[2023-12-15] Dive into French charm: Brand new Proverb and Cool Vocabulary!

année

The French word 'année' means 'year' in English. It is mostly used in the same way as in English, to refer to the period of 365 days (or 366 days in leap years) from the 1st of January to the 31st of December. Sometimes, it can also be used to refer to any period of twelve consecutive months.

Here's how to use it:

• Bonne année à tous!
• Cette année, je vais apprendre le français.
• Elle a perdu son emploi l'année passée.

penser

The French word 'penser' is used in very similar contexts to the English word 'think'. It can be used to express personal thoughts or opinions, ponder or consider something, or it can be used to imply intention to perform a particular action. Like its English counterpart, 'penser' can be coupled with many prepositions to articulate varying shades of nuances.

Here's how to use it:

• Nous pensons dîner à l'extérieur ce soir.
• Elle pensait à ses vacances tout en travaillant.
• Je penserai à vous demain.

un autre

The French word 'un autre' translates to 'another' in English. It is used in similar context as in English, referring to an additional item or person. It can be used in a sentence like 'Je veux un autre café', which means 'I want another coffee'.

Here's how to use it:

• J'ai besoin d'une autre chance
• Un autre monde est possible
• Il a un autre avis sur la question

inclure

The French word for 'include' is 'inclure'. It is used in sentences much like the word 'include' is used in English. It is used to mean that something is a part of something else, or to comprise or contain as part of a whole. You use it when you want to mention something is part of a list or collection, or when you are incorporating something when doing something else.

Here's how to use it:

• Nous devons inclure tous les détails dans notre rapport.
• Je vais inclure quelques photos dans mon email.
• Il peut également inclure une recommandation personnelle.

magasin

The French word for 'store' is 'magasin'. This word primarily refers to physical locations where goods are sold - from small boutiques to large superstores. The context of the sentence usually indicates the type and size of the store being referenced. For example, 'Je vais au magasin' means 'I am going to the store'.

Here's how to use it:

• Le magasin n'accepte pas les cartes de crédit.
• J'adore le pain de ce magasin.
• Le magasin était bondé pendant les soldes.

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