Lesson of June 28, 2024 Flashcards
What is “faire une annonce” in English?
Example: La direction va faire une annonce vendredi prochain.
make an announcement
Example: The management will make an announcement next Friday.
What is “émotif” or “émotive” in English?
Example: She’s a very …………. person.
emotional
Example: She’s a very emotional person.
What is “pompier / pompière” in English?
firefighter
What is “éteindre des feux” in English?
Example: Managers often have to ………………..
put out fires
Example: Managers often have to put out fires.
What is “au lieu de” in English?
Exemple: Au lieu de regarder la télé en français, je vais la regarder en anglais.
instead of
Example: Instead of watching TV in French, I will watch it in English.
What is “se faire mal” or “se blesser” in English?
Exemple:
Je me suis fait mal.
Je me suis fait mal à l’avant-bras.
hurt
Example:
Je me suis fait mal. = I hurt myself.
Je me suis fait mal à l’avant-bras. = I hurt my forearm.
What is “prendre possession” in English?
Exemple: Nous allons prendre possession de la résidence à la fin de l’été.
take over
Example: We’re going to take over the residence at the end of the summer.
What is the pronunciation difference between “hit” and “hate”?
hit = HIT
Hate = HAYT
Translate:
Il a 50 ans.
1) He has 50 years.
2) He’s 50.
3) He’s 50 years old.
2) He’s 50.
3) He’s 50 years old.
What is “éligible” in English?
eligible
What is “J’ai hâte!” in English?
Exemple: J’ai hâte à mes vacances!
I can’t wait!
Example:
I can’t wait for my vacation!
Conjugate the verb “have” in the present tense:
I …………
You ………
He ………
She ……….
It ………..
We ……….
You ………..
They ……….
I have
You have
He has
She has
It has
We have
You have
They have
What is “exigeant” in English?
Example: My job is very …………………
demanding
Example: My job is very demanding.
What is “prévoir” in English?
Example: Est-ce que tu prévois voir Chantal cet été?
plan
Are you planning to see Chantal this summer?
How do we say “acquisition” in English?
Acquisition
(pronounced “a-kwi-ZEE-shinn”)
How do we say “C’est vrai!” in English?
It’s true!
What is the verb “savoir” in English?
Example: Sais-tu si on a acheté Vilia Rock-Forest?
know
Example: Do you know if we bought Vilia Rock-Forest?
VERB TENSE REVISION
(past, present and future)
Translate:
Il est en train de travailler.
Il travaille tous les jours.
Il a travaillé hier.
Il va travailler demain.
Il est en train de travailler. = He’s working (right now).
Il travaille tous les jours. = He works every day.
Il a travaillé hier. = He worked yesterday.
Il va travailler demain. = He’ll work tomorrow. / He’s going to work tomorrow.
How do we pronounce…
I will go = I’ll go
You will go = You’ll
He will go = He’ll go
She will go = She’ll go
We will go = We’ll go
They will go = They’ll go
I will go = I’ll go
You will go = You’ll
He will go = He’ll go
She will go = She’ll go
We will go = We’ll go
They will go = They’ll go
What is “restructuration” in English?
Example: We are in the middle of major ……………..
Restructuring
Example: We are in the middle of major restructuring.
What is “actionnaire” in English?
We are 50-50 ……………… with another company.
Shareholder
We are 50-50 shareholders with another company.
What is “à vendre” in English?
Example: The residence is …………..
For sale
Example: The residence is for sale.
What is “changement” in English?
Exemple: C’est le début des changements.
change
Example: It’s the beginning of changes.
What is “acquérir” in English?
Exemple: On a acquéri Vilia Rock-Forest récemment.
acquire
Example: We acquired Vilia Rock-Forest recently.
What is “Il y a “, “Il y a eu” and “Il va y avoir” in English?
Exemple:
Il y a plusieurs changements.
Il y a eu plusieurs changements.
Il va y avoir plusieurs changements.
There is (singular) / There are (plural)
There was (singular) / There were (plural)
There will be (singular and plural)
Il y a plusieurs changements.
Il y a eu plusieurs changements.
Il va y avoir plusieurs changements.
