| Today we travel to Old Québec at Christmas time ❤️ | | | Bonjour! Get ready to laugh and learn as we explore some new French words: la nativité, cellule, poste, gens, éducation, and a funny joke about a cat named Miaou! |
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| la nativité The word 'la nativité' in French is primarily used to refer to the birth of Jesus Christ in Christian tradition, similarly to how 'nativity' is used in English. However, it can also be used more generally to refer to the act or place of birth. It is commonly used around the Christmas period in reference to 'nativity plays' and 'nativity scenes'. Here's how to use it: La nativité est une œuvre artistique populaire pendant Noël. La nativité est un sujet commun dans la littérature chrétienne. La nativité inspire de nombreuses chansons de Noël. | |
| cellule The French word for 'cell' is 'cellule.' It can be used in the same contexts as it is in English, including referring to biological cells, the smallest unit of life, or rooms in a prison. It can also be used metaphorically in different contexts. Here's how to use it: La cellule dormait paisiblement au fond de la mer. Nous avons étudié la structure de la cellule en biologie. Chaque cellule de notre corps a une fonction spécifique. | |
| poste The French word 'poste' is used similar to the English 'post'. It is commonly used to refer to a job or position, as well as in reference to mailing or shipping items, just like in English. Also, it can be used to refer to a post or station in a technical or military context. Here's how to use it: Le facteur a laissé un colis à la poste. Il a quitté son poste pour suivre une nouvelle opportunité. Je dois poster cette lettre à la poste. | |
| gens The French word for 'people' is 'gens'. It is used exactly like 'people' in English, to denote a group of individuals. Do note, 'gens' in French is plural and is usually accompanied by plural verb forms. For example, 'Les gens sont gentils' means 'People are nice'. Here's how to use it: Les gens sont gentils ici. Quels genres de gens le font ? Je ne comprends pas les gens parfois. | |
| éducation In French, the word for 'education' is 'éducation'. Much like in English, it gets used widely in discussions about schooling, teaching, and learning. It can refer to both the process of instructing or the system by which one is instructed. Examples of usage in sentences are: 'Je suis en charge de l'éducation de mes enfants' which means 'I am in charge of my children's education' or 'L'éducation est essentielle pour le développement' which translates to 'Education is essential for development'. Here's how to use it: L'éducation est la clé du succès. J'apprécie l'éducation que j'ai reçue de mes parents. L'éducation sexuelle devrait être enseignée à l'école. | |
| 😆😆😆 Miaou le chat: C'est un chat qui monte dans un arbre et Miaou le chat. | |
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