Lesson of June 12, 2024 Flashcards
What is “petit doigt” and “petit orteil” in English?
Pinkie (finger)
Pinkie toe
What is “podiatre” in English?
Podiatrist
What is “coupable” or “responsable” in English?
Example: Do you know if they found the …………… ?
culprit
Example: Do you know if they found the culprit?
What is “bégayer” in English?
stutter
What is another word for “etcetera”?
And so on
Example: On Friday, I do the house-cleaning, grocery shopping, laundry and so on.
strike or stroke?
1) There was a ………. last week in the school transportation system.
2) My uncle had a ………….. a few years ago but thank God, he didn’t have any permanent damage.
1) There was a strike last week in the school transportation system.
2) My uncle had a stroke a few years ago but thank God, he didn’t have any permanent damage.
What is “étroit” in English?
Example: My street is not wide at all. On the contrary, it’s very ………………
narrow
Example: My street is not wide at all. On the contrary, it’s very narrow.
What is “ambiance de travail” in English?
Example: Most people want to work in a positive ……………..
work atmosphere
Example: Most people want to work in a positive work atmosphere.
What is “par exprès” in English?
Example: Did you do that ………………?
on purpose
Example: Did you do that on purpose?
What is “de temps en temps” in English? (3 possibilities)
Example: I have to call English applicants …………..
Once in a while
Every now and then
From time to time
Example:
I have to call English applicants once in a while.
I have to call English applicants every now and then.
I have to call English applicants from time to time.
Which is right?
1) I will ask to my boss.
2) I will ask my boss.
3) I will ask at my boss.
2) I will ask my boss.
(NOTE: There is no “to” when mentioning a person after the verb “ask”
E.g.: I asked Nathalie. I will ask her. She asked me. I asked them.
What is “permis de conduire” in English?
Driver’s license
Which is right?
1) You have to bring the both documents.
2) You have to bring both documents.
2) You have to bring both documents.
Which is right?
1) She’s at the phone at the moment.
2) She’s on the phone at the moment
2) She’s on the phone at the moment
Which is right?
1) Can I call you back? I’m at work right now.
2) Can I call you back? I’m to work right now.
1) Can I call you back? I’m at work right now.
Which is right?
1) I live at Sherbrooke.
2) I live in Sherbrooke.
3) I live to Sherbrooke.
2) I live in Sherbrooke.
Which is / are right?
1) She’s at home today.
2) She’s home today.
3) She’s to home today.
1) She’s at home today.
2) She’s home today.
Which is right?
1) I’m going in Montreal next weekend.
2) I’m going at Montreal next weekend.
3) I’m going to Montreal next weekend.
3) I’m going to Montreal next weekend.
(go + to for a city / province / country)
Which is right?
1) I’m going at home.
2) I’m going to home.
3) I’m going home.
3) I’m going home.
(no “to” before “home”)
What is “Ce serait plus prudent d’apporter tous vos documents.”
It would be safer to bring all your documents.
Which is right?
1) It was supposed to have a fire drill.
2) There was supposed to be a fire drill.
2) There was supposed to be a fire drill.
Explanation:
“Il y a” = There is / There are (There + verb “be”)
Il y avait = There was / There were (There + verb “be” in the past)
Il devait y a avoir = There was supposed to be (There + was supposed to + verb “be”)
Translate:
Je vous appelle cet après-midi pour vous annoncer que vous avez eu le poste pour lequel vous avez postulé.
I’m calling this afternoon to tell you that you got the trade you applied for.
What is “s’entrainer” in English?
Example: Entrainez-vous tous les jours pour être en forme!
train
exercise
work out
Example:
Train everyday to be fit!
Exercise everyday to be fit!
Work out everyday to be fit!
