Lesson of February 4, 2025 Flashcards
What is the meaning of “purpose” and how do we pronounce it?
PER-puss
= reason
Example: The purpose of this test is to assess your current Englsih level.
What does “alloted” mean?
alloué
Example: The alloted time is 45 minutes.
What is “en caractère gras” in English?
in bold (letters)
What is “à voix haute” in English?
Example: Please read the paragraph …………..
out loud
Example: Please read the paragraph out loud.
What is “seul” in English, besides “alone”?
Example: I did it ……………
on my own
by myself
Example:
I did it on my own.
I did it by myself.
Translate:
Les procédures sont sujet à changements.
Procedures are subject to changes.
Translate:
Vous devez éviter d’utiliser le même document 2 fois.
avoid + verb in -ing
Example: You have to avoid using the same document twice.
What is the plural of “this” and “that”?
This = These
That = Those
What is “soit…ou…” in English?
Exemple: Tu peux soit le faire demain ou après-demain.
either…or…
Example: You can either do it tomorrow or the day after.
What does “regardless of” mean?
Example: Everybody can apply for this position, regardless of their age or gender.
peu importe
indépendamment
Exemple: Tout le monde peut postuler pour ce poste, peu importe leur âge ou leur sexe.
What does “remain” mean?
Example: Even if you don’t have English classes with me after June, I remain available for questions you may have.
rester
demeurer
Exemple: Même si vous n’avez plus de cours avec moi après le mois de juin, je demeure disponible pour répondre à toute question que vous pourriez avoir.
What is “en particulier” in English?
Exemple: I like everything in my English lessons, ……………… the speaking part.
especially
in particular
particularly
Exemple:
I like everything in my English lessons, especially the speaking part.
I like everything in my English lessons, in particular the speaking part.
I like everything in my English lessons, particularly the speaking part.
What is “Il y a”, “Il y avait” and “Il va y avoir” in English?
Example: …………… a questionnaire to fill out.
Il y a = There is / There are (Example: There is a questionnaire to fill out.)
Il y avait = There was / There were (Example: There was a questionnaire to fill out.)
Il va y avoir = There will be (Example: There will be a questionnaire to fill out.)
Que veut dire la phrase suivante:
I would like to get her set up.
J’aimerais qu’elle soit installée.
NOTE: l’expression “to get a person + past participle” ou encore “to have a person + past participle” est utilisée lorsqu’on veut qu’une personne X s’occupe d’une personne Y.
Autre exemple:
I would like to have all Microsoft programs installed on her computer. = J’aimerais que tous les programmes Microsoft soient installés sur son ordinateur.
Which is (or are) correct?
1) I will go to Montreal next week.
2) I’m going to Montreal next week.
3) I’m going to go to Montreal next week.
4) I will be going to Montreal next week.
They’re all correct.
1) will + infinitive
2) -ing form used for the future
3) going to + infinitive
4) Will + be + verb in -ing
