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
What is “une chèvre” in English?
Un mouton?
Un sanglier?
Goat
Sheep
Wild boar / Wild pig
What is “rythme” in English?
Example: J’aime aller à mon propre rythme.
pace
Example: I like to go at my own pace.
What is “avoir hâte” in English?
Exemple: J’ai hâte de rencontrer les acheteurs.
Can’t wait
Example: I can’t wait to meet the new buyers.
How do we pronounce “agent” in English?
AY-djent
What is “Italie” in English?
Italy
(not “Italia”)
What is “emmagasiner” in English?
Exemple: Durant le jour, notre corps emmagasine la chaleur.
Store
Example: During the day, our body stores heat.
What are “palmes” in English?
Exemple: Pour la plongée, on a besoin d’un masque, d’un tuba et de palmes.
Flippers
Example: For snorkelling, we need a mask, snorkel and flippers.
How do we pronounce “March” in English?
MARTSH
What is a “rez-de-jardin” in English?
Garden level
What is “une pente” in English?
Exemple: Le terrain est en pente.
slope
Example: The land has a slope.
How do we pronounce “patio” in English?
PA-dee-oh
What is “terre” as in “On doit ajouter de la terre”?
Earth
Soil
Example:
We have to add earth.
We have to add soil.
What is the plural of “person”?
Translate:
Une personne à la fois.
Deux personnes à la fois.
People (more common)
Persons (less common)
Example:
One person at a time.
Two people at a time.
