Lesson of October 10, 2023 Flashcards
What is “en route vers” or “en route pour” in English?
Exemple: J’étais en route pour la maison.
Je suis en route pour le travail.
On my way (to)…
Example: I was on my way home.
I’m **on my way **to work.
What is “massothérapeute” in English?
Massage-therapist
What is “volonté” in English?
Exemple: J’ai dû faire ça contre ma volonté.
will
Example: I had to do that against my will.
What is “perdre ses repères” in English?
Exemple: Quand je suis déménagée, j’ai perdu tous mes repères.
Lose one’s bearings
Example: When I moved, I lost all my bearings.
What is “une annonce” on TV?
A TV commercial.
What is “texto” in English?
Exemple: Je reçois plusieurs textos par jour.
text-message
Example: I receive many text-messages every day.
What is “revenir” as in “Je vais te revenir là-dessus cet après-midi”?
Get back to
Example: I will **get back to **you this afternoon.
What is “garage détaché” and “garage attenant” in English?
Detached garage
Attached garage
How do we pronounce “purchasing”?
PER-chissing
What is the difference between a patio and a balcony?
A patio is at ground level, whereas a balcony is above the ground level.
What is “arpenteur-géomètre” in English?
A land surveyor
What is “un foyer” and “un poêle à bois” in English?
Fireplace (which is built-in)
Wood stove (which sticks out)
How do we pronounce “Asia” and “Asian”?
AY-ja
AY-jinn
What is “appartenir” in English?
Exemple: Integra Spec appartient à Groupe PPD.
belong (to)
Example: IntegraSpec belongs to PPD Group.
What is “un tuyau” in English?
Pipe (small)
Duct (big)
