Lesson of October 22, 2024

Question 1

What is “C’est contre mes principes.” in English?

Answer 1

It’s against my principles.

Question 2

What is “faire d’une pierre deux coups” in English?

Translate: Je vais faire d’une pierre deux coups en allant à Montréal: je vais photographier un client et visiter ma copine en même temps.

Answer 2

kill two birds with one stone

Translation: I will kill two birds with one stone when I go to Montreal. I will do the shooting for a client and visit my friend at the same time.

Question 3

What is “joindre l’utile à l’agréable” in English?

Translate:

Je suis en vacances à New York pour 4 jours la semaine prochaine. Je vais joindre l’utile à l’agréable en faisant le photo shoot pour un gros client pendans que je suis là-bas..

Answer 3

combine business with pleasure

Translation:

I’m on vacation in New York for 4 days next week. I will combine business with pleasure and do a photo shoot for a big client while I’m over there.

Question 4

Which is right:

1) Every client is important.
2) Every clients are important.

Answer 4

1) Every client is important.

Explanation:

Every + singular (e.g. every day, every lesson, every employee, etc.). You could also say “All clients are important.”