Lesson of June 4, 2025

Question 1

What is “humeur” in English?

Example: Je suis de bonne humeur. J’ai des sautes d’humeur.

Answer 1

mood
(not “humour”)

Example: I’m in a good mood. I have mood swings.

Question 2

What is “experimenté” in English?

Example: We’re looking for an …………. person.

Answer 2

experienced
(not “experimented”)

Example: We’re looking for an experienced person.

Question 3

What is the verb “requérir” in English?

Example: This form ……….. a signature.

Answer 3

require
(not “request”, which is a synonym of “ask for”)

Example: This form requires a signature.

Question 4

What is “attentes” in English?

Example: My English classes with Nathalie really met my ……………..! 😉

Answer 4

expectations

Example: My English classes with Nathalie really met my expectations 😉

Question 5

What is “s’attendre à” in English?

Example: My English classes were nicer than I ……………………

Answer 5

expect

Example: My English classes were nicer than I expected.

Question 6

What is “mettre qqch sur la glace” in English?

Example: I’m afraid we will have to put this project …………. for now.

Answer 6

put sth on the back burner

Example: I’m afraid we will have to put this project put sth on the back burner for now.

Question 7

What is “augmenter” in English?

Example: We will have to ………… our prices.

Answer 7

increase

raise

Example:
We will have to increase our prices.
We will have to raise our prices.

Question 8

What are “normes du travail” in English?

Example: If companies don’t respect ………….., employees who have been unjustly fired can sue them.

Answer 8

labour standards

Example: If companies don’t respect labour standards, employees who have been unjustly fired can sue them.