English lesson of September 20, 2023

Question 1

What’s the difference between “fall” and “fall down”?

Answer 1

Fall: to move towards the ground because of gravity, or more generally to move downwards. For example, “I saw Smith fall when the rope that he was climbing broke”, or “Housing prices will fall.”

Fall down: to move downwards by accident and hit the ground or floor. For example, “Harry tripped over his son’s toys and fell down” or “There was an earthquake and Grandmother’s portrait hanging on the wall fell down.”

Question 2

How do we pronounce the word “economy”?

Answer 2

e-KÂ-no-mee

Question 3

How do we call that gesture in English?

Answer 3

Wave (to somebody)

Question 4

What is “fournisseur” in English?

Answer 4

Provider (for service)
Example: I changed Internet providers.

Supplier (for goods)
Example: All the company’s suppliers are in the USA.

Question 5

What is “marque” in English?

Exemple: J’aime cette marque de vêtements.

Answer 5

Brand

Example: I like this brand of clothes.

Question 6

What is “engager” or “embaucher” in English?

Exemple: Je dois engager un électricien pour faire les travaux.

Answer 6

Hire

Example: I have to hire an electrician to do the job.