[2024-06-26] Learn French with a chuckle!

manger

The word 'manger' is an infinitive verb in French that translates to 'eat' in English. It can be used in different tenses to show the action of eating, similarly to how 'eat' is used in English sentences. For example, 'Je mange' means 'I eat'.

Here's how to use it:

• Nous devons manger maintenant.
• Il faut manger pour vivre.
• Je veux manger du chocolat.

facture

In French, the word 'bill' is translated to 'facture'. It is used in similar context as in English, primarily referring to an amount of money owed for goods supplied or services rendered, set out in a printed or written statement of charges. For instance: if you're at a restaurant and you're ready to leave, you would ask for the 'facture'.

Here's how to use it:

• Pourriez-vous m'envoyer une copie de la facture ?
• L'hôtel a ajouté un pourboire sur notre facture.
• Pouvez-vous expliquer pourquoi ma facture est si élevée ?

international

The word 'international' is both an adjective and a noun in English, and is translated as 'international' in French as well. It is used to describe actions, events, or things that occur or are relevant at a worldwide scale, not contained within national boundaries. For example, 'Le Conseil international de la langue française' is 'The International Council for the French Language' in English.

Here's how to use it:

• C'est un événement international.
• La compagnie opère à l'échelle internationale.
• Il étudie les relations internationales.

unité

The French word 'unité' is most commonly used exactly like the English word 'unity'. It can refer to the state of being one or joined as a whole. For example 'L'unité de la famille' would translate to 'The unity of the family'. This word is commonly used in both physics and mathematics as well.

Here's how to use it:

• Il représente une unité monétaire.
• L'unité de temps est la seconde.
• Il travaille dans l'unité de soins intensifs.

chaleur

The French word 'chaleur' is used to express the term 'warmth' in English. It is mostly used to describe the warmth of the temperature, or a sensation of heat, and could also be used metaphorically to express affection and kindness, similar to how we use 'warmth' in English. Example in a sentence: 'La chaleur de son accueil nous a réchauffés.' which translates as 'The warmth of his welcome warmed us up.'

Here's how to use it:

• Je sens la chaleur du soleil.
• La chaleur de son accueil nous a touchés.
• La chaleur d'une couverture est confortable.

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