CommuVoc Coursebook

IHECS - BACHELOR 1 - ENGLISH
COMMUVOC
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Vocabulary revision for Bachelor 1 English at IHECS First

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Commuvoc consists of a series of revision tools, all available on CLIck:
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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/)
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Tutorials on the use of these different tools are available on the CLIck website
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01 Arts
http:www.vocatrain.comtest.php?style=emed&id=30844
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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http://www.vocatrain.com/test.php?style=embed&id=30845
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
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 ... . ....................................................................................................................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)
pen
Sir, 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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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 out
In 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
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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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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 way
Sue 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
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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; kid
I 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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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
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
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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
scream
How 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 vitae
Whose idea is this ? Well, it was Frank who ... forward. .......................................................................avancer; proposer (ide)
put it
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Are you coming with us to the beach ? Yes, that'll be great ... . .................................................................................amusement
fun
Did 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
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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; watch
Who'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
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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
integrate
Are 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)
promoted
In 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 ... <b>with</b> each other. .................................rivaliser avec
compete ................................................................................................................................................. Attention: compete WITH
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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
trend
Shall 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
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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
just
Does 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)
fine; warm; hot; pleasant
It's against the law to drive without a driving licence ! You mean that it is ... ? ...............................................................illgal
illegal ........................................................................................Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
It's not your fault the baby drowned ! I know, but I still have a feeling of ... . ............................................................culpabilit
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/
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So you think Jo's guilty ! Yes, I'm sure he will be ... . ........................................................................................dclarer coupable
convicted; found guilty ..........................................................Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
The police were here, weren't they ? Yes, they've ... Geoff for murder. ..............................................................arrter (police)
arrested
There have been troubles in Alcatraz prison ! Yes, one ... escaped. ............................................................................prisonnier
prisoner ...................................................................................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/
We can easily prove you're guilty, Manfred ! Yes, you'd better ... your crime. ..............................................confesser; avouer
confess
We need a lot of help to repair the storm damage ! The council will ... us 100,000. ....................................affecter (argent)
allocate
What's your opinion ? I'll make my personal ... after the test. .......................................................................................jugement
judgment; diagnosis
Where were you at 11 p.m. that night ? I really can't remember, Your ... . .....................................................Monsieur le Juge
Honour .................................................................................... Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
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 ... over. ..........................................................extrader
hand him
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And then you saw him take his gun ? Yes, with a quick ... of his hand. ....................................................................mouvement
motion
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 all Russians leave their country? Yes, but only if the ... give permission. ............................................................autorits
authorities
Can I touch the ball with my hands ? No, it's against the ... . ...........................................................................rgle (rglement)
rules; regulations
Can these people make laws just like that ? Yes, they can, they have ... power. ...........................................................lgislatif
legislative
Can't you ever go back to your country ? No, they have ... me forever. ..............................................................................exiler
banned; exiled
Do the people in Wales speak Welsh ? Yes, but English is the ... language of course. .......................................................officiel
official
Do we have elections every 5 years ? Yes, that's what the Belgian ... demands. ...........................................Constitution (loi)
constitution; law
Do you know the Houses of Parliament ? Yes, it includes the House of Commons and the ... . ................Chambre des Lords
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Do you like our Prime Minister ? Yes. I'll give her my ... during the next elections. ........................................vote (lections)
vote
Does Barbara work as a civil servant ? Yes, she works with the ... of Education. .....................................................ministre
Ministry .................................................................................. Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
Does Christopher sit in Parliament ? Yes, he's ... . ..................................................................................................parlementaire
a Member of Parliament; an MP; an M.P.
Does France have a king ? No, it's a ... with a president. .............................................................................................rpublique
Republic
Does Mary represent the teachers at the meeting ? Yes, she's their ... . ...............................................................reprsentant
representative
Does this movement want to take over the country ? Yes, it's a ... movement. ................................................rvolutionnaire
revolutionary
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 taken ... . .............................................................prendre le pouvoir
over
How did the United Nations react ? They accepted the ... against terrorists. .........................................rsolution (politique)
resolution
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 Mr Kennedy a member of the Senate ? Yes, he's a ... . .................................................................................................snateur
senator
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 Congo still ruled by Belgium ? No, the country got its ... years ago. ...........................................................indpendance
independence
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
Is your brother going into politics ? Yes, he wants to become a famous ... . .................................................................politicien
politician .......................................................................................................................... Attention: pronunciation = poliTIcian
That minister is responsible for foreign affairs. He works with the ... . .......................................Min.des Affaires Etrangres
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 (problme)
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 ... . .............................................................................Snat
Senate ..................................................................................... Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
What's the most powerful part of the Houses of Parliament ? The ... . ......................................................................Communes
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Which office is responsible for the police ? The ... . ...................................................................................Ministre de l'Intrieur
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. ..................................................................lire
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/
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Alan left the gate open and all the animals escaped ! The ... fool! ...................................................................espce de (juron)
bloody ...................................................................................... Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
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 .......................................................................... Attention: complainT is a noun; the verb is complain
Blacks had to work 16 hours a day ! Yes, the big landowners really ... them. ..............................................................exploiter
exploited; abused
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/
Colin has been talking in class again, and the teacher had to ... him. ..................................................................................punir
punish
Did Peter damage his sister's present ? Yes, his mother was very angry ... him. ..................................................fch contre
with; at
Did you have an argument with Joy ? Yes, we had ... again. .......................................................................se disputer avec qqn
words
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 ... ourselves. ..................................dfendre (arme)
defend
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
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terrorist; criminal; murder; man; person

