|  A sunny afternoon in Liège, Belgium. | | | Bonjour! Summer is around the corner, and we can't wait to share our vacation plans with you! In this edition, join our conversation about summer fun and learn some new French words like science, candidat, copain, film, and pendant. |
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science The French word for 'science' is 'science', pronounced as see-ahns. It's used in much the same way as the English word, referring to a systematic and logical approach to discovering how things in the universe work. It's a countable noun in both languages, so it can be plural or singular depending on context. Common expressions include 'les sciences naturelles' (natural sciences) and 'faire des sciences' (to study science). Here's how to use it: La science est fascinante. Les avancées de la science sont impressionnantes. Nous avons besoin de plus de femmes en science.
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candidat The French word 'candidat' translates to 'candidate' in English. It is used in much the same way as the English term: to refer to someone who is applying for a job or running in an election. It can be used in various contexts such as in politics (candidat à la présidence), job applications (candidat pour un poste), and competitive processes in general. Here's how to use it: Je suis le seul candidat restant pour ce poste. La liste des candidats est sur le site web de l'école. Chaque candidat a ses forces et faiblesses.
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copain 'Copain' is a colloquial way to refer to a 'buddy' or a 'pal' in French. This term is often used among close friends or peers. Here's how to use it: Mon copain préfère les films d'action. Mon copain aime les films de Wes Anderson. Mon copain achète toujours du pop-corn au cinéma.
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film In French, the word for movie is 'film'. This is used pretty much in the same context as it is in English, to refer to a cinema film or a movie. For example, if you want to say 'I am going to see a movie', you would say 'Je vais voir un film'. Here's how to use it: On peut voir son influence dans ce film. Je ne comprends pas le film. Ce film était très émouvant.
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pendant The French word for 'while' is 'pendant'. It is used in a similar way to the English 'while', indicating something that is happening at the same time as another action. It can also mean 'during' or 'for' when referring to a span of time. Examples include 'Je lis pendant que tu dors' which translates to 'I read while you sleep' and 'J'ai travaillé pendant trois heures' which means 'I worked for three hours'. Here's how to use it: Pendant que tu dors, je vais lire un livre. Elle a rencontré beaucoup de gens pendant l'événement. Ils ont joué au foot pendant l'ensemble du match.
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