Lesson of November 7, 2023 Flashcards
What is “mâcher” in English?
Example: I broke my tooth while I was …………………….. on a soft candy.
Chew
Example: I broke my tooth while I was chewing on a soft candy.
What is “plombage” in English?
Example: I thought I lost part of my ……………… but it was actually my tooth that broke.
Filling
Example: I thought I lost part of my filling but it was actually my tooth that broke.
What is “mourir de vieillesse” in English?
Example: I think he …………………………………………….
Die of old age
Example: I think he died of old age.
What are in English a “3 1/2” or a “4 1/2” apartments?
One-bedroom apartment
Two-bedroom apartment
What is “confondre” or “mélanger” in English?
Example: I often ……………….. the two words.
Confuse
Mix up
Example:
I often confuse the two words.
I often mix up the two words.
Where do you put the word “enough” in the following sentence:
I’m not ……………………… (enough - rich) to retire.
I’m not rich enough to retire.
RULE: Adjective + enough
What is the feminine of “Sir” in English?
Example:
Can I help you, sir?
Can I help you, ………………….?
Ma’m
Example: Can I help you, ma’m?
PS: “Ma’m” is the contraction of “Madam”.
What is “autonome” in English?
Example: My father was not …………………. enough at the end of his life to stay in an apartment.
autonomous
independent
Example:
My father was not autonomous enough at the end of his life to stay in an apartment.
My father was not independent enough at the end of his life to stay in an apartment.
What is “anniversaire de décès” in English?
Anniversary of death
(not Death birthday)
How do we pronounce “oven” in English?
Â-ven
What is “inflammable” in English?
Example:
When we go to trade shows, we can’t bring our products since they are …………………………….
flammable
When we go to trade shows, we can’t bring our products since they are flammable.
