English lesson of October 11, 2023

Question 1

What is “je ne t’entends pas” or “Je ne peux pas t’entendre” in English?

Answer 1

I don’t hear you!
I can’t hear you!

NOTE: You often say “I’m not able to listen to you.”, which means “Je ne suis pas capable de t’écouter.”…

Question 2

What is “économies” in English?

Exemple: Je ne veux pas investir toutes mes économies là-dedans!

Answer 2

Savings

Example: I don’t want to invest all my savings in that!

Question 3

How do we pronounce “jealous”?

Answer 3

DJÈ-liss

Question 4

What’s the difference between “stressed” and “stressful”?

NOTE: You almost ALWAYS make that mistake! :-)

Answer 4

Stressed = a feeling (“stressé” in French)

Stressful = a person or situation that causes stress to others. (“stressant” in English)

Question 5

What is “enquêteur” in English?

Answer 5

Investigator

Question 6

What is “mosquée” in English?

Answer 6

MOSQUE

Question 7

What is “palais” in English and how do we pronounce it?

Answer 7

Palace

Pronounced PA-liss

Question 8

What is “c’est payant” or “ça porte fruit” in English?

Answer 8

It pays off

Question 9

What is “relativiser” in English?

Exemple: Il faut relativiser.

Answer 9

Put in perspective

Example: We have to put things in perspective.

Question 10

What is “La Corse” in English?

Answer 10

Corsica