[2024-02-13] Dive into French with fun jokes and new words!

cadeaux

The French word for 'gifts' is 'cadeaux'. 'Cadeaux' is used in pretty much the same way as 'gifts' in English. It is a plural noun which is used to refer to presents or things that you give to someone on special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, or holidays.

Here's how to use it:

• Les cadeaux sont sous l'arbre de Noël.
• Où sont mes cadeaux?
• Nous rendons nos cadeaux chez toi ce soir.

rapport

The French word 'rapport' translates to 'report' in English. It is used in the French language to refer to detailed accounts or statements about a particular matter or occurrence, similar to how 'report' is used in English. This may include formal reports for school, workplace reports, or informational reports in journalism.

Here's how to use it:

• Je ne vois aucun rapport avec la situation actuelle.
• Elle a un bon rapport avec ses collègues.
• J'ai un rapport confidentiel à discuter avec vous.

grand

The word 'grand' in French is equivalent to the English word 'great'. It can be used in similar contexts as English - to express something of large size, high quantity or superior quality. However, it is important to note that in French adjectives generally follow the noun they are describing, which is unlike English where adjectives precede the noun.

Here's how to use it:

• Il a fait une grande erreur.
• C'est une grand-mère adorable.
• J'ai une grande famille.

sous-titres

In French, 'sous-titres' refers to the words superimposed at the bottom of the screen in films or television broadcasts that translate or transcribe dialogue. It is used similarly to how 'subtitles' are used in English. Example of usage in a sentence: 'Les sous-titres sont disponibles en plusieurs langues.' which means 'The subtitles are available in several languages.'

Here's how to use it:

• J'utilise les sous-titres pour comprendre le film en français.
• Activez les sous-titres pour ne pas déranger les autres avec le volume.
• J'admire le travail des personnes qui créent les sous-titres.

main

The French word 'main' is used similarly to how we use 'hand' in English. It represents the part of the body at the end of the arm. It is mainly used in the context of holding things, touching, moving, etc., but there also exist expressions and phrases in French using 'main' like in English, for instance 'donner un coup de main' which literally translated to 'give a hand hit', but means 'to give a helping hand'.

Here's how to use it:

• Il écrit de la main gauche
• J'ai mal à la main
• Il a la main verte

Deux traducteurs sont à bord d'un navire. L'un d'eux demande: 'Savez-vous nager?' Et l'autre répond : 'Non. Mais je peux crier 'Au secours' en huit langues!'