Lesson of October 2, 2024

Question 1

What’s the difference between “I think” and “I think so”?

Answer 1

I think = Je pense que … (we have to add some information.)

I think so. = Je pense que oui.

Question 2

What’s the difference between “I don’t think” and “I don’t think so”?

Answer 2

I don’t think = Je ne pense pas que… (we have to add some information.)

I don’t think so. = Je pense que non. / Je ne pense pas.

Question 3

What is “faussement accusé” in English?

Example: The man was ……………….. of murder.

Answer 3

falsely accused

Example: The man was falsely accused of murder.

Question 4

What is “méticuleux” in English?

Example: I’m a …………………… person.

Answer 4

meticulous

detail-oriented

Example:
I’m a meticulous person.
I’m a detail-oriented person.

Question 5

What is “coordonner” in English?

Example: I will ……………….. some projects.

Answer 5

coordinate

Example: I will coordinate some projects.

Question 6

Translate:

Ça fait longtemps que je ne l’ai pas vu.

Answer 6

It’s been a while since I last saw him.
It’s been a while since I’ve seen him.

I haven’t seen him for/in a while.

Question 7

Translate:

Ça fait longtemps que je n’ai pas utilisé ce logiciel.

Answer 7

It’s been a while since I last worked with that software.

It’s been a while since I’ve worked with that software.

I haven’t worked with that software for / in a while

Question 8

Translate:

Ça fait longtemps que je ne lui ai pas parlé

Answer 8

It’s been a while since I last spoke with him.
It’s been a while since I’ve spoken with him.

I haven’t spoken with him for / in a while.

Question 9

Translate:

Ça fait longtemps que je travaille avec ce programme.

Answer 9

I’ve been working with that program for a while.

I’ve worked with that program for a while

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…” 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.

Question 10

Translate:

Ça fait longtemps que je le connais.

Answer 10

I’ve known him for a while.

NOT «It’s been a while that I know him.»

Question 11

Translate:

Ça fait longtemps qu’ils sont clients chez nous.

Answer 11

They’ve been clients with us for a while / for a long time.

NOT «It’s been a while that they are clients with us.»

Question 12

What is the verb “analyser” and the noun “analyse” in English?

Answer 12

Analyze

Analysis