Don't you believe me ? No, I don't. You're pulling my ... . ..............................................................faire marcher qqn (taquiner)
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 on the ... . ..............................................recherch (par la police)
run
I don't allow passengers to smoke in my car ! I take your ... ! ............................................................................je suis d'accord!
point
I know you took my book away ! Why do you always put the ... on me. ........................................rejeter la responsabilit sur
blame
I only said you were a silly old woman ! That's enough, take that ... ! ..................................................................retirer (mots)
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 ............................................................................................. 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 (qqn)
take it out ........................................................................................................... Attention: irregular verb - take / took / taken
I've told Bernard he'll never succeed ! You shouldn't ... that boy! .............................................................................dcourager
discourage .............................................................................. Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
Is dad telling you about the war ? Yes, it gets on my ... ! ......................................................................a me tape sur les nerfs!
nerves
Is Judy your friend ? No, I hate her. She's my ... . ...............................................................................................................ennemi
enemy; foe; rival
Isn't Will your husband anymore ? No, we got ... last year. .............................................................................................divorcer
divorced
It's all your fault ! No it isn't! Don't ... me for everything! ..............................................................rejeter la responsabilit sur
blame
Jo always makes the same mistake ! There he ... ! ..............................................................................le voil qui recommence!
goes again ................................................................................................................ Attention: irregular verb - go / went / gone
Ron is always fighting and looking for trouble ! He's a real ... . ........................................................................................vandale
hooligan
So you expect to have a lot of fruit from that tree ? Yes, it'll ... many apples. ..............................................rapporter (arbre)
yield; provide; produce ......................................................... Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
Someone will attack the president tomorrow ! No, we must ... that. ...........................................................................empcher
prevent .................................................................................... Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
That man has killed two children ! Yes, he's a dangerous ... . ..........................................................................................criminel
criminal
Was Joe so unhappy that he wanted to die ? Yes, he tried to ... suicide. ....................................................................se suicider
commit
Were most of the people against the new law ? Yes, there was much ... . ...........................................opposition, la rsistance
opposition
What happened ? There's blood all over your face ! Ben has ... me on the nose ! .............................donner un coup de poing
punched; hit ....................................................................................................... Attention: HIT = irregular verb - hit / hit / hit
Who built all the ancient buildings in Rome ? I think the Greek ... did most of the work. .............................................esclave
slaves
Why did Ed knock you down ? Hm, we had an ... about An. ...............................................................................................dispute
argument
Why did Frances beat you ? Mind your own ... ! ...............................................................................mlez-vous de vos affaires!
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Why did you hide Kate's cigarettes ? I wanted to prevent her ... smoking. .................................................empcher de (+inf)
from ...................................................................................................................................... Attention: to prevent s.o. from+ ing
Why did you take that stick ? Well, to defend me ... that dog of course. ............................................................dfendre contre
against
Why did you tell your dad about me ? You're hurting me ! Let ... me ! .....................................................................lchez-moi!
go of
Why do people have to go to prison, mum ? As a ... for what they did wrong. ...............................................................punition
punishment
Why does Poutin refuse to speak to us ? Because of the ... between Russia and USA. .....................................................conflit
conflict; tension
Why were the German troops moving north ? They wanted to ... Poland. .....................................................................occuper
occupy; take; conquer; invade
Will they ever be forgiven ? No, they're ... for ever. ............................................................................................................damner
damned; cursed; doomed
Will you use these rifles to attack the enemy ? No, we'll use them for our ... . ................................................................dfense
defence; protection
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Can this new medicine be dangerous ? Well, we still have to ... it. ..............................................................faire des recherches
research; test
Did Frank want to see me ? Yes, he's just ... after you. ....................................................................demander des nouvelles de
asked
Did you get that job ? Not yet, but they've asked me for an ... . ..............................................................entrevue, un interview
interview
Did you tell mother about next weekend ? Yes, I ... her about our journey. ....................................................informer, avertir
informed; told
Do I have to answer that letter at once ? Yes, answer it ... return. .........................................................par retour du courrier
by
Do you often write letters to Alison ? Yes, Alison and I ... a lot. ...............................................................correspondre (crire)
correspond
Do you read the 'Times' ? No, I never buy that ... . ...............................................................................................journal (presse)
newspaper
Does Bert work for a newspaper ? Yes, he works for the local ... . .....................................................................................presse
press; paper; editor
Have you ever heard of 'New Beat' ? Isn't that a ... of Belgian music? .................................................................forme (genre)
form; style; type; genre
How did you begin your letter to Jamie ? Well, I wrote ' ... Madam'. ................................................................Madame (lettre)
Dear
How do you start your letter to a director ? Well, you write ' ... '. ...................................................................Monsieur (lettre)
Dear Sir
I haven't seen Joanna for a long time ! You should write her a long ... then. .........................................................lettre, e-mail
letter, mail
I think I know who killed the minister ! You can help the police with their ... . .............................................................enqute
inquiry, investigation ............................................................ Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
I want to sell my car ! Well, you can put an ... in the newspaper. ...................................................................annonce (journal)
advertisement; ad
I'd like to know the pupils' ages and addresses ! I'm sorry, we don't have that ... . .......................................................donnes
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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/
Shall I turn on the TV ? Yes, it's 9 o'clock. Time for the ... . ...................................................................informations, nouvelles
news
What's the first thing you do at the office ? I usually go through my ... first. ...................................................correspondance
correspondence
Where's all the financial data ? It's in this ... . .....................................................................................................................dossier
file ............................................................................................ Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
Why aren't you saying anything ? I don't know anything about this ... . ..............................................................sujet, matire
subject
Will Elizabeth see that her dress is gone ? Yes, she'll ... it immediately. ....................................................................remarquer
notice; see ............................................................................... Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
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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
David runs his department very well ! Yes, he's a good ... . .................................................................................administrateur
administrator; director; manager
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. ..............................................................................rdacteur
editor
Do you know Hyde Park ? I love that park with all its trees and ... . ....................................................................plante (arbre)
plants; flowers; birds; animals
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 ... . ...................................................................................................employ
clerk; secretary; employee ................................................... Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
Does Angela do the old man's household ? Yes, she's his ... . ......................................................................................domestique
maid
