|  A sunny afternoon in Liège, Belgium. | | | Bonjour! Get ready to boost your French vocabulary and have a laugh with our latest newsletter featuring the words 'savoir', 'dépression', 'devoirs', 'melon', and 'données', along with a hilarious joke about translation skills! |
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savoir The French word for 'know' is 'savoir'. It is typically used to indicate knowledge or familiarity with something. It can often be seen in phrases like 'Je sais' (I know), or 'Tu sais?' (You know?). The usage can vary based on context and the grammatical structure of the sentence. Here's how to use it: Je ne sais pas où sont mes clés. Il veut savoir la vérité. Ils veulent savoir comment il a réussi.
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dépression The French word 'dépression' is used similarly to the English word 'depression', referring both to a significant period of low mood and lack of interest in activities (clinical depression), and also to low or depressed regions in various contexts, such as geography. Here's how to use it: Il traverse une grave dépression. La dépression est une maladie sérieuse. La dépression economique a touché tout le monde.
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devoirs The French word 'devoirs' is used similarly to the English word 'homework'. It is a noun that refers to the tasks assigned to students by their teachers to be completed outside the class. However, 'devoirs' can also mean 'duties' in certain contexts. So the usage depends on the situation. Here's how to use it: J'ai beaucoup de devoirs à faire ce soir. Les devoirs sont difficiles, mais nécessaires à l'apprentissage. Je déteste quand mes devoirs de mathématiques sont longs et compliqués.
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melon The French word for melon is 'melon'. It is used exactly the same way as in English, to refer to the large round fruit with a thick rind, sweet flesh, and many seeds. In France, 'melon' can also refer to a variety of melon called 'Charentais'. Here's how to use it: J'aime manger du melon pendant l'été. Le melon est mûr quand il sent bon. Ma mère a acheté un melon pour le dessert.
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données The French word for 'data' is 'données'. It is used in the same context as in English, such as in the domains of computing, science, and businesses where information or facts are gathered for deep analysis, just that instead of 'data', 'données' is used. Here's how to use it: Vos données personnelles sont protégées. Nous avons perdu toutes les données. J'ai collecté ces données pour ma thèse.
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😆😆😆 Deux traducteurs sont à bord d'un navire. L'un d'eux demande: 'Savez-vous nager?' Et l'autre répond : 'Non. Mais je peux crier 'Au secours' en huit langues!' | |
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