|  Today we are visiting Étretat, on the north coast of France. | | | Bonjour! Ever heard of the proverb 'La nuit porte conseil'? Today, we'll explore this fascinating French saying and learn new words like 'petit ami', 'gentil', 'posséder', 'camion', and 'profond'. Let's dive in! |
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petit ami The French term 'petit ami' is used to refer to a boyfriend. Like in English, it can colloquially refer to a male companion or partner in a romantic or sexual relationship. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings. Here's how to use it: Mon petit ami est très gentil. Je vais au cinéma avec mon petit ami. C'est le petit ami de Marie.
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gentil The French word 'gentil' is equivalent to the English word 'kind'. It's frequently used to describe someone's character, similar to how it's used in English. You would use 'gentil' when describing someone who is nice, gentle, or kind-hearted. Like the English term, it can be used in various different contexts. Here's how to use it: | |
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posséder The French word 'posséder' is used to express ownership or the state of having something. It is a transitive verb, which means it requires a direct object. For example, 'J'ai une voiture' means 'I possess a car'. It is also used to express abilities or qualities, such as 'Je possède de bonnes compétences en cuisine' meaning 'I possess good cooking skills'. Here's how to use it: Je possède une maison à la campagne. Vous devez posséder un billet valide pour voyager. Il espère posséder une voiture un jour.
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camion The French word for truck is 'camion'. It is used in the same context as in English, referring to a large vehicle for transporting goods. It comes from the Latin 'carrus', meaning 'wheeled vehicle'. Here's how to use it: | |
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profond The French word 'profond' is used to express the concept of 'deep' in English. It can be used to describe physical depth, such as the depth of a well or the ocean, as well as metaphorical depth, such as deep thoughts or emotions. For example, 'Cette pensée est profonde' translates to 'This thought is deep'. Here's how to use it: L'océan est très profond. Son amour pour elle est profond. La réflexion sur le sens de la vie est une pensée profonde.
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