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IHECS - BACHELOR 1 - ENGLISH COMMUVOC PAGE 1

Vocabulary revision for Bachelor 1 English at IHECS First

term

Commuvocconsists of a series of revision tools, all available on CLIck:

1. the present course book, dowloadable free from CLIck and readable on any

platform through Scribd

2. online exercises for the computer, available from the CLIck website

3. offline exercises in a mobile app called Miniteach (http://www.vocatrain.com/apps.php)

4, offline recap flashcards in a mobile app called Quizlet (http://quizlet.com/)

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

01 Arts

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Are you going to Greece for the sun ? No I want to see its ... heritage, the museums, the Coliseum. culturel.........................

cultural

Doug makes paintings, he writes music and poetry ! Yes, he's a complete ... . artiste................................................................

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artist

Did Salvador Dali make important paintings ? Yes, he was a famous Catalan ... . peintre.........................................................

painter; artist

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 'It's a long way to Tipperary' ? Yes, that's a very popular ... . chanson ...................................................................

song; tune; air

Do you know Mozart and Beethoven ? Of course, they are famous ... . musicien

.........................................................................

musicians; composers; Germans

Do you know the words from that song ? No, but I can whistle the ... . air (de musique)

...........................................................

tune

Do you know the song 'My darling Clementine' ? Yes, but I can't ... it. chanter

............................................................................

sing Attention: irregular verb - sing / sang / sung........................................................................................................................

Do you like making music ? Yes, that's why I play in a jazz ... . ensemble, groupe (musique)

.................................................... band; orchestra

Do you like Mozart and Beethoven ? Yes, I very often listen to their ... . musique

......................................................................

music; compositions; pieces

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

I'm fond of Van Gogh's paintings ! You should visit the Van Gogh ... in Amsterdam ! muse.....................................................

Museum; museum

I've never seen 'Big Ben' ! Well, I can show you a ... of it. photo; image

..........................................................................................

picture; drawing; sketch; postcard

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. comdies 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 do you need that pencil for ? I'm going to ... a picture of your house. dessiner

..................................................................

draw; make Attention: irregular verb - DRAW / drew / drawn...................................................................................................

What does this painting represent ? It ... a lady with a baby. reprsenter (photo, dessin, ...) ....................................................

depicts; portrays; shows

What is a piano ? That's a ... instrument. de musique, musical

.......................................................................................................

musical; music

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

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02 Writing

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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 tait une fois

.......................................................................

upon a time

Did the manager thoroughly read your report ? No, he quickly looked it ... . parcourir (texte)

................................................

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

....................................................................................

crossDo 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 ... . pome

....................................................................................................................

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. confrence (cours)

.............................

lecture

Do you like the plays by Harold Pinter ? No, I'm not familiar with modern English ... . thtre (genre) ..................................

drama; theater; theatre; playwrights

Do you like to read poems ? Yes, I like ... . posie

..............................................................................................................................

poetry

Do you read many books ? No, I'm not interested in ... . littrature

...............................................................................................

literature

Do you really think Kenneth has written this poem ? No, he doesn't have any ... talent. potique

...........................................

poetic; literary

Do you remember the book that Jim bought ? I remember the author but not the ... . titre......................................................

title

Do you want this book or the one with the pictures ? The last one please, the ... one. illustr

...................................................

illustrated

Good playwrights are not restricted to one genre only; they write ... as well as comedies.

tragdie

......................................... tragedies

Have you got something to draw lines with ? Yes, you can use this ... . rgle (instrument)

.......................................................

ruler

Have you got something to write with ? Yes, here's a ... stylo bille..............................................................................................

ball-point; pencil; pen; fountain-pen; biro

Have you written a new book ? Yes, but I don't want to ... it yet. publier

.......................................................................................

publish

How are the headlines printed ? Oh, in big, ... letters. gras; en grasse (caractres)

....................................................................

bold; capital

How do you have to structure a text ? Each new idea comes into a separate, new ... . paragraphe

..........................................

paragraph

How's your newspaper doing ? Fine. Each week we get 1,000 new ... . lecteur

.............................................................................

readers; subscribers

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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

Is that the story as it was told for the first time ? Yes, that's the ... story. original (indit)

.......................................................

original

Is your article free of mistakes now ? No, I still have to ... it. mettre au point (texte) ................................................................

edit; correct; review; reread

Is your report already completely finished ? No, I still have to ... out. rdiger

.............................................................................

write it Attention: irregular verb - write / wrote / written.........................................................................................................

