Invitations

Question 1

I was wondering if by any chance, are you free on Saturday?

Question 2

By any chance

Answer 2

possibly; used to ask politely

By any chance, can I borrow $10? I forgot my wallet.

“L’expression “by any chance” en anglais est utilisée pour introduire une question ou une demande de manière polie et ouverte. Elle peut être traduite en français par des expressions telles que “par hasard” ou “par quelque chance”. Par exemple, si vous demandez à quelqu’un : “Do you have a pen by any chance?” (Est-ce que vous auriez un stylo par hasard ?), vous demandez de manière courtoise si la personne a éventuellement un stylo à prêter, sans exiger ou supposer qu’elle en a un. C’est une façon de laisser place à une réponse positive ou négative sans pression.

Question 3

Let me check my schedule

Answer 3

to make sure you don’t have plans

I’d love to have coffee with you.
Let me check my schedule, but I think I’m free.

“Laissez-moi consulter mon emploi du temps” en français.

Exemples en anglais :

1.	Let me ask my schedule if I’m available for a meeting tomorrow.
2.	Before committing to anything, I need to ask my schedule to see if I have any prior engagements.
3.	Let’s ask our schedules and find a suitable time for our conference call.
4.	If you want to make plans, ask your schedule first to avoid double booking.
5.	She said, “I’ll have to ask my schedule about dinner plans tonight.”

Synonyme : “Consult my calendar”

Question 4

I think we’re free.

Answer 4

available to do something

Question 5

-ish

It’ll be 10:30 to noon-ish.

That shirt is red-ish.

Answer 5

roughly; not exactly

Question 6

We’re open the whole day

Answer 6

you have no plans

Question 7

We’ll be there

Answer 7

this is a commitment, you are saying yes

Question 8

Well be there

this is a commitment, you are saying yes

Answer 8

I’m so excited that you invited me to your wedding, I’ll be there!

Question 9

No pressure, you don’t need to bring a present or anything.

Question 10

You’re welcome to bring

Answer 10

used to suggest something that they could bring

You’re welcome to bring him a little snack,
The loves food.

Question 11

The more the merrier the more of something, the more fun

Answer 11

The more people that are at a
party, the merrier.

Question 12

Here goes here I go,
I’m doing it!

Answer 12

I’m going to do this, I’m going to ask her on a date…
here goes!

Question 13

Are you free to come?

Answer 13

are you available to come to this thing?
Are you free to come to Freddie’s birthday?

Question 14

I would love to however / but

Answer 14

used to politely decline

I would love to, however, I’m going to be working during that time.

Question 15

That sounds good

Answer 15

yes, I like that plan

Question 16

Sorry, you can’t come

Answer 16

I wish you could come

Question 17

Sorry, you can’t come

Answer 17

[wish you could come
Sorry you can’t come, we’ll miss you!

Question 18

At some point

Answer 18

used to talk about flexible future plans

But hopefully we’ll see you at some point next week.

“À un certain moment” ou “À un moment donné” en français.

Exemples en anglais :

1.	At some point, we’ll need to discuss our future plans.
2.	I’m sure at some point you’ll find the right opportunity.
3.	At some point, everyone faces challenges in life.
4.	At some point, I hope to travel the world.
5.	At some point, we all have to make important decisions.

Question 19

What a bummer / bummer

Answer 19

slang term meaning
“that’s a shame”

Cette expression est une expression d’argot qui signifie “C’est vraiment dommage” ou “C’est vraiment décevant” en français. C’est utilisé pour exprimer la déception ou la frustration face à une situation négative.

Exemples en anglais :

1.	What a bummer, it’s raining on the day of the picnic.
2.	What a bummer, I missed the last train home.
3.	I was looking forward to the concert, but it got canceled. What a bummer!
4.	What a bummer, the restaurant is closed today, and I was hungry.
5.	I lost my wallet. What a bummer.

Question 20

What a bummer /bummer

Answer 20

slang term meaning
“that’s a shame”

What a bummer
/ Bummer
that you can’t come to Disneyworld with us.