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ContentsLondon, New York, Munich, Melbourne, and Delhi Dorling Kindersley Limited Senior Editor Angeles Gavira Project Art Editor Vanessa Marr DTP Designer John Goldsmid Production Controller Luca Frassinetti Publishing Manager Liz Wheeler Managing Art Editor Philip Ormerod Publishing Director Jonathan Metcalf Art Director Bryn Walls Language content for Dorling Kindersley by g-and-w publishing Produced for Dorling Kindersley by Schermuly Design Co. Art Editor Hugh Schermuly Project Editor Cathy Meeus Special photography Mike Good First American Edition, 2005 Published in the United States by DK Publishing, Inc., 375 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014 05 06 07 08 09 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Copyright © 2005 Dorling Kindersley Limited All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. Published in Great Britain by Dorling Kindersley Limited. A Cataloging-in-Publication record for this book is available from the Library of Congress. ISBN 0-7566-0922-4 15-Minute French is also available in a pack with two CDs (ISBN 0-7566-0931-3) Color reproduction by Colourscan, Singapore Printed and bound in China by Leo Paper Products Limited Discover more at www.dk.com How to use this book 6 Week 1 Introductions Hello 8 Relatives 10 My family 12 To be and to have 14 Review and repeat 16 Week 2 Eating and drinking In the café 18 In the restaurant 20 To want 22 Dishes 24 Review and repeat 26 Week 3 Making arrangements Days and months 28 Time and numbers 30 Appointments 32 On the telephone 34 Review and repeat 36 Week 4 Travel At the ticket office 38 To go and to take 40 Taxi, bus, and metro 42 On the road 44 Review and repeat 46

At the hospital 94 Review and repeat 96 Week 10 At home At home 98 In the house 100 The yard 102 Pets 104 Review and repeat 106 Week 11 Services Mail and banks 108 Services 110 To come 112 Police and crime 114 Review and repeat 116 Week 12 Leisure and socializing Leisure time 118 Sports and hobbies 120 Socializing 122 Review and repeat 124 Reinforce and progress 126 Menu guide 128 English–French dictionary 132 French–English dictionary 146 Acknowledgments 160 Week 5 Getting around Around town 48 Finding your way 50 Sightseeing 52 At the airport 54 Review and repeat 56 Week 6 Accommodation Booking a room 58 In the hotel 60 At the campground 62 Descriptions 64 Review and repeat 66 Week 7 Shopping Shops 68 At the market 70 At the supermarket 72 Clothes and shoes 74 Review and repeat 76 Week 8 Work and study Jobs 78 The office 80 Academic world 82 In business 84 Review and repeat 86 Week 9 Health At the pharmacy 88 The body 90 At the doctor 92

1 8 W E E K 2 Au café In the café In a typical French café you can either sit at the counter, which is cheaper, or have waiter service at a table. Tipping is the norm if you’re happy with the service, but a few coins will be enough. Food is not usually served, although you can often get bread and croissants in the mornings. 1 Warm up Count to ten (pp.10–11). Remind yourself how to say “hello” and “goodbye.” (pp.8–9) Ask “Do you have a baguette?” (pp.14–15) Look at the words below and say them out loud a few times. Cover the French with the flap and try to remember the French for each item. Practice the words on the picture also. 2 Words to remember le café crème luh kafay krem le grand café luh groñ kafay le thé luh tay le thé au lait luh tay oh lay coffee with frothy milk large black coffee black tea tea with milk Cultural tip A standard coffee is small and black. You’ll need to ask if you want it any other way. If you like milk in your tea, you’ll need to specify cold milk (“lait froid”/ lay frwah), otherwise you are likely to get a jug of hot milk. Bonjour. Je voudrais un café au lait, s’il vous plaît. bonjoor. juh voodray uñ kafay oh lay, seel voo play Hello. I would like coffee with milk, please. C’est tout madame? say too ma-dam Is that all, madam? Vous avez des croissants? voo zavay day krossoñ Do you have any croissants? la confiture lah coñfeetyur jam le sucre luh sookruh sugar le café luh cafeh small black coffee 3 In conversation 6 H OW TO U S E T H I S B O O K How to use this book This main part of the book is devoted to 12 themed chapters, broken down into five 15-minute daily lessons, the last of which is a revision lesson. So, in just 12 weeks you will have completed the course. A concluding reference section contains a menu guide and English-to- French and French-to-English dictionaries. Cultural/Conversational tip These panels provide additional insights into life in France and language usage. Instructions Each exercise is numbered and introduced by instructions that explain what to do. In some cases additional information is given about the language point being covered. Warm up and clock Each day starts with a one-minute warm-up that encourages you to recall vocabulary or phrases you have learned previously. A clock to the right of the heading bar indicates the amount of time you are expected to spend on each exercise. How to use the flap The book’s cover flaps allow you to conceal the French so that you can test whether you have remembered correctly. 1 2 4 W E E K 12 L E I S U R E A N D S O C I A L I Z I N G 1 2 5 Révisez et répétez Review and repeat Réponses Answers Cover with flap 1 Animals 2 I like… 1 Animals Say the following in French: 1 I like rugby. 2 I don’t like golf. 3 I like painting. 4 I don’t like playing boules. 2 I like… 1 le poisson luh pwassoñ 2 l’oiseau lwazoe 3 le lapin luh lapañ 4 le chat luh shah 5 le hamster luh amstair 6 le chien luh shiañ 1 J’aime le rugby. jem luh roogbee 2 Je n’aime pas le golf. juh nem pah luh golf 3 J'aime faire de la peinture. jem fair duh lah pañtyur 4 Je n’aime pas jouer aux boules. juh nem pah jooway oh bool Réponses Answers Cover with flap 3 To do 4 An invitation 1 fais fay 2 fait fay 3 faites fet 4 fait fay 5 faites fet 6 faire fair 1 Je suis désolé(e), je suis occupé(e). juh swee dayzolay, juh swee zokoopay 2 Avec plaisir. avek playzeer 3 Merci. A quelle heure? mairsee, ah kel ur 4 C’est bon pour moi. say boñ poor mwah Use the correct form of the verb faire in these sentences. 1 Tu ____ de la pêche? 2 Elle ____ de la voile. 3 Que ____ vous? 4 Il ____ froid aujourd’hui. 5 Vous ____ de la randonnée? 6 J’aime ____ de la natation. 3 To do You are invited for dinner. Join in the conversation, replying in French following the English prompts. Vous voulez venir pour déjeuner vendredi? 1 I’m sorry, I'm busy. Pourquoi pas samedi? 2 I’d love to. Venez avec vos enfants. 3 Thank you. At what time? A douze heures et demie. 4 That’s good for me. 4 An invitation 3 fish cat hamster rabbit dog16 4 1 2 4 3 5 bird 2 Say the French words for the numbered animals. 1 Review and repeat A recap of selected elements of previous lessons helps to reinforce your knowledge. Text styles Distinctive text styles differentiate French and English, and the pronunciation guide (see right). In conversation Illustrated dialogues reflecting how vocabulary and phrases are used in everyday situations appear throughout the book.

