English lesson of January 31, 2024

Question 1

What is “discret”, “discrète” and “discrétion” in English?

Example: Thank you so much for your ……………………….

Answer 1

Discret/discrète = discreet

Example: Thank you so much for your discretion.

Question 2

What is the difference between “excuses” and “apologies”?

Answer 2

Excuses = Reasons for not doing something.

Apologies = What we give people when we’ve done somthing wrong.

Example:

He didn’t come to the meeting but I don’t know why. He had no excuses to miss it.

My apologies for coming so late to the meeting!

Question 3

What is “durer” in English?

Example: The meeting …….. 3 hours!!!

Answer 3

last

Example: The meeting lasted 3 hours!!!

Question 4

Which is right?

1) I agree.
2) I’m agree.

Answer 4

1) I agree.

NOTE: “agree” is a verb.

Question 5

Which is the correct translation for “Je ne savais pas” in English?

1) I wasn’t knowing.
2) I didn’t know.

Answer 5

2) I didn’t know.

NOTE: The verb “know” never takes the “ing” form…

Question 6

Whis is right?

1) I don’t take anythink for grant.

2) 1) I don’t take anythink for granted.

Answer 6

2) I don’t take anythink for granted.

Question 7

Which is the right translation for “il est terre à terre”? (more than one answer might be possible)

1) He’s grounded.
2) He’s grounded to earth.
3) He’s down to earth.

Answer 7

1) He’s grounded.
3) He’s down to earth.

Question 8

What is the expression : “Je vais toucher du bois” in English?

Answer 8

Knock on wood!