Little Sue likes reading books with pictures in ! I'll give her a ... then. bande dessine

..............................................................

comic; comic book

Mr Nikman, isn't it ? Yes, but you ... it with -ck- N-I-C-K-M-A-N. peler

........................................................................................

spell Attention: irregular verb - spell / spelt / spelt.....................................................................................................................

Should I write the answers in pencil first ? No, you can use a ... straight away. plume (crire)

................................................

penSir, do we have to read silently ? No, I want you to read the sentence ... . haute voix; voix haute......................................

aloud Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/........................................................................................

So you want to write great literature ? Yes, there's a great ... career waiting for me. littraire

................................................

literary

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 ... . criture

......................................................................

handwriting

Then I saw this beautiful woman with wings and a magic stick ! Oh, you mean a ... ? fe..........................................................

fairy; good fairy

Well Jimmy, it's time to go to bed ! Please dad, tell me one more ... . conte de fe

........................................................................

fairy tale; story

What's your homework today, Ann ? We have to write an ... on politics. rdaction (cole)

........................................................

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; crivain

.........................................................................................

author

Why do I have to use a pencil ? Because if you make mistakes, you can ... them out.

effacer (gomme)

................................... rub

Will you answer my mail ? Yes, I will ... back as soon as I can. rpondre (lettre)

........................................................................

write Attention: irregular verb - write / wrote / written.............................................................................................................

William Shakespeare was a great playwright who wrote tragedies as well as ... . comdie........................................................

comedies

At the end of the news they often give you a short ... of the main events. rsum

......................................................................

summary

When I study theoretical courses, I usually write a ... of my coursebook. rsum

.......................................................................

summary

I'll just ... the main elements in a few words, if I may. rsumer

.......................................................................................................

summarize; summarise

She sent her rsum to over 50 companies but did not even get an interview. CV

......................................................................

rsum; CV; curriculum vitae

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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 ... . rdaction (cole)

.......................................................

composition; essay

Are you interested in science ? Yes, every week I read a ... magazine. scientifique

....................................................................

scientific Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/..................................................................................

As he already has a good knowledge of English he is in the ... group. avanc ...............................................................................

advanced

Can Ellen make a blog ? No, but I'll ... her how to do it. She must learn. enseigner; apprendre

.................................................

teach; show; tell 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/....................................................

Can you name an American president who was murdered ? No, I can't think of an ... . exemple

..............................................

instance; example

Did John get what he asked for ? Yes, they have decided to ... him another "10,000. accorder (permission) ........................

grant; give 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 to study hard tonight ? Yes, I have my first ... tomorrow. examen

...........................................................................

examination; test

Do you have your practical exam tomorrow ? No, tomorrow's my ... one. thorique

..................................................................

theoretical Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/..............................................................................Do you know what 'E=mc2' means ? No, I don't understand that ... . formule...............................................................................

formula

Does Tom attend university now ? No, he studies arts at an ... in the city. acadmie

..................................................................

academy

Does Chris work at university ? Yes, he's the ... of the language department. professeur (universit)

....................................

head

Does Patricia want to become a teacher ? Yes, she very much enjoys ... . enseignement

...........................................................

teaching

Have you got enough money to pay your studies ? No, but I get an ... from the state. allocation...............................................

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 ... . diplme

.........................................................................

degree

He just got his ... in business studies from Milford. diplme

...........................................................................................................

diploma; degree

He didn't accept that job at university as he wasn't interested in an ... career. acadmique

......................................................

academic

Darwin's ... of evolution is very much debated by creationists today. thorie..............................................................................

theory Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/......................................................................................