1 3 2 D I C T I O N A RY Dictionary English to French The gender of a singular French noun is indicated by the word for the: le and la (masculine and feminine). If these are abbreviated to l’ in front of a vowel or the letter “h,” or if the noun is plural, indicated by les, then the gender is indicated by the abbreviations “(m)” or “(f).” French adjectives (adj) vary according to the gender and number of the word they describe; the masculine form is shown here. In most cases, you add an -e to the masculine form to make it feminine. Certain endings use a different rule: masculine adjectives that end in -x adopt an -se ending in the feminine form, while those that end in -ien change to -ienne. Some feminine adjectives that do not follow these rules are shown here and follow the abbreviation “(fem).” For the plural form, a (silent) -s is usually added. airport bus la navette (pour l’aéroport) aisle (supermarket) rayon alarm clock le réveil alcohol l’alcool (m) Algeria l’Algérie (f) Algerian algérien(ne) all tout; all the streets toutes les rues; that’s all c’est tout allergic allergique almost presque alone seul Alps les Alpes (f) already déjà always toujours am: I am je suis ambulance l’ambulance (f) America l’Amérique (f) American américain(e) and et Andorra Andorre ankle la cheville another (different) un/une autre; another coffee, please encore un café, s’il vous plaît answering machine le réponder antifreeze l’antigel (m) antique shop le magasin d’antiquités; l’antiquaire (m) antiseptic l’antiseptique (m) apartment l’appartement (m) aperitif l’apéritif (m) appetite l’appétit (m) appetizers les entrées (f) A a un/une about: about sixteen environ seize accelerator l’accélérateur (m) accident l’accident (m) accommodation l’hébergement (m) accountant le/la comptable ache la douleur adapter (plug) la prise multiple; (voltage) l’adaptateur (m) address l’adresse (f) adhesive l’adhésif (m) admission charge le prix d’entrée advance l’avance (f) after après afternoon l’après-midi (m) aftershave l’après-rasage (m) again de nouveau against contre agenda l’ordre du jour (m) agent l’agent (m) AIDS SIDA air l’air (m) air conditioning la climatisation aircraft l’avion (m) airline la compagnie aérienne air mail par avion air mattress le matelas pneumatique airport l’aéroport (m) apple la pomme application form le formulaire de demande appointment le rendez- vous apricot l’abricot (m) April avril architecture l’architecture (f) are: you are (singular informal) tu es; we are nous sommes; (plural; singular formal) vous êtes; they are ils/elles sont arm le bras armchair le fauteuil arrival l’arrivée (f) arrive arriver art l’art (m) art gallery le musée d’art; la galerie d’art artist l’artiste (m) as: as soon as possible dès que possible ashtray le cendrier asleep endormi; he’s asleep il dort aspirin l’aspirine (f) associate professor le maître de conférences asthmatic asthmatique at: at the post office à la poste; at the café au café; at 3 o’clock à 3 heures ATM le distributeur automatique attic le grenier attractive attirant August août aunt la tante Australia l’Australie (f) E AT I N G A N D D R I N K I N G 1 9 Oui, bien sûr. wee, byañ syur Yes, certainly. Alors deux croissants. C’est combien? alor duh krossoñ. say koñbyañ Two croissants, then. How much is that? Quatre euros, s’il vous plaît. katruh uroh, seel voo play Four euros, please. Learn these phrases. Read the English under the pictures and say the phrase in French as shown on the right. Then conceal the French with the cover flap and test yourself. I’d like a large black coffee, please. 4 Useful phrases Je voudrais un grand café, s’il vous plaît. juh voodray uñ groñ kafay, seel voo play C’est tout? say too Je prends un croissant. juh pron uñ krossoñ C’est combien? say koñbyañ Is that all? I’ll have a croissant. How much is that? le pain luh pañ bread le café au lait luh kafay oh lay large coffee with milk H OW TO U S E T H I S B O O K 7 Many French sounds will already be familiar to you, but a few require special attention. Take note of how these letters are pronounced: r a French r is pronounced in the back of the throat, producing a sound a little like gargling j a French j is soft like the sound in the middle of pleasure (as opposed to the hard English j as in major) n n is pronounced nasally when in the combination on, an or in. Imagine saying huh through your nose. The nasal n is shown in the pronunciation with this symbol: ñ ch ch in French is equivalent to sh in English, as in ship er/ez these endings are pronounced ay as in play Pay attention also to these vowel sounds as they may vary from English: i as the English keep au as the English over eu as the English fur oi as the English wag Below each French word or phrase you will find a pronunciation transcription. Read this, bearing in mind the tips above, and you will achieve a comprehensible result. But remember that the transcription can only ever be an approximation and that there is no real substitute f

