Lesson of October 21, 2024 Flashcards
What is “découragé” and “décourageant” in English?
Example:
I’m so ……………… !
It’s so …………….. !
découragé = discouraged
décourageant = discouraging
Example:
I’m so découragé!
It’s so discouraging!
What is “fondé” and “non fondé” in English?
Example:
Their explanations were completely ……………………
Fondé = founded
Non fondé = unfounded
Example:
Their explanations were completely unfounded.
What is “tisane” in English?
Herbal tea
What is “curcuma” in English?
Example: ………….. stains a lot.
turmeric
Example: Turmeric stains a lot.
What is the past tense of “ring”? and of “bring”?
ring = rang
bring = brought
How do we pronounce “allow”?
a-LOW (rhymes with the word “cow”)
What is “actuel” in English?
Example:
The ………….. situation is better than it was.
current
The current situation is better than it was.
What is the difference between “child” and “children”?
Example:
They have one ………………….
They have two ……………….
Child = singular
Children = plural
Example:
They have one child.
They have two children.
What is “manifester de l’intérêt” in English?
Example: One of the city councillors ………………… in our project.
show interest
Example: One of the city councillors showed interest in our project.
What is “magasiner” in English?
Example: The city council should ……………… the best suppliers.
shop for
Example: The city council should shop for the best suppliers.
What is “abandonner” in English?
Example: We won’t …………. at this point.
give up
Example: We won’t give up at this point.
What is “faire un dégât” in English?
Example: Oh no! I just ……………… !
make a mess
Example: Oh no! I just made a mess!
What is “renverser” when talking about a drink?
Example: I ………. some coffee on my keyboard by accident.
spill
Example: I spilled some coffee on my keyboard by accident.
Which is (or are) right?
1) I saw that movie.
2) I’ve seen that movie.
both are correct
1) I saw that movie.
2) I’ve seen that movie.
Which is (or are) right?
1) I’m a teacher since 27 years.
2) I’ve been a teacher for 27 years.
2) I’ve been a teacher for 27 years.
Translate:
On se connait depuis un an.
We’ve known each other for a year.
Translate:
Je prends des cours depuis septembre 2023.
I’ve been taking lessons since September 2023.
Translate:
Depuis quand vous travaillez ici?
How long have you worked here?
How long have you been working here?
Which is (or are) right?
1) I’m a lawyer since many years.
2) I’ve been a lawyer since many years.
3) I’ve been a lawyer for many years.
3) I’ve been a lawyer for many years.
Which is (or are) right?
1) I spoke to my boss about the problem.
2) I’ve spoken to my boss about the problem.
Both
1) I spoke to my boss about the problem.
2) I’ve spoken to my boss about the problem.
Which is right?
1) I’m listening you.
2) I’m listening to you.
2) I’m listening to you.
Explanation: listen + to + object (E.g. I listen to the radio every day. I listen to my kids when they talk to me. I want my kids to listen to their teachers.)
How do we pronounce “known”?
NOWN (rhymes with “blown”)
