Lesson of March 28, 2025 Flashcards
What is “escale” in English?
Example: Mélissa is flyng to Arizona tomorrow and has a ………… in Toronto.
layover
stopover
Example:
Mélissa is flyng to Arizona tomorrow and has a layover in Toronto.
Mélissa is flyng to Arizona tomorrow and has a stopover in Toronto.
What is “cabane à sucre” in English?
Example: We have a team building activity next week at the …………………….
sugar shack
Example: We have a team building activity next week at the sugar shack.
What is “ombre” in English? (2 different words depending on the context.)
Example:
She lives in the ………. of her mother, who was a well-known actress.
I prefer to sit in the ………. than in the sun.
When the sun starts to go down, we see the ………… of all buildings on the ground.
shadow
shade
Example:
She lives in the shadow of her mother, who was a well-known actress.
I prefer to sit in the shade than in the sun.
When the sun starts to go down, we see the shadow of all buildings on the ground.
How do we pronounce “leave” and “live”?
leave = leev
live = liv
What does the adjective “mean” mean?
Example: Her boss is really mean.
méchant
What is “pingre” or “radin” in English?
cheap
Example: My cousin’s husband is nice but he’s really cheap.
How do we pronounce how these words with the letters “bu” in them?
build
built
building
busy
business
build = bild
built = bilt
building = bilding
busy = bizzy
business = bizniss
What is the word we use in English for “cry” when we cry a lot and uncontrollably?
bawl
Example: When I heard the bad news, I started bawling like a baby!
Which is right?
1) I asked to her.
2) I asked her.
2) I asked her.
(No «to» after the verb «ask». ) Kapitsch? 😂
What is “chalet” in English?
Cabin
Cottage
NOTE: Cabins tend to be more rustic and secluded, often made of logs and found in wooded areas, while cottages are often larger, closer to civilization, and can be made from various materials.
What is “billet aller-retour” in English?
return ticket
round-trip ticket
What word can we use to say that it’s raining very hard?
Example: It’s ……….. outside!
pour
Example: It’s pouring outside!
What is “J’espère que oui.” and “J’espère que non.” in English?
I hope so.
I hope not.
What is “étang” in English?
pond
What is “pourvoirie” in English?
Example: My last romantic vacation was in an …………… and I loved it!
outfitter
Example: My last romantic vacation was in an outfitter and I loved it!
When do we use words like “whenever”, “wherever”, “whatever” and “whoever”?
To say “it doesn’t matter which”.
Example:
You can bring us your documents whenever you want. = It doesn’t matter when. It is up to you when you bring it.
You can apply wherever you want. = It doesn’t matter where.
You can speak to whoever you want about the problem. = It doesn’t matter who.
You can say whatever you want. = It doesn’t matter what.
Ask an appropriate question for the following answer:
I sent my document last week.
When did you send your document?
Ask an appropriate question for the following answer:
I spoke to Miss Tremblay.
Who did you speak to?
Ask an appropriate question for the following answer:
I’m going to do it next week.
When are you going to do it?
Ask an appropriate question for the following answer:
I have to do it today.
When do you have to do it?
