Lesson of February 11, 2025

Question 1

What is “mise en page” in English?

Example: I do the ……………………..

Answer 1

layout

Example: I do the layout.

Question 2

What is “impliquer”, “impliqué” and “implication” in English?

Example: I am ……… in the project.

Answer 2

involve
(not “implicate”)

involved
(not “implicated”)
Example: I am involved in the project.

involvement
(not “implication”)

NOTE: The word “implicate” has a negative connotation in English. It is usually used in connection with something illegal. Example: The man was implicated in the robbery.

Question 3

What is “gratifiant” in English?

Example: I find testimonials of satisfied clients very …………………

Answer 3

rewarding

Example: I find testimonials of satisfied clients very rewarding

Question 4

What is “passer du temps” in English?

Example:
I like to ……… time with my family.
I …………… 5 hours on that report.

Answer 4

spend

Example:
I like to spend time with my family.
I spent 5 hours on that report.

Note: We use «pass» time when we fill empty moments in our day with something. Example: I like to go on Instagram to pass the time.

Question 5

Which is right?

1) I brang my book to the lesson.
2) I brought my book to the lesson.

Answer 5

2) I brought my book to the lesson.

NOTE: The past of “ring” is “rang”, but the past of “bring” is “brought”.

Question 6

What is «fournir … à…» in English?

Translate: Nous allons vous fournir tout l’équipement dont vous aurez besoin.

Answer 6

provide…with…

We’ll provide you with all the equipment you need.

Question 7

What is “via” in English?

Example: They went to Germany ……… Amsterdam.

Answer 7

via

through

Example:
They went to Germany via Amsterdam.
They went to Germany through Amsterdam.

Question 8

What is “améliorer” in English?

Example: We’re always looking for ways to ………… our product.

Answer 8

improve

Example: We’re always looking for ways to improve our product.

Question 9

What is “mauvais(e) perdant(e)” in English?

Example: Gabriel used to be a …………. but now he’s okay, even when he loses an English competition against his colleague Samantha.

Answer 9

sore loser

Example: Gabriel used to be a sore loser but now he’s okay, even when he loses an English competition against his colleague Samantha. 😜

Question 10

What is “éducation physique” in English?

Answer 10

physical education (often referred to as phys. ed. or P.E.)

Question 11

What is «valider», “vérifier” and “contre-vérifier” in English?

Example:
Certain people tend to …………. and ………….. everything.

I will ……… with the client.

Answer 11

check

double-check

Example: Certain people tend to check and double-check everything.

I will check / double-check with the client.

Question 12

What does the question “What are you up to” actually mean?

Answer 12

It means “What are you doing right now” or “what have you been doing lately” or it can mean “What are you working on right now?” when asked in a work context.

Question 13

What is “tourner les coins ronds” in English?

Example: Some of my colleagues tend to ……………..

Answer 13

cut corners

Example: Some of my colleagues tend to cut corners.

Question 14

What is the pronunciation of the following words:

person

percent

Say outloud:
1%
1 person

Answer 14

1% = one per-CENT

1 person = one PER-son