English lessons of June 2023

Question 1

Mécanicien

Exemple: Mon fils est mécanicien d’avions.

Answer 1

Mechanic

Example: My son is a plane mechanic.

Question 2

Conforme

Exemple: Les plans doivent être conformes aux règlements.

Answer 2

Comply with (verb)

(be) in compliance with

Example:
The plans must comply with the regulations.

The plans must be in compliance with the regulations.

Question 3

Chalet

Answer 3

Cabin (basic)

Chalet (At a ski resort, or Scandinavian style)

Cottage (more luxurious and equipped.)

Question 4

Isolation (contre le froid)

Answer 4

Insulation

Question 5

What is the difference between “lose”, “lost” and “loss”?

Answer 5

Lose = verb in the infinitive form or in the present tense.
Example: I always lose my keys. He will lose his job soon.

Lost = verb in the past or in the past participle form.
Examples: Yesterday, I lost my keys. All lost items must be reported.

Loss = noun (Example: It was a big loss.)

Question 6

Voleur

Answer 6

Thief

Question 7

Vol

Answer 7

Theft

Question 8

Valoir

Exemple: La maison vaut 500,000$.

Answer 8

(be) worth.

Example: The house is worth $500,000.

Question 9

What does “Quote” mean? (pronounced “kwÔt”)

Answer 9

1) Soumission
Example: They sent me a quote.
2) Citation
Example: I saw this quote on the internet.

Question 10

Prêter

Exemple: Peux-tu me prêter 10$?

Answer 10

Lend

Example: Can you lend me $10?

Question 11

Prêteur, créancier

Answer 11

Lender

Question 12

Prêt, emprunt

Exemple: Il a demandé un prêt à la banque.

Answer 12

Loan

Example: He asked the bank for a loan.

Question 13

How do we pronounce “Policy”?

Answer 13

PÂ -lee-see

Question 14

What is “poursuivre en justice” in English?

Exemple: J’ai poursuivi mon employeur pour bris de contrat.

Answer 14

Sue (verb)

Example: I sued my employer for breach of contract.

Question 15

Poursuite judiciaire

Answer 15

Suit
Lawsuit

Question 16

How do we pronounce “Vital”in English?

Answer 16

VAÏ-dowl

Question 17

How do we pronounce “courage” in English?

Answer 17

KEU-ridj

Question 18

What is “Assurance-responsabilité”in English?

Answer 18

Liability insurance

(Pronounced laï-ah-BEE-lee-tee)

Question 19

Magasiner

Exemple: C’est important de magasiner pour la meilleure couverture d’assurance.

Answer 19

Shop for

Example: It’s important to shop for the best insurance coverage.

Question 20

How do we pronounce “Purchase?

Answer 20

PER-tchiss

Question 21

How do we pronounce “Vehicle?

Answer 21

VÉ-hee-kowl

Question 22

Obligatoire

Exemple: L’assurance automobile est obligatoire au Canada et aux États-Unis.

Answer 22

Mandatory

Compulsory

Example: Car insurance is mandatory in Canada and in the US.

Question 23

Brochettes de poulet

Answer 23

Chicken skewers

Question 24

What is “ancien” in English?

Exemple: Mon ancien beau-frère.

Answer 24

Old

Ex

Example:

My old brother-in-law.
My ex brother-in-law.

Question 25

Réseau

Answer 25

Network

Question 26

Actuellement Exemple: Je cherche actuellement une nouvelle maison.

Answer 26

Now Right now Currently At the moment (NOTE: "actuellement" is not "actually", which means "En fait") Example: I'm looking for a new house now. I'm looking for a new house right now. I'm currently looking for a new house. I'm looking for a new house at the moment.

Question 27

Actuel Exemple: La situation actuelle est meilleure qu'elle était.

Answer 27

Current (NOTE: "actuel" is never "actual" in English. The word ACTUAL means VRAI or VÉRITABLE). Example: The current situation is better than it was.

Question 28

Commande Exemple: J'ai reçu ma commande.

Answer 28

Order Example: I received my order.

Question 29

Commander Exemple: J'ai commandé un nouveau divan.

Answer 29

Order Example: I ordered a new couch.

Question 30

How do we pronounce "Patio" in English?

Answer 30

PA-dee-oh

Question 31

How do we pronounce "Garage" in English?

Answer 31

pronounced gue-WRÂJ

Question 32

Engager, embaucher

Answer 32

Hire

Question 33

Expert en sinistre

Answer 33

Claims adjuster

Question 34

Éclair

Answer 34

Lightning

Question 35

Assurance d’un côté ∕ Assurance des deux côtés

Answer 35

One-way coverage ∕ two-way coverage

Question 36

Entente Exemple: La Floride et le Québec ont une entente pour les permis de conduire.

Answer 36

Agreement Example: Florida and Quebec have a driver’s licence agreement,

Question 37

Ça fait combien de temps que vous conduisez?

Answer 37

How long have you been driving?