CommuVoc 11 syllabus 2017-18

IHECS - B 1 - ENGLISH COMMUVOC 1.1 VER. 2017-18 - PAGE !1

Vocabulary revision for B 1 English at IHECS – First term - version September 14, 2017

Commuvoc 1.1 consists of a series of revision tools, all available on CLIck:

1. the present course book, dowloadable free from CLIck 2. web exercises for the computer, available from the CLIck

website 3. web recap flashcards in a desktop and mobile app called

Quizlet (http://quizlet.com/)

Tutorials on the use of these different tools are available on the CLIck website.

This course book requires good knowledge of the “Prérequis” vocab on CLIck.

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COMMUVOC 1.1

Using this course book:

1. Hide the second line, which contains the target word. You can also hide the French translation or use it to help you.

2. Next to some solutions you’ll find alternative answers. These are NOT necessarily synonyms, but can be words that are also correct in the context, without meaning the same!

3. Pay close attention to the notes on the second line. These are based on common learner mistakes

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01 Entertainment

Did John Lennon write the text of this song ? No, the ... are by Yoko Ono. paroles (chanson) .................................................. lyrics Did you like the Tate Gallery ? Yes, I enjoyed William Turner's early ... the most. tableau (art) ............................................... paintings; pictures; works Did you write this piece of music yourself ? Of course not, it was ... by Bach. composer (musique) ......................................... composed; written Do you know the words from that song ? No, but I can whistle the ... . air (de musique) ........................................................... tune Do you like making music ? Yes, that's why I play in a jazz ... . ensemble, groupe (musique) .................................................... band; orchestra Have you ever heard of Stradivarius ? Yes, that's the Italian who made the best ... . violons .................................................... violins Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ......................................................................................She took out her pencils and a sheet of paper and made a nice ... of her daughter. dessin ......................................................... drawing; sketch Joe has painted a lot recently ! Yes, soon there'll be an ... of his work. exposition (art) ............................................................. exhibition This summer, Bozar will ... several original prints, drawings and paintings by Belgian artists. exposer (tableaux) ............ exhibit; display Broadway and London are famous for their ... , such as “Phantom of the Opera”, “West Side Story” or “Jesus Christ Superstar”. comédies musicales .......................................................................................................................................................... musicals Most children's programmes on television are intended to ... and educate at the same time. amuser, divertir ...................... entertain Thomas plays the violin, doesn't he ? Yes, he plays in a very famous ... . orchestre, groupe (musical) .................................... orchestra; band What does this painting represent ? It ... a lady with a baby. représenter (photo, dessin, ...) .................................................... depicts; portrays; shows When can we see your latest paintings ? In March I will ... them in a museum. exposer, montrer (peinture) ........................ display; exhibit Where do you usually buy your paintings ? I often visit the London ... . galeries (d'art) ............................................................ galleries; shops; auctions Who was Mozart ? He was a famous music ... . compositeur (de musique) ................................................................................... composer; musician Did Steve play Shakespeare's Macbeth ? Yes, he gave an excellent ... . représentation (théâtre) ............................................. performance Do you know the actors of this play ? No, I haven't got any idea about the ... . acteurs ............................................................... cast Do you know the Royal Shakespeare Company ? Yes, I once saw them ... Hamlet. jouer, représenter (théâtre) .................... performing Does the law apply to theatres only ? No, also to pubs and other places of ... . amusement ....................................................... entertainment I missed the last part of Dallas yesterday ! No problem, it'll be ... again tomorrow. émettre (film) ........................................... broadcast; run; shown Pay attention: irregular verb - broadcast / broadcast / broadcast .....................................................Was it an exciting tennis match? Yes, Djokovic created a ... by beating Nadal. sensation (presse) ........................................... sensation Was the patient calm ? Yes, he gave the impression of being ... . détendu, décontracté .............................................................. relaxed Watch out for the ice ! Oh dear, the car is beginning to ... away. glisser ......................................................................................... slide

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What do you do in your free time? I don't have a ..., but sometimes I go fishing. passe-temps ................................................... hobby Where was this Daft Punk album made ? Oh, they ... it in Central Park. enregistrer (musique) ............................................... recorded Why is everybody laughing? Jo's just done a funny ... with a hat and an egg. truc (prestidigitateur) ..................................... trick You always seem to be working ! Yes, I have very little ... . loisirs ................................................................................................. spare time You don't like Game of Thrones or Grey's Anatomy, do you ? No, I never watch ... like that. feuilleton (télé) ......................... series, programmes, soap You must go to Italy as soon as you can ! OK. Just give me an hour to ... . faire sa valise ........................................................... pack I hate these talk shows on television ! You'd better switch to another ... then. chaîne (télé) ..................................................... channel

02 Writing

Could you tell me what you did on May 19 ? No idea! I'm not keeping a ... you know. journal (intime) ................................... diary Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ........................................................................................Dad, please tell me another story ! Once ... there was a prince... . il était une fois ....................................................................... upon a time Did the manager thoroughly read your report ? No, he quickly … it ... . parcourir (texte) ......................................................... looked … over Did you read the newspaper thoroughly ? No, I only looked at the ... ! manchette (journal) ..................................................... headlines Do I have to fill in anything ? No, you just ... out the wrong answer. biffer .................................................................................... cross Do you enjoy reading poetry ? No, I prefer fiction, i.e. ... and short stories. roman .................................................................... novels Do you have to read the whole book ? No, only the first ... . chapitre ............................................................................................. chapter; page; section Shakespeare not only wrote plays, but also ... . poème .................................................................................................................... poems Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ......................................................................................Do you know where Professor Dyson is ? Yes, he's giving a ... on sociology right now. conférence (cours) ............................. lecture Do you like the plays by Harold Pinter ? No, I'm not familiar with modern English ... . théâtre (genre) .................................. drama; theater; theatre; playwrights Have you got something to draw lines with ? Yes, you can use this ... . règle (instrument) ....................................................... ruler Have you got something to write with ? Yes, here's a ... stylo à bille .............................................................................................. ball-point; pencil; pen; fountain-pen; biro How are the headlines printed ? Oh, in big, ... letters. gras; en grasse (caractères) .................................................................... bold; capital How's your newspaper doing ? Fine. Each week we get 1,000 new ... . lecteur ............................................................................. subscribers. readers I have finished my letter ! Good. Now put it in an ... . enveloppe (courrier) .................................................................................. envelope I would really like that job ! Have you filled in your ... form then? demande (d'emploi) ............................................................. application I've been ill for three days ! You need a doctor's ... for your boss. certificat .................................................................................. certificate

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Is your article free of mistakes now ? No, I still have to ... it. mettre au point (texte) ................................................................ edit; correct; review; reread Little Sue likes reading books with pictures in ! I'll give her a ... then. bande dessinée .............................................................. comic; comic book Mr Nikman, isn't it ? Yes, but you ... it with -ck- N-I-C-K-M-A-N. épeler ........................................................................................ spell Pay attention: irregular verb - spell / spelt / spelt ..............................................................................................................Sir, do we have to read silently ? No, I want you to read the sentence ... . à haute voix; à voix haute ...................................... aloud Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ........................................................................................So your job is reading books for a newspaper ? Not just reading, I also have to ... them. faire la critique de (film) ................ review Ted, you didn't answer my letter ! I'm sorry, but I couldn't read your ... . écriture ...................................................................... handwriting Then I saw this beautiful woman with wings and a magic stick ! Oh, you mean a ... ? fée .......................................................... fairy; good fairy What's your homework today, Ann ? We have to write an ... on politics. rédaction (école) ........................................................ essay; assignment When do I have to speak ? Wait until I give you a ... . signe ............................................................................................................. sign; signal Where can I get information about your firm ? We've published this ... presenting the company . brochure .......................... brochure; booklet Who wrote this book ? I'm sorry, I don't know the ... . auteur; écrivain ......................................................................................... author Why do I have to use a pencil ? Because if you make mistakes, you can ... them .… . effacer (gomme) ................................... rub … out At the end of the news they often give you a short ... of the main events. résumé ...................................................................... summary When I study theoretical courses, I usually write a ... of my coursebook. résumé ....................................................................... summary I'll just ... the main elements in a few words, if I may. résumer ....................................................................................................... summarize; summarise She sent her résumé to over 50 companies but did not even get an interview. CV ...................................................................... résumé; CV; curriculum vitae

03 Education

Anne, I haven't seen your report yet ! I thought we only had to ... it next week. remettre (dossier) submit Are you coming out to play, Ed ? No, I still have to write my English ... . rédaction (école) ....................................................... composition; essay Can Ellen make a blog ? No, but I'll ... her how to do it. She must learn. enseigner; apprendre ................................................. teach; show; tell Pay attention: irregular verb ............................................................................................................................Can you do it on your own ? No, I'd appreciate some professional ... . conseils ............................................................................ guidance; help; assistance Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ....................................................Did John get what he asked for ? Yes, they have decided to ... him another €10,000. accorder (permission) ........................ grant; give Pay attention: irregular verb - GIVE / gave / given ..................................................................................................Did you get an "A" for history ? Yes, that was my best ... . note,cote,points .................................................................................. mark; grade; subject; course Do you have your practical exam tomorrow ? No, tomorrow's my ... one. théorique .................................................................. theoretical Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ..............................................................................Do you know what 'E=mc2' means ? No, I don't understand that ... . formule ............................................................................... formula Have you got enough money to pay your studies ? No, but I get an ... from the state. allocation ...............................................