Does Ben fly planes ? Yes, he's a PANAM ... . .............................................................................................................pilote (avion)
pilot .......................................................................................... Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
Does Bill work in the kitchen of a restaurant? Yes, he can ... very well. ........................................................................cuisiner
cook
Does Brian like to sing ? Yes, he wants to become a ... . ..................................................................................................chanteur
singer
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 ... . .............................................................................................pcheur
fisherman
Does the director write his letters himself ? No, he has a ... to help him. ...................................................................secrtaire
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secretary
Does your father draw houses on paper ? Yes, he's an ... . ............................................................................................architecte
architect
Harold works in the theatre, doesn't he ? Yes, he's a professional ... . ...............................................................................acteur
actor
Has Geoffrey built that house all by himself ? Yes, he's a very hard ... . ....................................................................travailleur
worker
Have you read the novels by Charles Dickens ? Yes, he's my favourite ... . ................................................................romancier
novelist; author; writer
How did you like Scarlett Johansson in the film ? Terrific ! She's a marvellous ... . .......................................................actrice
actress
How many people work for you ? I have about 75 ... . .........................................................................................................salari
employees
I can't possibly carry all my bags alone, Alison ! OK, I'll call a ... . .....................................................................porteur (valise)
porter
I've got no idea how this computer works ! You'd better read the technical ... first. ......................................................manuel
manual
Is Edward still in the army ? Yes, he has become an ... now. ..............................................................................................officier
officer
Is Mr Graves the school's director ? Yes, he's the ... . .........................................................................................directeur (cole)
headmaster
Is Roger responsible for building the new bridge ? Yes, he's an ... . ..............................................................................ingnieur
engineer
Is this a good medicine ? Yes, the ... has made it himself. .........................................................................................pharmacien
chemist
Is your brother in the army ? Yes, he's a ... now. ...................................................................................................................soldat
private, soldier
Look! This room is full of chemicals in glass bottles ! This must be the ... . ..............................................................laboratoire
laboratory
McDonald has a farm, hasn't he ? Yes, indeed. He's a ... . .............................................................................agriculteur, fermier
farmer
Nick's studying plants and animals ! Yes, he wants to become a ... . .........................................................................scientifique
scientist; biologist .................................................................. Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
Roger's working on a ship at last, isn't he ? Yes, he's always wanted to be a ... . ...............................................................marin
sailor
So Ahmed is working in Bonn now ? Yes, he's a ... . .......................................................................................travailleur immigr
foreign worker
So your job is to make decisions for your company ? Yes, I have an ... function. ..........................................de cadre (emploi)
executive
The boxes were sealed with metal clamps and stacked in the ... . .....................................................................entrept, garage
warehouse, garage
There's little industry in this region, is there ? Yes, ... is the main activity. .............................................................agriculture
farming
Was George Lucas the director of 'Star Wars' ? No, but he was the ... of that film. ...................................................producteur
producer
What do you call a man who travels in space ? An ... ! .................................................................................................astronaute
astronaut; space traveller
What were the reactions to your new book, Sue ? Well, one ... absolutely loved it. ........................................................critique
critic ................................................................................ Attention: a CRITIC is a person; CRITICISM is negative comments
What's your job ? I work in Lebanon as a ... for the Times. ...................................................................................correspondant
correspondent; reporter; journalist
What's your profession, sir ? I'm a ... I've written about 20 novels now. .......................................................................crivain
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writer; novelist
Where did Pete Doherty record his latest song ? In his usual London ... I think. ..........................................studio (musique)
studio
Where do you buy your bread ? There's a ... 's shop at the end of the street. .............................................................boulanger
baker
Where is corn made into flour ? In a ... . ................................................................................................................................moulin
mill
Who are you anyway ? My name is Robinson, I am a ... for the BBC. .............................................................................reporter
reporter; journalist; correspondent
Who helps the doctors in hospital ? The ... do. ................................................................................................................infirmire
nurses
Who is Herbert Von Karajan ? He was the ... of the Berlin Philharmonic. ........................................................chef d'orchestre
conductor
Who is participating in this fashion show ? All the top fashion ... are here. ................................................................couturier
designers
Who is the head of the committee ? The one in the middle, he's the ... . .......................................................prsident (comit)
chairman
Who is the head of this bank ? That's Mr Robinson, he's the ... . ..................................................................manager, directeur
manager
Who wrote 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever' ? John Keats, a famous English ... . ............................................................pote
poet; writer
Who's going to serve my meals during the flight ? Mr Plum, sir, he's the ... . .................................................................steward
steward; flight attendant; purser
Why do you always fly with Lufthansa ? Because their ... are nicer. ...................................................................htesse de l'air
air hostesses; flight attendants; hostesses; stewards; stewardesses
Why do you shoot animals ? It's my job. I'm a professional ... . ........................................................................chasseur (gibier)
hunter
Will they pay the damage to your car ? I still have to ask my insurance ... . ..............................................agent (assurances)
agent; company; broker
You write articles for a newspaper, don't you ? Yes, I'm a professional ... . ...............................................................journaliste
journalist
Your father is an architect, isn't he? No, he actually builds houses, he's a ... . .....................................................entrepreneur
builder; contractor, building contractor
Your father sells clothes, doesn't he ? Yes, he's a fur ... . ................................................................................................ngociant
trader
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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? ..........................................................................rserver
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 sale
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; sol
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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. ........................................................................................................dner
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 ................................................................................................................. 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. ..............................................ptisserie
pastry; pastries ...................................................................... Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
It is better to use plain when you are making a chocolate mousse. .............................................................................chocolat
chocolate ................................................................................. 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. ..............................................gter (enfant)
spoiling
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 (bire)
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 ... . ........................................................................................................garon (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 7 p.m., I have to go ! No, please, you can ... for dinner. .........................................................................................rester dner
stay
It's yellow, sweet and bears love it ? I know, it's ... ! .................................................................................................................miel
honey ....................................................................................... Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
Let's have a drink, shall we ? Yes, but I'm hungry too, let's find a ... . ......................................................................caf; bistrot
pub; caf; coffee house; bistro
Mum, are you going to make some soup ? I'm too busy. You'll have to open a ... of soup. ....................................bote (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
