Lesson of March 20, 2024 Flashcards
What is the difference between “handsome”, “pretty”, “good-looking”, “gorgeous” and “beautiful” when talking about a person?
Handsome = only for men
Pretty, beautiful and gorgeous = for women
Good-looking = for both
What is “rougir” as the result of being shy or embarrassed?
blush
Example: When he talked to me, I could feel myself blush.
What is “bête” in English, when talking about a person who is not being very nice?
Rude
Example: I didn’t like it when he started to be rude to me.
How do we pronounce “archive”?
AR-kaïv
What is “cabine téléphonique” in English?
Phone booth
How do we pronounce “second”?
SA-kint
How do we pronounce “subscribe” and “subscribed”?
sob-SKRAÏB
sob-SKRAÏBD
What is “être pogné” in English?
Example: Je suis pognée dans le traffic.
Mélissa est pognée avec le postulant dont les initiales sont S.S.
to be stuck
Example:
I’m stuck in traffic.
Melissa is stuck with the applicant whose initials are S.S.
How do we pronounce “apostrophe”?
a-POS-tro-fee
What is “queue” in English?
Example: Some days I feel I’m just chasing my …………….. all day and I’n not achieving anything.
tail
Example: Some days I feel I’m just chasing my tail all day and I’n not achieving anything.
What is “en effet” in English?
Example: I expected the applicant to accept the job offer and he accepted it ………………
Indeed
Example: I expected the applicant to accept the job offer and he accepted it indeed.
What does “groggy” mean?
Example: I felt groggy all day.
Weak and unable to think clearly or walk correctly, usually because of tiredness or illness:
What is “se lever” when going from a sitting position?
stand up
Example: In the middle of the interview, he just stood up and left.
What is “napperon” in English?
placemat
What is “étage” in English as in “maison à 2 étages” or “building à 10 étages”?
story
Example:
A 2-story house.
A 10-story building.
