[2024-02-10] Turn Your Daily English into French – Zou le poisson!

savoir

The French word for 'know' is 'savoir'. It is typically used to indicate knowledge or familiarity with something. It can often be seen in phrases like 'Je sais' (I know), or 'Tu sais?' (You know?). The usage can vary based on context and the grammatical structure of the sentence.

Here's how to use it:

• Il veut savoir la vérité.
• Elle sait parler trois langues.
• Je vais savoir la réponse demain.

partenaire

The term 'partenaire' is used to refer to a partner. It can mean a romantic partner, business partner or even an activity partner.

Here's how to use it:

• J'aime regarder des films avec mon partenaire.
• Les partenaires du film ont tourné pendant six mois.
• Le réalisateur et son partenaire ont créé une pièce de cinéma magistrale.

avis

The French word 'avis' directly translates to 'opinion' in English. It is used in a similar fashion as in English - to express personal beliefs, thoughts, or views on a particular topic. For example, 'Mon avis est que le film était excellent' means 'My opinion is that the movie was excellent'. It can be used in various contexts and can replace 'opinion' in almost all English sentences.

Here's how to use it:

• Merci pour ton avis sur la question.
• Je suis d’avis que tu devrais essayer.
• Je voudrais connaître votre avis sur ce sujet.

avoir

The French verb 'avoir' corresponds to the English verb 'have'. However, 'avoir' is frequently used where 'be' is used in English as an auxiliary verb in various tenses and in expressions such as 'avoir faim' (to be hungry) and 'avoir besoin de' (to need).

Here's how to use it:

• Tu as une belle voiture.
• Il a raison.
• Ils ont peur.

célébration

The French word 'célébration' is used similarly to how 'celebration' is used in English. One could use it with parties, festivities, or other events where there is a sense of happiness and commemoration. For example, 'La célébration de son anniversaire est la semaine prochaine' translates to 'Her birthday celebration is next week'.

Here's how to use it:

• La célébration de son anniversaire était somptueuse.
• La célébration a duré jusqu'à minuit.
• La célébration du centenaire fut un grand événement.

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