acid
This is no fresh fruit, is it ? No, it's ... fruit. .........................................................................................fruit en bote; en conserve
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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 are you cooking this fruit for ? Oh, I'm making my own ... . .................................................................................confiture
jam; jelly
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 ...................................................................................................................... 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 would you like for dessert, Jimmy ? I'd like white ... with hot chocolate sauce. .....................................glace (manger)
ice cream; pudding; custard
What's this bread for ? I'm taking it to the park to ... the birds. ........................................................................................nourrir
feed .............................................................................................................................. 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 grill; toast
toast; bread
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 .............................................................................................................. 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 rsistance
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
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Am I going to die, doctor ? No, don't worry ! We'll ... you ! ...................................................................................................gurir
cure; save; rescue .................................................................. Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
Are you ill ? Yes, the doctor gave me a ... . ...................................................................................................................mdicament
medicine; pill; tablet; syrup ............................................ Attention: spelling of me[u]di[/u]cine - Check the pronunciation
Are you using the bathroom ? Yes, I am. Oh, no ! There isn't any ... paper. ..................................................papier hyginique
toilet
Can you always buy this medicine ? No, you need a ... from a doctor. ............................................ordonnance (mdicament)
prescription
Did Alison drop the television ? Yes, but it still works. There is no ... . ........................................................................dommage
damage .......................................................................................... Attention: damage = uncountable! There is no plural form
Did Brian have an accident yesterday ? Yes, I heard he was seriously ... . ........................................................................bless
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
crashedto crash
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 been waiting a long time ? That's no problem, I've learned to be ... . ......................................................patient (adj)
patient ..................................................................................... Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
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 can't clean my shirt, mum ! You should use more ... . .........................................................................................................savon
soap; water
I think Carol is expecting a baby ! Yes, she's suffering from morning ... lately. ..............................................................nause
sickness
I'm so dirty ! Yes, you'd better ... a shower. ....................................................................................................prendre une douche
take; have ........................................................................................................... Attention: irregular verb - take / took / taken
I've such a headache ! You'd better take an ... then. ..........................................................................................................aspirine
aspirin
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 has ... ! ........................................................avoir de la fivre
a feverto have a fever
Is this a sharp knife ? Yes, don't ... your hand! .....................................................................................................................couper
cut ............................................................................................................................ Attention: irregular verb - to cut / cut / cut
It wasn't really a terrible accident, was it ? No, there was only one ... . ...........................................................................victime
victim
He nursed his daughter through her and recovery .......................................................................................................maladie
illness; treatment; cure
Sue is looking very pale ! She should sit down, she's going to ... ! ...............................................................................s'vanouir
faint; swoon; lose consciousness
Ted started to tell an old lady a dirty joke ! He's always trying to ... people. .................................................................choquer
shock
That man is behaving strangely. Is he drunk ? No, he has taken ... . ................................................................................drogue
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drugs; narcotics
This cupboard is so dirty you can write your name on it ! Yes, it's rather ... . ........................................................poussireux
dusty
Was Phil involved in an accident ? Yes, he was ... down by a car. .................................................................................renverser
run; knocked ........................................................................................................... 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. ............................................................................................................bless
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/
Where is Sheila ?She's in hospital for an ... on her back. ...........................................................................opration (mdicale)
operation
Why are you suddenly wearing a tie ? I'm going to a party. I've got to look ... . ................................................................soign
neat; good; smart
Will Louise ever walk again ? No, she'll remain ... forever. ...........................................................................................handicap
handicapped; lame; paralysed; maimed; disabled
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. .....................................................pte dentifrice; le dentifrice
toothpaste
You're so dirty ! Yes, I'd better ... a bath. ...............................................................................................................prendre un bain
have; take ............................................................................................................................................. Attention: irregular verb
Your shirt is so dirty ! Yes, I'd better ... it. ................................................................................................................................laver
wash
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Are these men members of the government ? Yes, together they form the ... . ......................................Cabinet (ministriel)
cabinet
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. .............................................................clture
fence
Could I spend the night here? There's no bed free, but you can sleep on the ... . ...................................................sofa; canap
sofa; couch
Did you climb the stairs all the way up ? No, I used the ... . ..........................................................................................ascenseur
lift; elevator
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
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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 live in a house ? No, I live in a block of ... in London. ............................................................immeuble appartements
flats
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/
Does that new telephone work already ? No, it hasn't been ... yet. ..............................................................................connecter
connected
Does this machine come from Poland ?Yes, it's a ... machine. .........................................................................................polonais
Polish ....................................................................................... Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
Don't forget to turn out the light ! I don't have to. It turns out ... . .................................................................automatiquement
automatically
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
Have you ever seen that palace from the inside ? No, I've never seen its ... . ...............................................................intrieur
interior
How do you like this flat ? It's nice, but does it have ... heating ? ....................................................................chauffage central
central
How is the roof of the cathedral supported ? It rests on one big ... . ............................................................colonne (btiment)
column
How many rooms are there on this floor ? Well, walk along the ... and count the doors. ...............................................couloir
corridor; hall
How were those old castles heated ? Each room had a separate ... . ...............................................................chemine (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 ... . .................................................................................................pole
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 ... ! ..................................dsordre; pagaille; souk
mess; jumble
Is the fire burning ? I don't know, I can see some smoke but no ... . .................................................................................flamme
flame
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
Is this music made with a synthesizer ? Yes, it's ... music. .......................................................................................lectronique
electronic; digital; computer
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
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heating; central heating