How long have you been a doctor ? Well, I was thirty before I ... as a doctor.

obtenir le diplme

.............................................. qualified; graduated

How much is 15466 x 245 ? Wait, I'll ... that on this piece of paper. calculer

...............................................................................

calculate

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How much will the party cost us ? I've done a quick ... , only "75. calcul......................................................................................

calculation

They made some ... mistakes, such as he work too little. lmentaire; de base

.........................................................................

elementary

I'm getting fat ! Yes, you should ... more often in the park. exercer (sport)

.................................................................................

exercise

Is "?" an exclamation mark ? No, it's a ... . point d'exclamation

......................................................................................................

question mark

Is this the original article ? No, this is a ... I've made of it. copie....................................................................................................

copy

It's a nice book, but it lacks pictures ! I know, we still have to ... it. illustrer

................................................................................

illustrate

Jack's 8 years old. So he goes to ... school. cole primaire

..............................................................................................................

primary; elementary Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/.............................................................

Geometry, trigonometry, algebra are all ... subjects. mathmatique

..............................................................................................

mathematical

Pam is working in town ! Yes, she ... of school two weeks ago. abandonner ses tudes

...............................................................

dropped outIn order to train as a teacher you need good ... skills. pdagogique...............................................................................................

educational; pedagogic; pedagogical

Sing, sang, sung. Ring, rang, rung ! OK. You've studied your ... verbs well. irrgulier

................................................................

irregular

The scientific study of the characteristics and composition of substances is ... . chimie

.............................................................

chemistry

This book is much too difficult for me! You can read my ... version. simplifi

...............................................................................

simplified; adapted; shortened

This sentence is much too long ! Yes, you'd better add a few ... . virgule.......................................................................................

commas

We live in an area with a high ... of immigrants. pourcentage

.........................................................................................................

percentage; density; rate Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/......................................................

Were there many mistakes in your work ? No, there was only one ... . erreur; faute

..................................................................

error; fault

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're you doing at the university ? I'm carrying out a research ... on education. projet........................................................

project

What's Mr Lawson responsible for at the university ? He heads the law ... . facult (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 can name three positive sciences ? I can, Miss - biology, chemistry and ... . physique .......................................................

physics; maths; mathematics

Who told you to do this ? It is the manager who ... me. commander (donner un ordre)

.............................................................

instructed; ordered; told

Who were Plato, Kant and Aristotle ? They all have something to do with ... . philosophie

........................................................

philosophy Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/..............................................................................

Who were Plato, Kant and Aristotle ? They all were ... . philosophes

.............................................................................................

philosophers Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/...........................................................................

Why are you always repeating this sentence ? I have to learn it by ... . apprendre par coeur

...................................................

heart Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/........................................................................................

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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 go ... every problem. approfondir (question)

...................................................

into; through

Will you show us how this computer works ? Yes, I'll ... its main functions to you. montrer

......................................................

demonstrate; show; teach

How much water will this tank hold ? I've no idea. I don't know its ... . capacit (volume)

........................................................

volume

04 Expressions


Aah! You dropped that book on my foot ! Oh, I'm ... . excusez-moi!

...............................................................................................

sorry

Are these animals dangerous ? Yes, we'll have to ... for them.

Faire attention............................................................................. watch out; look out............................................................................................................................................................................

Are we late already ? Yes, hurry ... ! dpche-toi!............................................................................................................................

up

Are you going to bed ? Yes, good ... ! bonne nuit!

..............................................................................................................................

night

Atchoo ! Atchoo ! Well, ... you ! vos souhaits! (ternuer)

.............................................................................................................

bless; God bless

Can I come tomorrow ? Oh, ... ! That's no problem. srement!

.......................................................................................................

sure; of course; certainly; yes; indeed; obviously

Can you come this evening ? No, I'm ... I'm not free. je crains que (+subj) ....................................................................................

afraid

Carl didn't seem happy with my present ! Never mind, Carl's difficult to ... . contenter

.............................................................

please

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 ? propos

...............................................................................

by the way

Do I have to be quiet ? Yes, shut ... ! tais-toi!; silence!

......................................................................................................................

up

Do you have a problem ? No, everything is ... . O.K...........................................................................................................................

ok; fine

Do you want this book ? Yes, give it to me, ... you ? s'il vous plat? (demander)

..........................................................................

will

Don't you hear me ? Err, I beg your ... ? pardon?

..............................................................................................................................

pardon

Ehrjucomin ? Er, ... ? I didn't understand you. pardon?

