed

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What is “enlever” in English?

Exemple: Vous pouvez enlever votre manteau et vous asseoir.

A

Take off

Example: Please take off you coat and sit down.

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What is “lequel” or “laquelle” in English?

Exemple: Il y a 2 résidences Chartwell à Sherbrooke. Laquelle as-tu visitée?

A

Which one

Example: There are 2 Chartwell residences in Sherbrooke. Which one did you visit?

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What is “facile” in English?

And “plus facile”?
Exemple: La grammaire anglaise est plus facile que la grammaire anglaise.

A

Easy

Easier

Example: English grammar is easier than French grammar.

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What is “en cour” (=devant les tribunaux) in English?

Exemple: Le cas est en cour présentement.

A

In court

Example: The case is in court right now.

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What is “palais de justice” in English?

Exemple: Je dois aller au palais de justice aujourd’hui.

A

Courthouse

Example: I have to go to the courthouse today.

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What is “goût” in English?

Exemple: Tu as du goût!

A

Taste

Example: You have good taste!

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16
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What is the meaning of the word “nice” when talking:

1) About a thing (Example: The apartements are nice.)
2) About a person (Example: Nathalie and Chantal are really nice!)
3) About a situation (Example: You’re on vacation next week? Nice!)

A

1) Beau (Exemple: Les appartements sont beaux.)
2) Gentil(le) (Exemple: Nathalie et Chantal sont gentilles.)
3) Super (Exemple: Tu es en vacances la semaine prochaine? Super!)

17
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What is “attendre” in English?

Exemple: J’attends un appel.

A

Wait for

Example: I’m waiting for a phone call.

18
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What is “taux d’occupation” in English?

Exemple: Le taux d’occupation idéal est de 95%.

A

Occupancy rate.

Example: The ideal occupancy rate is 95%.

19
Q

What is “but” in English?

Exemple: Mon but est de terminer mon rapport aujourd’hui.

A

Goal

Objective

Example: My goal is to finish my report today.

20
Q

What is “la plupart de…” in English?

Exemple: La plupart des résidents sont autonomes.

A

Most

Example: Most residents are autonomous.

21
Q

What is “bilingue” in English?

A

Bilingual

22
Q

What is “inviter” in English and how do we pronounce it?

A

Invite (in-VAÏT)

23
Q

What is “doutes’ in English?

Exemple: J’ai des doutes.

A

Doubt

Example: I have doubts.

24
Q

How do we pronounce “courage” in English?

A

KE-ridge

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