Vocabulary of December 11, 2023

Question 1

What does the word “suit” mean in the following sentences:

1) I sometimes wear a suit at work.
2) There is a big suit against that company.
3) Does Monday 8 o’clock suit you?

Answer 1

1) I sometimes wear a suit at work. (a suit = un habit)
2) There is a big suit against that company. (a suit = a lawsuit = une poursuite en justice.)
3) Does Monday 8 o’clock suit you? (“suit” is a verb here and means “convenir”, so the question is: “Est-ce que lundi 8h te convient?”)

Question 2

What is “poursuivre en justice” in English?

Example: If they don’t pay me next week, I will ………………………. them.

Answer 2

sue

Example: If they don’t pay me next week, I will sue them.

Question 3

What is a “firme d’avocats” in English?

Answer 3

Law firm

Question 4

What is “être le centre d’attention” or “être sous les projecteurs” in English?

Example: Many artists like to be …………………………

Answer 4

in the spotlight

Example: Many artists like to be in the spotlight.

Question 5

What is “CC” and “mettre en CC” in English?

Example:
I’ve put Mr. Smith in ……….
I’ve ………… Mr. Smith

Answer 5

CC (noun)

CC (verb)

I’ve put Mr. Smith in CC
I’ve CCed Mr. Smith. (Note: the “ed” after “CC” is for the past tense.)

Question 6

What is “emballage” in English?

Example: I found some granola bar …………….. all over the basement!

Answer 6

wrapper

Example: I found some granola bar wrappers all over the basement!

Question 7

Whis is right?

1) Too much peoples

2) Too many people

Answer 7

2) Too many people

Explanation: “people” is countable, so we use “many” and not “much”.

“People” is the plural of “person” and doesn’t take an “s”. It is an irregular plural.

Question 8

Translate the following sentence:

Magog est la plus belle vie que j’ai jamais habitée!

Answer 8

Magog is the nicest town I’ve ever lived in!

Question 9

Translate the following sentence:
C’est le meilleur repas que j’ai jamais mangé!

Answer 9

It’s the best meal I’ve ever had / eaten!

Question 10

Translate the following sentence:

C’est le meilleur chiot que j’ai jamais eu!

Answer 10

It’s the best puppy I’ve ever had!

Question 11

Translate the following sentence:

C’est le film le plus drôle que j’ai jamais vu!

Answer 11

It’s the funniest movie I’ve ever seen!

Question 12

What is the negative of:

I’ve been to California before.

Answer 12

I’ve never been to California (before).

Question 13

What is the negative of:

I’ve eaten squid before.

Answer 13

I’ve never eaten squid (before).

Question 14

What is the negative of:

She’s seen that movie before.

Answer 14

She’s never seen that movie (before).

Question 15

What is the negative of:

I’ve spoken to a famous person before.

Answer 15

I’ve never spoken to a famous person (before).

Question 16

What is “un tel” as in “Je connais Monsieur untel.”

Answer 16

so-and-so

Example: I know Mister so-and-so.

Question 17

What is “famille royale” and “monarchie” in English?

Example: My sister is a big fan of the ………….. and the …………..

Answer 17

Royal family

Monarchy

Example: My sister is a big fan of the **royal family **and the monarchy

Question 18

What is in English:

C’est la première fois que j’entends ça!

Answer 18

It’s the first time I’ve heard that!

Question 19

What is in English:

C’est la première fois que je vois ça!

Answer 19

It’s the first time I’ve seen that!

Question 20

What is in English:

C’est la première fois que je fais ça!

Answer 20

It’s the first time I’ve done that!