It's getting dark in here ! Well, turn on the ... . ...................................................................................................................lumire
light; lights
It's so dark in here ! Yes, the ... isn't working. .......................................................................................................................lampe
lamp
It's starting to rain ! Let's find a ... . ............................................................................................................................................abri
shelter
Jane's always busy, always working so actively ! Yes, she's always full of ... . ................................................................nergie
energy; vigour; enthusiasm; zest; strength
Look, all this sand in the kitchen ! Never mind, I'll quickly ... the floor. ..........................................................................balayer
sweep; clean ................................................................................................ 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
My daughter's talking doll is broken ! Yes, those ... toys always break. ....................................................................mcanique
mechanical
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
lavatory; toilet; rest room
Shall I throw some wood into the fire ? No, you can only use ... . ....................................................................................charbon
coal; coals
The boat is pretty full, isn't it ? Yes, it is. If you come aboard too, it might ... . .................................................couler (bateau)
sink ..................................................................................................................... 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 (tl)
plugged it; plug it
Thomas wants to change the world ! But he doesn't have the ... to do so. .......................................................................pouvoir
power; means
Weren't you sitting here ? Yes, but I ... places with An. .............................................................................changer (ses places)
switched; changed; swapped
What did kings live in, long ago ? They lived in a ... . .........................................................................................................chteau
castle; palace
Before eating, children have to wash their hand in the ........................................................................................lavabo; vier
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/
What happens to the match if it rains ? We'll have to play ... then. ............................................................ l'intrieur (tennis)
indoors
What kind of power does a television use ? Well, ... . ......................................................................................................lectricit
electricity ................................................................................ Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
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; proprit (terre)
estate; property
Where are you going to have your new offices ? We'll ... a new building in Bristol. ...................................................construire
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Where can I put these books ? Well, you can put them on that empty ... . .......................................................................tagre
shelf ..................................................................................................................................................... Attention: plural = shelves
Where can we have dinner ? The ... is over there. ..................................................................................................salle 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. ...............................................chemine (usine)
chimneys ................................................................................. Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
Where does all this water come from ? It's raining, and there is a hole in the ... . .................................................................toit
roof
Where does mother write her letters ? She writes them at her ... . ..............................................bureau; secrtaire (meuble)
bureau; writing desk
Where does the farmer keep his corn ? In his ... . ................................................................................................................grange
barn
Where does the king live ? He lives in the royal ... . ..............................................................................................................palais
palace
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 sjour; living
living-room; lounge
Why did the roof of the church come down ? Because a supporting ... broke. .............................................pilier; une colonne
pillar
Why is our electricity bill so high ? Because our ... of electricity is high. ...........................................................consommation
consumption ........................................................................... Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
You look terrible. Take a look at your face in the ... . ...........................................................................................................miroir
mirror
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Are there many people staying in the hotel ? Yes, there are a lot of ... . .................................................................hte (client)
guests; visitors; tourists
Are you going to stay with Mr Hofland for 2 weeks ? Yes, he'll be my ... . ........................................................hte (qui invite)
host
Can I sit in this chair ? Yes, make yourself ... . ..................................................................................s'installer confortablement
comfortable ............................................................................. Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
Did you know Jim is getting married ? I didn't, but it doesn't ... me at all. ...............................................surprendre; tonner
surprise
Does Pamela work for television ? Yes, she ... a chat show. ................................................................................prsenter (tl)
presents; hosts
I want to buy you a drink ! No, let me ... you something. .......................................................................................................offrir
offer
I'd like to see my friends again ! Yes, we should all ... together once. ............................................................................se runir
get; come ................................................................................................................................................ Attention: irregular verb
I'm afraid I don't know you! I'm sorry, let me ... myself - my name is John. ...............................................................prsenter
introduce
Is Marion coming to your party ? No, I didn't ... her. ...........................................................................................................inviter
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invite
Is that the new director ? Yes, I shall introduce you ... him. ......................................................................................prsenter
to
Is the professor going to Madrid ? Yes, for the annual ... on language teaching. ......................................................confrence
conference; lecture
Is this the whole book ? No, it's only a ... of it. ........................................................................................................................partie
part; section; chapter
The president will visit our factory ! That is a great ..., isn't it? .....................................................................................honneur
honour .................................................................................................................................. Attention: the H is not pronounced
Vic's been taken to hospital. I feel we should ... him a visit. ..........................................................................rendre visite qqn
pay ......................................................................................................................... Attention: irregular verb - to pay, paid, paid
What are you going to do in England ? Well, I want to ... London. ...................................................................visiter (Londres)
visit; see ................................................................................................................. Attention: irregular verb - SEE / saw / seen
What does this word mean ? Well, ... up in a dictionary. ........................................................................chercher (dictionnaire)
look it
When can I see your new flat ? Oh, ... by any time ! ..........................................................................................passer voir (qqn)
drop
When will you see Mr Brown ? Well, I have an ... at six. ............................................................................................rendez-vous
appointment ....................................................................... 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. .....................................................................................htesse
hostess
You mean that I can keep this ring ? Yes, it's a ... . ..............................................................................................................cadeau
gift, present
You met Sven yesterday, didn't you ? Yes, I ... into him after work. ..........................................................................tomber sur
ran .................................................................................................................... Attention: irregular verb - to run into, ran, run
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Are you only interested in national matters ? Yes, only ... affairs. .............................................................de l'intrieur (pays)
domestic; national
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/
Do you live in France ? Yes, but I'm of British ... . .........................................................................................................nationalit
nationality; origin
Does Bill come from America ? Yes, he lives in the ... . .........................................................................................................U.S.A.
USA; U.S.A.; States
Does Irene work in London ? Yes, she works for a bank in the ... . .........................................................................................Cit
City
Going to America, which ocean do you cross ? You cross the ... . ................................................................................Atlantique
Atlantic
How long have you been living in London ? One year, but I still feel a ... . .....................................................................tranger
foreigner
I hate these talk shows on television ! You'd better switch to another ... then. .....................................................chane (tl)
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channel
What are the mountains in Switzerland called ? They are called the ... . ...........................................................................Alpes
Alps
What are the mountains between France and Spain called ? They are called the ... . ................................................Pyrnes
Pyrenees ................................................................................. Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
What's the most famous bridge in London ? It's ... . ..........................................................................pont de la Tour de Londres
Tower Bridge
Where can you find Mount Everest ? In the ... . ...............................................................................................................Himalaya
Himalayas ............................................................................... Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
Which ocean lies between Asia and America ? That's the ... . .........................................................................................Pacifique
Pacific
Which sea comes to the Belgian coast ? That's the ... . ..............................................................................................mer du Nord
North Sea
Which sea lies between Europe and Africa ? That's the ... . ....................................................................................Mditerrane
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') tranger
foreignSTRANGE is not possible here
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 ... . ...................................................................................................sudois (adjectif)
