|  Today we walk down a side street in Antibes, France. | | | Bonjour! Welcome to our fun-filled newsletter where you'll not only learn new French words like 'maison' (house), 'à part' (apart), 'occasion' (occasion), 'alarme' (alarm), and 'La grand-mère' (The grandmother), but also enjoy a joke that's sure to bring a smile to your face! |
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maison The French word for 'house' is 'maison'. It is used in the same context as in English, referring to a building for habitation by people. In most cases, a 'maison' is a free-standing structure, as opposed to an apartment or flat ('appartement' in French). Here's how to use it: | |
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à part The French phrase 'à part' is used to express the concept of something being aside or separate from something else. It can also be used to describe something that is exceptional or out of the ordinary. For example, 'Il a une chambre à part' means 'He has a separate room.' The phrase can also be used in a more abstract sense, such as 'C'est un cas à part' which means 'It's a special case.' In English, 'aside' can also be used to mean 'beside' or 'to one side,' but in French, 'à côté' is used for this meaning. Here's how to use it: À part toi, personne ne le sait. Je n'ai rien à faire à part attendre. À part le café, il n'aime pas boire chaud.
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occasion The French word "occasion" is a noun that translates directly to the English word "occasion". It refers to a particular time or event, often a special or significant one. It can also refer to a favorable opportunity or chance. For example, "Je cherche une occasion pour lui dire la vérité" translates to "I'm looking for an occasion to tell him the truth". Here's how to use it: J'achète des vêtements d'occasion. Il me faut une nouvelle voiture, mais à défaut d'occasion. Si l'occasion se présente, je déménagerai à Paris.
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alarme In French, the word 'alarme' is used to describe a device or system that signals a warning or alert, similar to the English word 'alarm'. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as a fire alarm, a burglar alarm, or a car alarm. The word 'alarme' can also be used more generally to refer to a feeling of alarm or concern, as in 'J'ai eu une alarme quand j'ai vu la fumée' (I had an alarm when I saw the smoke). Here's how to use it: L'alarme de la maison a sonné. L'alarme du réveil est trop bruyante. La voiture est équipée d'une alarme anti-vol.
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La grand-mère In French, 'la grand-mère' refers to the mother of one's mother or father. It is a feminine noun, so you use 'la' (the) instead of 'le'. This word is quite straightforward to use. Simply replace 'the grandmother' with 'la grand-mère' in a sentence. Here's how to use it: La grand-mère prépare le dîner dans la cuisine. Jean adore visiter la grand-mère pendant les vacances. La grand-mère de Pierre habite dans une petite ville.
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😆😆😆 Une maman citron dit à ses enfants: Pour vivre longtemps, il ne faut jamais être pressé! | |
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