Lesson of April 8, 2024

Question 1

What is “biologique” in English (when talking about food)?

Example: I always buy …………. fruits and vegetables.

Answer 1

organic

Example: I always buy organic fruits and vegetables.

Question 2

What is “aliments transformés” in English?

Example: We should eat as little ………………… as possible.

Answer 2

processed food

Example: We should eat as little processed food as possible.

Question 3

What is “légumineuses” in English?

Example: Including more ………… into our diet is a good way to eat healthier.

Answer 3

Legumes

Example: Including more legumes into our diet is a good way to eat healthier.

Question 4

What is “songer à….” or “considérer…..” in English?

Exemple: Tu devrais songer à déléguer davantage.

Answer 4

think about

consider

Example:
You should think about delegating more.
You should consider delegating more.

NOTE: Think about + verb in “ing”. Consider + verb in “ing”

Question 5

What is “écouteurs” in English?

Example: You should consider investing in good …………….

Answer 5

headset

headphones

Example:
You should consider investing in good headphones.
You should consider investing in a good headset.

Question 6

What do we say to a person who is too loud / noisy?

Answer 6

Can you please be more quiet?

Question 7

What is “inquiétant” in English?

Answer 7

worrisome

worrying

Question 8

What is “REER” in English?

Answer 8

RRSP
(Registered Retirement Savings Plan)

Question 9

What is CÉLI in English?

Answer 9

TFSA
Tax-free Savings account

Question 10

What is “engager” in English?

Example: You should ……… a new employee.

Answer 10

hire

Example: You should hire a new employee.

Question 11

What is “un membre de la famille” in English?

Answer 11

A family member
(not a member family)

Question 12

What is the verb “faire” or “gagner” when talking about money?

Exemple: Elle fait/gagne 100,000$ par année.

Answer 12

make

earn

Example:
She makes $100,000 a year.
She earns $100,000 a year.

Question 13

What is “engourdi” or “gelé” when talking about anaesthesia?

Example: I was still ……….. 2 hours after my dentis appointment.

Answer 13

numb

Example: I was still numb 2 hours after my dentis appointment.

Question 14

What is “s’ennuyer” in English?

Example: My daughter doesn’t usually …………… us when we go on vacation without her.

Answer 14

miss

Example: My daughter doesn’t usually miss us when we go on vacation without her.

Question 15

How do we pronounce “scheme” in English?

Answer 15

SKEEM

Question 16

What is “vapoter” and “vapotage” in English and how do we pronounce them?

Answer 16

vape

vaping

Question 17

What is “myope” and “hypermétrope” in English?

Answer 17

Myope = near-sighted

hypermétrope = Far-sighted

Question 18

What is “algues” in English?

Answer 18

algae

seaweed

Question 19

What is the verb “varier” in English?

Example: Ça varie.

Answer 19

vary

Example: It varies

Question 20

How do we say “Le 22 avril” in English?

Answer 20

April twenty-second
(not “April twenty-two”)