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allowance Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ................................................................................Have you got enough money to pay your studies ? No, but I get a ... from the state. bourse ...................................................... grant Haven't you finished college yet ? No, still one year before I get my ... . diplôme ......................................................................... degree He just got his ... in business studies from Milford. diplôme ........................................................................................................... diploma; degree How long have you been a doctor ? Well, I was thirty before I ... as a doctor. obtenir le diplôme .............................................. qualified; graduated Is "?" an exclamation mark ? No, it's a ... . point d’interrogation .................................................................................................... question mark Pam is working in town ! Yes, she ... of school two weeks ago. abandonner ses études ............................................................... dropped out The scientific study of the characteristics and composition of substances is ... . chimie ............................................................. chemistry What is a square root ? You ought to know, it's a ... concept of maths. fondamental ................................................................... basic Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .........................................................................................What's Mr Lawson responsible for at the university ? He heads the law ... . faculté (univ) ....................................................... faculty; department Which punctuation mark do you put at the end of a question ? A ... , of course ! point d'interrogation .................................... question mark Which punctuation mark do you put at the end of a sentence ? A ... . point (ponctuation) ........................................................ full stop Who were Plato, Kant and Aristotle ? They all were ... . philosophes ............................................................................................. philosophers Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ...........................................................................Will Simon ever learn how to play the piano ? Yes, if he ... a lot. s'exercer ................................................................................... practises; plays; exercises Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ....................................................Will the teacher explain everything ? Yes, he'll ... every problem. approfondir (question) ........................................................ go into; go through Will you show us how this computer works ? Yes, I'll ... its main functions to you. montrer ...................................................... demonstrate; show; teach

04 Expressions Are these animals dangerous ? Yes, we'll have to ... for them. Faire attention watch out; look out ............................................................................................................................................................................Are we late already ? Yes, ... ! dépêche-toi! ....................................................................................................................................... hurry up Atchoo ! Atchoo ! Well, ... you ! à vos souhaits! (éternuer) ............................................................................................................. bless; God bless Can you come this evening ? No, I'm ... I'm not free. je crains que (+subj) .................................................................................... afraid Could you give my book back to me, please ? Of course, ... ! Voici! ................................................................................................ here you are; here it is Did you speak to Jo yesterday ? I did. ..., are you free tomorrow ? à propos ............................................................................... by the way Do I have to be quiet ? Yes, shut ... ! tais-toi!; silence! ...................................................................................................................... up Do you want this book ? Yes, give it to me, ... you ? s'il vous plaît? (demander) .......................................................................... will Don't you hear me ? Err, I beg ... ? pardon? ....................................................................................................................................... your pardon

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Ehrjucomin ? Er, ... ? I didn't understand you. pardon? .................................................................................................................. pardon; I beg your pardon Has the teacher gone away ? Yes, ... clear! We can do whatever we want now! le champ est libre; la voie est l ...................... the coast is Have you really finished your homework ? Yes, you can ... for it. croyez-m'en! ........................................................................... take my word Hello mum, I'm back ! My ..., what's happened to your hair? mon Dieu! ...................................................................................... goodness; god Hello, Pamela ! Oh, hi Rachel, ... you ? comment vas-tu?; comment allez- vous? ........................................................................ how are Here's champagne for the happy father ! Yes, ... ! à la vôtre! ......................................................................................................... cheers; to your health So, I'll send out the invitations for the party and you'll organize the food! OK, that's ... then! alors c'est convenu! ............... settled; agreed I'm afraid I can't go with you tomorrow. Oh, ... ! We'll miss you. c'est dommage! ........................................................................ that's a pity; what a pity; what a shame; what a nuisance I'm afraid I can't come tomorrow ! Oh, it's a ... that you can't. il est dommage que ...................................................................... pity; shame; nuisance I'm afraid I can't come tomorrow ! Well, ... ! ça ne fait rien! ............................................................................................................ never mind I'm glad I found our money ! Yes, thank ... ! Dieu merci! ................................................................................................................. goodness; god; heavens; you I'm going to my aunt today ! Well, ... day. bonne journée! ................................................................................................................ have a nice I'm John Procter ! I'm Harry Gordon, ... ? enchanté! ....................................................................................................................... How do you do?; Nice to meet you!; Pleased to meet you! It was nice of you to bring me home ! Don't ... ! il n'y a pas de quoi! .............................................................................................. mention it Oh, it's almost 2 o'clock ! Take ... ! We've still got five minutes left. ne vous emballez pas! ........................................................ it easy Oh, help me, please ! Why, what's the ... ? qu'est-ce qu'il y a? .......................................................................................................... matter; problem See you at the party ! Oh, ..., what will you put on? à propos; entre parenthèses ........................................................................ incidentally; by the way Sue should stop eating sweets ! That's easier … than ... . plus facile à dire qu'à fa ....................................................................... said … done! Thank you very much for helping me ! Oh, you're ... ! il n'y a pas de quoi! ................................................................................... welcome The weather is beautiful, isn't it ? Yes ..., it's beautiful. en effet ...................................................................................................... indeed Would you like some wine ? Yes, ... ! s'il vous plaît ........................................................................................................................... please You should go home now ! Yes, I'd ... leave, indeed. il vaudrait mieux que je ................................................................................ better You're Mr Gordon, aren't you ! Yes, I'm ... meet you, sir! enchanté! .............................................................................................. pleased to Young man, this is my seat ! Oh, I ... your pardon, sir ! je vous demande pardon! ...................................................................... beg I'm cold! - Oh, ... I close the window? voulez vous que... ................................................................................................................... shall I'm late already! - Oh, ... I drive you to the station? voulez vous que... .......................................................................................... shall

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05 Identity

Do all these people belong to your family ? Yes, they are all ... . parent relatives Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ Do you like your wife's mother ? Yes, I get on well with my ... . belle-mère ................................................................................... mother-in-law Has Ted's mother died ? Yes, she will be ... the day after tomorrow. enterrer .............................................................................. buried; cremated Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ....................................................................He doesn't have much responsibility, he's only a ... officer. subalterne .......................................................................................... junior Has your best friend married yet ? No, I'm afraid he's still a ... . célibataire ................................................................................. bachelor Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ..................................................................................Have you by any chance seen my wife's sister ? No, I haven't seen your ... . belle-soeur ............................................................. sister-in-law Have you by any chance seen my wife's brother ? No, I haven't seen your ... . beau-frère .......................................................... brother-in-law Have you seen my wife's father anywhere ? I saw your wife, but not your ... . beau-père ........................................................... father-in-law How old were you then, Eric ? Oh, a ... of about 12 years old. gosse; gars; gamin ......................................................................... lad; child; kid Stacy is much older than I, as she’s actually my mother’s daughter from a first marriage. demi-soeur .................................. stepsister; half-sister Is Antonio from Italy ? Yes, he's an Italian ... living in London. citoyen ........................................................................................ citizen, expat Is Christopher the son of your brother ? Yes, he's my ... . neveu; cousin ....................................................................................... nephew Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ....................................................................................One of the departments at IHECS deals with ... education. adulte, formation continue .............................................................. adult; lifelong, continuing Is Kenneth your daughter's son ? Yes, he's my ... . petit-fils ............................................................................................................ grandson; grandchild Is Sheila the daughter of your brother ? Yes, she's my ... . nièce; cousine ..................................................................................... niece Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ........................................................................................Is that baby your son's daughter ? Yes, she's my first ... . petit-enfant .......................................................................................... grandchild; granddaughter Is Valery your son's daughter ? Yes, she's my ... . petite-fille ........................................................................................................... granddaughter; grandchild Is your father 65 yet ? Almost. He really looks forward to his ... . retraite ................................................................................... retirement Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ..............................................................................Jamy's already 23, isn't she ? Yes, but she can't behave like a ... person. mûr ............................................................................. mature; grown-up She doesn't wear dresses very often. That's why people tell her she's not very … . féminine ................................................... feminine, girly Old Simon is always ready to buy you a beer ! Yes, he's a nice ... . type (homme) ........................................................................ fellow; man; person; pal; lad, chap Pat acts as if she were 4 years old ! Yes, sometimes she can be very ... . puéril ........................................................................... childish Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ....................................................................................Scotland is famous for its whisky and its castles haunted by ... . fantôme .................................................................................... ghosts Where did you live as a child ? Well, I spent my ... in London. enfance .......................................................................................... childhood; youth Will you soon have a younger sister ? Yes, mum is ... . être enceinte .............................................................................................

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pregnant; expecting Will you stop working when you're 65 ? Yes, then I will ... . prendre sa retraite .......................................................................... retire; go on retirement Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ........................................................You know that man ? No, I've never seen the ... . type (homme) .................................................................................................... guy You were born in Australia, weren't you ? Yes, but I only spent my ... there, until I was 14. jeunesse, enfance ...................... youth, childhood Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ....................................................................Your ... is the woman who's married to your father but who is not your real mother. belle-mère d'un remariage .................. stepmother I have no family at all on my side. Fortunately, I have my ... , my husband's family. belle famille ............................................. in-laws After my father remarried I got two ... , Emilie and Jane. belles-soeurs d'un remariage ............................................................ stepsisters; half-sisters

06 Language

All right, I understand, I won't do it again ! Good, I'm glad I … my message ... . faire passer (message) .................................. got … across Any comments on the case, judge ? I'll make my official ... tomorrow. déclaration ..................................................................... statement; announcement, report Are we finally going to start ? Yes, 'alea iacta est', to ... Caesar. citer ............................................................................................. quote Did he convince the Board ? Yes, he brought ... good arguments. avancer (argument) .............................................................. forward Did he convince the Board ? Yes, he ... forward good arguments. avancer (argument) ............................................................. brought Pay attention: irregular verb - bring / brought / brought .............................................................................................Did Jim mention my name in his letter ? No, he didn't ... to you. faire référence à ...................................................................... refer Did you discuss anything in particular ? No, we've just been ... . bavarder ................................................................................... chatting; chattering; talking; babbling The aborigines are the ... inhabitants of Australia. natif .................................................................................................................. native Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ......................................................................................Do you say 'CONtract' or 'conTRACT' ? If it is a verb you ... the second syllable. accentuer (intonation) ................................. emphasize; stress Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ..................................................................Do you think he told the whole truth ? No, I'm sure he's ... back something. retenir (info) ........................................................ holding; keeping How can you understand modern painters ? Well, they try to ... their inner feelings. exprimer ............................................... express How did the criminal defend himself ? He ... that he was ill. prétendre ........................................................................................ alleged; stated; claimed; said I don't know what this French word means ! No problem, the teacher will ... it for you. traduire (texte) ............................... translate I don't understand this French word, sir ! OK, I'll give you the English ... . traduction ............................................................... translation; equivalent I really should go home immediately ! Please, could you ... me one more minute? accorder, consacrer (une minute) .......... spare I surely do believe the earth is flat ! Please stop talking ... . absurdités ........................................................................................ nonsense I've got something to tell you ! The baby's sleeping. Just ... it in my ears. chuchoter .................................................................. whisper My life is so empty - no goal to live for ! So you want to lead a more ... life? significatif .............................................................. meaningful, exciting

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Shall I explain the whole story ? No, you needn't ... detail. entrer dans les détails ..................................................................... go into Pay attention: irregular verb - go / went / gone ...............................................................................................................The director didn't like the proposal, did he ? No, he objected ... it . élever une objection contre .............................................. to Was Wendy afraid of your dog ? Oh yes, she was. She gave a little ... of fear. cri .......................................................................... cry; shout What a nice house ! Yes, but as you ... it's too big. remarquer (dire) .............................................................................................. remarked; said; noted Whose idea is this ? Well, it was Frank who … it ... . avancer, proposer (idée) ............................................................................. put … forward Why did you call me Brian ? I'm sorry, it was a slip of the ... . lapsus ............................................................................................ tongue Why did you leave me so suddenly yesterday ? Sorry dear, I can't give you an ... now. explication .......................................... explanation; answer You didn't tell me it might be dangerous ! Yes I did, I gave you a clear ... . avertissement .......................................................... warning At the end of the news they often give you a short ... of the main events. résumé ...................................................................... summary When I study theoretical courses, I usually write a ... of my coursebook. résumé ....................................................................... summary I'll just ... the main elements in a few words, if I may. résumer ....................................................................................................... summarize; summarise She sent her résumé to over 50 companies but did not even get an interview. CV ...................................................................... résumé; CV; curriculum vitae Whose idea is this ? Well, it was Frank who ... forward. avancer; proposer (idée) ....................................................................... put it

