Lesson of November 28, 2023 Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is “infirmière en chef” in English?
Example: My sister is a …………………..
head nurse
Example: My sister is a head nurse.
Put the verb in the gaps:
I ……. 41 years old.
My girlfriend …….. 39, my son ………….. 9 years old and my daughter ………….. 7. And you? How old …….. you?
I am 41 years old.
My girlfriend is 39, my son is 9 years old and my daughter is 7. And you? How old are you?
What do we call the bedroom we keep at home for when we have visit that sleeps at our house?
a guest room.
What do we call the place we send our kids every day before they are 5 years old and start school? (=garderie)
A daycare
What do we call women who take care of children in a daycare?
an educator
a childcare educator
What is the opposite of “far” in English?
close (to)
near
Example:
St-Elie is **close to **Rock-Forest.
St-Elie is near Rock-Forest.
How do we pronounce “sexual assault”?
SEK-shoo-owl a-SÂLT
What is a synonym for “subject” in the following sentence:
We speak about different subjects.
topic
We speak about different topics.
What does “decent” mean in the following sentence:
He speaks decent French.
I paid a decent price for my house.
correct
Exemple:
Il parle un français correct.
J’ai payé un prix correct pour ma maison.
What is the difference between “look at” and “look for”?
Example:
I’m looking at Bill.
I’m looking for Bill.
Look at = regarder
Look for = chercher
Example:
I’m looking at Bill. = Je regarde Bill.
I’m looking for Bill. = Je cherche Bill.
What is “autochtone” in English?
Example: Israel Mianscum is ………………..
aboriginal
indigenous
Example: Israel Mianscum is aboriginal / indigenous.
What is “réserve indienne” in English?
Indian reserve
What does the verb “leave” in the following sentences?
1) I always leave my house at 8 o’clock to go to work.
2) I always leave my keys at home.
1) I always leave my house at 8 o’clock to go to work. (Leave = quitter)
2) I always leave my keys at home. (leave = laisser)
How do we pronounce “architect”?
AR-kee-tekt
What is “sous-sol” in English?
Example: My daughter’s room is in the …………..
basement
Example: My daughter’s room is in the basement.
What is “plafond” in English?
Example: I have a suspended …………… in the basement.
ceiling
Example: I have a suspended ceiling in the basement.
What does “mess” mean in the following sentences?
My office is a mess today!
What a mess!
His life is a mess right now!
a mess = le bordel, en désordre
Example:
My office is a mess today! = Mon bureau est en désordre aujourd’hui.
What a mess! = Quel bordel!
His life is a mess right now! = Sa vie est un cauchemar en ce moment!
What does “concrete” mean in the following sentences?
1) It’s a concrete problem.
2) My basement wall are made of concrete.
1) It’s a concrete problem. = C’est un problème concret.
2) My basement wall are made of concrete. = Les murs de mon sous-sol sont en béton.
How do we pronounce “most” in English?
Read the following sentences out loud:
1) Most police officers are honest.
2) Honesty is the most important quality when you are a poilce officer.
MÔST
What is the difference between “annoying” and “annoyed”?
Example:
1) The situation is annoying.
2) I feel annoyed by the situation.
annoying = “énervant”
annoyed = the feeling we have when something gets on our nerves.
What is “se disputer” or “s’obstiner” in English?
Example: My kids often ………………. .
argue
fight
Example:
My kids often argue.
My kids often fight.
What is “bien s’entendre avec” in English?
Exemple:
I …………………… with my colleagues.
My son ……………….. with his teammates.
get along well
I get along well with my colleagues.
My son gets along well with his teammates.
What is “trou” in English?
hole
What is “il y a” in English as in “Il y a de la neige dehors.” or “Il y a 15 joueurs sur l’équipe.”
There is (singular)
There are (plural)
Example:
There is snow outside.
There are 15 players on the team.
