English lesson of October 5, 2023 Flashcards
(24 cards)
What’s the difference between “listen to” and “watch”?
**Listen to **= with our ears (Example: I listen to the radio in my car. I listen to music a lot. I always listen to my teacher!)
Watch = for TV, movies, series, etc. (Example: I watched the Titanic last night. I watch TV every evening. I’m watching the series Friends right now and it’s very funny!)
How do we pronounce “percent” in English?
per-CENT (intonation on the second syllable)
What is “papiers légaux” in English?
Exemple: Je dois apporter tous les papiers légaux.
Legal papers
Legal documents
Example: I have to bring all the legal papers.
What is “magasin général” in English?
Exemple: On a un magasin général dans la résidence.
General store
Example: We have a general store in the residence.
What is “Ça dépend (de…)” in English?
And “Dépendamment (de)…”?
It depends (on)…
(not “to depend”)
**Depending (on)… **
What is “vouloir” in English?
Exemple: Je veux améliorer mon anglais.
Want
Example: I want to improve my English.
What is “voir” in English?
Exemple: Est-ce que tu vois mon écran?
See
Example: Do you see my screen?
What is a “Journée portes ouvertes” in English?
Exemple: Nous avons 3 journées portes ouvertes par année chez Chartwell.
Open House Day
Example: We have 3 Open House Days a year at Chartwell.
How do we pronounce “married”?
MA-reed
What is “enlever” in English?
Exemple: Vous pouvez enlever votre manteau et vous asseoir.
Take off
Example: Please take off you coat and sit down.
What is “lequel” or “laquelle” in English?
Exemple: Il y a 2 résidences Chartwell à Sherbrooke. Laquelle as-tu visitée?
Which one
Example: There are 2 Chartwell residences in Sherbrooke. Which one did you visit?
What is “facile” in English?
And “plus facile”?
Exemple: La grammaire anglaise est plus facile que la grammaire anglaise.
Easy
Easier
Example: English grammar is easier than French grammar.
What is “en cour” (=devant les tribunaux) in English?
Exemple: Le cas est en cour présentement.
In court
Example: The case is in court right now.
What is “palais de justice” in English?
Exemple: Je dois aller au palais de justice aujourd’hui.
Courthouse
Example: I have to go to the courthouse today.
What is “goût” in English?
Exemple: Tu as du goût!
Taste
Example: You have good taste!
What is the meaning of the word “nice” when talking:
1) About a thing (Example: The apartements are nice.)
2) About a person (Example: Nathalie and Chantal are really nice!)
3) About a situation (Example: You’re on vacation next week? Nice!)
1) Beau (Exemple: Les appartements sont beaux.)
2) Gentil(le) (Exemple: Nathalie et Chantal sont gentilles.)
3) Super (Exemple: Tu es en vacances la semaine prochaine? Super!)
What is “attendre” in English?
Exemple: J’attends un appel.
Wait for
Example: I’m waiting for a phone call.
What is “taux d’occupation” in English?
Exemple: Le taux d’occupation idéal est de 95%.
Occupancy rate.
Example: The ideal occupancy rate is 95%.
What is “but” in English?
Exemple: Mon but est de terminer mon rapport aujourd’hui.
Goal
Objective
Example: My goal is to finish my report today.
What is “la plupart de…” in English?
Exemple: La plupart des résidents sont autonomes.
Most
Example: Most residents are autonomous.
What is “bilingue” in English?
Bilingual
What is “inviter” in English and how do we pronounce it?
Invite (in-VAÏT)
What is “doutes’ in English?
Exemple: J’ai des doutes.
Doubt
Example: I have doubts.
How do we pronounce “courage” in English?
KE-ridge