..................................................................................................................

pardon; I beg your pardon

Good morning, Doreen ! Oh, ... Clare ! salut!.....................................................................................................................................

hello; good morning; morning

Goodbye, Nancy ! See ... ! bientt!

....................................................................................................................................................

you; you tomorrow

Has the teacher gone away ? Yes, the ... clear! We can do whatever we want now! le champ est libre; la voie est l

............... coast is

Have you really finished your homework ? Yes, you can take my ... for it. croyez-m'en!

............................................................

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word

Hello mum, I'm back ! My ..., what's happened to your hair? mon Dieu!......................................................................................

goodness; god

Hello, Pamela ! Oh, hi Rachel, ... are you ? comment vas-tu?; comment allez- v

..........................................................................

how

Here's champagne for the happy father ! Yes, ... ! la vtre!

.........................................................................................................

cheers; to your health

How are you ? I'm ..., thank you ! trs bien

.......................................................................................................................................

fine

I passed my driving test yesterday! - Oh, did you? Well done, ... ! toutes mes flicitations!......................................................

congratulations

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, never ... ! a ne fait rien!

................................................................................................. mind

I'm glad I found our money ! Yes, thank ... ! Dieu merci!

.................................................................................................................

goodness; god; heavens; you

I'm going to my aunt today ! Well, ... a nice day. bonne journe!

.....................................................................................................

have

I'm John Procter ! I'm Harry Gordon, how ... ? enchant!

...............................................................................................................

do you do

I've cleaned your room ! Oh, ... you very much ! merci!..................................................................................................................

thank

Is everything OK ? Yes, everything is ... . a va

................................................................................................................................

all right

It was nice of you to bring me home ! Don't ... it ! il n'y a pas de quoi!

...........................................................................................

mention

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

OK, see you tomorrow ! Yes, ... ! au revoir!.......................................................................................................................................

goodbye; bye; bye-bye; see you; see you later

See you at the party ! Oh, ..., what will you put on? propos; entre parenthses

........................................................................

incidentally; by the waySue should stop eating sweets ! That's easier said than ... . plus facile dire qu' fa

...................................................................

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 plat

...........................................................................................................................

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! enchant!

..............................................................................................

pleased to

Young man, this is my seat ! Oh, I ... your pardon, sir ! je vous demande pardon!......................................................................

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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

05 Identity


Did the judge give an objective judgment ? No, he gave his personal, ... opinion. subjectif.........................................................

subjective

Did the ship sink in the storm ? Yes, and only one person ... the accident. survivre...................................................................

survived

We try very hard to treat our students as ... , not as anonymous names. individuel

...................................................................

individuals

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-mre

...................................................................................

mother-in-law

Don't you like my plan ? Well, ... I don't agree, but perhaps Jim does. personnellement............................................................

personally, honestly, to be honest

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 ... . clibataire

.................................................................................

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-frre

..........................................................

brother-in-law

Have you seen my wife's father anywhere ? I saw your wife, but not your ... . beau-pre

...........................................................

father-in-law

They have no children of their own, but they are hoping to ... . adopter

........................................................................................

adopt

How old were you then, Eric ? Oh, a ... of about 12 years old. gosse; gars; gamin.........................................................................

lad; child; kidI like Alfred's children, don't you ? Oh yes, they're very nice ... . gosse (informel)

......................................................................

kids, youngsters, teenagers

I've heard Sue's married again ? Yes, her first ... only lasted 3 weeks! mariage

..........................................................................

marriage Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/.................................................................................

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

Many adults show a complete lack of ... in spite of their age. maturit, responsabilit

...............................................................

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maturity, responsibility

Is Rover a female dog ? No, it's a dog of the opposite ... . sexe (le physique).................................................................................

sex

Is Sheila the daughter of your brother ? Yes, she's my ... . nice; 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. mr

.............................................................................

mature; grown-up

She doesn't wear dresses very often. That's why people tell her she's not very feminine. fminine

.........................................

feminine, girly

My name is Jonathan Smith ! Then your ... are JS. initiales

..........................................................................................................

initials

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 ... . puril

...........................................................................

childish Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/....................................................................................