07 Sport Do you know what an Oscar is ? Yes, it's an American film ... . prix (concours) ........................................................................... award; prize Does Carl use his bicycle a lot ? Yes, he loves to ... . faire de la bicyclette; faire du ...................................................................... cycle How do you play football ? That's easy! You just ... the ball with your foot! donner un coup de pied à ..................................... kick I can't run any further ! But you must. Keep ... ! continuez! .......................................................................................................... going; running; it up Pay attention: irregular verb - go / went / gone .......................................................................................I feel like swimming now ! I'm afraid there's no swimming ... in the hotel. piscine ...................................................................... pool Is there enough wind at sea now ? Yes, today we can go ... with our new boat. faire de la voile ................................................. sailing It's too dark, I can't see the road ! Give me your hand, I'll ... you. conduire, guider (qqn) .......................................................... lead; guide, help Pay attention: irregular verb - lead / led / led ..................................................................................................Let's play a game of poker, shall we ? We can't. I have no ... of cards. jeu de cartes ..................................................................... deck Next month it's the annual Song Festival ! And who's going to ... for Spain? participer ............................................................. participate What are you going to Austria for in winter ? I'd like to go ... in the mountains. faire du ski, skier .......................................... skiing Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .......................................................................................What do I get when I win the race ? If you win, you get a ... . prix (concours) .............................................................................. prize Pay attention: a prize (prix que l'on gagne) <> a price (prix que l'on paie) .....................................................................

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What do you get if you win the race ? If I win this ... I get £200. compétition .............................................................................. competition; contest Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ..............................................................What's your favourite sport ? Well, I often ... basketball on TV. jouer au basket .......................................................................... watch Why are you going to Paris ? I want to participate ... a demonstration. participer à .................................................................. in Why do you like climbing mountains so much ? I take it as a ... which I have to take up. défi .................................................... challenge Why is little Helen crying ? One of her ... has lost an arm. poupée ................................................................................................. dolls; puppets

08 the Economy A lot of people are out of work, aren't they ? Yes, there is a lot of ... in Europe. chômage ........................................................... unemployment; redundancy All people in this village know each other very well ! Yes, they form a close ... . communauté .................................................. community; family Are released prisoners easily accepted by society ? No, it's difficult for them to ... . s'intégrer ................................................. integrate Are they going to pay for your stolen car ? No, I'm not ... against stealing. assuré (vol) ............................................................ insured Danny wants to buy an expensive car ! Yes, he regards it as a ... symbol. standing .................................................................... status Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .......................................................................................Did Jane get the job ? Yes, she ... getting the job. réussir à .............................................................................................................. succeeded in Did you have an accident ? Yes, but that's no problem. I have good ... . assurance (auto) .......................................................... insurance Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ................................................................................Do you have a new government ? Yes, and they promised we'll have to pay less ... . impôt ........................................................ tax; taxes Do you still work at Jane's ? No, at the moment I’m … of … . chômer ............................................................................................ out … work Do you work for a British company ? No, for a French ... . société (commerce) ........................................................................... corporation; firm; one Pay attention: you cannot translate “une société” by “a society”, which is a sociological concept .Does Julian owe you a lot of money ? Yes, he's ... me. dette ............................................................................................................ in debt to Attention: the B is not pronounced ...............................................................................................................................Has your salary increased a lot ? Yes, I earn more since I've been ... . promouvoir (emploi) ..................................................... promoted Is this a good period for trade ? No, the ... situation is bad. économique ....................................................................................... economic Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ......................................................................................Using electricity is not an … way of heating such a big building. economical ............................................................................... economical Pay attention to the difference in meaning between “economic” and “economical .............................................Our profits have increased by 10% ! Yes, now we can make new ... in research. investissement .............................................. investments Pay attention: “investments”, not investisements .................................................................................................Pat never finishes his work on time ! No, he should organize his time to gain ... . efficacité ....................................................... efficiency Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .................................................................................Peter can buy everything he wants ! Yes, he's a man of great ... . richesse ................................................................................... wealth Pay attention: WEALTH has no plural ...............................................................................................................................Prices are soaring and unemployment is growing ! Yes, we're facing an economic ... . crise (économique) ............................ crisis; slump Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ...........................................................................There are a lot of farms in this country, aren't there ? Yes, Portugal is an ... country. agricole ................................................ agricultural Tourists are buying a lot in our shops ! Yes, that's good for ... . commerce ...................................................................................

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trade; business; commerce Why is the price of petrol so low ? Because the oil companies ... each other. rivaliser avec ....................................................... compete with Pay attention: compete WITH ................................................................................................................................We need a lot of help to repair the storm damage ! The council will ... us £100,000. affecter (argent) .................................... allocate I want to sell my car ! Well, you can put an ... in the newspaper. annonce (journal) ................................................................... advertisement; ad Pay attention to the difference in meaning, use and pronunciation: ADVERTISING/.............................ADVERTISEMENT I'd like to know the pupils' ages and addresses ! I'm sorry, we don't have that ... . données ....................................................... data Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ..........................................................................................Is Ron still making advertisements ? Yes, he still works in that ... agency. publicitaire ............................................................. advertising Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .............................................................................Where's all the financial data ? It's in this ... . dossier ..................................................................................................................... file Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ............................................................................................Will Elizabeth see that her dress is gone ? Yes, she'll ... it immediately. remarquer .................................................................... notice; see Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ...............................................................................Why is our electricity bill so high ? Because our ... of electricity is high. consommation ........................................................... consumption Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ................................................................................In their new promotion campaign they are using an … which shows a series of stars using their product. une pub ............. advertisement; ad Pay attention to the difference in meaning, use and pronunciation: ADVERTISING/.............................ADVERTISEMENT

09 The News Any news about flight 713 ? I'm afraid the plane is ... by terrorists ! détourner (avion) ............................................................ hijacked; skyjacked Can you solve the problem ? Yes, I'll sort ... . résoudre un problème .............................................................................................. it out Did the man carry a gun, Mrs Parkinson ? Yes, I've already told you he was ... . armé .............................................................. armed Did the terrorists take an innocent man with them ? Yes, they took him as a ... . otage ............................................................ hostage; prisoner azCheck the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ................................................................Did you write that book for personal reasons ? No, for the honour and ... of my land. gloire ..................................................... glory Do you remember the visit of the king ? Yes, I remember that ... . événement ............................................................................ event Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ........................................................................................I can't understand why Sue ran away ! Neither can I, it really ... me. rendre perplexe .............................................................. puzzles; bothers; worries; astounds; astonishes Is this place safe ? Yes, there are no ... problems. sécurité .............................................................................................................. security Pay attention to the difference in meaning between SECURITY and SAFETY ..........................................................Only one person got out of the burning house ! Yes, he was very ... . heureux (hasard) ............................................................. fortunate, lucky People want to learn languages nowadays ! Yes, that's the latest ... in Europe. tendance .......................................................... trend Shall I explain it to the boss ? No, I don't need your ... . ingérence ................................................................................................. interference; assistance; help She really wants the best for us, doesn't she ? Yes, all she wants is our ... . bien-être ................................................................. welfare; happiness; wellbeing So you saw two men push your husband into a car ? Yes sir, I saw them ... him. kidnapper, enlever ....................................... kidnapping The fire destroyed all of Sue's possessions ! Oh dear, I hope she's well ... . assurer (incendie) ..................................................

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insured Was Mary afraid of that rat ? Yes, her eyes were wide with ... . terreur, l'épouvante .................................................................. terror Was the murderess punished for her crime ? No, she ... it. s'en tirer à bon compte ..................................................................... got away with Pay attention: irregular verb - get / got / got ......................................................................................................Was that church destroyed during the war ? Yes, a plane dropped a ... on it. bombe .................................................................. bomb Pay attention: the final B is not pronounced .......................................................................................................................What should I do when I've finished the job ? Then you'd better ... the results to me. rapporter (compte rendu) .................. report; give, show Where did you put my jewellery ? I put it in the bank where it will be ... . en sûreté (adj) ......................................................... safe Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ...........................................................................................Where do you get your skill from ? It was ... father … son. transmettre (tradition) .................................................................... handed down from … to Why are you collecting money ? To help the hungry people in the ... . Tiers Monde ................................................................... third world Why do people need to wear seat belts ? For reasons of ..., I think. sécurité ................................................................................. safety Why do you study Greek history ? Because it's the basis of Western ... . civilisation .................................................................. civilization; society

10 Justice The maximum penalty for such a small offence is a 200€ … . amende .......................................................................................... fine Are you still defending that murderer, Hugh ? No, the ... was finished yesterday. procès (juridique) ...................................... trial Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ...........................................................................................But Ann's innocent ! Yes, but she's still in ... . être en prison .......................................................................................................... jail; custody; gaol; prison Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ........................................................Did Carol kill her husband ? Yes, she's ... murder. accuser de ......................................................................................................... charged with Did I drive too fast ? Yes, and that's a serious ... . infraction ........................................................................................................... offence; crime Did Sheila really kill her husband ? Yes, she was ... murder. coupable de ..................................................................................... found guilty of Did someone see the accident happen ? Yes, I've got one ... . témoin ............................................................................................. witness Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .....................................................................................Did the police arrest Marc ? Yes, they've ... him prisoner. faire qqn prisonnier ........................................................................... taken Pay attention: irregular verb - take / took / taken .............................................................................................................Do we have a weak government ? Yes, it's not even able to ... its own laws. faire obéir (à une loi) ............................................ enforce Help, somebody has stolen my purse ! Don't worry madam, we'll catch the ... ! voleur .............................................................. thief; robber; mugger How severe is his punishment ? It's dreadful. Tomorrow he'll be ... . exécuter (condamné) ...................................................... executed; hanged; electrocuted Pay attention: tué par pendaison = hang / hanged / hanged ................................................I think Pam is not good for this job ! You shouldn't ... her so quickly. juger ................................................................................... judge I want to buy this gun, sir ! You're too young, it's against the ... . règlement ................................................................................ regulations; rules; law I won't tell you. You can't keep a secret ! But I do ! I ... I won't tell anyone. jurer (serment) ...................................................... swear; promise Pay attention: irregular verb - swear / swore / sworn .....................................................................................I've heard 10 prisoners escaped ? No, only 7 are ... . être en liberté .............................................................................................. at liberty

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Is Andrew the headmaster's son ? Yes, but that doesn't ... him to be offensive. autoriser .......................................................... entitle; permit, allow Is Jim in prison ? Yes, he's ... murder. déclarer coupable de ........................................................................................................... convicted of; convicted for Is Joe still in prison ? Yes, but they'll ... him next month. libérer; relâcher .................................................................................. release It's not your fault the baby drowned ! I know, but I still have a feeling of ... . culpabilité ............................................................ guilt; shame; sin Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ......................................................................So Bill has robbed someone ! That's what you say. But there's no ... yet. preuve ......................................................................... proof; evidence So Mark will be in prison for 10 years ? Yes, that's what the ... has decided. cour (jur.) ............................................................ court; jury; judge Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ....................................................................So you think Jo's guilty ! Yes, I'm sure he will be ... . déclarer coupable ........................................................................................ convicted; found guilty Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ..........................................................They can't prove you're guilty, can they ? No, they have absolutely no ... . preuve ...................................................................... evidence Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ..................................................................................Was Lee severely punished ? Yes, the judge ... him to death. condamner ..................................................................................... condemned; sentenced Was the criminal arrested ? Yes, he's in ... now. prison .................................................................................................................... jail, gaol, prison Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ......................................................................What's your opinion ? I'll make my personal ... after the test. jugement ....................................................................................... judgment; diagnosis Who's going to defend Roger in court ? His ... of course. avocat ...................................................................................................... lawyer; advocate, attorney Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ...................................................Will France send the terrorist back to the Spanish police ? Yes, they'll … . extrader .................................................................. hand him over I think I know who killed the minister ! You can help the police with their ... . enquête ............................................................. inquiry, investigation Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ............................................................

