Lesson of December 19, 2023

Question 1

What is “en retard” as in “Nous sommes en retard pour le livrable.” in English?

Answer 1

behind schedule

Example: We are behind schedule for the deliverable.

Question 2

What is “famille d’accueil” in English?

Answer 2

Foster family

Question 3

Which is right?

1) My kids speak in English together.
2) My kids talk in English together.

Answer 3

1) My kids speak in English together.

Explanation: “talk” and “speak” are synonyms. But when we use them with a language, we use the verb “speak”, and not the word “talk”.

Example:
I speak a lot. = I talk a lot.
My teacher speaks 3 languages. (not “My teacher TALKS 3 languages”)
I speak English. (not “I talk in English.”)

Question 4

What is “échanger” as in “J’aime échanger avec mes collègues.”

Answer 4

talk
chat
(not “exchange”)

Example: I like to talk / chat with my colleagues.