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[2024-08-12] Dive into French with a Proverb and New Words!

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A sunny afternoon in Liège, Belgium.

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Ready to level up your French skills? In this newsletter, we'll explore the proverb 'Qui ne risque rien n'a rien' and learn some new words like jugement, répondre, devrait, copain, and rassemblement. Let's get started!

jugement

The word 'jugement' in French is used similar to the English word 'judgment'. It could refer to a legal decision or be used to express the ability to make considered decisions. Pay attention to pronunciation as the 'j' sound is different in French and the ending 'ement' is pronounced as 'uh-maw'.

Here's how to use it:

  • Il doit faire preuve de jugement dans cette situation complexe.
  • Son jugement a été influencé par ses préjugés.
  • Le jugement dernier est un concept religieux.

répondre

The French word 'répondre' is a verb used to express the action of responding or replying. It is a regular verb in French, and its conjugation follows the pattern of 'répondre, réponds, répond, répondons, répondez, répondent'. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as 'répondre à une question' (to answer a question), 'répondre à un message' (to reply to a message), or 'répondre à une invitation' (to respond to an invitation).

Here's how to use it:

  • Je vais répondre à ta question.
  • Il sait toujours comment répondre.
  • Nous devons répondre à cette lettre.

devrait

The French equivalent of 'should' is 'devrait'. This word is most commonly used when advising or suggesting something. Depending on the context, it can also express a probability or expectation. Remember, French verbs are conjugated differently depending on the subject, so 'devrait' is typically used when the subject is he, she or it ('il', 'elle', 'on').

Here's how to use it:

  • Il devrait faire plus attention.
  • Cette plante devrait être arrosée tous les trois jours.
  • Il devrait y avoir une meilleure façon de faire cela.

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:

  • Je vais voir un film avec mon copain.
  • Nous avons vu ce film ensemble, mon copain l'a adoré.
  • Mon copain achète toujours du pop-corn au cinéma.

rassemblement

The French word 'rassemblement' is used to describe a group of people coming together, just like 'gathering' in English. It can be used in various contexts, such as a social gathering (rassemblement social), a political gathering (rassemblement politique), or a family gathering (rassemblement familial).

Here's how to use it:

  • Le rassemblement des peuples est une grande puissance.
  • Le rassemblement des élèves a lieu dans la cour.
  • Le rassemblement s'est terminé tard dans la nuit.
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