8 W E E K 1 Bonjour Hello In France it is part of the culture to greet family and friends with kisses on the cheek. The number of kisses varies from two to four. For example, it is usually three kisses in the south but two in Brittany. In more formal situations, a handshake is part of the normal greeting. 1 Warm up The Warm Up panel appears at the beginning of each topic. Use it to reinforce what you have already learned and to prepare yourself for moving ahead with the new subject. Look at these polite expressions and say them aloud. Cover the text on the left with the cover flap and try to remember the French for each item. Check your answers. 2 Words to remember Bonjour. boñjoor Bonsoir/bonne nuit. boñswar/bon nwee Je m’appelle Jean. juh mapell joñ Enchanté (men)/ Enchantée (women). oñshontay Hello. Good evening/good night. My name is Jean. Pleased to meet you. Salut! saloo Hi! 3 In conversation: formal Bonjour. Je m’appelle Céline Legrand. boñjoor. juh mapell seleen luhgroñ Hello. My name is Céline Legrand. Bonjour madame. Monsieur Rossi, enchanté. boñjoor ma-dam. musyuh rossee, oñshontay Hello (madam). Mr. Rossi, pleased to meet you. Enchantée. oñshontay Pleased to meet you. Cultural tip The French tend to greet people with “monsieur” (sir), “madame” (madam, for older women), or “mademoiselle” (miss, for younger women) much more than most English-speakers would.

I NT R O D U C T I O N S 9 5 Useful phrases Au revoir. ovwar A bientôt. ah byañtoe A demain. ah dumañ Merci (beaucoup). mairsee (bohkoo) Goodbye. See you soon. See you tomorrow. Thank you (very much). Familiarize yourself with these phrases. Read them aloud several times and try to memorize them. Conceal the French with the cover flap and test yourself. 6 In conversation: informal Alors, à demain? alor, ah dumañ So, see you tomorrow? Oui, au revoir. wee, ovwar Yes, goodbye. Au revoir. A bientôt. ovwar. ah byañtoe Goodbye. See you soon. 4 Put into practice Join in this conversation. Read the French beside the pictures on the left and then follow the instructions to make your reply. Then test yourself by concealing the answers on the right with the cover flap. Bonjour monsieur. boñjoor musyuh. Hello, sir. Say: Hello, mademoiselle. Je m’appelle Martine. juh mapell marteen. My name is Martine. Say: Pleased to meet you. Bonjour mademoiselle. boñjoor mad-mwazel Enchanté. oñshontay

1 0 W E E K 1 Les relations Relatives In French, the same word is used for relationships by marriage: beau-père means both father-in-law and step- father, and belle-fille means daughter- in-law and stepdaughter. The French for the is le or la, and a is un or une, depending on whether the word is masculine or feminine (see below). 1 Warm up Say “hello” and “goodbye” in French. (pp.8–9) Now say “My name is…” (pp.8–9) Say “sir” and “madam.” (pp.8–9) Look at the people in this scene and match their numbers with the vocabulary list at the side. Read the French words aloud. Then cover the list with the flap and test yourself. 2 Match and repeat 1 le grand-père luh groñpair 2 le frère luh frair 3 la sœur lah sur 4 le père luh pair 5 la mère lah mair 6 la grand-mère lah groñmair 7 le fils luh fees 8 la fille lah feeyuh Conversational tip In French, things as well as people are masculine (m) or feminine (f). For example, “wine” is masculine: “le vin,” but “car” is feminine: “la voiture.” For the plural les is used for both masculine and feminine. In this book “m” or “f” indicates the gender after a plural. grandfather daughterson brother grandmother father sister mother 1 2 3 4 5 876

I NT R O D U C T I O N S 1 1 3 Words to remember: relatives I have five sons. I have three sisters and a brother. I have two stepsons. 5 Say it la belle-sœur lah bell sur le beau-frère luh boe frair la demi-sœur lah dumee sur le demi-frère luh dumee frair les enfants (m) lay zoñfoñ J’ai quatre enfants. jay katruh oñfoñ J’ai deux belles-filles. jay duh bell feeyuh sister-in-law/ stepsister brother-in-law/ stepbrother half-sister half-brother children I have four children. I have two stepdaughters. Look at these words and say them aloud. Conceal the text on the right with the cover flap and try to remember the French. Check your answers. Then practice the phrases below. le mari luh maree husband la femme lah fam wife Memorize these words. Now cover the French and test yourself. 4 Words to remember: numbers un/une uñ (m)/oon (f) deux duh trois trwah quatre katruh cinq sank six sees sept set huit weet neuf nurf dix dees one two three four five six seven eight nine ten Be careful with the pronunciation of deux and trois. When you say them in front of a word that starts with a vowel, you need to say an extra “z” sound— for example, deux enfants (two children) is pronounced duh zoñfoñ, and trois éclairs (three eclairs), trwah zayclair. This is also true of other words. Nous sommes mariés. Noo som mareeay We are married.