11 Politics Ann never asks you to do something. She always commands ! Yes, she's an ... woman. autoritaire ........................................ authoritative Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ..........................................................................Are there Russian soldiers in Afghanistan ? No, all ... have been withdrawn. troupes (soldats) ............................................... troops Belgium is a republic in Europe ! No, it's not, it's a ... . royaume ..................................................................................................... kingdom, monarchy Can these people make laws just like that ? Yes, they can, they have ... power. législatif ........................................................... legislative Can't you ever go back to your country ? No, they have ... me forever. exiler .............................................................................. banned; exiled Do you know the Houses of Parliament ? Yes, it includes the House of Commons and the ... . Chambre des Lords ................ House of Lords Does Christopher sit in Parliament ? Yes, he's ... . parlementaire .................................................................................................. a Member of Parliament; an MP Does Mary represent the teachers at the meeting ? Yes, she's their ... . représentant ............................................................... representative Francis doesn't like changes in society ! No, he's a ... man. conservateur ..................................................................................... conservative Has there been a revolution in Chile ? Yes, the army has ... . prendre le pouvoir ........................................................................ taken over

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How on earth could he win the election ! His ... was the dullest I've ever seen. campagne (politique) ..................................... campaign I won't vote at the next elections ! You have to, it's your ... duty. civique ...................................................................................... civic Is Barnes in charge of the Leeds Police ? Yes, he's the police ... . commissaire ............................................................................. commissioner Is that man the leader of your government ? Yes, he's our ... Minister. Premier ministre ......................................................... Prime Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .......................................................................................Is that minister responsible for taxes ? Yes, he works for the ... . Ministre des Finances ........................................................... treasury Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ..................................................................................Is the Iranian terrorist still in London ? Yes, but he's hiding in the Iranian ... . ambassade ...................................................... embassy Is the president going to explain his plans ? Yes, he has to defend his economic ... . politique .................................................. policy, programme Pay attention to the difference in meaning between POLITICS and POLICY ...........................................Is your brother going into politics ? Yes, he wants to become a famous ... . politicien ................................................................. politician Pay attention: pronunciation = poliTIcian - also: you can’t say politic(s) to mean “politician” ............................That minister is responsible for foreign affairs. He works with the ... . Min.des Affaires Etrangères ....................................... Foreign Office The president always looks so scared ! Yes, he thinks there is a ... to kill him. conspiration ..................................................... plot We're discussing the food problem ! Yes, that's an ... that needs a solution. question (problème) ............................................. issue Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .........................................................................................What are the laws of a country's constitution called ? Well, ... laws, I'd say. constitutionnel ..................................................... constitutional What does a president have to do ? He has to ... his country. gouverner (pays) .......................................................................... govern; rule; control What's the American equivalent of the House of Lords ? That's the ... . Sénat ............................................................................. Senate Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .....................................................................................What's the most powerful part of the Houses of Parliament ? The ... . Communes ...................................................................... House of Commons Which office is responsible for the police ? The ... . Ministre de l'Intérieur ................................................................................... home office Which political party do you prefer ? Oh, I don't know. I'm not interested in ... . politique ......................................................... politics Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .....................................................................................Why are those politicians in Brighton ? Oh, for the annual ... on European politics. Congres .................................................... congress; conference, meeting Why doesn't Ali eat pork ? Because that's a ... in his religion. doctrine, un dogme ...................................................................... doctrine Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ...................................................................................Why was this Russian man caught by the FBI ? Because he was a ... for the KGB! espion ......................................................... spy Will George become the new president of the US ? He will if the people ... him. élire .................................................................. elect; choose Will we get a new law for foreigners ? Depends on the vote in ... . parlement ............................................................................... Parliament; parliament Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ..............................................................Thomas wants to change the world ! But he doesn't have the ... to do so. pouvoir ....................................................................... power; means

12 Conflict Alan left the gate open and all the animals escaped ! The ... fool! espèce de (juron) ................................................................... bloody Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ......................................................................................

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Alf said that he'll kill me ! After such a ..., you'd better call the police. menace ........................................................................... threat Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ......................................................................................Andy never says or does anything interesting ! No, he's such a ... . raseur, casse-pieds ............................................................. bore Are the actors going on strike ? Yes, they are ... a higher income. exiger ..................................................................................... demanding; claiming Are you satisfied with the service, sir ? Yes, I have no ... at all. plainte ......................................................................................... complaint; complaints Pay attention: complainT is a noun; the verb is complain ...................................................................Bob never wears a tie at meetings ! No, that really ... me. irriter ................................................................................................... annoys; irritates; bothers; irks But dad, please, I promise you I'll be back.. ! Stop ... with me, Chris. I said no. se disputer ........................................................ arguing Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ....................................................................................Did Peter damage his sister's present ? Yes, and so his mother was very ... him. fâché contre ................................................. angry with; angry at Did you have an argument with Joy ? Yes, we ... again. se disputer avec qqn .............................................................................. had words; quarrelled; argued; fell out Do Robin and Nigel get along ? No, they ... a lot. se disputer, se quereller ..................................................................................... quarrel, fight, argue Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ...............................................................Do we need an army to attack other countries ? No, we only need it to defend .… . défendre (armée) .................................... ourselves Pay attention: not “ourself”, which doesn’t exist .........................................................................................................Do we really have to eat this ? Yes, because if we don't, we'll ... the cook. insulter ...................................................................... offend; hurt Do you think Ali will win the match ? Depends on how strong the Greek ... is. adversaire ........................................................ opponent Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .................................................................................Does Pat belong to the IRA ? Yes, the police say he's a dangerous ... . terroriste ......................................................................... terrorist; criminal; murder; man; person Don't you believe me ? No, I don't. You're … my ... . faire marcher qqn (taquiner) ....................................................................... pulling … leg Don't you see Liz anymore, Ben ? No, something has come ... us. intervenir (fait) ..................................................................... between Has Dutch always been the official language in Flanders ? No, we had to ... to get it. lutter ....................................................... struggle Has the escaped prisoner been caught again ? No, he's still … the ... . recherché (par la police) ............................................... on … run I don't allow passengers to smoke in my car ! I … your ... ! je suis d'accord! ................................................................................ take … point I know you took my book away ! Why do you always put the ... on me. rejeter la responsabilité sur ........................................ blame I only said you were a silly old woman ! That's enough, … that ... ! retirer (mots) ...................................................................... take … back I wouldn't mind fighting in the army ! Oh, ... on you ! What do you know about war ! quelle honte! ........................................ shame I'll tell Joe that he's doing everything wrong ! No, don't! He hates ... . critique ............................................................................ criticism Pay attention: CRITIC is a person, not a negative comment .......................................................................................I've had a terrible day at the office ! OK, but that's no reason to ... on me. s'en prendre à (qqn) ............................................... take it out Pay attention: irregular verb - take / took / taken .....................................................................................................I've told Bernard he'll never succeed ! You shouldn't ... that boy! décourager ............................................................................. discourage Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ..............................................................................Is dad telling you about the war ? 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13 Jobs Are you teaching at the university ? Yes, I'm a ... in philosophy. professeur ................................................................................ lecturer Can the king decide this on his own ? No, he'll talk to his ... first. conseiller ................................................................................. adviser; counsellor Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ................................................................Can this wooden table be repaired, sir ? Of course, bring it to my ..., will you? atelier (artisan) ............................................... workshop Daddy, what was granddad's job ? He worked in the coal mines, as a ... . mineur (mine) ........................................................... miner Do you earn much ? No, I have a badly paid ... . emploi (profession) ............................................................................................. occupation; job; profession Do you know Fletcher ? He's the sports ... of the local newspaper. rédacteur .............................................................................. editor Do you work for Bubble Ltd. ? Yes, they're famous soap ... . fabricant ........................................................................................... manufacturers; producers Do you work in Mr Smith's office ? Yes, I'm his only ... . employé ................................................................................................... clerk; secretary; employee Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ...................................................baDoes Bill work in the kitchen of a restaurant? Yes, he can ... very well. cuisiner .................................................................... cook Does James serve his master well ? Yes, he is a good ... . domestique ........................................................................................... servant Does that man catch fish as his profession ? Yes, he's a ... . pêcheur ............................................................................................. fisherman Have you read the novels by Charles Dickens ? Yes, he's my favourite ... . romancier ................................................................

