Lesson of February 26, 2024

Question 1

What is “saluer de la main” in English?

Example: When I saw her, I ……………… to her but she didn’t see me. She was looking the other way.

Answer 1

wave (to someone)

Example: When I saw her, I waved to her but she didn’t see me. She was looking the other way.

Question 2

What is “côtes” in English, as in “Je me suis cassé des côtes.”?

Answer 2

ribs

Example: I broke a few ribs.

Question 3

What is “pantalon propre” and “chemise” in English?

Example: He has to wear …………….. and a ……………. at work.

Answer 3

dress pants

shirt

Example: He has to wear dress pants and a shirt at work.

Question 4

What is “semelle” in English?

Example: In the gymnasium, kids must wear running shoes with a white …………….

Answer 4

sole

Example: In the gymnasium, kids must wear running shoes with a white sole.

Question 5

What is the difference between “leave” and “quit” work?

Answer 5

leave = only at the end of the day and come back the next day.
(Example: I left the office at 6 o’clock yesterday.)

Quit = permanently leave. (Example: He had a big argument with his boss and he decided to quit his job.)

Question 6

What does “while” mean?

Example: I fell asleep while I was watching the movie.

Answer 6

while = pendant que