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Sunday, March 14, 2010

la réception

the front desk

Il nous faut visiter la réception avant de quitter l’hôtel.
We need to visit the front desk before checking out of the hotel.

THIS WEEK
Our vocabulary topic has been the hotel.

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

une chambre double

a room for two people

J’ai besoin d’une chambre double.
I need a room for two.

Une chambre à deux lits?
A room with two beds?

Non, une chambre à un lit, s’il vous plaît.
Non, a room with one bed, please.

THIS WEEK
Our vocabulary topic is the hotel. If you’re planning a trip to France or another French-speaking country now or just someday in the future, this week’s words and phrases will help you take care of the very essential task of reserving a room and navigating the hotel once you’re there. Bon voyage!

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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

une chambre libre

a free room

Avez-vous une chambre libre pour demain?
Do you have a free room for tomorrow?

Non, c’est complet.
No, we’re full (booked solid).

THIS WEEK
Our vocabulary topic is the hotel. If you’re planning a trip to France or another French-speaking country now or just someday in the future, this week’s words and phrases will help you take care of the very essential task of reserving a room and navigating the hotel once you’re there. Bon voyage!

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Sunday, March 7, 2010

se débarrasser de

to get rid of

Enfin, je me suis débarrassé de mon rhume.
Finally, I got rid of my cold.

THIS WEEK
Our vocabulary topic has been the common cold. We hope if you now ever find yourself under the weather in a French-speaking country, you’ll be just a little more prepared!

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Vocabulary Section: Body and Health, Word of the Day
Saturday, March 6, 2010

fièvre

fever

J’ai de la fièvre. J’ai besoin de médicaments.
I have a fever. I need some medicine.

THIS WEEK
Our vocabulary topic is the common cold. We’ll focus mostly on describing the symptoms. Who knows? You might find yourself in France someday clutching a handkerchief and remembering these words that will help you find a little relief!

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Vocabulary Section: Body and Health, Word of the Day
Wednesday, March 3, 2010

le nez bouché

stuffy nose

Avez-vous le nez bouché?
Do you have a stuffy nose?

THIS WEEK
Our vocabulary topic is the common cold. We’ll focus mostly on describing the symptoms. Who knows? You might find yourself in France someday clutching a handkerchief and remembering these words that will help you find a little relief!

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Vocabulary Section: Body and Health, Word of the Day
Tuesday, March 2, 2010

le nez qui coule

runny nose

J’ai le nez qui coule.
I have a runny nose.

THIS WEEK
Our vocabulary topic is the common cold. We’ll focus mostly on describing the symptoms. Who knows? You might find yourself in France someday clutching a handkerchief and remembering these words that will help you find a little relief!

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Vocabulary Section: Body and Health, Word of the Day
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