|  Today we are visiting Étretat, on the north coast of France. | | | Bonjour! Get ready for a fun-filled newsletter packed with laughter and language learning! Today, we've got a hilarious French joke that'll have you chuckling, and we'll explore some fascinating words like 'invité', 'littérature', 'elfe', 'protection', and 'cru'. |
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invité The French word 'invité' is equivalent to 'guest' in English. It can be used both to describe someone who is attending an event, such as a party or wedding, at the invitation of the host, or to describe someone staying temporarily in a hotel or someone's home. The plural is 'invités'. For example, 'J'ai deux invités à la maison ce soir' means 'I have two guests at home tonight'. Here's how to use it: J'ai invité mes amis à ma fête d'anniversaire. L'invité d'honneur n'est pas encore arrivé. Je suis invité à un mariage la semaine prochaine.
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littérature The French word 'littérature' is used exactly like in English: to describe a body of artistic writings of a country or a group, or the study of those writings. It can refer to different genres ranging from drama, poetry, to non-fiction. Here's how to use it: La littérature est une forme d'art. J'étudie la littérature à l'université. La littérature peut changer le monde.
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elfe The French word for 'elf' is 'elfe'. It is used in much the same context as in English, for describing a type of supernatural being in folklore and fantasy literature, often characterized as a small, delicate, elusive figure in human form with pointed ears. Here's how to use it: | |
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protection The French word for 'protection' is 'protection'. It is used in the same way as in English, generally to refer to the act of preventing harm or damage. It can be used in a variety of contexts, including physical protection (like protection from the weather), legal protection (like protection from lawsuits), and abstract protection (like protection of one's rights). Here's how to use it: La protection des animaux est importante. Les gants fournissent une protection pour vos mains. L'assurance offre une protection financière.
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cru The French word 'cru' is used to describe food that is uncooked or not processed. It can be used to describe a variety of foods, including meats, vegetables, and fruits. For example, 'steak cru' would refer to a raw steak, while 'fruits cru' would refer to raw fruits. The word is also used in the context of wine, where 'vin cru' refers to a wine that is made from grapes that have not been processed or aged. Here's how to use it: | |
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😆😆😆 Monsieur et madame Coptaire ont un fils - comment s'appelle-t-il? Elie. | |
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