People will always remember him in that film ! Yes, that role made him an ... actor. immortel

................................................

immortal; unforgettable, important

Scotland is famous for its whisky and its castles haunted by ... . fantme

....................................................................................

ghosts

Where did you live as a child ? Well, I spent my ... in London. enfance..........................................................................................

childhood; youth

The three accomplices were convicted of ... and sentenced to death. meurtre

.............................................................................

murder, manslaughter

Will you soon have a younger sister ? Yes, mum is ... . tre enceinte

.............................................................................................

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, man

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-mre d'un remariage

..................

stepmotherI 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

06 Language


All right, I understand, I won't do it again ! Good, I'm glad I got my message ... . faire passer (message)

................................

across

All right, I understand, I won't do it again ! Good, I'm glad I ... my message across. faire passer (message)

...........................

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got Attention: irregular verb - get / got / got.................................................................................................................................

Any comments on the case, judge ? I'll make my official ... tomorrow. dclaration.....................................................................

statement; announcement, report

Are we finally going to start ? Yes, 'alea iacta est', to ... Caesar. citer

.............................................................................................

quote

Come on, Fred, I won't tell anyone ! OK, I trust you and I'll ... freely. parler librement

...............................................................

speak Attention: irregular verb - speak / spoke / spoken............................................................................................................

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 Attention: irregular verb - bring / brought / brought....................................................................................................

Did Jim mention my name in his letter ? No, he didn't ... to you. faire rfrence

......................................................................

refer

Did Sandy tell you our secret ? No, she didn't ... it. rvler

.............................................................................................................

reveal

Did the minister say anything about the meeting ? No, he refused to ... on it. commenter (qqch)

............................................

comment

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 know what this thing is ? No, it's a very strange ... . objet, chose

......................................................................................

object; thing

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

Does Linda know her ex-boyfriend is waiting outside ? No, we should ... her. prvenir, avertir

................................................

warn, tell Attention: irregular verb - tell / told / told...................................................................................................................

Harold seems to have drunk a bit too much ! Yes, in other , he's completely waisted! en d'autres termes

...........................

words

Haven't you found a job yet ? No, I've sent 48 letters and nobody has ... . rpondre

....................................................................

replied; answered Attention: -y -> -ies / -ied..................................................................................................................................

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. prtendre........................................................................................

alleged; stated; claimed; said

How did you know someone was in danger ? Well, I heard a sudden and scared ... . cri

.............................................................

screamHow do you read the word "recipe". I think you ... it ['resIp?]. prononcer

.....................................................................................

pronounce

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 ... . absurdits

........................................................................................

nonsense

I've got something to tell you ! The baby's sleeping. Just ... it in my ears. chuchoter

..................................................................

whisper

Mr Bush, are you going to increase taxes ? I'm sorry, I'll make no further ... . commentaire (sur) ..........................................

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comment; comments

My life is so empty - no goal to live for ! So you want to lead a more ... life? significatif..............................................................

meaningful, exciting

NICE WEATHER, ISN'T IT ! ! ! ? I can hear you. You don't have to ... . crier

................................................................................

shout; yell

Quad longhai ? I don't speak Chinese, would you ... for me? interprter, traduire (langue)

......................................................

interpret, translate

Shall I explain the whole story ? No, you needn't ... detail. entrer dans les dtails

.....................................................................

go into Attention: irregular verb - go / went / gone......................................................................................................................

Should I read the answer from the text ? No, give it in your own ... . en tes propres mots.........................................................

words

Ted, I must talk to you about us ! I'm busy now, we'll ... our relationship later. discuter

............................................................

discuss

The director didn't like the proposal, did he ? No, he objected ... it . lever 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

What did Harry do when you insulted him ? Well, he didn't ... at all. ragir

.................................................................................

react

When are you getting married ? I'll ... the date at our party. annoncer

.........................................................................................

announce

Whose idea is this ? Well, it was Frank who put ... . avancer, proposer (ide)

..............................................................................

it 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. rsum

......................................................................

summary

When I study theoretical courses, I usually write a ... of my coursebook. rsum

.......................................................................

summary

I'll just ... the main elements in a few words, if I may. rsumer.......................................................................................................

summarize; summarise

She sent her rsum to over 50 companies but did not even get an interview. CV

......................................................................

