Lesson of September 21, 2023 (lesson without Chantal) Flashcards
What is “bouffe” or “nourriture” in English?
Food
NOTE: “eat” is the verb, but “food” is the noun.
What is “à la retraite”?
Retired
What is “un retraité”?
A retiree
What is “gazon” in English?
Lawn
Grass
What is “écouter” in English?
Exemple: J’écoute toujours mes employés.
Listen to
Example: I always listen to my employees.
NOTE: We use the preposition “to” after “listen”.
What is “tunnel” in English and how do we pronounce it?
Tunnel
(pronounced TON-nowl)
What is “beaucoup de” in English?
Exemple: J’ai beaucoup de travail en ce moment.
a lot of
Example: I have a lot of work right now.
What is “paysages” in English?
Exemple: Les paysages sont incroyables en Colombie-Britannique!
Landscape (always singular)
Example: The landscape is unbelievable in British-Colombia!
What is “propriétaire” in English?
Example: On a parlé au propriétaire du vignoble.
Owner
Example: We spoke to the owner of the winery.
What is “gratuit” in English?
Exemple: Le wifi est gratuit.
Free
Example: Wifi is free.
What is the difference between “temperature” and “weather” in English?
1) Temperature is the number of degrees .
Example: The temperature is 25 today.
2) Weather is the state of the atmosphere, describing for example the degree to which it is hot or cold, wet or dry, calm or stormy, clear or cloudy.
Example: The weather is nice today.
What is “rempli, plein” as in “Le restaurant est toujours plein”?
Full
Crowded
Example: The restaurant is always full.
The restaurant is always crowded.
What is “c’est correct” in English?
It’s okay. (not “it’s correct”)
What is “pas beaucoup” in English?
Not a lot.
Not much.
(Not “Not more”, which means “pas plus.)
What is “de l’espace” in English?
Exemple: On paie un extra sur le vol avec Flair si on veut un siège avec plus d’espace.
Room
Space
Example:
We pay extra on a flight with Flair if we want a seat with more room.
We pay extra on a flight with Flair if we want a seat with more space.
What is “quelques” in English?
Exemple: Nous avons quelques salons dans la résidence.
A few
Example: We have a few living rooms (or “lounges”) in the residence.
What is “béton” in English?
Concrete
What is “salon de coiffure” in English?
And “coiffeuse”?
Hair salon
Hairdresser
What is “en forme” in English?
Exemple: Je suis en pleine forme aujourd’hui!
Fit
Top shape
Example:
I’m fit today!
I’m top shape today!
What is “de…à…” in English?
Exemple: Je travaille de 7h à 17h.
From…to…
I work from 7 to 5.
What is “arriver” in English?
Exemple: Je suis arrivée de voyage à minuit hier soir.
arrive
Example: I arrived from my trip at midnight last night!
What is “s’ennuyer” in English?
Exemple: Est-ce que tu t’ennuies de l’Europe?
miss
Example: Do you miss Europe?
What is “en haut” and “en bas” in English?
Exemple: Je travaille en bas à la maison et mon mari travaille en haut.
Upstairs
Downstairs
Example: I work downstairs at home and my husband works upstairs.
What is “durer” in English?
Exemple: Le cours dure 1 1/2 heure
Last
Example: The lesson lasts 1 1/2 hour.
What is “piste cyclable” in English?
Exemple: Il y a une piste cyclable près de la résidence.
Bike path
Bicycle path
Cycling Path
Example: There is a bike path close to the residence.
What is “Ça dépend de…”?
Exemple: Ça dépend de la température.
It depends on…
It depends on the weather.
What is “vol intérieur” in English?
Domestic flight