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14 Food A small, soft and red fruit with a stone in the middle ? A ... . cerise .............................................................................................. cherry; black cherry A table for two, please ! The restaurant is full, sir. Did you ... a table? réserver .......................................................................... book Can I put the eggs in the water ? No, it isn't ... yet. bouillir ............................................................................................................. boiling Can you reach the ceiling ? Yes, but only with the ... of my fingers. bouts; pointes ...................................................................... tips They served a very traditional British dish, steak and kidney … tourte, tarte salée .................................................................. pie Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ............................................................................................Chris drank a lot of beer last night, didn't he ? Yes, and of course he was ... ivre; soûl ............................................................... drunk; sick; intoxicated; heady; wasted; loaded Could you pass the salt, please ? I'm sorry, I can only reach the ... . . poivre ............................................................................... pepper Did you stay at this small hotel in Wales ? It's not a hotel, it's a typical country ... . auberge .................................................... inn Do those animals eat other animals ? No, they never eat ... . chair ................................................................................................ flesh Do we have dinner at 8 o'clock ? Yes, we ... at 8 o'clock. dîner ........................................................................................................ dine; eat Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ...................................................................................Do you know a green vegetable that becomes red ? Yes, a ... . tomate ........................................................................................... tomato; paprika; pepper Pay attention: plural = tomatoes ..........................................................................................................Tonight's ... is chicken with potatoes. plat; mets (manger) ............................................................................................................. dish Do you often buy your desserts at the baker's ? Oh yes, I like all of his ... very much. pâtisserie .............................................. pastry; pastries Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ......................................................................Do you want milk in your tea ? No, I prefer a slice of ... . citron ...................................................................................................... lemon Do you want to eat this banana ? Yes, but can you ... it for me? peler ........................................................................................... peel Grandmother always does everything Jimmy asks her to do ! Yes, she's ... him. gâter (enfant) .............................................. spoiling

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Have you got something to drink ? Yes, all kinds of ... , orange, lemon, apple, ... jus ................................................................... juice Here's your beer, sir ! What beer? This is more ... than beer ! mousse (bière) ............................................................................. froth How did people eat their meat before they discovered fire ? Well, ..., I suppose. cru ................................................................... raw How shall we welcome the married couple ? Let's throw white ... when they leave church. riz ................................................ rice; flowers How's your meat ? It's very ..., it nearly melts in my mouth. tendre (viande) ............................................................................. tender I'd like another beer ! OK, I'll call the ... . garçon (restaurant) ........................................................................................................ waiter; waitress I've eaten enough already ! What? This was only the ... hors-d'oeuvre ......................................................................................... starter; appetizer; appetiser You can drink something sitting at table or at the … comptoir ....................................................................................................... counter It's yellow, sweet and bears love it ? I know, it's ... ! miel ................................................................................................................. honey Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .......................................................................................Mum, are you going to make some soup ? I'm too busy. You'll have to open a ... of soup. boîte (soupe) .................................... tin; can; packet Mummy, what exactly is milk ? It's a ... product, as cheese and butter are. laitier ...................................................................... dairy Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ........................................................................................Lemon juice is not her favourite drink. It is too … acide ................................................................................................................. sour; acid Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .................................................................................This is no fresh fruit, is it ? No, it's ... fruit. fruit en boîte; en conserve ......................................................................................... tinned; canned Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .......................................................................This pork isn't easy to cut, is it ? No, it's rather ... . dur; coriace .................................................................................................... tough; hard Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .............................................................................What do I have to do with this pill ? You have to ... it. Here's some water. avaler ......................................................................... swallow Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ....................................................................................What do you call the meat from a pig's back leg ? It's called ... . jambon ........................................................................................ ham; bacon What do you call the meat of a cow ? Oh, that's ... . boeuf ................................................................................................................ beef What do you call the meat of a pig ? Oh, that's ... . porc .................................................................................................................... pork What do you get for breakfast on Sunday ? Each of us gets 3 ... with butter and jam. petit pain ............................................... rolls; sandwiches What do you need to make bread ? Well, the main thing you need is ... . farine ........................................................................... flour Pay attention: pronounced exactly like FLOWER ................................................................................................................What do you want for breakfast ? Two slices of bread with orange ... on it. confiture ................................................................. marmalade Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .............................................................................What is that extremely good smell ? Mother is ... a cake. faire (cuire) ......................................................................................... baking; making; cooking What would you like for breakfast ? Eggs and ..., please. lard ......................................................................................................... bacon Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .......................................................................................What's this bread for ? I'm taking it to the park to ... the birds. nourrir ........................................................................................ feed Pay attention: irregular verb - feed / fed / fed .......................................................................................................................What's this terrible smell ? The fish you bought on Monday is beginning to ... . pourrir ............................................................ decay Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .......................................................................................What's your favourite breakfast ? I always have two slices of ... and marmalade. pain grillé; toast ......................................... toast; bread

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What's your favourite dessert ? I like hot apple ... with cream the most. tarte aux pommes ..................................................... pie What's your favourite dish here in England ? Oh, I love fish and ... ! poisson frit avec des frites .............................................. chips Pay attention: CHIPS = des frites; des chips = CRISPS .......................................................................................................Which cold drinks for children do you have ? Water, fruit juice, green or orange ..., . limonade ................................................ lemonade Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .................................................................................Why do you need these oranges ? I'm thirsty, I'm going to make some orange ... . jus d'orange ................................................. juice Will you take a starter ? No thanks, I'll just have the main ... . plat de résistance ....................................................................... dish; course Would you like a glass of water ? Yes please, I'm dying of ... . soif .................................................................................................. thirst Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .......................................................................................Would you like anything after dinner ? Yes, I would like a coffee with a ... , please. cognac ....................................................... brandy, cognac, cigar Your dog eats a lot of meat, doesn't it ? Yes, each day he ... 4 kilos. consommer ......................................................................... consumes; devours

15 Health Am I going to die, doctor ? No, don't worry ! We'll ... you ! guérir ................................................................................................... cure; save; rescue Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ..................................................................Are you ill ? Yes, the doctor gave me a ... . médicament ................................................................................................................... medicineCan you always buy this medicine ? No, you need a ... from a doctor. ordonnance (médicament) ............................................ prescription Did Alison drop the television ? Yes, but it still works. There is no ... . dommage ........................................................................ damage Pay attention: damage = uncountable! There is no plural form ...................................................................................Did Brian have an accident yesterday ? Yes, I heard he was seriously ... . blessé ........................................................................ injured Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .....................................................................................Did Stephen have an accident ? Yes, he was drunk and ... his car into a tree. avoir une collision ............................................. crashed Did the ship sink ? Yes, and most of the passengers ... . se noyer ................................................................................................... drowned; died; passed over Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ..................................................Does the doctor know how to help his patient ? Yes, he gives him the correct ... . traitement ................................................... treatment; medicine; medicines; cure Has Doris got straight hair ? Yes, but she wants to ... it. boucler; friser ........................................................................................ curl Have you finished washing ? Yes, but I'm still wet, have you got a ... for me ? serviette (de bain) ............................................ towel; bathrobe; robe Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .............................................................Have you got a handkerchief for me ? I've only got a paper ... . kleenex; mouchoir en papier ................................................... tissue Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .......................................................................................How do you know I've painted the gate ? Well, look at that red ... on your clothes! tache .......................................................... spot; stain I think Carol is expecting a baby ! Yes, she's suffering from morning ... lately. nausée .............................................................. sickness I'm so dirty ! Yes, you'd better take a … . … prendre une douche .................................................................................................. shower Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ......................................................................................Is An ill ? Yes, and the doctors don't know which ... it is. maladie .................................................................................................. disease; sickness; illness Is grandmother very ill ? I measured her temperature, and she ... ! avoir de la fièvre ............................................................... has a fever He nursed his daughter through her … and recovery maladie .......................................................................................................

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illness; treatment; cure Sue is looking very pale ! She should sit down, she's going to ... ! s'évanouir ............................................................................... faint; swoon; lose consciousness This cupboard is so dirty you can write your name on it ! Yes, it's rather ... . poussiéreux ........................................................ dusty Was Phil involved in an accident ? Yes, he was ... down by a car. renverser ................................................................................. run; knocked Pay attention: irregular verb - to run, ran, run ....................................................................................................Was the sea calm during your trip ? No, it wasn't. And of course I became ... . malade ............................................................... sick; seasick Were you seriously injured ? Yes, I was ... in the leg. blessé ............................................................................................................ wounded; hit; shot Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .................................................................What should you do when you cut yourself ? Well, you first have to clean the ... . blessure ....................................................... wound; cut Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ..............................................................................What's happened to me? Where am I ? You're in hospital, you've been ... . inconscient .............................................................. unconscious What's the weather forecast like ? We may have some heavy ... in the afternoon. averse .......................................................... showers; rain Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ..........................................................................What's this special section in the hospital, dad ? It's the psychiatric ... . salle (d'une clinique) ................................................ ward Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .........................................................................................Why are you suddenly wearing a tie ? I'm going to a party. I've got to look ... . soigné ................................................................ neat; good; smart You should take something for your cold ! Yes, that's what these red ... are for. pilule ............................................................... pills; tablets; medicines You'd better brush your teeth ! I can't, the tube of ... is empty. pâte dentifrice; le dentifrice ..................................................... toothpaste

16 Home Are you driving your own car ? No, I'm ... this car for 2 days. louer (voiture) ............................................................................. hiring; renting Come on, let's go through that field. No, we can't just jump over a ... that high. clôture ............................................................. fence Could I spend the night here? There's no bed free, but you can sleep on the ... . sofa; canapé ................................................... sofa; couch Do Africans live in houses ? Yes, but in the past they lived in ... . hutte, cahutte ......................................................................... huts; cabins; cottages Do I have to open the door ? No, it's an ... door. automatique .......................................................................................................... automatic Do you like this hot weather ? No, I don't like this ... . chaleur ........................................................................................................ heat; climate; warmth Do you live in a large house ? Yes, it has 3 floors and a big ... under it. sous-sol; une cave ......................................................... basement Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ................................................................................Do you need electricity ? Yes, where's the nearest ... . prise de courant (murale) ....................................................................... socket Does Ken keep his car in good condition ? Yes, he had lessons in car ... . entretien (jardin) ...................................................... maintenance Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ...........................................................................Has Mr Smith arrived at the hotel yet ? Yes sir, I think he is sitting in the ... . salon .................................................................. lounge; bar Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ..............................................................................Have trains always worked on electricity ? No, the first trains worked on ... . vapeur ............................................................... steam Have you always lived in London ? No, I've only been a ... here since December. habitant ......................................................... resident