1 2 W E E K 1 Ma famille My family The French have two ways of saying “you”: vous for people you meet or don’t know very well and tu for family and friends. Similarly, there are different words for “your.” The words for “my” and “your” also change depending on whether they relate to masculine, feminine, or plural nouns. 1 Warm up Say the French for as many members of the family as you can. (pp.10–11) Say “I have two sons.” (pp.10–11) Say these words out loud a few times. Cover the French with the flap and try to remember the French word for each item. 2 Words to remember mon moñ ma mah mes may ton toñ ta tah tes tay votre votruh vos voe my (with masculine) my (with feminine) my (with plural) your (informal, with masculine) your (informal, with feminine) your (informal, with plural) your (formal, with masculine or feminine) your (formal, with plural) In conversation Vous avez des enfants? voo zavay day zoñfoñ Do you have any children? Oui, j’ai deux filles. wee, jay duh feeyuh Yes, I have two daughters. Voici mes filles. Et vous? vwasee may feeyuh. ay voo These are my daughters. And you? Voici mes parents. vwasee may paroñ These are my parents. 3

Conversational tip The French usually ask a question by simply raising the pitch of the voice at the end of a statement—for example, “Vous voulez un café?” (“Do you want coffee?”). You could also ask the same question by inverting the verb and subject: “Voulez-vous un café?”. Or you can put “Est-ce que” in front of the sentence: “Est-ce que vous voulez un café?” J’ai un beau-fils. jay uñ boe fees I have a stepson. Do you have any brothers and sisters? (formal) Do you have any children? (informal) I have two sisters. This is my wife. Say it 4 Useful phrases Vous avez des frères? voo zavay day frair Tu as des frères? tew ah day frair Voici mon mari. vwasee moñ maree C’est ma femme. say mah fam C’est votre sœur? say votruh sur C’est ta sœur? say tah sur Do you have any brothers? (formal) Do you have any brothers? (informal) This is my husband. That’s my wife. Is that your sister? (formal) Is that your sister? (informal) Read these phrases aloud several times and try to memorize them. Conceal the French with the cover flap and test yourself. 5 I NT R O D U C T I O N S 1 3

1 4 W E E K 1 Etre et avoir To be and to have There are some essential verbs for you to learn in this course. You can use these to construct a large variety of useful phrases. The first two are être (to be) and avoir (to have). Learn them carefully, since French verbs change more than English ones according to the pronoun (I, you, etc.) used. 1 Warm up Say “See you soon.” (pp.8–9) Say “I am married” (pp.10–11) and “I have a daughter.” (pp.12–13) Familiarize yourself with the different forms of être (to be). Use the cover flaps to test yourself and, when you are confident, practice the sample sentences below. 2 Etre: to be je suis juh swee tu es tew ay il/elle est eel/el ay nous sommes noo som vous êtes voo zet ils/elles sont eel/el soñ I am you are (informal singular) he/she is we are you are (formal singular or plural) they are Je suis anglaise. juh swee zonglayz I’m English. Je suis fatigué(e). juh swee fatigay Vous êtes à l’heure. voo zet ah lur Elle est heureuse? el ay tururz Nous sommes français. noo som froñsay I’m tired. You’re on time. Is she happy? We’re French.

I NT R O D U C T I O N S 1 5 3 Avoir: to have j’ai jay tu as tew ah il/elle a eel/el ah nous avons noo zavoñ vous avez voo zavay ils/elles ont eel/el zoñ I have you have (informal singular) he/she has we have you have (formal singular or plural) they have Practice avoir (to have) and the sample sentences, then test yourself. 4 Negatives Il n’est pas marié. eel nay pah mariyay Je ne suis pas sûr(e). juh nuh swee pah syur Nous n’avons pas d’enfants. noo navoñ pah doñfoñ He’s not married. I am not sure. We don’t have any children. To make a sentence negative in French, put ne in front of the verb and pas just after: nous ne sommes pas anglais (we are not English). If ne is followed by a vowel, it becomes n’: je n’ai pas d’enfants (I don’t have any children). But many French people drop the ne when they’re talking, so you’ll just hear nous sommes pas (we aren’t), j’ai pas (I haven’t), and so on. Read these sentences aloud, then cover the French with the flap and test yourself. Il a deux baguettes. eel ah duh baget He has two baguettes. He has a meeting. Do you have a cell phone? How many brothers and sisters do you have? Il a un rendez-vous. eel ah uñ roñday-voo Vous avez un portable? voo zavay uñ portabluh Vous avez combien de frères et sœurs? voo zavay koñbyañ duh frair ay sur le vélo luh vayloe bicycle Je n’ai pas de voiture. juh nay pas duh vwatyur I don’t have a car.

