[2024-02-19] Laugh & Learn French with us in a breeze - easy & fun way!

crime

The French word for 'crime' is also 'crime', but pronounced differently (cree-m). It's used in similar contexts as in English, particularly in legal or news-related contexts to refer to an illegal act. Just like in English, it can refer to a variety of offenses, from petty theft to serious crimes. Note that in everyday conversation, 'crime' is seldom used in French to casually refer to a minor wrongdoing or fault occurring in everyday life, unlike in English.

Here's how to use it:

• Il a été condamné pour un crime qu'il n'a pas commis.
• Le crime ne paie pas.
• Il produit une série sur les enquêtes de crimes célèbres.

fenêtre

The French word for 'window' is 'fenêtre'. It is used in the same context as in English, referring to an opening in a wall, door, roof or vehicle that allows the passage of light and may also allow the passage of sound and air. For example, 'Ouvre la fenêtre' means 'Open the window'.

Here's how to use it:

• Je vais peindre la fenêtre en blanc.
• La fenêtre était couverte de givre ce matin.
• La fenêtre donne une belle vue sur la mer.

gérer

The French word 'gérer' is equivalent to the English term 'manage.' It can be used in various contexts such as managing a business or project, handling a situation or even administering resources. It is a versatile term that can also imply the sense of controlling or directing something for achieving desired outcomes.

Here's how to use it:

• Je vais gérer ce projet jusqu'à la fin.
• Ils ont du mal à gérer leur budget.
• Tu dois gérer tes priorités.

image

In French, 'image' is used much the same way as in English. It can refer to a picture, likeness, or representation of someone or something. It can be used in a variety of contexts, ranging from the literal sense of an actual, physical image to more metaphorical or abstract uses such as one's public persona or the way someone or something is perceived by others.

Here's how to use it:

• Cette image me rappelle mon enfance.
• L'image est très réaliste.
• Mon téléphone ne peut pas télécharger l'image.

identifier

The French word 'identifier' is used similarly to the English word 'identify', it primarily refers to the action of establishing or indicating who or what someone or something is. It can be used in various contexts just like its English counterpart. For instance, in a sentence, 'J'ai réussi à identifier le problème', it means, 'I managed to identify the problem'.

Here's how to use it:

• J'essaie d'identifier les erreurs dans ce document.
• Elle a réussi à identifier la cause du problème.
• Tu peux identifier les ingrédients de ce plat?

Une maman citron dit à ses enfants: Pour vivre longtemps, il ne faut jamais être pressé!