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Have you ever seen that palace from the inside ? No, I've never seen its ... . intérieur ............................................................... interior How do you like this flat ? It's nice, but does it have central ... ? chauffage central ..................................................................... heating How is the roof of the cathedral supported ? It rests on one big ... . colonne (bâtiment) ............................................................ column How many rooms are there on this floor ? Well, walk along the ... and count the doors. couloir ............................................... hall; corridor How were those old castles heated ? Each room had a separate ... . cheminée (foyer) ............................................................... fireplace I enjoyed dinner very much, dear ! Thanks. Could you do the ... ? faire la vaisselle ................................................................... dishes; washing-up I smell burned eggs ! Jesus, I forgot to put butter in the ... . poêle ................................................................................................. pan, frying pan I smell something burning ! The cake has been in the ... far too long ! four (cuisine) ................................................................. oven Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .........................................................................................I'm sorry but I didn't have time to clean up ! I can see that, this place is a ... ! désordre; pagaille; souk .................................. mess; jumble Is there any furniture in the room ? No, we have to ... it ourselves. meubler ............................................................................... furnish Is there much left of that old castle ? No, it's just a ... . ruine .......................................................................................................... ruin Is this flat yours ? No, I ... it at £200 a month. louer (chambre) .................................................................................................... rent It's a lovely room. What are you going to put on the floor ? A red or brown ... we think. tapis ................................................... carpet It's awfully hot in here ! Well, turn down the ... then. chauffage ..................................................................................................... heating; central heating It's starting to rain ! Let's find a ... . abri ............................................................................................................................................ shelter Look, all this sand in the kitchen ! Never mind, I'll quickly ... the floor. balayer .......................................................................... sweep; clean Pay attention: irregular verb - to sweep, swept, swept .........................................................................................Look, you've dropped your cup of tea ! No problem, I'll ... up. essuyer (surface) ......................................................................... wipe it; mop it; clean it NO ! I'm not scared ! Then why do you sleep with your head under a ... ? oreiller ...................................................................... pillow; sheet I have to wash my hands. Oh, the ... is over there. toilettes ............................................................................................................. toilet; lavatory; rest room The boat is pretty full, isn't it ? Yes, it is. If you come aboard too, it might ... . couler (bateau) ................................................. sink Pay attention: irregular verb - to sink, sank, sunk ..............................................................................................................The door is open, why don't you come in ? Because you're standing in the ... . embrasure (de la porte) .................................. doorway; way The sun's shining, let's have lunch outside ! OK, I'll put everything on the ... . terrasse ............................................................. terrace; lawn The television doesn't work ! What if you ... in ? brancher (télé) ................................................................................................... plugged it; plug it Weren't you sitting here ? Yes, but I ... places with An. échanger (ses places) ............................................................................. switched; changed; swapped Before eating, children have to wash their hand in the … lavabo; évier ........................................................................................ basin, sink Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ...............................................................................What do you eat soup from ? From a ... . bol ...................................................................................................................................... bowl; soup plate Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ......................................................................

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What happens to the match if it rains ? We'll have to play ... then. à l'intérieur (tennis) ............................................................ indoors What's the major problem in your town, mayor ? Houses, there's a shortage of ... . logement ................................................... housing Where are the children, Elizabeth ? They are playing in the ... , madam. chambre d'enfants .................................................... nursery; playroom; garden Where are the toilets ? At the end of the ... . couloir; corridor ........................................................................................................ passage; corridor; hall Where are you going to this summer ? We'll go to my ... in the country. domaine; propriété (terre) ........................................ estate; property Where can I put these books ? Well, you can put them on that empty ... . étagère ....................................................................... shelf Pay attention: plural = shelves ...............................................................................................................................................Where can we have dinner ? The ... is over there. salle à manger .................................................................................................. dining-room; restaurant Where did you put that box with old photographs ? Well, in the ... , I believe. grenier ................................................................ attic; loft Where do you keep your wine ? I keep it in my wine ... . cave ......................................................................................................... cellar Where does all this smoke come from ? Out of those tall ... from the factory. cheminée (usine) ............................................... chimneys Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .................................................................................Where does mother write her letters ? She writes them at her ... . bureau; secrétaire (meuble) .............................................. bureau; writing desk Where does the farmer keep his corn ? In his ... . grange ................................................................................................................ barn Where shall we all sit ? Well, five people can sit on this wooden ... . banc ...................................................................................... bench Where's Paul ? He's in the ..., watching television. salle de séjour; living ...................................................................................... living-room; lounge Why did the roof of the church come down ? Because a supporting ... broke. pilier; une colonne ............................................. pillar You look terrible. Take a look at your face in the ... . miroir ........................................................................................................... mirror

17 Meeting Are there many people staying in the hotel ? Yes, there are a lot of ... . hôte (client) ................................................................. guests; visitors; tourists Are you going to stay with Mr Hofland for 2 weeks ? Yes, he'll be my ... . hôte (qui invite) ........................................................ host Can I sit in this chair ? Yes, make ... . s'installer confortablement ................................................................................................. yourself comfortable Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .............................................................Does Pamela work for television ? Yes, she ... a chat show. présenter (télé) ................................................................................ presents; hosts I'd like to see my friends again ! Yes, we should all ... once. se réunir ............................................................................................ get together; come together Pay attention: irregular verb .........................................................................................................I'm afraid I don't know you! I'm sorry, let me ... - my name is John. présenter ............................................................................ introduce myself Is that the new director ? Yes, I shall … you ... him. présenter à .................................................................................................... introduce … to The president will visit our factory ! That is a great ..., isn't it? honneur ..................................................................................... honour Pay attention: the H is not pronounced ............................................................................................................................Vic's been taken to hospital. I feel we should ... him a … . . rendre visite à qqn ............................................................................

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pay … visit Pay attention: irregular verb - to pay, paid, paid .....................................................................................................What does this word mean ? Well, ... in a dictionary. chercher (dictionnaire) ............................................................................. look it up When can I see your new flat ? Oh, ... any time ! passer voir (qqn) ................................................................................................ drop by When will you see Mr Brown ? Well, I have an ... at six. rendez-vous ............................................................................................ appointment Pay attention: a DATE is not correct here, it is a romantic meeting! .................................................................Where do we have to meet ? We'll ... at the supermarket. se rassembler ....................................................................................... gather; wait Who is giving this party tonight ? Mrs Hornby is our ... tonight. hôtesse ..................................................................................... hostess You met Sven yesterday, didn't you ? Yes, I ... him after work. tomber sur .................................................................................. ran into Pay attention: irregular verb - to run into, ran, run ....................................................................................................

18 Nationalities What nationality are the … . They are Spanish. espagnols (nom) ................................................................................................. Spaniards Are you only interested in national matters ? Yes, only ... affairs. de l'intérieur (pays) ............................................................. domestic; national What is the national language in the Netherlands? They speak … . le néerlandais (langue) .................................................... Dutch What nationality are the … ? They are Swedish. suédois (nom) .................................................................................................... Swedes Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ....................................................................................Do you know Iran and Iraq ? Yes, they're countries in the ... . Moyen-Orient ............................................................................... Middle East Do you know the famous mountains in the United States ? Yes, the ... . Montagnes Rocheuses ................................................ Rocky Mountains; Rockies Do you know the Aborigines ? Yes, they're the ... people of Australia. autochtone; indigne ....................................................... native; original Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .......................................................................How long have you been living in London ? One year, but I still feel a ... . étranger ..................................................................... foreigner Which sea lies between Europe and Africa ? That's the ... . Méditerranée .................................................................................... Mediterranean Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .......................................................................Why won't the Greek accept aid from abroad ? They don't want any ... interference. (venant de l') étranger ........................ foreign Pay attention: STRANGE is not possible here! Check this on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ..............................What nationality are the Poles? They are ... . polonais (adjectif) ................................................................................................... Polish What nationality are the Danes? They are ... . danois (adjectif) ..................................................................................................... Danish Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .....................................................................................What nationality are the Saudis? They are ... . saoudiens (adjectif) .............................................................................................. Saudi Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ........................................................................................What nationality are the Spaniards They are ... . espagnols (adjectif) .......................................................................................... Spanish What nationality are the Swedes They are ... . suédois (adjectif) ................................................................................................... Swedish Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ...................................................................................People living in Holland are called the ... . les Néerlandais, les Hollandais ................................................................................... Dutch What nationality are the … ? They are Danish. danois (nom) ........................................................................................................ Danes Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .......................................................................................The ... are the only Scandinavians who have not entered the EU. les Norvégiens ........................................................................ Norwegians Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .............................................................................

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Does this machine come from Poland ?Yes, it's a ... machine. polonais ......................................................................................... Polish Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ............................................................................................What nationality are the … ? They are Polish . polonais (nom) ...................................................................................................... Poles

19 Objects Are you in the computer business ? Yes, we're making ... for learning languages. logiciels ....................................................... software; courseware; programmes Pay attention: ware => uncountable ................................................................................Can you open the door ? No, I can't find my ... . clé; clef ................................................................................................................... key; keys Can you repair my car ? No, I haven't got the right ... . outil ........................................................................................................... tools; equipment; materials; gear Can you repair my black trousers ? I can if you give me a long, black ... . fil (coton) ................................................................... thread Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ......................................................................................Did Eric hurt you ? Yes, he stuck a ... into my leg. épingle .............................................................................................................. pin; needle; knife Do you have a stapler to hang out this document ? Don't use staples, here's some ... . ruban adhésif ...................................... tape; sellotape Do you still need the water in the sink? No, you can pull out the ... . bouchon (bain) ................................................................. plug Have you got a hair brush for me ? No, but I do have a ... . peigne .................................................................................................. comb Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ........................................................................................How are you going to repair the cupboard ? I'll attach some wood to it with some ... . clou ....................................................... nails; screws How are you going to keep this box closed ? I'll tie a strong ... around it. ficelle ........................................................................... cord How can we find our way ? Easy, it's marked with long, white ... of cloth. bande (ruban) .......................................................... strips; pieces; shreds How can you catch so many fish ? Well, we use a large ... . filet (pêche) ........................................................................................ net; boat; fishing boat; trawler How did Adam hang himself ? He used a strong ... . corde ............................................................................................................... rope How was Mary Queen of Scots killed ? Her head was cut off with a ... . épée ................................................................................ sword Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .......................................................................................How will I serve the guests their drinks ? Oh, put them all on a ... . plateau (boissons) ............................................................. tray I'm sorry dad, but I have broken a pot ! You can try to repair it with this ... . colle ..................................................................... glue Is that a string over there ? No, it's made of metal. It's a ... . fil (de fer) ........................................................................................ wire Is the train leaving ? Yes, didn't you hear the ... ? sifflement .......................................................................................................... whistle; signal Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ........................................................................Is this thing used for measuring ? Yes, that's a measuring ... . instrument .................................................................................. device; instrument Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ................................................................My father never hit me ! Mine did, he used a long, wooden ... . baguette (bâton) ........................................................................ rod Oh dear Ronald, have you been shot ? Yes, but the doctor has already removed the ... . balle (fusil) ....................................... bullet Roger, can I ride your horse ? Sure, as long as you don't use the ... . fouet .................................................................................. whip

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There's a lion in our garden ! Take your ... and kill it. fusil ............................................................................................................. gun; weapon What are the US and USSR talking about ? They want to destroy all nuclear ... . arme .............................................................. weapons; arms Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .......................................................................What are you going to do with my picture ? I'll put it in this wooden ... . cadre (photo) ............................................................. frame What kind of gun do you prefer, colonel ? I always shoot with a long ... . fusil .............................................................................. rifle Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ..........................................................................................What's in the bag, sir ? Shoes, toothbrush, the kind of ... people buy. trucs (choses) .................................................................. stuff; things Why don't you open my present ? I don't have a knife to cut the ... . ficelle; un fil ........................................................................ string; cord

