Lesson of June 4, 2024

Question 1

What is “exigeant” in English?

Example: Our client is very ………….

Answer 1

Demanding

Example: Our client is very demanding.

Question 2

How do we say in English:

si ce n’est pas le cas

Answer 2

if it’s not the case

Question 3

How do we pronounce “16th”?

Answer 3

sixteenth

Question 4

What is “entrée de données” in English?

Example: My job involves a lot of ………………..

Answer 4

data entry

Example: My job involves a lot of data entry.

Question 5

Which is right?

1) He’s not old enough.
2) He’s not enough old.

Answer 5

1) He’s not old enough.

Explanation: adjective + enough (Example: I’m not tall enough, he’s not smart enough, she’s not good enough, they’re not strong enough)

Question 6

What is “respecter la date limite” in English?

Example: I’m not sure if we’ll be able to ………………….

Answer 6

meet the deadline

Example: I’m not sure if we’ll be able to meet the deadline.

Question 7

What is “inexpérimenté” in English?

Answer 7

inexperienced

Question 8

Which is (or are) right?

1) We need to teach our kids how to do it.
2) We need to learn our kids how to do it.

Answer 8

1) We need to teach our kids how to do it.

Explanation: Unlike in French where we can say “on doit apprendre à nos enfants…”, we can only use the verb “teach” in this way. “Learn” can only be used if the subject “receives” the information or knowledge.

Example: Kids learn from their parents. Parents teach their kids how to behave (not “Parents learn their kids…”)

Question 9

What is DG in English?
(directeur général)

Answer 9

GM
(general manager)

Question 10

What is “désinformation” in English?

Answer 10

Disinformation

Misinformation