Lesson of December 16, 2024 Flashcards
What is “amuse-gueules” or “petites bouchées” in English?
Example: My parents in law are going to serve ………. instead of a typical Christmas meal.
appetizers
finger food
Example: My parents in law are going to serve appetizers / finger food instead of a typical Christmas meal.
What is “vacances” and “en vacances” in English?
Example:
I wish you a nice …….. !
I’m on ……….. next week.
holiday
vacation
Example:
I wish you a nice vacation / holiday !
I’m on vacation / holiday next week.
What is “les Fêtes” in English?
Example: Happy ……….. !
Holidays
Example: Happy Holidays !
What is “férié” in English?
Exemple:
Les journées fériées au Québec sont:
- Jour de l’An
- Vendredi saint (au choix de l’employeur)
- Lundi de Pâques (au choix de l’employeur)
- Journée nationale des patriotes
- Fête nationale du Québec
- Fête du Canada
- Fête du Travail
- Action de grâce
- Noël
Public holiday
Statutory holiday
The statutory holidays in Quebec are:
- Jour de l’An = New Year’s Day
- Vendredi saint = Good Friday
- Lundi de Pâques = Easter Monday
- Journée nationale des patriotes = Patriots Day
- Fête nationale du Québec = St-Jean Baptiste Day
- Fête du Canada = Canada Day
- Fête du Travail = Labour Day
- Action de grâce = Thanksgiving
- Noël = Christmas Day
What is “environnement” in English?
Example: I care a lot about the ……………….
environment
Example: I care a lot about the environment.
What is “luxueux” in English?
Example: I like to go to a cabin that is not too ……………
luxurious
Example: I like to go to a cabin that is not too luxurious.
What is “chalet” in English?
Cabin
What is “propre” in English as in “Il a sa propre compagnie.”?
own
Example: He has his own company.
What is “faire à manger” or “faire la cuisine” or “popoter” in English?
Exemple: Je vais popoter pendans le temps des Fêtes.
cook
Example: I’m going to cook during the holidays.
What is “crudités” in English?
raw vegetables
What is “saucisse” in English?
sausage
What is “comptoir” in English?
Example: We received our new ……….. so we’re going to install them during the holidays.
countertop
Example: We received our new countertops so we’re going to install them during the holidays.
What is “beige” in English?
beige
What is “commander” and “commande” in English?
Exemple: J’ai commandé mes comptoirs en ligne.
J’ai reçu ma commande la semaine dernière.
order
Example:
I ordered my countertops online.
I received my order last week.
What is “bain” and “baignoire” in English?
Example:
I like to take a ……………. in the evening.
We’re going to install our new ………… during the holidays.
bath
bathtub
Example:
I like to take a bath in the evening.
We’re going to install our new bathtub during the holidays.
