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English lessons of June 2023 Flashcards

1
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Mécanicien

Exemple: Mon fils est mécanicien d’avions.

A

Mechanic

Example: My son is a plane mechanic.

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Conforme

Exemple: Les plans doivent être conformes aux règlements.

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Comply with (verb)

(be) in compliance with

Example:
The plans must comply with the regulations.

The plans must be in compliance with the regulations.

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3
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Chalet

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Cabin (basic)

Chalet (At a ski resort, or Scandinavian style)

Cottage (more luxurious and equipped.)

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4
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Isolation (contre le froid)

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Insulation

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5
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What is the difference between “lose”, “lost” and “loss”?

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Lose = verb in the infinitive form or in the present tense.
Example: I always lose my keys. He will lose his job soon.

Lost = verb in the past or in the past participle form.
Examples: Yesterday, I lost my keys. All lost items must be reported.

Loss = noun (Example: It was a big loss.)

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6
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Voleur

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Thief

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7
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Vol

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Theft

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8
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Valoir

Exemple: La maison vaut 500,000$.

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(be) worth.

Example: The house is worth $500,000.

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9
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What does “Quote” mean? (pronounced “kwÔt”)

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1) Soumission
Example: They sent me a quote.
2) Citation
Example: I saw this quote on the internet.

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10
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Prêter

Exemple: Peux-tu me prêter 10$?

A

Lend

Example: Can you lend me $10?

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11
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Prêteur, créancier

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Lender

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12
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Prêt, emprunt

Exemple: Il a demandé un prêt à la banque.

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Loan

Example: He asked the bank for a loan.

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13
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How do we pronounce “Policy”?

A

PÂ -lee-see

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14
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What is “poursuivre en justice” in English?

Exemple: J’ai poursuivi mon employeur pour bris de contrat.

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Sue (verb)

Example: I sued my employer for breach of contract.

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15
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Poursuite judiciaire

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Suit
Lawsuit

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16
Q

How do we pronounce “Vital”in English?

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VAÏ-dowl

17
Q

How do we pronounce “courage” in English?

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KEU-ridj

18
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What is “Assurance-responsabilité”in English?

A

Liability insurance

(Pronounced laï-ah-BEE-lee-tee)

19
Q

Magasiner

Exemple: C’est important de magasiner pour la meilleure couverture d’assurance.

A

Shop for

Example: It’s important to shop for the best insurance coverage.

20
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How do we pronounce “Purchase?

A

PER-tchiss

21
Q

How do we pronounce “Vehicle?

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VÉ-hee-kowl

22
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Obligatoire

Exemple: L’assurance automobile est obligatoire au Canada et aux États-Unis.

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Mandatory

Compulsory

Example: Car insurance is mandatory in Canada and in the US.

23
Q

Brochettes de poulet

A

Chicken skewers

24
Q

What is “ancien” in English?

Exemple: Mon ancien beau-frère.

A

Old

Ex

Example:

My old brother-in-law.
My ex brother-in-law.

25
Q

Réseau

A

Network

26
Q

Actuellement

Exemple:
Je cherche actuellement une nouvelle maison.

A

Now
Right now
Currently
At the moment
(NOTE: “actuellement” is not “actually”, which means “En fait”)

Example:
I’m looking for a new house now.
I’m looking for a new house right now.
I’m currently looking for a new house.
I’m looking for a new house at the moment.

27
Q

Actuel

Exemple: La situation actuelle est meilleure qu’elle était.

A

Current
(NOTE: “actuel” is never “actual” in English. The word ACTUAL means VRAI or VÉRITABLE).

Example: The current situation is better than it was.

28
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Commande

Exemple: J’ai reçu ma commande.

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Order

Example: I received my order.

29
Q

Commander

Exemple: J’ai commandé un nouveau divan.

A

Order

Example: I ordered a new couch.

30
Q

How do we pronounce “Patio” in English?

A

PA-dee-oh

31
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How do we pronounce “Garage” in English?

A

pronounced gue-WRÂJ

32
Q

Engager, embaucher

A

Hire

33
Q

Expert en sinistre

A

Claims adjuster

34
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Éclair

A

Lightning

35
Q

Assurance d’un côté ∕ Assurance des deux côtés

A

One-way coverage ∕ two-way coverage

36
Q

Entente

Exemple: La Floride et le Québec ont une entente pour les permis de conduire.

A

Agreement

Example: Florida and Quebec have a driver’s licence agreement,

37
Q

Ça fait combien de temps que vous conduisez?

A

How long have you been driving?

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