Lesson of June 11, 2024 Flashcards

1
Q

How do we pronounce “usage”?

A

YOU-sidj

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2
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What is “race” when talking about dogs?

Example: This problem is specific to that dog …………

A

breed

Example: This problem is specific to that dog breed.

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3
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What is “poil” and “perdre son poil” when talking about dogs?

Example: Certain dog breeds ……………….. a lot.

A

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.

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4
Q

What is “rabais” in English?

A

rebate

discount

sale

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5
Q

What is “tissu” in English?

Example: Car seats can be made of leather or made of …………

A

fabric

Example: Car seats can be made of leather or made of fabric.

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6
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What is “usure” in English?

A

wear

wear and tear

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7
Q

How do we pronounce “compost”?

A

com-PÔST

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8
Q

What is “vider” in English?

Example: My kids are responsible for ………… the dishwasher.

A

empty

Example: My kids are responsible for emptying the dishwasher.

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9
Q

What is “j’allais justement ….” in English?

Example: J’allais justement t’appeler!

A

I was just about to….

Example: I was just about to call you!

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10
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What is “obligatoire” in English?

Example: A driver’s license is ………… in Quebec.

A

compulsory
mandatory

Example: A driver’s license is compulsory / mandatory in Quebec.

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11
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What is “diagostic” and “diagnostiqué” in English?

A

Diagnosis

Diagnosed

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12
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What is “dictée” in English?

Example: ………. are very good to improve our language skills.

A

dictation

Example: Dictations are very good to improve our language skills.

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13
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What is “agenda” in English?

A

Calendar

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14
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What is “quotidiennement” in English?

Example: We do that …………..

A

Daily

On a daily basis

Example:
We do that daily.
We do that on a daily basis.

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15
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What is “dégeler” in English?

Example: Frozen meals take 24 hours to ……… in the fridge.

A

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.

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16
Q

What is “travailler à son compte” in English?

A

Be self-employed

Work independently

17
Q

What is “pratique” in English?

Example: Having this tool is very ………!

A

practical

useful

handy

Example:
Having this tool is very practical!
Having this tool is very useful!
Having this tool is very handy!

18
Q

What is “aspirateur” in English?

Example: Sebastien has a robot ……….. and he loves it!

A

vacuum cleaner

Example: Sebastien has a robot vacuum cleaner and he loves it!

19
Q

How do we pronounce:

  • chore? (tâche ménagère)
  • shore? (rive, rivage)
A

chore = TSHOR

shore = SHOR

20
Q

What is “hall d’entrée” in English?

A

Entryway

21
Q

What is “station de recharge” in English?

A

Charging station

22
Q

What is “tomber sur…” in English?

Exemple: Je suis tombé sur un article en cherchant une invention.

A

come across

Example: I came across an article while I was looking for an invention.

23
Q

Which is right?

1) I will ask to Annie.
2) I will ask Annie.

A

2) I will ask Annie.
(no “to”)