Lesson of December 12, 2023

Question 1

What is “en vente” or “en spécial” in English?

Example: I usually buy books when they’re ………………

Answer 1

on special

on sale

Example: I usually buy books when they’re on special / on sale.

Question 2

What are “particules” in English and how do we pronounce it?

Example: Teflon pans lose toxic ………….. with the time.

Answer 2

particles

Example: Teflon pans lose toxic particles with the time.

Question 3

What is the difference between “get dressed” and “dress up”?

Answer 3

Get dressed = the simple act of putting some clothes on.

Dress up = 1) Wear a costume (for example for Halloween). 2) Wear nice clothes for a special occasion.

Question 4

What is “je l’ai sur le bout de la langue” in English?

Answer 4

I have it on the tip of my tongue.

Question 5

What is “aller porter” and “aller chercher” in English?

Example: In the morning, I ……………. my kids at school and I ………………………… from school at the end of the day

Answer 5

drop off

pick up

Example: In the morning, I drop off my kids at school and I pick them up from school at the end of the day

Question 6

What is the difference in terms of structure and meaning in the following sentences:

1) I used to lead people.
2) I’m used to leading people.

Answer 6

1) I used to lead people. = Avant, je gérais du monde.

2) I‘m used to leading people. = Je suis habitué(e) de gérer du monde.

NOTE:
In the first sentence: used + to + verb in infinitive.

In the second sentence: Be+used to+ verb in “ing”.