Lesson of July 18, 2024

Question 1

Translate the following sentence into English:

Ça fait 5 ans que j’essaie d’avoir un lave-auto.

1) It’s been 5 years that I try to have a car wash.
2) I’m trying to have a car-wash since 5 years.
3) I’ve been trying to have a car-wash for 5 years.

Answer 1

3) I’ve been trying to have a car-wash for 5 years.

Explication: Quand on souhaite mentionner depuis combien de temps on fait quelque chose, on utilise le “present perfect continuous” (been working, been living, etc.).

Autres exemples:

I’ve been living in my house since 2004.

I’ve been working as a self-employed since 2013.

Question 2

What is “mesures” in English?

Example: The employees are here to take the car wash …………..

Answer 2

measurements

Example: The employees are here to take the car wash measurements.

Question 3

What can we say when we are in the middle of a conversation and we need to step out for a few seconds? (in French: Je reviens tout de suite!)

Answer 3

I’ll be right back!

Question 4

What is “axé sur les ventes” in English?

Example: To be a good sales manager, you have to be ………………..

Answer 4

Sales-oriented

Example: To be a good sales manager, you have to be sales-oriented.

Question 6

What is ADN in English?

Example: Making money is in my ………….

Answer 6

DNA

Example: Making money is in my DNA.

Question 7

How do we pronounce “cylinder”?

Example: I like 6-cylinder cars.

Answer 7

SI-lin-der

Example: I like 6-cylinder cars.

Question 8

How do we pronounce “Sportage”?

Answer 8

SPOR-dedge

Question 9

What is “valoir” in English?

Example:
Ma maison vaut 500 000$.
Ma maison valait 450 000$ l’an dernier.
Ma maison va valoir 550 000$ bientôt.

Answer 9

(be) worth

Example:
Ma maison vaut 500 000$. = My house is worth $500,000.
Ma maison valait 450 000$ l’an dernier. = My house was worth $450,000 last year.
Ma maison va valoir 550 000$ bientôt. = My house will be worth $550,000 soon.

Question 10

What is “former” in English?

Example: J’ai formé plusieurs employés dans ma carrière.

Answer 10

train
(not “form”)

Example: I’ve trained many employees in my career.

Question 11

What is “directeur adjoint” in English?

Answer 11

Assistant manager

Question 12

What is “avoir hâte” in English?

Example: J’ai hâte d’être en vacances!

Answer 12

I can’t wait

Example: I can’t wait to be on vacation!

Question 13

What is “brut” as in “Salaire brut” or “profit brut”?

Answer 13

gross

Gross salary

Gross profit

Question 14

What is “impôts” in English?

Answer 14

Income taxes

Question 15

What is “plus lent” in English?

1) slower
2) more slow
3) more slower

Answer 15

1) slower

Explication: Les adjectifs d’une syllable prennent un “-er” à la fin pour dire “plus”. Exemple: Plus vieux = older. Plus jeune = younger. Plus beau = nicer.

Les adjectifs longs prennent un “more” devant pour dire “plus” Exemple: Plus cher = More expensive. Plus important = More important. Plus intéressant = More interesting.

Comme “slower” veut déjà dire “plus lent”, pas besoin d’ajouter en plus un “more” devant! 🤓

Question 16

What is “air climatisé” in English?

Answer 16

Air conditioning

Air conditioner (the device)

Question 17

What is “trottinette” in English?

Answer 17

Scooter

Question 18

How do we pronounce “residual”?

Answer 18

ree-ZI-djoo-owl
(rime avec le mot “bowl”)

Question 19

What is “responsable de” in English?

Exemple: Il est responsable du service à la clientèle.

Answer 19

responsible for

in charge of

Example:
He’s responsible for customer service.
He’s in charge of customer service.

Question 20

What is “asphalte” in English?

Example: The driveway has no ………. yet.

Answer 20

asphalt

Example: The driveway has no asphalt yet.