Discussing Issues Flashcards

Opinions, current affairs, politics etc.

1
Q

What do you think of the situation in (Iraq)? (inform.)

A

Que penses-tu de la situation en Irak?

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What do they think of our culture?

A

Que pensent-t-ils de notre culture?

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It’s a thorny issue

A

C’est un sujet épineux

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It’s a sensitive issue

A

C’est un sujet sensible

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Je ne suis pas le mieux informé pour en parler

A

I’m not the best informed to talk about it

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6
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Are you currently following the American political scene?

A

Tu suit actuellement la scène politique americaine?

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Q

I was so disappointed by (the developments in Egypt)

A

J’ai été tellement déçu par (les développements en Egypte)

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I am so disappointed by their attitude

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Je suis tellement déçu par leur attitude

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9
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we’re disappointed to hear (that you weren’t selected)

A

nous sommes déçu d’apprendre que tu n’a pas été selectionné

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10
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I like to stay informed

A

j’aime rester informé

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11
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qui vont se tenir

A

which will take place

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I wish to stay informed for the upcoming election in 2014

A

je souhaite rester informé pour les élections presidentielles qui vont se tenir en 2014

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13
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Do you think he has a chance of succeeding?

A

Tu crois qu’il a ses chances de reussir?

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14
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Of course! He has every chance of succeeding.

A

Bien sûr! Il a tout ses chances de reussir.

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Q

I think he has the stature of a head of state

A

Je pense qu’il a l’envergure d’un chef d’etat

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16
Q

I share your opinion

A

Je partage ton avis

17
Q

I fear that the public doesn’t want a new government

A

je pense que le public ne veuille pas une nouvelle gouvernement

18
Q

I follow the news regularly

A

Je suis les informations régulièrement

19
Q

I’m not sure whether one can trust the media

A

je ne suis pas sur que l’on puisse se fier au dire des médias

20
Q

We should trust the experts

A

Nous devrions nous fier aux experts

21
Q

I totally agree with you on that point

A

je suis tout à fait d’accord avec toi sur ce point

22
Q

Things will get worse and worse without any favourable outcome in sight

A

Les choses deviendront de pire en pire sans qu’aucun issue favorable ne voir le jour

23
Q

According to an article I read

A

D’après un article que j’ai lu

24
Q

One must strive to do better

A

On doit s’efforcer de faire mieux

25
bouleverser
to upset
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We all have to right to express ourselves.
On a tous le droit de s'exprimer
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I would prefer if the left wing party were elected
je préférerais que le parti politique de gauche soit élu
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I am convinced that Australians aren't ready
Je suis persuader que les australiens ne sont pas prêts
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I think that we should believe in progress
Je pense qu'il faut croire au progres
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il n'empêche que
it doesn't change the fact that
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It doesn't change the fact that our history is questionable
Il n'empêche que notre histoire n’est pas tout blanc