Édito A2 - Unité 1. Nouvelles vies Flashcards
(36 cards)
1
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le parcours
A
someone’s life events
2
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exprimer
A
to express
3
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proposer
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to propose
4
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accepter
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to accept
5
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refuser
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to refuse
6
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entrée en matière
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introduction
7
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la couverture du livre
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the book cover
8
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reproduire
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reproduce?
9
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l`affiche du film
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the film poster
10
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la carte
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the map
11
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naître
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to be born, e.g quand tu es né
12
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compositeur / compositrice
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music composer
13
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l’interprète / les interprètes
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musician performer, actor, singer, dancer, interpreter, spokesperson
14
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l’écrivain
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writer (used for both female & male)
15
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scénariste
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scriptwriter (for movie)
16
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histoire d’amour comme au cinéma
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love story like in the movies
17
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comme
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- “Like” or “As” (Comparison & Similarity). Ex: Elle danse comme une professionnelle.
- “As” (Function, Role, or Status). Ex: Je travaille comme serveur. (I work as a waiter.)
On va utiliser ce carton comme une table. (We will use this box as a table.) - “Since” or “Because” (Cause & Explanation). Ex: Comme il pleut, on va rester à la maison. (Since it’s raining, we’ll stay home.)
Comme je suis fatigué, je vais dormir tôt. (Since I’m tired, I’ll sleep early.)
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le entretien / la interview
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- Interview: job interview or a media interview (e.g., with celebrities, experts, etc.). It’s typically informal and can also be used for any structured conversation where questions are asked.
- Entretien: This word has a broader meaning and refers more generally to a meeting, conversation, or discussion. While it can also mean an interview, it’s often used in more formal contexts, such as professional discussions, maintenance (e.g., “entretien d’une voiture” for car maintenance), or even in the sense of an ongoing dialogue.
19
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la rencontre
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meet (noun)
20
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rencontrer
A
to meet
21
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coup de foudre
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love at first sight
22
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faire la connaissance de
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to get to know someone, meet at first time
23
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le tournage
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shooting/ filming. Eg. le tournage du film de Jackques Audiard
24
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immédiatement
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immediately
25
une connexion
a connection
26
choisir
1. Choisir + quelque chose (to choose something). Ex: J’ai choisi cette robe. → I chose this dress.
2. Choisir de + infinitif (to choose to do something). Ex: J’ai choisi de partir tôt. → I chose to leave early.
27
rester
1. Rester + lieu (place): to stay somewhere. Ex: Ils sont restés en France pendant un an. → They stayed in France for a year.
2. Rester + adjectif → to remain / stay in a certain state. Ex: Elle est restée calme malgré la situation. → She stayed calm despite the situation. Après l’accident, il est resté immobile. → After the accident, he remained still.
3. Il reste + quelque chose → there is/are still (something) left. Ex: Il reste trois places dans la voiture. → There are three seats left in the car. Il ne reste plus de pain. → There is no bread left.
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prendre son temps
to take one's time:
1. Prendre son temps pour + infinitif → "To take one's time to do something". Ex: Il prend son temps pour expliquer. (He takes his time to explain.)
2. Prendre tout son temps → "To take all the time needed". Ex: Elle a pris tout son temps pour se préparer. (She took all her time to get ready.)
29
encore une fois
one more time
30
agrandir
to enlarge, to extend, to widen
31
accueillir
"to welcome" or "to greet" and is used in contexts involving hospitality, events, institutions, or emotional reactions to something or someone new.
1. Welcoming people (guests, visitors, new arrivals): Ils ont accueilli les invités avec un sourire chaleureux. (They welcomed the guests with a warm smile.)
2. Receiving guests or hosting: Elle a accueilli son amie chez elle pour le week-end. (She hosted her friend at her place for the weekend.)
3. Official or professional welcoming: L'hôtel a accueilli les touristes avec un service impeccable. (The hotel welcomed the tourists with impeccable service.)
4. Welcoming someone in an organization, event, or place: L’école accueille de nouveaux élèves chaque année. (The school welcomes new students every year.)
5. In more abstract senses, like receiving an idea or opinion: Les nouvelles du projet ont été accueillies positivement. (The news of the project was received positively.)
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premier / deuxième / troisième
1st, 2nd, 3rd
33
à propos de
means "about" or "concerning". It is used to introduce a subject or topic you want to talk about.
Ex:
1. Nous allons discuter à propos de la réunion de demain. (We are going to discuss the meeting for tomorrow.)
2. À propos de ton travail, comment ça se passe ? (About your work, how is it going?)
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comme un fou
"like crazy." It's used to describe someone doing something with a lot of intensity, enthusiasm, or in a reckless manner.
Ex: 1. danse comme une folle, 2. Il l'aime comme un fou, 3. Il court comme un fou pour attraper son train.
35
uni / unie
1. plain (colour)
2. smooth
3. close (couple, family)
36
tomber amoureux de...
fall in love
