[2023-12-11] Un peu de rire et nouveaux mots français pour vous!

argumenter

The French word 'argumenter' is used to describe the act of presenting a set of reasons or evidence in a clear, logical way in support or against something. It is often used in the context of discussions and debates where one is expected to argue their point of view.

Here's how to use it:

• Nous avons appris à argumenter nos opinions en classe de philosophie.
• Je vais argumenter en faveur de cette proposition.
• J'essaie de comprendre comment argumenter sans offenser les gens.

ligne

The word 'ligne' in French is used similar to how 'line' is used in English. It can refer to a physical line or to a line of text in a book. It also can refer to a line of thought, or a line on a graph. Depending on the context, it can have a variety of meanings, just like in English. Over time, it is important to learn how 'ligne' is used in different situations to fully understand its meaning.

Here's how to use it:

• S'il vous plaît, restez derrière la ligne jaune.
• J'ai besoin de papier à lignes pour l'école.
• La ligne de conduite de l'entreprise est stricte.

presse

The French word for 'press' is 'presse'. It is used much like its English counterpart, both for the act of applying pressure to something and referring to the media industry. However, context plays a significant role in determining its specific use. For instance, in sentences alluding to the media or journalism, it refers to the press as an establishment. On the other hand, in the context of actions such as pressing a button, it is used as a verb.

Here's how to use it:

• Je suis allé à la presse pour acheter un journal.
• Je suis sous pression pour finir ce travail.
• Il travaille dans une presse locale.

leur

In French, 'leur' is used as a possessive adjective, equivalent to 'their' in English. It is used to indicate that something belongs to them. For example, 'C'est leur maison' would mean 'That is their house'. Unlike some other possessive adjectives in French, 'leur' does not change according to gender or number of the object owned, there is only one form.

Here's how to use it:

• C'est leur maison
• Il leur a offert des fleurs
• Nous devons respecter leur choix

difficile

The French word 'difficile' is used similarly to its English counterpart, 'difficult'. It describes something that is hard to do, understand, or deal with. It can be used to describe tasks, situations, people, concepts, and more. For example, 'C'est difficile de comprendre le français' means 'It's difficult to understand French'.

Here's how to use it:

• Ce travail est trop difficile pour moi.
• C'est difficile d'oublier son premier amour.
• C'est difficile de dire non.

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