1 6 W E E K 1 Révisez et répétez Review and repeat Réponses Answers Cover with flap 1 How many? 2 Hello Cover the answers with the flap. Then say these French numbers out loud. Check that you have remembered the French correctly. 1 How many? 1 trois trwah 2 neuf nurf 3 quatre katruh 4 deux duh 5 huit weet 6 dix dees 7 cinq sank 8 sept set 9 six sees 1 Bonjour. Je m’appelle… [your name]. boñjoor. juh mapell… 2 Enchanté(e). oñshontay 3 Oui, et j’ai deux fils. Et vous? wee, ay jay duh fees. ay voo 4 Au revoir. A demain. ovwar. ah dumañ You meet someone in a formal situation. Join in the conversation, replying in French according to the English prompts. Bonjour. Je m’appelle Nicole. 1 Answer the greeting and give your name. Voici mon mari, Henri. 2 Say “Pleased to meet you.” Vous êtes marié(e)? 3 Say “Yes, and I have two sons. And you?” Nous avons trois filles. 4 Say “Goodbye. See you tomorrow.” . 2 Hello 3 9 42 8 10 5 76 1 2 3 6 4 5 7 8 9

I NT R O D U C T I O N S 1 7 Fill in the blanks with the correct form of avoir (to have) or être (to be). Check that you have remembered the French correctly. 3 To have or be Réponses Answers Cover with flap 3 To have or be 4 Family 1 suis swee 2 avons avoñ 3 a ah 4 avez avay 5 est ay 6 ai ay 7 es ay 8 sommes som 1 le grand-père luh groñpair 2 le frère luh frair 3 la soeur lah sur 4 le père luh pair 5 la mère lah mair 6 la grand-mère lah groñmair 7 le fils luh fees 8 la fille lah feeyuh Say the French for each of the numbered family members. Check that you have remembered the French correctly. 4 Family 1 Je ____ anglaise. 2 Nous ____ quatre enfants. 3 Elle ____ une belle-fille. 4 Vous ____ rendez-vous? 5 Il n’ ____ pas fatigué. 6 Je n’ ____ pas de portable. 7 Tu n’ ____ pas sûr? 8 Nous ____ français. daughter8son7 brother 2 grandfather 1 grandmother 6 father sister3 mother5 4

E AT I N G A N D D R I N K I N G 1 9 Oui, bien sûr. wee, byañ syur Yes, certainly. Alors deux croissants. C’est combien? alor duh krossoñ. say koñbyañ Two croissants, then. How much is that? Quatre euros, s’il vous plaît. katruh uroh, seel voo play Four euros, please. Learn these phrases. Read the English under the pictures and say the phrase in French as shown on the right. Then conceal the French with the cover flap and test yourself. I’d like a large black coffee, please. 4 Useful phrases Je voudrais un grand café, s’il vous plaît. juh voodray uñ groñ kafay, seel voo play C’est tout? say too Je prends un croissant. juh pron uñ krossoñ C’est combien? say koñbyañ Is that all? I’ll have a croissant. How much is that? le pain luh pañ bread le café au lait luh kafay oh lay large coffee with milk

2 0 W E E K 2 Au restaurant In the restaurant There is a variety of different types of eating places in France. In a café you can find a few snacks. A brasserie is a traditional restaurant; the service is fast and there’s usually no need to make reservations. In the more formal gastronomic restaurants, it is necessary to book and to dress up. 1 Warm up Say “I’d like…” (pp.18–19) Say “I don’t have a brother.” (pp.14–15) Ask “Do you have any croissants?” (pp.18–19) Memorize these words. Conceal the French with the cover flap and test yourself. 2 Words to remember la carte lah kart la carte des vins lah kart day vañ les entrées (f) lay zontray les plats (m) lay plah les desserts (m) lay dessair le déjeuner luh dayjunay le dîner luh deenay le petit-déjeuner luh puhtee dayjunay menu wine list appetizers main courses desserts lunch dinner breakfast 3 In conversation Bonjour. Je voudrais une table pour quatre. boñjoor. juh voodray oon tabluh poor katruh Hello. I would like a table for four. Vous avez une réservation? voo zavay oon raysairvasyoñ Do you have a reservation? Oui, au nom de Smith. wee, oh noñ duh Smith Yes, in the name of Smith. cup 7 knife spoon fork 6 45

E AT I N G A N D D R I N K I N G 2 1 4 Match and repeat Look at the numbered items in this table setting and match them with the French words on the right. Read the French words aloud. Now, conceal the French with the cover flap and test yourself. D’accord. Quelle table vous préférez? dakor. kel tabluh voo prayfayray Fine. Which table would you like? Près de la fenêtre, s’il vous plaît. pray duh lah fenetruh, seel voo play Near the window, please. Mais bien sûr. Suivez-moi. may byañ syur. sweevay mwah Of course. Follow me. 5 Useful phrases Qu’est ce que vous avez comme dessert? keskuh voo zavay kom dessair L’addition, s’il vous plait. ladeesyoñ, seel voo play What do you have for dessert? The check, please. Learn these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap to conceal the French. 1 le verre luh vair 2 la serviette lah sairvyet 3 l’assiette (f) lasyet 4 la fourchette lah forshet 5 la cuillère lah kweeyair 6 le couteau luh kootoe 7 la tasse lah tass 8 la soucoupe lah sookoop plate 3 napkin 2 saucer8 glass 1

