Lesson of June 11, 2024 Flashcards
How do we pronounce “usage”?
YOU-sidj
What is “race” when talking about dogs?
Example: This problem is specific to that dog …………
breed
Example: This problem is specific to that dog breed.
What is “poil” and “perdre son poil” when talking about dogs?
Example: Certain dog breeds ……………….. a lot.
Poil = fur, hair
Perdre son poil = lose their hair, lose their fur, shed.
Example:
Certain dog breeds lose their hair a lot.
Certain dog breeds lose their fur a lot.
Certain dog breeds shed a lot.
What is “rabais” in English?
rebate
discount
sale
What is “tissu” in English?
Example: Car seats can be made of leather or made of …………
fabric
Example: Car seats can be made of leather or made of fabric.
What is “usure” in English?
wear
wear and tear
How do we pronounce “compost”?
com-PÔST
What is “vider” in English?
Example: My kids are responsible for ………… the dishwasher.
empty
Example: My kids are responsible for emptying the dishwasher.
What is “j’allais justement ….” in English?
Example: J’allais justement t’appeler!
I was just about to….
Example: I was just about to call you!
What is “obligatoire” in English?
Example: A driver’s license is ………… in Quebec.
compulsory
mandatory
Example: A driver’s license is compulsory / mandatory in Quebec.
What is “diagostic” and “diagnostiqué” in English?
Diagnosis
Diagnosed
What is “dictée” in English?
Example: ………. are very good to improve our language skills.
dictation
Example: Dictations are very good to improve our language skills.
What is “agenda” in English?
Calendar
What is “quotidiennement” in English?
Example: We do that …………..
Daily
On a daily basis
Example:
We do that daily.
We do that on a daily basis.
What is “dégeler” in English?
Example: Frozen meals take 24 hours to ……… in the fridge.
thaw
defrost
unfreeze
Example:
Frozen meals take 24 hours to thaw in the fridge.
Frozen meals take 24 hours to defrost in the fridge.
Frozen meals take 24 hours to unfreeze in the fridge.
What is “travailler à son compte” in English?
Be self-employed
Work independently
What is “pratique” in English?
Example: Having this tool is very ………!
practical
useful
handy
Example:
Having this tool is very practical!
Having this tool is very useful!
Having this tool is very handy!
What is “aspirateur” in English?
Example: Sebastien has a robot ……….. and he loves it!
vacuum cleaner
Example: Sebastien has a robot vacuum cleaner and he loves it!
How do we pronounce:
- chore? (tâche ménagère)
- shore? (rive, rivage)
chore = TSHOR
shore = SHOR
What is “hall d’entrée” in English?
Entryway
What is “station de recharge” in English?
Charging station
What is “tomber sur…” in English?
Exemple: Je suis tombé sur un article en cherchant une invention.
come across
Example: I came across an article while I was looking for an invention.
Which is right?
1) I will ask to Annie.
2) I will ask Annie.
2) I will ask Annie.
(no “to”)