Swedish ................................................................................... Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
People living in Holland are called the ... . ...................................................................................les Nerlandais, les Hollandais
Dutch
The ... are the only Scandinavians who have not entered the EU. ........................................................................les Norvgiens
Norwegians ............................................................................. Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
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Are you in the computer business ? Yes, we're making ... for learning languages. .......................................................logiciels
software; courseware; programmes ....................................................................................... Attention: ware => uncountable
Can I phone Kim in America ? Yes, but only if you push that white ... first. .................................................bouton (machine)
button
Can you open the door ? No, I can't find my ... . ...................................................................................................................cl; 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. ..............................................................................................................pingle
pin; needle; knife
Do you have a stapler to hang out this document ? Don't use staples, here's some ... . ......................................ruban adhsif
adhesive tape; sellotape
Do you still need the water in the sink? No, you can pull out the ... . .................................................................bouchon (bain)
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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 (pche)
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 ... . ................................................................................pe
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 afraid of that dog ! Don't worry! It's got a metal ... round its neck. .............................................................................chane
chain
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 (bton)
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
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
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Are you going to bed already ? Yes, I am. I really need some ... . .......................................................................................dormir
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sleep; rest; nap; take a nap; take a rest ........................................................ Attention: irregular verb - to sleep, slept, slept
Are you tired ? Yes, I want to ... for a few minutes. ........................................................................................................se reposer
rest; sleep; relax ............................................................................................................. Attention: to REST rester (to STAY)
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 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 tte
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/
Has his problem got something to do with sex ? Yes, it's a ... problem. .............................................................................sexuel
sexual
I thought you were ill ! Oh no, not at all, I'm completely ... . ....................................................................................................sain
healthy; fit ............................................................................... Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
I'm tired ! I can't go any further ! OK, let's take a ... . ....................................................................................................se reposer
rest; break
Is the baby in its bed ? Yes, and it's already ... . .................................................................................................................endormi
asleep; silent; sleeping
Is the baby sleeping ? Yes, he's ... asleep. .................................................................................................................profondment
fast; sound
Is the baby sleeping yet ? Yes, she has ... asleep. ..........................................................................................................s'endormir
fallen ........................................................................................................... Attention: irregular verb - to fall asleep, fell, fallen
Is there enough food in Africa ? No, ... is a major problem there. ......................................................................................famine
hunger; malnutrition; famine
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
It's half past ten and Jonathan's still asleep ! Let's go and ... him then. ........................................................................rveiller
wake .............................................................................................................. Attention: irregular verb - to wake, woke, woken
John and Jim are more than close friends, aren't they ? Do you think they're ... ? ..............................................homosexuel
gay; lovers
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
painto be in 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. .............................................................ncessiter
require
Time limits are quite tight in our company ! Yes, we work under high ... . .................................................tension (nerveuse)
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tension; pressure
War is terrible, isn't it ? Yes, it makes a lot of innocent people ... . ...................................................................................souffrir
suffer
Was it a very steep climb ? Yes, it was ... us, we had to take a rest. ..................................................................................puiser
exhaustingto exhaust
Well, Joan's certainly not fat ! No, not at all, she's got a nice ... figure. ...............................................................................mince
slim, thin
Well, you must be exhausted ! Yes, this journey has really been enough to ... me. .......................................................fatiguer
tire
What's the word for problems with your body ? They're called ... problems. ......................................................physique (adj)
physical; bodily
Why can't human beings live in water ? Because they can't ... under water. .................................................................respirer
breatheto breathe
Please, don't push me so hard, you're ... me! ..................................................................................................faire du mal ( qqn)
hurtingto hurt someone
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're not sleepy, are you ? No, I'm fully ... . ...........................................................................................................veill; rveill
awake
You've been running for 2 hours now ! Yes, I feel pretty ... . ...............................................................................puis (fatigu)
exhausted, tired
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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 ... . ....................................................occup (toilettes)
engaged
Are you a member of this club ? Not any longer, I've just given up my ... . ...................................................................adhsion
membership
But Susan, why are you crying ? Douglas wants to ... off our relationship ! .................................................rompre (relation)
break ..................................................................................................... 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 many come ? Yes, a lot of ... were there. .............................................................................................................................gens
people
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/
Did you travel all alone ? No, I had a ... . ........................................................................................................................compagnon
companion, guide, friend
Do Ed and Steve work in the same office ? Yes, they're ... . ..............................................................................................collgue
colleagues; associates
Do they live in the country ? Yes, they are real country ... . ............................................................................................paysans
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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 have new shoes ? Yes, I've just bought a new ... . ...............................................................................paire (chaussures)
pair
Do you know UNICEF ? Yes, it's a very important ... for children. ...........................................................................organisation
organization
Do you like Alice ? No, I don't ... with her. ..............................................................................................................s'entendre avec
get along ..................................................................................................................... Attention: irregular verb - to get, got, got
Do you like Sidney ? Yes, I'm very ... of him. ..............................................................................................................adorer (qqn)
fondto be fond of
Do you love Marion ? Yes, I've fallen in love ... her. .....................................................................................tomber amoureux de
withto fall in love with - ........................................................................................ Attention: irregular verb - fall / fell / fallen
Does Europe need the Eastern countries ? Yes, we're entirely ... on them for our oil. .....................................dpendant (de)
dependentto be dependent ON
Does Robert always need a nurse ? Yes, he is dependent ... her help. ...................................................................dpendant de
on
Does Simon live next to you ? Yes, he is my ... . .....................................................................................................................voisin
neighbour
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 ... . ............................................................associ
associate
Have you been able to reach Helen ? No, but I'll ... her tomorrow. ................................................................................contacter
contact; call; see
How many people are working for you ? Only a few. I have few ... . ..............................................................................personnel
personneluncountable BUT plural verb!
I can't do this alone, can you ? No, we'd better ... and do it together. .............................................................................cooprer
co-operate
I have told Frederick about your plans ! Chris, what I told you was strictly ... ! ....................................................confidentiel
confidential; secret
I'll always support you ! Yes, I'm convinced of your ... to me. ...........................................................................loyaut (fidlit)
loyalty
If I can help, just call me ! Thanks Bob, many hands ... . ................................................................................l'union fait la force
make light workmany hands 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 Mr Jones faithful to his wife ? Not at all, he has a ... in the city. .............................................................matresse (amante)
mistress
Is there any pupil you like most ? No, I have no ... . ..................................................................................favori; prfr (subst)
favourites; favorites; pets
Is there any relation between Will and Gill ? Yes, they are very ... connected. .......................................................troitement
closely
Please Ruth, tell me where you put your jewels. No, you can't keep a ... . .......................................................garder un secret
secret
So he first saw her at your party ! Yes, and he immediately ... for her. ....................................................tomber amoureux de
fellfo fall for someone ............................................................................................ Attention: irregular verb - fall / fell / fallen
Was the play a success ? Yes, the ... liked it very much. .....................................................................................auditoire; public
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audience; critics; public