rsum; CV; curriculum vitaeWhose idea is this ? Well, it was Frank who ... forward. avancer; proposer (ide)

.......................................................................

put it

07 Leisure


Are you coming with us to the beach ? Yes, that'll be great ... . amusement

.................................................................................

funDid Steve play Shakespeare's Macbeth ? Yes, he gave an excellent ... . reprsentation (thtre)

.............................................

performance

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Did you see the latest film starring Emily Blunt ? No, I haven't been to the ... lately. cinma...................................................

cinema; movies

Do you know that actress ? Yes, she's made an ... on television. apparition (actrice)

.................................................................

appearance

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, reprsenter (thtre)

....................

performing

Do you make paintings for the money ? No, I paint for my own ... . plaisir...................................................................................

pleasure

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. mettre (film)

...........................................

broadcast; run; shown Attention: irregular verb - broadcast / broadcast / broadcast............................................................

I'm going to the library ! Oh, could you bring a ... for me too? livre

...............................................................................................

book

I've got some nice pictures ! Can you ... them to me? montrer

.......................................................................................................

show Attention: irregular verb - show / showed / shown............................................................................................................University is closed in July and August, isn't it ? Yes, it's summer ... then. vacances.................................................................

vacation; holidays

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 ... . dtendu, dcontract

..............................................................

relaxed

Watch out for the ice ! Oh dear, the car is beginning to ... away. glisser

.........................................................................................

slide

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

Would you like to hear this song again ? Yes, ... it again, will you ? repasser

...............................................................................

play

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 (tl)

.........................

series, programmes, soap

You must go to Italy as soon as you can ! OK. Just give me an hour to ... .

faire sa valise

........................................................... pack

You never buy records, do you ? No, I record from the radio with a ... . un convertisseur

.........................................................

converter program

08 Sport


A game where you put a small ball in a hole with a stick ? Well, that's ... . golf (sport)

............................................................... golf

Can you play poker or whist ? No, I never ... cards. jouer aux cartes

............................................................................................

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play

Did your country win the war ? No, we couldn't ... that big army. battre (vaincre).....................................................................

defeat; destroy

Did your team win the match ? Yes, it was our first ... this year. victoire

.....................................................................................

victory; triumph; success

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

Does Stephen play football ? Yes, he is our best ... . joueur..............................................................................................................

player

How do you play football ? That's easy! You just ... the ball with your foot! donner un coup de pied

.....................................

kick

I can't run any further ! But you must. Keep ... ! continuez!

..........................................................................................................

going; running; it up Attention: irregular verb - go / went / gone..............................................................................................

I feel like swimming now ! I'm afraid there's no swimming ... in the hotel. piscine

......................................................................

pool

I saw Nijinsky perform yesterday ! Oh, you mean that famous ballet ... ? danseur

..................................................................... dancer; artist

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 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

The prize- ... will be notified by post. gagnant, vainqueur

................................................................................................................

winners

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 Attention: a prize (prix que l'on gagne) a price (prix que l'on paie)...........................................................................

What do you get if you win the race ? If I win this ... I get 200. comptition

..............................................................................

competition; contest Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/..............................................................

What does that white line on the road mean ? That's the ... of the race. arrive..........................................................................

finish; start

What's your favourite sport ? Well, I often ... basketball. jouer au basket

.....................................................................................

play; watchWho's the best football player of the year ? Lionel Messi - he got more than 30 ... . but (football)

............................................

goals

Why are you going to Paris ? I want to participate ... a demonstration. participer

..................................................................

in

Why do you like climbing mountains so much ? I take it as a ... which I have to take up. dfi....................................................

challenge

Why is little Helen crying ? One of her ... has lost an arm. poupe

.................................................................................................

dolls; puppets

09 Economy


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A lot of people are out of work, aren't they ? Yes, there is a lot of ... in Europe. chmage

...........................................................

unemployment; redundancy

All people in this village know each other very well ! Yes, they form a close ... . communaut

..................................................

community; family

Are released prisoners easily accepted by society ? No, it's difficult for them to ... . s'intgrer

.................................................

integrateAre they going to pay for your stolen car ? No, I'm not ... against stealing. assur (vol) ............................................................

insured

Aren't there many factories in the neighbourhood ? Yes, I live in an ... area. industriel

............................................................

industrial

Can everybody go to that library ? Yes, it's a ... library. public (adj)

.............................................................................................

public

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 succeeded ... getting the job. russir ...........................................................................................

in

Did the government spend much money on that firm ? Yes, a sum of 20 million was ... . investir

.........................................

invested; put into it

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 ... . impt

........................................................

tax; taxes

Do you sell your fruit in Belgium only ? No, I also ... a lot to the rest of Europe. exporter..........................................................

export; sell Attention: SELL = irregular verb - sell / sold / sold..................................................................................................

