Lesson of March 12, 2025 Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is “soumission” in English?
Example: We’ve asked a few suppliers for a …………………
quote
Example: We’ve asked a few suppliers for a quote.
P.S.: As you know, the word “quote’ can have other meanings. It is also used for a text or an excerpt of what someone has said. Example: I like to read motivational quotes.
What is “actuel” and “actuellement” in English?
Example:
We are …………….. renovating our house.
Our ………… kitchen needs to be refreshed a bit.
Actuel = current
(not “actual”, which has another meaning.)
Actuellement = currently
(not “actually”, which has another meaning.)
Example:
We are currently renovating our house.
Our current kitchen needs to be refreshed a bit.
What is “prendre pour acquis” in English?
Example:
I ………… he will be at the office tomorrow.
Nobody should ………………… their job …………….
assume
take for granted
Example:
I assume he will be at the office tomorrow.
Nobody should take their job for granted.
NOTE: We use “assume” in the sense that we feel something is true or will be true, based on current evidence. We use “take for granted” more in the sense that we consider something to be permanent, without fully appreciating it.
How do we pronounce “basic”?
BAY-sick
How do we pronounce the following words:
- strategy
- strategic
- strategy = STRA-te-dgee
- strategic = stra-TEE-djik
What is “je souhaite” in English?
Translate: Je souhaite postuler pour le poste.
want
would like
Example: I would like to apply for the position.
What is “service à la clientèle” in English?
Customer service
Customer support
What is “concurrencer” in English?
Example: We can …………….. any company in the ROC.
compete against
Example: We can compete against any company in the ROC.
How do we pronounce:
- develop
-development
-developer
- develop = dee-VÈ-lop
-development = dee-VÈ-lop-ment
-developer = dee-VÈ-lo-per
How do we pronounce “demo”?
DÈ-mo
(and not “DEE-mo”)
