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Vocabulary from you lesson notes Flashcards

1
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What is the opposite of “a busy week”?

A

“a quiet week”

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2
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How do you apologize when you show up late to a meeting?

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Sorry for being late!

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3
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What is “actuel” and “actuellement” in English?

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“Current” and “currently”

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4
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What do we get at work when we want to acquire some new knowledge?

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Training

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5
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What is the name of the region where St-Sauveur and Mont Ste-Anne are?

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The Laurentians

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6
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The organization that takes care of running a ski mountain is called…?

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A ski resort

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7
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When a business doesn’t do its scheduling by computer, we say they do it……..?

A

by hand

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What do we call the use of largely automatic equipment in a system of manufacturing or other production process?

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Automation

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What do we call the organization that takes care of placing nurses into different clinics or hospitals?

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Nursing placement agency

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10
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A place where we put people when they get older is called…?

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A senior home / A senior residence

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11
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In trade shows, the companies that have a stand are called…?

A

exhibitors

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12
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What is a “conseil d’administration” in English?

A

Board of directors

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13
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What do we call a company that sells products or components to another company?

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a supplier

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14
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What do we call people who take care of patients in a long-term care center and give them baths, feed them, etc.?

A

beneficiary attendants

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15
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What kind of sector do we call television, radio, shows, etc.?

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Entertainment business

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16
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What do we call the job a of a woman responsible for cleaning people’s house?

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House cleaner / Housekeeper / Cleaning lady

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17
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What kind of business is Pépinière St-Elie?

A

A garden center / nursery

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18
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What is “selon” in English, as in:

1) Selon Nathalie, …
2) Selon moi, …

A

1) According to…

2) In my opinion…

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19
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What is “impliqué” in English?

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Involved

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20
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What do we call the problem where we don’t have enough people to work?

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Labor shortage

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21
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What kind of business is there to provide a service without seeking to make a profit?

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NPO (Non-profit organization)

22
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What is “organisme” in English, as in : “C’est un organisme important en Estrie.”

A

organization

23
Q

The organization that protects employees’ rights is called…?

A

a union

24
Q

People who have worked the longest in companies are the ones with the most…?

A

seniority

25
Q

Pronounced these two words:

Area
Arena

A
26
Q

Complete the following sentence with an appropriate verb:

A

I would like to ………….. your attention to the fact that…

27
Q

Pronounce these 3 words:

1) Manager
2) Management
3) Messenger

A

1) MA-na-dger
2) MA-nadg-ment
3) MÈ-sen-dger

28
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What is another word for “picture”?

A

photograph

29
Q

What do we call the job of a person who takes pictures? (If you pronounce it right, you get 2 points! ;-))

A

photographer

30
Q

What is “voisinage” in English?

A

neighbourhood

31
Q

The name of a person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.

A

clerk

32
Q

What is “Premier arrivé, premier servi” in English?

A

First come, first serve.

33
Q

When I replace the number 34,57 with the number 35, what do I do?

A

round it up

34
Q

Pronounce the following word: recurrence

A

ree-CUR-rence

35
Q

pronounce the word indefinitely

A

in-DÈ-fi-nitly

36
Q

What is the difference between “too” and “either”?

A 
Too = aussi
Either = non plus
37
Q

How do you pronounce “advantage”?

A

ad-VEN-tedge

38
Q

The symptoms of COVID are similar to the symptoms of ……. and of …..

A

cold and flu

39
Q

When you can’t swallow because of a cold, it’s because you have a …….

A

sore throat

40
Q

The contract between a company and the union is called….?

A

a collective agreement

41
Q

What is a “fromagerie” in English?

A

Cheese shop / Cheese maker / Cheese factory

42
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What is “La politique de la compagnie” in English?

A

The company’s policy

43
Q

The person who works the cash register in a business is called….?

A

a cashier

44
Q

When you can count on someone or something, you say they are…?

A

reliable

45
Q

What is “une demande de vacances” in English?

A

Vacation request

46
Q

How do you pronounce “mentor”?

A

men-THOR

47
Q

Translate the following sentence: “Depuis combien de temps êtes-vous en affaires?

A

How long have you been in business?

48
Q

What is the purpose of a charity event?

A

to raise money

49
Q

The weight of the box is 20 kg. = The box …….. 20 kg.

A

weighs

50
Q

What professional prepares legal documents when you buy a house?

A

A notary

51
Q

What do we call the period of time we work in a company during our studies?

A

internship

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