Lesson of September 3, 2024: Flashcards
What is “Fête du Travail” in English?
Example: This year, ……………… was September 2.
Labour Day
Example: This year, Labour Day was September 2.
What is “intervenir” in English?
Example: Bosses should only ………… when employees can’t reach an agreement.
intervene
Example: Bosses should only intervene when employees can’t reach an agreement.
Translate the following sentence:
J’ai fait de la planche à pagaie.
I went paddle boarding.
Not: «I made…» or « I did…»
Translate:
J’ai fait une croisière.
I went on a cruise.
What is “Étant donné que” in English?
Example: Étant donné que lundi était un jour férié, on n’a pas travaillé.
since
Example: Since Monday was a public holiday, we didn’t work.
P.S.: “Since” veut aussi dire “depuis”…
What is “breuvages” in English?
Example: Are alcoholic ………. included in the price?
beverages
Example: Are alcoholic beverages included in the price?
What are the verbs “déjeuner”, “diner” and “souper” in English?
Exemple: je déjeune à 7h, je dine à midi et je soupe autour de 6h.
eat / have breakfast
eat / have lunch
eat / have dinner
Example: I eat / have breakfast at 7, I eat / have lunch at 12 and I eat / have dinner at 6.
What is “forfait” in English?
Example: Internet access is included in your ……………..
package
Example: Internet access is included in your package
What is “étranger” in English?
Example: Immigrants are people that come from ………….. countries.
foreign
Example: Immigrants are people that come from foreign countries.
How do we pronounce “refugee”?
WRÈ-fiou-djee
Translate the following sentence:
Que veut dire “S.A.” dans le dictionnaire des forces armées?
What does “S.A.” stand for in the armed forces?
What is “barbe” and “moustache” in English?
Beard
Mustache
What is “réussir” and “échouer” in English?
Example: Il a réussi l’examen. Il a échoué l’examen.
pass
fail
Example:
He passed the exam / test.
He failed the exam / test.
What is “mettre” and “enlever” when talking about clothes?
Example: Mets ton manteau! Il fait froid dehors.
Vous pouvez enlever votre manteau.
Mettre = put on
Enlever = take off
Example:
Put on your coat! It’s cold outside.
You can take off your coat.
How do we pronounce “procedure”?
pro-SEA-djer
Translate the following sentence:
“FBI” veut dire “Federal Bureau of Investigation”.
“FBI” stands for “Federal Bureau of Investigation”.
LET or LEAVE?
La différence entre “let” et “leave”, qui veulent tous deux dire “laisser”, est la suivante:
On utilise “let” lorsqu’on laisse quelqu’un faire quelque chose. En d’autres mots, lorsqu’on lui PERMET de faire quelque chose.
Exemple: I let my kids go to bed whenever they want. Good bosses let their employees make decisions.
On utilise “leave” dans le sens de ‘laisser” quand on n’apporte pas quelque chose avec nous.
Exemple: I left my cellphone at home today. I left the document on your desk.
Translate the following sentence:
J’ai laissé le rapport sur mon bureau.
I left the report on my desk.
Translate the following sentence:
J’ai laissé le candidat utiliser son cellulaire.
I let the candidate use his phone.
Translate the following sentence:
Laisse-moi t’aider.
Let me help you.
Translate the following sentence:
SVP laissez vos objets de valeur dans un casier.
Please leave your valuables in a locker.
