Vocabulaire du Film Flashcards
What is the French term for ‘shelter’?
abri
Refers to a place providing protection or safety.
What does ‘alerte’ mean in English?
air raid
A warning of an impending attack, often used during wartime.
How do you say ‘friendship’ in French?
amitié
A close and trusting relationship between friends.
What does ‘avoir mal à la jambe’ translate to?
to have a bad leg
Indicates pain or discomfort in the leg.
What are ‘bains-douches’?
the baths & showers
Facilities for bathing and showering.
What is the meaning of ‘boiter’?
to limp
A walking unevenly due to injury or pain.
What does ‘bougie’ refer to?
candle
A cylindrical piece of wax with a wick for lighting.
Translate ‘bourgeoisie’ into English.
middle classes
Refers to the social class between the upper and working classes.
What are ‘camps de concentration’?
concentration camps
Detention centers where large numbers of people are imprisoned, often without trial.
What is the French term for ‘locker’?
casier
A small storage compartment, often used in schools or gyms.
What does ‘catholique’ mean?
catholic
Relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
What is the English translation of ‘chapelle’?
the chapel
A small place of worship, often attached to a larger institution.
What does ‘circoncis’ mean?
circumcised
Refers to the surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis.
What is the meaning of ‘collabo’?
collaborator
A person who cooperates with an enemy force, especially during wartime.
How do you say ‘yard’ in French?
cour
An open area enclosed by walls or buildings.
What does ‘couvre-feu’ translate to?
curfew
A regulation requiring people to remain indoors during specific hours.
What is the French term for ‘kitchen’?
cuisine
The area where food is prepared and cooked.
What does ‘cuisinière’ mean?
the cook
A person who prepares and cooks food.
What does ‘dénoncer’ mean?
to betray
To inform against someone, often leading to their punishment.
What is the meaning of ‘déporter’?
to deport
To remove a person from a country, often forcefully.
How do you say ‘dormitory’ in French?
dortoir
A room containing several beds for communal sleeping.
What does ‘échanger’ mean?
to swap
To exchange one thing for another.
What are ‘échasses’?
stilts
Long poles used to elevate a person above the ground.
What is the English term for ‘élèves’?
school pupils/school students
Individuals who attend school for education.
What does ‘entrer dans les ordres’ mean?
to take (holy) orders
To become a member of a religious order.