2 2 W E E K 2 Vouloir To want In this section, you will learn the present tense of a verb that is essential to everyday conversation—vouloir (to want)—as well as a useful polite form, je voudrais (I would like). Remember to use this form when requesting something because je veux (I want) may sound too strong. 1 Warm up What are “breakfast,” “lunch,” and “dinner” in French? (pp.20–1) Say “I,” “you” (informal), “he,” “she,” “we,” “you” (plural/formal), “they” (masculine), “they” (feminine). (pp.14–15) Say the different forms of vouloir (to want) aloud. Use the cover flaps to test yourself and, when you are confident, practice the sample sentences below. 2 Vouloir: to want je veux juh vuh tu veux tew vuh il/elle veut eel/el vuh nous voulons noo vooloñ vous voulez voo voolay ils/elles veulent eel/el verl Tu veux du vin? tew vuh dew vañ Elle veut une nouvelle voiture. el vuh oon noovel vwatyur Nous voulons aller en vacances. noo vooloñ zallay oñ vakons Conversational tip To say “some,” “de” (“of”) combines with “le,” “la,” or “les” to produce “du” for the masculine, “de la” for feminine, or “des” for the plural, as in “du café,” “de la confiture,” and “des citrons” (lemons). If the sentence is negative, use only “de,” as in “Il n’y a pas de café.” In the same way, à (“to”) combines with “le,” “la,” or “les” to produce “au” for the masculine, “à la” for the feminine, and “aux” for the plural. I want you want (informal) he/she wants we want you want (formal/plural) they want Do you want some wine? She wants a new car. We want to go on vacation. Je veux des bonbons. juh vuh day boñ-boñ I want some candy.

E AT I N G A N D D R I N K I N G 2 3 3 Polite requests Je voudrais une bière, s’il vous plaît. juh voodray oon biyair, seel voo play Je voudrais une table pour ce soir. juh voodray oon tabluh poor suh swar Je voudrais la carte. juh voodray lah kart I’d like a beer, please. I’d like a table for tonight. I’d like the menu. There is a form of je veux (I want) used for polite requests: je voudrais. Practice the sentences below and then test yourself. 4 Put into practice Non, mais je voudrais une table pour trois, s’il vous plaît. noñ, may juh voodray oon tabluh poor trwah, seel voo play Je voudrais non- fumeur, s’il vous plaît. juh voodray noñ- foomur, seel voo play Bonsoir, madame. Vous avez une réservation? boñswar, ma-dam. Voo zavay oon raysairvasyoñ Good evening, madam. Do you have a reservation? Say: No, but I would like a table for three, please. Fumeur ou non- fumeur? foomur oo noñ-foomur Smoking or nonsmoking? Say: I’d like nonsmoking, please. Join in this conversation. Read the French beside the pictures on the left and then follow the English prompts to make your reply in French. Test yourself by concealing the answers with the cover flap.

2 4 W E E K 2 Les plats Dishes France is famous for its cuisine and the quality of its best restaurants. It also offers a wide variety of regional dishes. Plenty of garlic and butter are a feature of many typical dishes. Although traditionally French cuisine is meat-based, many restaurants now offer a vegetarian menu. 1 Warm up Say “I’m tired” and “I’m not sure.” (pp.14–15) Ask “Do you have croissants?” (pp.18–19) Say “I’d like a white coffee.” (pp.18–19) vegetables fruit soup pasta Cultural tip You will usually have the choice of eating a set “menu” or ordering “à la carte.” With a set menu, salad is often a starter and you usually have to choose between dessert or cheese. Look at the numbered items and match them to the French words in the panel on the left. Test yourself using the cover flap. 2 Match and repeat 1 les légumes (m) lay laygoom 2 le fruit luh froo-wee 3 le fromage luh fromarj 4 les noix (f) lay nwah 5 la soupe lah soop 6 la volaille lah vol-eye 7 le poisson luh pwassoñ 8 les pâtes (f) lay pat 9 les fruits de mer (m) lay froo-wee duh mair 10 la viande lah vee-ond 1 2 5 cheese 3 8 seafood9 poultry 6

E AT I N G A N D D R I N K I N G 2 5 3 Words to remember: cooking methods What is “cassoulet”? I’m allergic to seafood. I’d like a beer. 6 Say it frit(e) free(t) grillé(e) greeyay rôti(e) rotee bouilli(e) booyee à la vapeur ah lah vapur saignant(e) say-nyoñ(t) fried grilled roasted boiled steamed rare Familiarize yourself with these words and then test yourself. Je voudrais mon steak bien cuit. juh voodray moñ stayk byañ kwee I’d like my steak well done. 4 Words to remember: drinks l’eau (f) loe l’eau gazeuse (f) loe gazuz l’eau plate (f) loe plat le vin luh vañ la bière lah biyair le jus de fruits luh joo duh froo-wee water fizzy water still water wine beer fruit juice Familiarize yourself with these words. 5 Useful phrases Je suis végétarien. juh swee vejitah-ryañ Je suis allergique aux noix. juh swee zalurzheek oh nwah Qu’est que c’est les “escargots”? keskuh say lay zeskargoh I’m a vegetarian. I’m allergic to nuts. What are “escargots”? Learn these phrases and then test yourself. nuts4 fish7 meat10