Do you still buy most of your wine in France ? Yes, though Spanish ... is increasing. importation

...........................................

import

Do you still work at Jane's ? No, at the moment I'm ... work. chmer

............................................................................................

out of

Do you work for a British company ? No, for a French ... . socit (commerce)

...........................................................................

corporation; firm; one

Does Julian owe you a lot of money ? Yes, he's in ... to me. dette

....................................................................................................

debt Attention: the B is not pronounced........................................................................................................................................

Does your government control all the firms ? No, we have a free ... . conomie...........................................................................

economy Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/..................................................................................

Has Mr Thomas got enough money ? No, he hasn't. He has got ... problems. financier

...............................................................

financial Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/..................................................................................

Has your salary increased a lot ? Yes, I earn more since I've been ... . promouvoir (emploi)

.....................................................

promotedIn the past blacks were moved from their land ! Yes, this ... was terrible. dplacement (peuple)

.............................................

displacement

Is this a good period for trade ? No, the ... situation is bad. conomique.......................................................................................

economic Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/.................................................................................

Is this chocolate produced in Belgium ? Yes, it's a Belgian ... . produit

..........................................................................................

product

Mr Harris doesn't have much money, does he ? No, he's very ... . pauvre

.....................................................................................

poor

Our profits have increased by 10% ! Yes, now we can make new ... in research. investissement

..............................................

investments

Pat never finishes his work on time ! No, he should organize his time to gain ... . efficacit

.......................................................

efficiency Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/.................................................................................

Peter can buy everything he wants ! Yes, he's a man of great ... . richesse

...................................................................................

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wealth Attention: WEALTH has no plural.....................................................................................................................................

Prices are soaring and unemployment is growing ! Yes, we're facing an economic ... . crise (conomique) ............................

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

...................................................................................

trade; business; commerce

What do foreigners mostly want ? They want complete ... in our society. intgration

................................................................

integration

Who's going to pay all this ? A large corporation will ... the project. financer...............................................................................

finance

Why is the price of petrol so low ? Because the oil companies ... with each other. rivaliser avec

.................................

compete Attention: compete WITH.................................................................................................................................................

10 The News


Any news about flight 713 ? I'm afraid the plane is ... by terrorists ! dtourner (avion) ............................................................

hijacked; skyjacked

Can those people answer all the questions ? Yes, that's the ... of specialists. quipe

...................................................................

team, panel

Can you solve the problem ? Yes, I'll sort ... . rsoudre un problme

..............................................................................................

it out

Clare and Mick spent two months in the desert ! Yes, that was quite an ... . aventure

................................................................

adventure; experience

Did the man carry a gun, Mrs Parkinson ? Yes, I've already told you he was ... . arm

..............................................................

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 many people tend to stop smoking ? Yes, there is a clear ... to stop smoking. tendance, volont

.........................................

tendency, willingness

Do you follow the latest fashions ? No, I prefer the more ... type of clothes. traditionnel..........................................................

traditional

Do you remember Michael Phelps ? Of course, he won a few gold ... , didn't he ? mdaille

.........................................................

medals

Do you remember the visit of the king ? Yes, I remember that ... . vnement

............................................................................

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. scurit..............................................................................................................

security

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

..........................................................

trendShall I explain it to the boss ? No, I don't need your ... . ingrence

.................................................................................................

interference; assistance; help

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She really wants the best for us, doesn't she ? Yes, all she wants is our ... . bien-tre.................................................................

welfare; happiness; wellbeing

Sixty people drowned when the boat sank ! Yes, that's a real ... . dsastre, une catastrophe

....................................................

disaster, catastrophe

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)

..................................................

insured

Was Mary afraid of that rat ? Yes, her eyes were wide with ... . terreur, l'pouvante..................................................................

terror

Was the murderess punished for her crime ? No, she ... with it. s'en tirer bon compte

............................................................

got away Attention: irregular verb - get / got / got.......................................................................................................................

