Lesson of August 29 and September 5, 2023 Flashcards
What is the word “laisse” for a dog?
Exemple: On doit garder son chien en laisse au Mont Chagnon.
Leash
Example: We have to keep our dogs on a leash at Mont Chagnon.
What is a “puits” in English?
Exemple: Nous avons un puits artésien à la maison.
A well
Example: We have an artesian well at home.
What is a “fosse septique” in English?
Septic tank
What professional do we need if we want to buy or sell our house?
(courtier immobilier)
Real-estate agent
What is an “agrandissement” in English?
Exemple: J’ai construit l’agrandissement de ma maison il y a quelques années.
Extension
Example: I built my house extension a few years ago.
What is a “lucarne” in English?
Exemple: Il y a une lucarne où mon bureau.
dormer window
Example: There is a dormer window where my office is.
What is “rez-de-chaussée” in English?
Exemple: Je voulais avoir ma chambre au rez-de-chaussée.
What is “deuxième étage” in English?
Exemple: Les chambres sont souvent au deuxième étage.
First floor
Example: I wanted to have my bedroom on the first floor.
Second floor
Example: The rooms are often on the second floor.
What is “clé en main” in English?
Exemple: L’entreprise de construction vend des maisons clés en main.
Turnkey
Example: The construction company sells turnkey houses.
What is “mouton noir” in English?
Exemple: Je suis le mouton noir de la famille.
Black sheep
Example: I am the black sheep in my family.
What is an “OBNL” in English?
Exemple: Espace Inc. est un organisme à but non lucratif.
NPO (Non-profit organization)
Example: Espace Inc is a non-profit organization.
How do we pronounce the word “desert”?
DÈ-zert
How do we pronounce the word “dessert”?
dee-ZERT
What is “dynamitage” in English?
Exemple: Ils commencent le dynamitage la semaine prochaine.
Blasting
Example: They’re starting blasting next week.
What is “champ d’épuration” in English?
Disposal field
Leach field
How do we pronounce “patio” in English?
PA-dee-oh