20 Physical aspects Brr ! I'm so cold ! Yes, you're ... all over. trembler (froid) ................................................................................................................ shivering; shudderingto shiver, to shudder (uniquement pour le froid) Can you swim under water as well ? Yes, but then I have to take a ... breath. respirer à fond ................................................... deep Did Ron stay under water for 30 seconds only ? Yes, he couldn't hold his ... longer. souffle ....................................................... breath Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ......................................................................................Did you get hurt in the accident ? Yes, I got a small ... to the eye. blessure .................................................................................. injury; wound Did you run to the market ? Yes, I was out of ... when I got there. hors d'haleine ........................................................................ breath Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ......................................................................................Do you say 'CONduct' or 'conDUCT' ? If it is a noun, you ... the first part. accentuer (syllabe) ................................................... stress Does your head still hurt ? Yes, I still have a ... . avoir mal de tête ................................................................................................. headache Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .................................................................................Does your leg still hurt ? Yes, it still ... . faire mal, faire souffrir .................................................................................................... aches Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ........................................................................................I thought you were ill ! Oh no, not at all, I'm completely ... . sain .................................................................................................... healthy; fit Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ...............................................................................Is the baby sleeping ? Yes, he's ... asleep. profondément ................................................................................................................. fast; sound Is there enough food in Ethiopia ? No, most people ... food. manquer de ....................................................................................... lack; need It isn't raining, is it ? No, I've been running, and now I'm ... . suer; transpirer ............................................................................. sweating; perspiring Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ..............................................................It's freezing outside ! Indeed, you're ... with cold. frissonner .......................................................................................................... shivering; trembling; shakingto shiver with cold When someone has not had sex yet, he or she is a .... vierge ........................................................................................................... virgin Mr Jones is very ill, isn't he ? Yes, he's in great ... . douleur; peine ................................................................................................ pain Shall I close the window ? Yes please, I'm ... . j'ai froid! ................................................................................................................... cold; ill; chilly; freezingto be cold Sue rescued her dad from the fire ! Well, it does ... a lot of courage to do so. nécessiter ............................................................. require Was it a very steep climb ? Yes, it was ... us, we had to take a rest. épuiser .................................................................................. exhausting Well, Joan's certainly not fat ! No, not at all, she's got a nice ... figure. mince ...............................................................................

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slim, thin Well, you must be exhausted ! Yes, this journey has really been enough to ... me. fatiguer ....................................................... tire Why can't human beings live in water ? Because they can't ... under water. respirer ................................................................. breathe Please, don't push me so hard, you're ... me! faire du mal (à qqn) .................................................................................................. hurting Will it hurt, doctor ? No, don't worry! It won't be ... at all! douloureux ......................................................................................... painful Your medicine doesn't seem to help, does it ? No, it doesn't ... the pain. soulager (douleur) ..................................................... relieve; soothe; stop; soothe You've been running for 2 hours now ! Yes, I feel pretty ... . épuisé (fatigué) ............................................................................... exhausted, tired

21 International relationships Are the crimes related ? No, they don't relate ... each other. avoir un rapport avec .................................................................... to relate to Are the workers going to strike or not ? It's up to their ... to decide. syndicat ............................................................................. union; unions, syndicate, ,syndicates Are these the ladies' lavatories ? Yes, but I'm afraid all the toilets are ... . occupé (toilettes) .................................................... engaged Are you a member of this club ? Not any longer, I've just given up my ... . adhésion ................................................................... membership But Susan, why are you crying ? Douglas wants to ... off our relationship ! rompre (relation) ................................................. break Pay attention: irregular verb - to break off, broke, broken ..............................................................................................Could you help me ? No, you're ... the wrong tree. faire fausse route ............................................................................................ barking upto bark up the wrong tree Did you love Andy immediately ? Yes, it was love ... . un coup de foudre (amour) ...................................................................... at first sight Did you organize your holiday yourself ? No, it was organized by the travel ... . agence ............................................................ agency; organization; organisation Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .....................................Do Ed and Steve work in the same office ? Yes, they're ... . collègue .............................................................................................. colleagues; associates Do they live in the country ? Yes, they are real country ... . paysans ............................................................................................ folk Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ...........................................................................................Do you and your wife each have a separate account ? No, we have a ... account. conjoint, commun ......................................... joint Do you get along with Bob ? Yes, we have a very good ... relation (personnes) ............................................................................ relationship; understanding Do you know UNICEF ? Yes, it's a very important ... for children. organisation ........................................................................... organization Do you like Alice ? No, I don't ... her. s'entendre avec ....................................................................................................................... get along with Pay attention: irregular verb - to get, got, got .....................................................................................................Do you like Sidney ? Yes, I'm very ... him. adorer (qqn) .................................................................................................................. fond of Does Europe need the Eastern countries ? Yes, we're entirely ... on them for our oil. dépendant (de) ..................................... dependent Pay attention: to be dependent ON; to depend ON someone/something .................................................................Does Robert always need a nurse ? Yes, he is ... her help. dépendant de ...................................................................................... dependent on Does Simon live next to you ? Yes, he is my ... . voisin ..................................................................................................................... neighbour

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Does the crash have anything to do with the murder ? No, the two events don't ... . avoir un rapport ..................................... relate Does the lawyer deal with this affair alone. No, he works together with his ... . associé ............................................................ associate If I can help, just call me ! Thanks Bob, many hands ... . l'union fait la force ................................................................................ make light work If I help John, Peter will be angry ! Well, you can't ... everyone, can you? contenter .................................................................. satisfy Is Michael a good dancer ? No, that's why he never finds a ... . partenaire ................................................................................... partner; girl Is there any pupil you like most ? No, I have no ... . favori; préféré (subst) .................................................................................. favourites; favorites; pets Is there any relation between Will and Gill ? Yes, they are very ... connected. étroitement ....................................................... closely So he first saw her at your party ! Yes, and he immediately ... for her. tomber amoureux de .................................................... fell Pay attention: irregular verb - fall / fell / fallen .....................................................................................................................Was the play a success ? Yes, the ... liked it very much. auditoire; public ..................................................................................... audience; critics; public Why does the team have to pay £2,000? It's a fine given by the English football ... . ligue ......................................................... league Will Clinton ever be president of the US again ? No, because of the Lewinsky ... . affaire (scandale) ....................................... affair; scandal

22 Services A horse has four legs ! Yes, and a car has four ... . roues ................................................................................................................. wheels; tyres; tires Can I borrow your car ? I'm afraid not, it's ... now. en réparation .................................................................................................. under repair Can you receive foreign television programmes ? Yes, I have ... television. télévision câblée ................................................... cable Can you receive Radio 1 here ? Yes, but the ... is very weak. signal (radio) ................................................................................. signal; reception Could I speak to Helen, please ? OK, ... a minute ! ne quittez pas! (téléphone) ........................................................................... hang on; hold on Pay attention: irregular verb - to hang, hung, hung .......................................................................................Did you have problems with your car ? Yes, I had a ... near Glasgow. avoir une panne ............................................................... breakdown Do you know Catherine's telephone number ? Yes, you have to ... 0498/27.04.20. composer (numéro de téléphone) .......... dial Have you finished your letter ? Yes, I'll take it to the ... . bureau de poste .................................................................................... post office; letterbox; postbox Have you seen the accident happen ? No, I've read an ... of it in the newspaper. compte rendu ................................................ account Have you sent your letter to An ? No, I still have to put it in the ... . boîte aux lettres ................................................................ letterbox Hello, this is Keith speaking ! Could you ... to Malcolm, please? passer (qqn au téléphone) ...................................................... put me through Pay attention: irregular verb - to put, put, put .................................................................................................How did Peter behave during last night's dinner ? Oh, his ... was excellent. conduite (enfant) ................................................ conduct; behaviour; behavior I wrote the address on the envelope ! Right. Now you should stick a ... on it. timbre- poste; timbre ......................................... stamp I'd like to buy this car, but I've got no money ! Well, you can always buy it ... . crédit (argent) ..................................................

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on credit Is it Ron's job to put out fires ? Yes, he's a ... . pompier ..................................................................................................................... fireman, firefighter Is that house burning ? Yes, it's ... ! être en feu; brûler .................................................................................................................... on fire Is that man married ? Yes, don't you see the ... on his finger. anneau ............................................................................................ ring; wedding ring Is that your letter to Angela ? Yes, but I must go now. Would you ... it for me? mettre à la boîte .............................................. post Is this a dangerous road ? No, it's a ... road. sûr (sans danger) ...................................................................................................... safe Look! The library is on fire ! Hurry up! Call the ... . pompiers ........................................................................................................ fire brigade; firemen My car has broken down ! Well, I'll try to ... it tomorrow. réparer ................................................................................................. repair; fix; mend My car won't start ! There must be a problem with the ... . moteur ............................................................................................... engine; motor My car won't start ! There must be a problem with the ... . moteur ............................................................................................... engine; motor My god ! Our petrol tank's empty ! What ! Have we … all the petrol yet? user; consommer (essence) .................................... used up; consumed On which side of the Thames is Westminster Cathedral ? It's on the left ... . rive ........................................................................ bank The fire has gone out ! No, look, it's still ... . brûler ........................................................................................................................... burning Pay attention: irregular verb - to burn, burnt, burnt .....................................................................................................These doors are never to be opened, are they ? No, only in case of ... . cas d'urgence ................................................................ emergency; fire Was there no post for me this morning ? I don't know. The ... still has to come. facteur (poste) ............................................... postman; mailman What're the police looking for ? They're doing an ... a murder. enquête (police) .......................................................................... investigation into; inquiry into Where did the police take your friend to ? To the police ... . commissariat de police ................................................................... station; headquarters Who has to solve those crimes ? That's just the job for our new ... . inspecteur ............................................................................ inspector; police officer Why did the postman ring at the door ? He had to deliver a ... . paquet (poste) ........................................................................... parcel; package Why do you drive through Luxemburg? To fill our tank! The price of ... is low there. essence .................................................. petrol; gasoline; gas Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ...............................................................You drive very dangerously ! Oh no, I always keep my hands on the ... . volant (voiture) ......................................................... steering wheel You'll need a lot of money to buy a house ! Yes, I'll have to apply for a ... . prêt; emprunt ........................................................... loan; mortgage You're late ! I thought you'd come by car ! Yes, but my engine has ... down. tomber en panne .................................................. brokento break down Pay attention: irregular verb - break / broke / broken .........................................................................