Name the numbered items. 1 At the table 2 6 W E E K 2 Révisez et répétez Review and repeat Réponses Answers Cover with flap 1 At the table 2 This is my… 2 This is my… 3 I’d like… 1 les noix lay nwah 2 les fruits de mer lay froo-wee duh mair 3 la viande lah vee-ond 4 le sucre luh sookruh 5 le verre luh vair 1 C’est mon mari. say moñ maree 2 Voici ma fille. vwasee mah feeyuh 3 Ma table est non-fumeur. mah tabluh ay noñ- foomur 4 Mes enfants sont fatigués. may zoñfoñ soñ fatigay 3 I’d like… 1 Je voudrais un café. juh voodray uñ kafay 2 Je voudrais de la confiture. juh voodray duh lah coñfeetyur 3 Je voudrais du pain. juh voodray doo pañ 4 Je voudrais un café au lait. juh voodray uñ kafay oh lay 3 Say you’d like the following: nuts seafood meat sugar glass black coffee jam large coffee with milk bread 4 1 2 1 2 4 3 5 Say these phrases in French. Use mon, ma, or mes. 1 This is my husband. 2 Here is my daughter. 3 My table is nonsmoking. 4 My children are tired.

E AT I N G A N D D R I N K I N G 2 7 4 Restaurant Réponses Answers Cover with flap 4 Restaurant 6 les pâtes lay pat 7 le couteau luh kootoe 8 le fromage luh fromarj 9 la serviette lah sairvyet 10 la bière lah biyair 76 8 1 At the table pasta knife cheese napkin beer 10 9 You arrive at a restaurant. Join in the conversation, replying in French according to the English prompts. Bonjour madame, monsieur. 1 Ask for a table for six. Fumeur ou non-fumeur? 2 Say: nonsmoking. Suivez-moi, s’il vous plaît. 3 Ask for the menu. Et vous voulez la carte des vins? 4 Say: No. Sparkling water, please. Voilà. 5 Say: I don’t have a glass. 1 Bonjour. Je voudrais une table pour six. boñjoor. juh voodray oon tabluh por sees 2 Non-fumeur. noñ-foomur 3 La carte, s’il vous plaît. lah kart, seel voo play 4 Non. De l’eau gazeuse, s’il vous plaît. noñ. duh loe gazuz, seel voo play 5 Je n’ai pas de verre. juh nay pah duh vair

2 8 W E E K 3 Les jours et les mois Days and months In French, the days of the week (les jours de semaine) and months (les mois) are not capitalized. The months have names similar to the English ones. You use en with months: en avril (in April), but not with days. 1 Warm up Say “he is” and “they are.” (pp.14–15) Say “he is not” and “they are not.” (pp.14–15) What is French for “the children”? (pp.10–11) Familiarize yourself with these words and test yourself using the flap. 2 Words to remember: days 3 Useful phrases: days The meeting isn’t on Tuesday. I work on Sundays. La réunion n’est pas mardi. lah rayoonyoñ nay pah mardee Je travaille le dimanche. juh trav-eye luh deemonsh Learn these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap. lundi luñdee mardi mardee mercredi mairkrudee jeudi jurdee vendredi voñdrudee samedi samdee dimanche deemonsh aujourd’hui oh-joordwee demain dumañ hier eeyair Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday today tomorrow yesterday Demain, c’est lundi. dumañ, say luñdee Tomorrow is Monday.

M A K I N G A R R A N G E M E NT S 2 9 5 Useful phrases: months Mes enfants sont en vacances en août. may zoñfoñ soñ toñ vakons oñ oot Mon anniversaire est en juin. moñ naneevairsair ay toñ jwañ My children are on vacation in August. My birthday is in June. Learn these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap. Familiarize yourself with these words and test yourself using the flap. 4 Words to remember: months January February March April May June July August September October November December month year janvier joñvyay février fevreeyay mars mars avril avreel mai may juin jwañ juillet jweeyay août oot septembre septombruh octobre oktobruh novembre novombruh décembre daysombruh le mois luh mwah l’an (m) loñ Notre anniversaire de mariage est en juillet. notruh aneevairsair duh mareeaj ay toñ jweeyay Our wedding anniversary is in July. Noël est en décembre. nowel ay toñ daysombruh Christmas is in December.

3 0 W E E K 3 L’heure et les nombres Time and numbers The 12-hour clock is used in everyday speech, while the 24-hour clock is employed in bus stations, airports, etc. Where the minutes are first in English (ten to five), in French the hour is first: dix heures moins cinq (ten minus five). 1 Warm up Count in French from 1 to 10. (pp.10–11) Say “I have a reservation.” (pp.20–1) Say “The meeting is on Wednesday.” (pp.28–9) Memorize how to tell the time in French. 2 Words to remember: time 3 Useful phrases What time is it? What time do you want breakfast? I have a reservation for twelve o’clock. Quelle heure est-il? kel ur ay teel A quelle heure voulez-vous le petit déjeuner? ah kel ur voolay voo luh puhtee dayjunay J’ai une réservation pour douze heures. jay oon raysairvasyoñ poor dooz ur Learn these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap. une heure oon ur une heure cinq oon ur sank une heure et quart oon ur ay kar une heure vingt oon ur vañ une heure et demie oon ur ay dumee deux heures moins le quart duh zur mwañ luh kar deux heures moins dix duh zur mwañ dees one o’clock five after one quarter after one one-twenty one-thirty quarter to two ten to two

