Lesson of October 1, 2024 Flashcards
What is “changer d’idée”.
Exemple: Mes clients changent souvent d’idée.
change one’s mind
(not “change ideas”)
Example: My clients often change their mind.
What is “pré-commander” in English?
Exemple: Les gens peuvent pré-commander le livre à partir de vendredi.
pre-order
Example: People can start pre-ordering the book on Friday.
What is “pièce” when talking about a house?
Room
Which is right?
1) Books are selling online.
2) Books are sold online.
2) Books are sold online.
What is “Iles de la Madeleine” in English?
Magdeleine Islands
What is “échographie” in English?
ultrasound
What is “nodules” in English?
Example: I have ………… because of my thyroid gland disorder.
nodes
Example: I have nodes because of my thyroid gland disorder.
Regarding or regardless?
I have a question ………….. our last conversation.
I have a question regarding our last conversation.
NOTE:
Regarding = concernant
Regardless = Peu importe
Regarding or regardless?
People have to pay the same, ……………. of their revenue.
People have to pay the same, regardless of their revenue.
NOTE:
Regarding = concernant
Regardless = Peu importe
Which is right?
1) I’ve known him for a long time.
2) It’s been a long time that I know him.
1) I’ve known him for a long time.
Explication: NOT: It’s been a while that I work with that program.
Explication: En anglais, on commence une phrase par “It’s been a while…” ou “it’s been a long time” seulement pour exprimer que ça fait longtemps qu’on n’a PAS FAIT quelque chose, et NON pour dire que ça fait longtemps qu’on FAIT quelque chose.
Translate:
Ça fait lontemps que je prends des cours d’anglais.
I’ve been taking English lessons for a while / for a long time.
Translate:
Ça fait longtemps qu’on travaille ensemble.
We’ve been working together for a long time / for a while.
