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Monday, May 20, 2013

se reposer

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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Vocabulary Section: Verbs, Word of the Day
Sunday, May 19, 2013

je vous le passe

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.

Vocabulary Section: Telephone, Word of the Day
Saturday, May 18, 2013

une couleur

a coloring, dye job

Je crois que je veux une couleur.
I think I want a hair coloring.

TODAY
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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Vocabulary Section: Fashion and Beauty, Word of the Day
Friday, May 17, 2013

l’affaire

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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Our word is part of the vocabulary of the courtroom. For more words about civics and the community, click here.

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Vocabulary Section: Civics, Word of the Day
Thursday, May 16, 2013

une patte

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.

Vocabulary Section: Animals and Pets, Word of the Day
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

s’attendre à

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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Vocabulary Section: Verbs, Word of the Day
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

appeler, rappeler

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.

Vocabulary Section: Telephone, Word of the Day
Monday, May 13, 2013

une fissure

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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Sunday, May 12, 2013

un compte chèques

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.

Saturday, May 11, 2013

un entretien d’embauche

a job interview

Êtes-vous bien préparé pour votre entretien d’embauche?
Are you well-prepared for your job interview?

TODAY
Our word is inspired by the workplace and working. Click here to discover more words about business and industry.

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