Lesson of October 8, 2024 Flashcards
What is “ancienneté” in English?
Example: When hiring a candidate internally, we have to consider ……………….
seniority
Example: When hiring a candidate internally, we have to consider seniority.
What is “certificat de citoyenneté canadienne” in English?
Canadian citenzship certificate
What is “chirurgien-ne” and “neurochirurgien-ne” in English?
surgeon
neurosurgeon
What is “OTAN” in English?
Example: Canada is a member of ………….
NATO
Example: Canada is a member of NATO.
How do we pronounce “harass” and “harassment”?
he-RASS
he-RASS-ment
What is “formation” at work in English?
Example:
We receive a lot of ……… at work. I had a ………….. last week at work.
Training
Training course
Example:
We receive a lot of training at work. I had a training course last week at work.
What is “rideau” in English?
Example:
When we go to the emergency, cubicles are only separated with a …………….
Curtain
Example:
When we go to the emergency, cubicles are only separated with a curtain.
What is “je suis obligé(e) de…” or “je dois…” or “il faut que je…” in English?
Example: I ……………….. be at the office 3 days a week.
have to
must
Example:
I have to be at the office 3 days a week.
I must be at the office 3 days a week.
What is “J’ai été obligé(e) de…” or “J’ai dû…” or “il a fallu que je…” in English?
Exemple: Tout le monde a dû se faire vacciner pendans la pandémie.
had to
Example: Everybody had to be vaccinated during the pandemic.
What is “point à la ligne” in English?
Example: You have to work hard to get some results, …………….
period
Example: You have to work hard to get some results, period!
What does “underneath” mean?
Example: The key was underneath the front porch rug.
the same as “under”
What is “avoir peur” in English?
Example: Many people are ……………. to lose their jobs.
be scared
be afraid
Example:
Many people are scared to lose their jobs.
Many people are afraid to lose their jobs.
Quelle est la différence de prononciation entre “must” et “most”?
Must = most
Most = MÔST
What does “must” mean? And “most”?
must = devoir (Example: I must work every day. I must go to the doctor’s. He must be rich if he drives a Lamborghini!)
most =
1) Le plus… (Example: English is the most common language in the world. Nathalie is the most interesting teacher I’ve ever had!)
2) La plupart de/du/des (Example: Most people had English at school. Most kids love to be active. I’m happy most of the time.).
Translate:
Il doit être malade s’il n’est pas au bureau. Il ne manque jamais une journée de travail.
He must be sick if he’s not at the ofice. He never misses a day of work.
