Lesson of February 14, 2024 Flashcards
What is “petits-enfants”, “petit-fils” and “petite-fille” in English?
petits-enfants = grand-children
petit-fils = grand-son
petite-fille = grand-daughter
What is “bac” as in “bac de recyclage” in English?
Bin
Example: Compost bin, recycling bin, waste bin, etc.
What is “la Ville” in English?
Exemple: J’ai appelé à la Ville de Sherbrooke.
The town
The city (for a bigger city like Montreal for example.)
Example: I called the Town of Sherbrooke.
What is “à date” or “jusqu’à maintenant” in English?
Exemple: J’ai eu 3 traitements à date / jusqu’à maintenant.
so far
Until now
Example:
I had 3 treatments so far.
I had 3 treatments until now.
What is “ce n’est pas de tes affaires” in English?
It’s none of your business!
What is “Mêle-toi de tes affaires!” in English?
Mind your own business!
What is “à temps plein” and “à temps partiel” in English?
Full-time
Part-time
What is CPE (Centre de la petite enfance) in English?
Daycare center
How do we pronounce “private”?
PRAÏ-vitt
What is “J’ai hâte!” in English?
I can’t wait!
What does “enroll” mean in English? Does it mean “enrouler”?
Enroll = to put yourself or someone else onto the official list of members of a course, college, or army. Example: He enrolled in the army.
Enrouler = wrap around (Example: You need to wrap a wet towel around your child’s calves to reduce the fever).
What is “passer la tondeuse” in English?
Mow the lawn
What is “submergé” in English?
Example: It’s normal to feel …………….. when raising two young children.
overwhelmed
Example: It’s normal to feel overwhelmed when raising two young children.
What is “sociable” in English?
Sociable
