English lesson of December 11, 2023

Question 1

How do we pronounce “economy”, “economic” and “economical”?

Answer 1

Economy = e-KÂ-nâ-mee

Economic = e-ke-NÂ-mik

economical = e-ka-NÂ-mi-coal

Question 2

What is the expression “coulé dans le béton” in English?

Example: L’accord n’est pas coulé dans le béton, mais on est confiant que nous allons signer le contrat bientôt.

Answer 2

Written in stone

To not be permanently fixed or firmly established; to be able to be changed, ignored, or avoided.

Example: The deal isn’t written in stone, but we’re confident we will sign the contract soon.

Question 3

What is “ballon chasseur” in English?

Example: Combat Archery is a fusion between archery, paintball, and ……………..

Answer 3

Dodgeball

Example: Combat Archery is a fusion between archery, paintball, and dodgeball.

Question 4

What are “électroménagers” in English?

Answer 4

appliances

Question 5

How do we pronounce “caterer”?

Answer 5

KAY-te-rer

Question 6

What is “entrée”, “plat principal” and “dessert” in English?

Answer 6

entrée = appetizer, starter

plat principal = Main course, entree;

dessert = dessert

Question 7

What does “discrepancy” mean and how do we pronounce it?

Answer 7

dis-KRÈ-pen-see

= difference

Question 8

How do we pronounce “bonus” and “bonuses”?

Question 9

What is the difference between “convenient” and “convenience” in English?

Answer 9

convenient = adjective

convenience = noun

Example: Teaching from home is very convenient. I like the convenience that working from home offers.