What's this party for ? It's in ... of our new director. .............................................................................................en l'honneur de
honour ..................................................................................... Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
Where's Bob going to find information for his article ? He's ... to you to find it. .....................................................compter sur
lookingto look to someone
Which organization represents most countries ? The ... . .......................................................................................Nations Unies
United Nations
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
You wanted to talk to me, sir ? Yes, but ... not in front of all the others. .............................................................en priv (adv)
privately; in private
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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 ... repair now. ......................................................................................en rparation
underbe under repair
Can you receive foreign television programmes ? Yes, I have ... television. ...................................................tlvision cble
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! (tlphone)
hang on; hold on .............................................................................................. 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 have your English money ? No, I still have to ... money. ...................................................................changer de l'argent
change
Do you know Catherine's telephone number ? Yes, you have to ... 27.04.20. .....................composer (numro de tlphone)
dial
Does your dad work for the New York police ? Yes, he's a ... . ...............................................................................agent de police
policeman, police officer, cop
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 ... . ................................................................bote aux lettres
letterbox
Hello, could I speak to Pam ? No, she's out, could you ... back tomorrow ? ..........................................................rappeler (tl)
ring; phone; call ................................................................................................. Attention: irregular verb - to ring, rang, rung
Hello, this is Keith speaking ! Could you ... to Malcolm, please? ......................................................passer (qqn au tlphone)
put me through ........................................................................................................ 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 on ... . ............................................crdit (argent)
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crediton credit
Is it Ron's job to put out fires ? Yes, he's a ... . .....................................................................................................................pompier
fireman, firefighter
Is that house burning ? Yes, it's on ... ! ...............................................................................................................tre en feu; brler
fireto be 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 la bote
post
Is this a dangerous road ? No, it's a ... road. ......................................................................................................sr (sans danger)
safe
Is your name Peter ? Yes, but most people ... me 'Tarzan'! ................................................................................................appeler
call
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. .................................................................................................rparer
repair; fix; mend
My car won't start ! There must be a problem with the ... . ...............................................................................................moteur
motor engine
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 ... up all the petrol yet? ...............................user; consommer (essence)
usedto use
On which side of the Thames is Westminster Cathedral ? It's on the left ... . ........................................................................rive
bank
Sara's number is 820.29.59 ! OK, I'll ... her. ..................................................................................................................tlphoner
phone; call; telephone; ring
The fire has gone out ! No, look, it's still ... . ...........................................................................................................................brler
burningto 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 ... into a murder. ..................................................................enqute (police)
investigation; inquiryinvestigation into
What's the main financial institute in England ? That's the ... . .................................................................Banque d'Angleterre
Bank of England
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 ... . ...........................................................prt; 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 ................................................................................ Attention: irregular verb - break / broke / broken
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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 able to come this afternoon ? No, I'm afraid I'm not ... . ...........................................................................................libre
free
Are you going on holiday this year ? No, I want to ... money to buy a car. ..............................conomiser; pargner (argent)
save
Are you selling your house ? Yes, it's for ... . ...................................................................................................................... vendre
sale
Can I still buy some food somewhere ? No, the ... close at 5.30 p.m. ! ............................................................................magasin
shops
Charlie has got millions, hasn't he ? Yes, he's a very ... man. ....................................................................fortun; riche (riche)
wealthy; rich; well-off
Could you buy everything in the small shop ? No, that's why I went to the ... . ....................................................supermarch
supermarket
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 buy a chicken of half a kilo ? Yes, a small chicken of nearly one ... . .........................................................livre (poids)
pound
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
Do I have to pay you every month ? Yes, I prefer a monthly ... . ....................................................................................paiement
payment
Do Jack and Pam work at the market ? Yes, they ... fruit. .................................................................................................vendre
sell
Do trains transport more than just people and animals ? Yes, ... too. ..................................................................marchandises
goods
Do we have to pay for this service ? Of course not, this service is free of ... . ...................................................................gratuit
chargefree of 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 know how much this beautiful, old cupboard costs ? No, I don't know its ... . ......................................................valeur
value; price
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 ... . ...................................................................................coteux; prcieux
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
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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 ... . ..........................................................pauvret
poverty
Have you been to the market ? Yes, can you carry my ..., it's too heavy for me. ....................................................................sac
bag
Have you tried Procter's new soap yet ? They didn't ... out a new product, did they ? ...................................lancer (produit)
bring .................................................................................... Attention: irregular verb - bring out / brought out / brought out
Here's your bill, sir ! Oh, I'm afraid I don't have enough money to ... it. ..............................................................................payer
pay ........................................................................................................................... Attention: irregular verb - pay / paid / paid
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. ...............................................dpenses