23 Trade And these lovely socks were only £2 ! That's a real ... . occasion (aubaine) ................................................................................. bargain; deal Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ...........................................................................Are you going on holiday this year ? No, I want to ... money to buy a car. économiser; épargner (argent) .............................. save

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Are you selling your house ? Yes, it's for ... . à vendre ...................................................................................................................... sale Charlie has got millions, hasn't he ? Yes, he's a very ... man. fortuné; riche (riche) .................................................................... wealthy; rich; well-off Could you change this £5 note, Anny ? Wait a moment. Let's have a look in my ... . porte-monnaie ......................................... purse; wallet Did Frank agree to sell his car ? Yes, we make a ... . conclure une affaire .................................................................................... deal Did you get your shoes cheaper ? Yes, they ... 10 percent. escompter ........................................................................................... discounted; knocked off Did you lend Irene some money ? Yes, she still ... me £9. devoir (de l'argent) ............................................................................. owes Pay attention to the difference in meaning between OWN something and OWE someone money .................................Do I have to pay you every month ? Yes, I prefer a monthly ... . paiement .................................................................................... payment Do trains transport more than just people and animals ? Yes, ... too. marchandises .................................................................. goods Pay attention: “goods” can only be used in plural form - singular is “a product”, “a commodity” ...............................Do we have to pay for this service ? Of course not, this service is … of ... . gratuit ....................................................................... free … charge Do you have to pay £10 each month ? No, £14, that's an even higher ... . tarif ............................................................................ rate Do you know how much this car costs ? No, I don't know the ... . prix (argent) ........................................................................... price Do you know how much I have to pay ? No, I don't know the correct ... . montant; une somme ................................................. amount; sum Do you like horse races ? Yes, though I never know on which horse I should ... . parier ............................................................ bet Do you like that diamond ring ? Yes, but it's rather ... . coûteux; précieux ................................................................................... costly Do you need something from the shop ? Yes, a ... of cigarettes. paquet ......................................................................................... packet Does Mr Barnes always buy a lot of things in your shop ? Yes, he's our best ... . client .............................................................. customer Does Mr Rockefeller have much money ? Yes, he's very ... . riche .................................................................................................. rich; wealthy; well-off Has Sue got any money left after her husband died ? No, she lives in great ... . pauvreté .......................................................... poverty Have you been to the market ? Yes, can you carry my ..., it's too heavy for me. sac .................................................................... bag How do Africans carry fruit to the market ? They carry it in a ... on their heads. panier .......................................................... basket How much does your company spend on safety ? A lot, our ... on safety is very high. dépenses ............................................... expenditure I gave Joy my car, and she gave me her furniture ! That's a strange ... . échange ........................................................................ exchange; idea; swap I think Arthur is with Vera again ! Yes indeed, he ... a lot of time with her. consacrer (du temps) ........................................... spends Pay attention: irregular verb - spend / spent / spent ......................................................................................................I've bought myself a new boat ! How much did that ... you back ? coûter (beaucoup) ................................................................. knock; set Is that an expensive ring ? Yes, it's the most ... piece of my collection. de valeur ........................................................................ valuable Is that an expensive watch ? Yes, it is ... £80. valoir; coûter .......................................................................................................... worth Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .......................................................................................

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Is this an expensive car ? No, it's very ... . bon marché .................................................................................................................... cheap Is this English money? Yes, it's a five-pound ... . billet (de banque) ............................................................................................... note Is this the same team ? Yes, it hasn't ... since 1985. changer .......................................................................................................... changed; altered Jim, go to the market ! But it's Pat's turn to run ... . faire des courses .......................................................................................... errands May I use your car if I pay for it ? No, my car is not for ... . à louer ................................................................................................ hire May I write you a cheque ? No sir, we only accept ... . argent liquide; le liquide ........................................................................... cash Mr Fitzgerald spent £3,000 on a holiday in Spain ! What a ... of money ! gaspillage .................................................................. waste; sum; lot Mum, I need £5. Well, have a look in daddy's ..., dear. portefeuille ................................................................................................ wallet President Mobutu has a lot of money, some people say. Yes, I reckon he has a huge ... . fortune (argent) ............................... fortune These are expensive rings, aren't they ? Yes, they ... a lot. coûter ................................................................................................ cost Pay attention: irregular verb - cost / cost / cost ...................................................................................................................This is not a cheap watch, is it ? No, it is quite ... . cher (prix) ........................................................................................................ expensive; dear This product really makes me sick ! Oh, you're the first ... to complain about it. consommateur .............................................. consumer; customer; person What does a beer cost in England ? Well, last time, they ... me 70 pence. faire payer ................................................................. charged; asked When did you buy your computer ? Well, I don't know the exact date of ... . achat ...................................................................... purchase Pay attention: BUY is not used as a noun, only a verb ................................................................................................When do the Robinsons sell their house ? Tomorrow is the day of the public ... vente ................................................................ sale; auction Where are my new shoes ? They are still in the ... . boîte (récipient) ............................................................................................ box; shoebox Where can I find shirts and skirts ? The clothes ... is on the second floor, sir. rayon (marché) ................................................. department Where did you buy these flowers ? In the flower ..., next to the supermarket. magasin ............................................................. store; shop Why did they stop their research ? They ran out of the necessary ... to pay for it. fonds ........................................................... funds; money; funding Why didn't they sell the painting to you ? Someone else ... twice as much as I did. faire une offre ........................................... bid; offered Pay attention: irregular verb - bid / bid / bid ............................................................................................................

24 Transport Are we still in Spain ? Yes, but the French ... is only 2 miles away. frontiere ............................................................................... frontier; border Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ......................................................................Are you allowed to drive a car now ? Yes, I got my ... last week. permis de conduire .................................................................. driving licence Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .......................................................................Are you going to Bath ? Yes, and I'll ... in the Royal Hotel. loger ..................................................................................................... stay Are you leaving for work already ? Yes, I want to get there before the ... . heure de pointe ....................................................... rush hour; peak hour

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He was very pleased when the delivery … arrived with his new office furniture. camionnette ................................................. van Bert, why did the car stop ? I think we have no more ... left in our tank. carburant ................................................................... fuel; petrol; gas Can everybody drive over that bridge ? NO, it's forbidden for heavy ... . véhicules .................................................................... vehicles; traffic; trucks Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ .........................................................Can my sister and her children stay here tonight ? No, there's no room to ... them all. loger (amis) ....................................... accommodate; lodge Can we get to Croydon by train ? Yes, there's a ... through Croydon. ligne de chemin de fer ...................................................... railway Can we leave the airport now ? No, we still have to go through the ... . douane ............................................................................ customs Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ...................................................................................Can we take all meals here ? Yes, this hotel provides full ... . pension complète .......................................................................... board Can we take our suitcases with us into the plane ? No, all ... must be handed in. bagages .......................................................... luggage Pay attention: LUGGAGE is uncountable: there is no plural form ...............................................................................Can you cross this road anywhere you like ? No, you have to use the ... . passage clouté ........................................................... crossing; pedestrian crossing; zebra crossing Daddy, there's no train at platform five yet ! You're right, son, it still has to ... in. entrer (en gare) ......................................... pull Did the plane have a technical problem ? Yes, but we had a safe ... anyway. atterrissage .......................................................... landing Didn't you get wet while waiting for the bus ? No, there was a ... to wait in. abribus ................................................................... bus-shelter; bus shelter Do you have to enter the plane now ? Yes, it's time to ... . monter à bord (avion) ........................................................................ board Do you know those London buses having two floors ? Yes, the ... . autobus à impériale .............................................................. double-decker Do you want a room for two? No, I want a ... room. particulier (chambre) ................................................................................... single Do you want to go from London to Dover by train ? No, I'd rather go ... bus. aller en autobus ................................................... by Does Brenda know Teddy Farrows ? No, there's no ... between them. lien .................................................................................... connection Erm, I'm afraid there's no money left for the bus ! Then we have to ... to Athens. faire du stop ................................................ hitchhike Have you got a horse ? Yes. Every Saturday, I take it for a ... . promenade (cheval) ................................................................... ride How are you going to take this home ? I can transport it on the ... of my bike. porte- bagages .................................................. carrier How can I stop the car ? Well, the ... are in the middle, down there. freins ................................................................................... brakes How do we get to Paris ? Wait, I'll look on the ... . carte (géographie) ............................................................................................ map How do you know Keith was in London ? Because he sent me a ... of Big Ben. carte postale ...................................................... postcard; picture How much does a single ticket to Oxford cost ? The normal ... is £6, sir. prix du billet (bus) .................................................... fare; price I always feel very safe when Ray's driving, don't you ? Yes, he's an excellent ... . chauffeur ...................................................... driver I thought you were flying to Spain ? Yes, but unfortunately, I've just ... my plane. rater un avion ............................................ missed

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I would like to have strong legs ! Well, you should ride a ... . bicyclette ......................................................................................... bicycle; bike I'll use my van to transport these machines ! A van won't do, we have to rent a ... . camion ..................................................... lorry; truck I've just come back from Italy ! Did you have a nice ... ? voyage ..................................................................................................... journey; holiday; stay; trip Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ...................................................Is the bus not going any further ? No, this is the ... . terminus ....................................................................................................... terminal; bus terminal Is this the train to Bristol ? Yes, your seat is in the third ... . wagon .............................................................................................. carriage; compartment The sea's calm and the weather's fine ! Yes, let's go on ... to get some air. pont (navire) ............................................................. deck There's been an accident or so ! Yes, that probably caused this traffic ... . embouteillage .......................................................... jam Former football players often ... national teams. entraîner (sport) ............................................................................................. coach I would like to have strong legs ! Well, you should … a bike . bicyclette ......................................................................................... ride Pay attention: “drive a car” but “ride a bike, ride a horse” ..................................................................................................What a modern hotel ! Yes, we have ... for the handicapped. facilités, installations (hôtel) ....................................................... provisions; facilities What are the Discovery and the Columbia ? They're American ... . navette spatiale ................................................................... space shuttles What do you call a small room on a ship ? A ... . cabine ................................................................................................................... cabin What's so special about the Arianne ? It was the first European ... in space. fusée ...................................................................... rocket What's the cheapest way to spend a holiday ? If you're under 26 you can stay in a ... . auberge de jeunesse .......................... youth hostel Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ ............................................................................What's the world's largest plane? An Airbus A380, over 850 ... can get on board. passager ..................................................... passengers What's wrong with your bicycle ? My ... went flat. pneu .................................................................................................................. tyre Who's responsible for train traffic in Britain ? British ... is. chemins de fer britanniques .......................................................... Railway Why are you taking these blankets upstairs ? We have to ... 5 extra guests. loger (hôte) .......................................................... accommodate Will you find your way in the London underground ? Yes, I've used the ... before. métro ........................................................... tube; subway Will you stay in youth hostels ? Well, if the weather's fine, we'll sleep in our ... . tente ............................................................... tent; tents You don't live far from France, do you ? No, I live five miles from the French ... . frontière ....................................................... border; frontier You shouldn't drive so fast in this rain ! Yes, I'd better ... . ralentir ............................................................................................... slow down What … did you fly when you flew to New York? British Airways. compagnie aérienne ............................................................. airline No, not air company or fly company: AIRLINE! ................................................................................................................

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