Lesson of October 3, 2023 Flashcards
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What is a “compte en fidéicommis” or “compte en fiducie” in English?
Trust account
What is “veiller” in English, as in “On a veillé jusqu’à 2h du matin.”?
Stay up
Example: We stayed up till 2 o”clock in the morning.
What is “un appartement 3 1/2” or “un appartement 4 1/2” in English?
one-bedroom apartment
two-bedroom apartment
What is “une amende” as in “Il a payé une amende de 12 500$.” in English?
A fine
Example: He paid a $12,500 fine.
What is “une maison à un étage” in English?
And “une maison à deux étages”?
A one-storey house
A two-storey house
What is “enregistrer” as in “La compagnie doit être enregistrée.” in English?
Register
Example: The company has to be registered.
What is “planifier” in English?
Exemple: Je dois planifier toutes les étapes.
Plan
(not “planify”)
Example: I have to plan all the steps.
What is “congé de maternité” in English?
Maternity leave
What are “taux d’intérêts” in English?
Interest rates
How do we pronounce “code”?
And “cod”? (=morue)
What’s the difference between “go” and “come” in English?
Exemple: Je suis allé en Corse en vacances.
Je suis revenu mercredi dernier.
Go = Aller ————>
Come = Venir <—————–
Example: I went to Corsica on vacation. I came back last Wednesday.
What is “époque” in English as in “C’était une autre époque.”
Era
Example:
It was another era.
It was a different era.
What is the difference between “teacher” and a “professor”?
Professor = Only teaches at college or university.
Teacher = Teaches in high school, elementary school, or different skills to anybody.
Exemple: I am an English teacher (not a “professor”)
What is “se rafraîchir” as in “J’aime aller dans l’eau pour me rafraîchir.”?
Cool down
Example: I like to go in water to cool down.
What is “une boulangerie” in English?
A bakery