Was that church destroyed during the war ? Yes, a plane dropped a ... on it. bombe

..................................................................

bomb Attention: the final B is not pronounced.............................................................................................................................

We're going to climb Mount Everest soon ! Why do you expose ... such a danger ? exposer

...................................................

yourself to; yourselves to

What kind of work are you looking for ? I'd like an ... job, typing or the like. administratif

.......................................................

administrative Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/.......................................................................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 sret (adj)

.........................................................

secure, safe Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/.............................................................................

Where do you get your skill from ? It was ... from father to son. transmettre (tradition)

..........................................................

handed down

Why are all those people shouting ? They want to ... against nuclear weapons. protester

.........................................................

protest

Why are you collecting money ? To help the hungry people in the ... . Tiers Monde...................................................................

third world

Under a dictatorship citizens are denied ... of speech. libert

.........................................................................................................

freedom

Why do people need to wear seat belts ? For reasons of ..., I think. scurit

.................................................................................

safety

Why do you study Greek history ? Because it's the basis of Western ... . civilisation

..................................................................

civilization; society

Will it be easy to find Phil ? Yes, we won't have any ... . difficult...................................................................................................

difficulty; difficulties, problem

11 Justice


Are people allowed to drive a car at 18? Yes, that's perfectly ... . lgitime

...................................................................................

legal Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/..........................................................................................

Are you still defending that murderer, Hugh ? No, the ... was finished yesterday. procs (juridique)

......................................

trial Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/...........................................................................................

But Ann's innocent ! Yes, but she's still in ... . tre en prison ..........................................................................................................

prison; jail; custody; gaol Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/.......................................................

Did Carol kill her husband ? Yes, at least she's ... the murder and is on trial for it.

accuser de

................................................. accused of

Did Carol kill her husband ? Yes, she's charged ... murder. accuser de

..........................................................................................

with

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Did Geoff try to runaway from prison ? Yes, last night he tried to make an ... . fuite, vasion (prison) ...................................

escape

Did I drive too fast ? Yes, and that's a serious ... . infraction

...........................................................................................................

offence; crime

Did Sheila really kill her husband ? Yes, she was found guilty ... murder. coupable de

...............................................................

of

Did someone see the accident happen ? Yes, I've got one ... . tmoin

.............................................................................................

witness Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/.....................................................................................

Did that man kill the victim ? Yes, he's the ... . meurtrier; assassin...............................................................................................

murderer

Did the police arrest Marc ? Yes, they've ... him prisoner. faire qqn prisonnier

...........................................................................

taken Attention: irregular verb - take / took / taken...................................................................................................................

Do we have a weak government ? Yes, it's not even able to ... its own laws. faire obir ( une loi)

............................................

enforce

Do we have to take Joe Dalton back to prison ? Yes, put him back in his ... . cellule (prison)

....................................................

cell

Do you like my present ? Yes, it's ... what I wanted. justement, exactement

................................................................................

justDoes your party want all people to be equal ? Yes, we aim at ... for everybody. galit...............................................................

equality

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 ... . excuter (condamn)

......................................................

executed; hanged; electrocuted Attention: tu par pendaison = hang / hanged / hanged.......................................................

I haven't killed her ! I'm innocent ! Calm down, Hugh, nobody's ... you. accuser (suspect)

........................................................

accusing; charging

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 ... . rglement

................................................................................

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 Attention: irregular verb - swear / swore / sworn............................................................................................

I'm sure Bobby is innocent ! So am I, but we can't ... it, can we? prouver

.....................................................................................

prove

I've heard 10 prisoners escaped ? No, only 7 are at ... . tre en libert ..........................................................................................

liberty

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 convicted ... murder.

dclarer coupable de

......................................................................................... of; for

Is Joe still in prison ? Yes, but they'll ... him next month. librer; relcher

..................................................................................

release

It isn't cold outside, is it ? No, the weather is ... today. beau (temps) ...................................................................................

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