to rest
Elle se repose sous le soleil.
She is resting under the sun.
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Our word is inspired by life in the sun and is one of many verbs you can discover on our site.
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I’m transferring you.
Un moment, je vous le passe.
Just a moment, I’m transferring you.
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Our phrase is one of many useful for the telephone. To discover more phrases that can help you with basic phone conversations, click here.
a coloring, dye job
Je crois que je veux une couleur.
I think I want a hair coloring.
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Looking one’s best is something taken quite seriously by many French people. Consequently, a trip to the salon or barbershop is tout à fait essentiel. To learn more words about fashion and beauty, including the salon, click here.
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n.f., the case (in court)
L’affaire a été rejetée par le tribunal.
The case was dismissed by the court.
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a paw (of a pet or animal)
Le chat marche légèrement à quatre pattes.
The cat is walking gently on four paws.
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Our word is inspired by our furry four-legged friends. For more words about animals and pets, click here.
to expect to
De la langue française, nous nous attendons à en apprendre davantage cette année.
When it comes to the French language, we expect to learn more this year.
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Our word is inspired by new beginnings and the possibilities that come with them. It’s just one of many verbs we’ve posted. Click here to discover more.
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to call, to call back
J’ai appelé ma mère, mais elle n’était pas là.
I called my mother, but she wasn’t there.
Mon père m’a dit de la rappeler en 30 minutes.
My father told me to call her back in 30 minutes.
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Our words are part of our look at vocabulary for the telephone. To see more telephone vocabulary, click here.
a crack
Sophie compte les fissures du trottoir en marchant avec sa mère.
Sophie is counting the cracks in the pavement while walking with her mother.
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Our word is inspired by what you might see while taking a walk. To see more words about recreation and the great outdoors, click here.
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a checking account
Nadia a ouvert un nouveau compte chèques à la banque près de sa maison.
Nadia opened a new checking account at the bank near her house.
a job interview
Êtes-vous bien préparé pour votre entretien d’embauche?
Are you well-prepared for your job interview?
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Our word is inspired by the workplace and working. Click here to discover more words about business and industry.
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