expenditure
I gave Joy my car, and she gave me her furniture ! That's a strange ... . ........................................................................change
exchange; idea; swap
I think Arthur is with Vera again ! Yes indeed, he ... a lot of time with her. ...........................................consacrer (du temps)
spends ............................................................................................................. Attention: irregular verb - spend / spent / spent
I've bought myself a new boat ! How much did that ... you back ? .................................................................coter (beaucoup)
knock; set
If I take this room, do I get breakfast too ? Yes sir, breakfast is ... . ........................................................................inclus (frais)
included
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; coter
worth ....................................................................................... Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
Is this an expensive car ? No, it's very ... . ....................................................................................................................bon march
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 ... . ................................................................................................ 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. ................................................................................................coter
cost .......................................................................................................................... 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
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charged; asked
What's special about the names of months in English ? They all start with a ... letter. ............................................majuscule
capital
When did you buy your computer ? Well, I don't know the exact date of ... . ......................................................................achat
purchase ...................................................................................................... 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 ... . ............................................................................................bote (rcipient)
box; shoebox
Where can I find shirts and skirts ? The clothes ... is on the second floor, sir. .................................................rayon (march)
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 ................................................................................................................... Attention: irregular verb - bid / bid / bid
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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 driving ... last week. ....................................................permis de conduire
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
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 ... . ....................................................................vhicules
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 ... the mall. .......................................loger (amis)
lodge; accommodate
Can that boat travel under water ? Yes, it's a ... . .........................................................................................................sous- marin
submarine
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 complte
board
Can we take our suitcases with us into the plane ? No, all ... must be handed in. ..........................................................bagages
luggage ...................................................................................... Attention: LUGGAGE is uncountable: there is no plural form
Can you cross this road anywhere you like ? No, you have to use the ... . ...........................................................passage clout
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)
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pullto pull in
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 bord (avion)
board
Do you know those London buses having two floors ? Yes, the ... . ..............................................................autobus impriale
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 can we rescue these people from that burning ship ? The army has sent a ... . ...............................................hlicoptre
helicopter
How do we get to Paris ? Wait, I'll look on the ... . ............................................................................................carte (gographie)
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
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 a dangerous road to cross ? Yes, there's always a lot of ... here. ....................................................circulation (en ville)
traffic; cars
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
The Tate Gallery is a popular museum, isn't it ? Yes, it attracts ever more ... . .............................................................visiteur
visitors
There's been an accident or so ! Yes, that probably caused this traffic ... . ..........................................................embouteillage
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Former football players often ... national teams. .............................................................................................entraner (sport)
coach
What a modern hotel ! Yes, we have ... for the handicapped. .......................................................facilits, installations (htel)
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. ......................................................................fuse
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
Where can I get on the bus ? There's a ... at the church. ......................................................................................arrt d'autobus
bus stop
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 (hte)
accommodate
Will you find your way in the London underground ? Yes, I've used the ... before. ...........................................................mtro
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 ... . .......................................................frontire
border; frontier
You shouldn't drive so fast in this rain ! Yes, I'd better slow ... . .......................................................................................ralentir
down ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
to slow down
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Vocabulary revision for Bachelor 1 English at IHECS First

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I have finished my letter ! Good. Now put it in an ... . ..................................................................................enveloppe (courrier)

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

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

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

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difficulty; difficulties, problem

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Parliament; parliament ........................................................ Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/

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terrorist; criminal; murder; man; person

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

notice; see ............................................................................... Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/

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drunk; sick; intoxicated; heady; wasted; loaded

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tinned; canned ....................................................................... Check the pronunciation on http://dictionary.cambridge.org/

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heat; climate; warmth

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heating; central heating

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ran .................................................................................................................... Attention: irregular verb - to run into, ran, run

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

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

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audience; critics; public

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bid; offered ................................................................................................................... Attention: irregular verb - bid / bid / bid

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