English lesson of October 18, 2023

Question 1

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

Answer 1

MOSQUE

Question 2

What is “sans manches” in English?

Exemple: On n’a pas le droit de porter un haut sans manches à la mosquée.

Answer 2

sleeveless

Example: We’re not allowed to wear a sleeveless top in a mosque.

Question 3

What is “dépaysé” in English?

And “dépaysement”?

Answer 3

Feel far from home

change of scenery.

Example: I feel far from home in Morocco. It is a big change of scenery.

Question 4

What is “menthe” in English?

Exemple: Le thé à la menthe est populaire au Maroc.

Answer 4

Mint

Example: Mint tea is popular in Morocco.

Question 5

What is the difference between “let” and “leave” in English?

Answer 5

Let = laisser (quelqu’un ou quelque chose faire quelque chose)

Leave = Laisser, quitter

Example:
I let my kids go to the park alone.
I left my passport at the hotel.
I left my keys in the car.
I left work at 9 o’clock last night.
I left my house at 8.

Question 6

What is “voleur” in English?

Answer 6

Thief (plural: thieves)

Question 7

What is “chasse aux trésors” in English?

Answer 7

Treasure hunt

Question 8

What is “Je suis à la maison de Louis St-Laurent.” in English?

Answer 8

I’m at Louis St-Laurent’s house.

(Not “at Louis St-Laurent houses)

Question 9

How do we pronounce…

Student?

Study?

Studies?

Studied?

Question 10

What is a “sac à dos” in English?

Answer 10

Backpack

Question 11

What is the difference between “teach” and “learn”

Answer 11

Learn = you RECEIVE the information

Teach = You GIVE the information

P.S.: That’s why we can’t say, to translate “je vais t’apprendre comment ça fonctionne.”: I will learn you… We need to say: I will TEACH you…

Question 12

What is the place we go to to have a light meal and drink coffee, such as Starbucks?

Answer 12

A café

A coffee shop

(not “a coffee”, which is only the drink.)