M A K I N G A R R A N G E M E NT S 3 1 twenty-five sixty-eight eighty-four ninety-one five to ten eleven-thirty What time is lunch? 5 Say it 4 Words to remember: higher numbers In French when you say 21, 31, etc. you say: vingt-et-un, trente-et-un, and so on. After that, just put the numbers together without “et”: vingt-deux (22), quarante-cinq (45). Seventy is soixante- dix (sixty-ten), 75 is soixante-quinze (sixty- fifteen), and so on. Quatre-vingt (80) means four-twenties, and 90 is quatre- vingt-dix (four- twenties-ten). So 82 is quatre-vingt-deux and 97 is quatre- vingt-dix-sept. eleven twelve thirteen fourteen fiftteen sixteen seventeen eighteen nineteen twenty thirty forty fifty sixty seventy eighty ninety one hundred three hundred one thousand ten thousand two hundred thousand one million Ça fait quatre-vingt- cinq euros. sah fay katruh-vañ-sank uroh That’s eighty-five euros. onze onz douze dooz treize trez quatorze katorz quinze kanz seize sez dix-sept deeset dix-huit deezweet dix-neuf deeznurf vingt vañ trente tront quarante karont cinquante sankont soixante swasont soixante-dix swasont-dees quatre-vingt katruh-vañ quatre-vingt-dix katruh-vañ-dees cent soñ trois cents trwah soñ mille meel dix mille dee meel deux cent mille duh soñ meel un million oon meel-yoñ

3 2 W E E K 3 Les rendez-vous Appointments Business in France is generally conducted more formally than in the United States; always address your business contacts as vous. The French tend to leave the office for the lunch hour, often having a sit-down meal in a restaurant or, less commonly, at home. 1 Warm up Say the days of the week. (pp.28–9) Say “It’s three o’clock.” (pp.30–1) What’s the French for “today,” “tomorrow,” and “yesterday”? (pp.28–9) Learn these phrases and then test yourself. 2 Useful phrases Prenons rendez-vous pour demain. prunoñ ronday-voo poor dumañ Avec qui? avek kee Quand êtes-vous libre? koñ et-voo leebruh Je suis désolé(e), je suis occupé(e). juh swee dayzolay, juh swee zokupay Pourquoi pas jeudi? poorkwah pah jurdee C’est bon pour moi. say boh poor mwah Let’s meet tomorrow. With whom? When are you free? I’m sorry, I’m busy. How about Thursday? That’s good for me. Bienvenue. byañvenoo Welcome. 3 In conversation Bonjour. J’ai rendez- vous. boñjoor. jay ronday-voo Hello. I have an appointment. Avec qui? avek kee With whom? Avec Monsieur Le Blanc. avek musyuh luh bloñ With Mr. Le Blanc. la poignée de main lah pwanyay duh mañ handshake

M A K I N G A R R A N G E M E NT S 3 3 4 Put into practice Je suis désolé, je suis occupé. juh swee dayzolay, juh swee zokupay Mardi après-midi. mardee apray meedee A quelle heure? ah kel ur C’est bon pour moi. say boñ poor mwah Prenons rendez-vous pour jeudi. prunoñ ronday-voo poor jurdee Let’s meet on Thursday. Say: Sorry, I’m busy. Quand êtes-vous libre? koñ et-voo leebruh When are you free? Say: Tuesday afternoon. C’est bon pour moi. say boñ poor mwa That’s good for me. Ask: What time? A quatre heures, si c’est bon pour vous. ah katruh ur see say boñ poor voo At four o’clock, if that’s good for you. Say: It’s good for me. Join in this conversation. Read the French beside the pictures on the left and then follow the instructions to make your reply. Then test yourself by concealing the answers on the right with the cover flap. Très bien. A quelle heure? tray byañ. ah kel ur Okay. What time? A trois heures, mais je suis un peu en retard. ah trwah zur, may juh swee uñ puh oñ retar At three o’clock, but I’m a little late. Ne vous inquiétez pas. Asseyez-vous, je vous en prie. nuh voo zañkyetay pah. assayay voo, juh voo zoñ pree Don’t worry. Sit down, please.

3 4 W E E K 3 1 Warm up Say “I’m sorry.” (pp.32–3) What is the French for “I’d like an appointment”? (pp.32–3) How do you say “with whom?” in French? (pp.32–3) Match the numbered items to the French in the panel on the left and test yourself. 2 Match and repeat 1 le chargeur luh sharjur 2 les renseigne- ments (m) lay ronsenyumoñ 3 le répondeur luh raypoñdur 4 le téléphone luh telayfon 5 le portable luh portabluh 6 la télécarte lah telaykart 7 les écouteurs (m) lay zaykootur 3 Allô. Pauline Du Bois à l’appareil. aloh. pawleen doo bwah ah lap-paray Hello. Pauline du Bois speaking. Bonjour. Je voudrais parler à Rachid Djamal. boñjoor. juh voodray parlay ah rasheed jahmal Hello. I’d like to speak to Rachid Djamal. C’est de la part de qui? say duh lah par duh kee Who’s calling? headphones7 phone card cell phone telephone In conversation 6 5 4 Au téléphone On the telephone In France the emergency police number is 17; ambulance, 15; fire, 18; and directory assistance, 12. Phone cards (télécartes) can be used for public phones or private phones by entering a code. They are available from post offices and newsstands. charger1

M A K I N G A R R A N G E M E NT S 3 5 Jean Leblanc de l’imprimerie Laporte. joñ luhbloñ duh lahpreemuree laport Jean Leblanc of Laporte Printers. Désolée. La ligne est occupée. dayzolay. lah leenyuh et okupay I’m sorry. The line is busy. Il peut me rappeller, s’il vous plaît? eel puh muh raplay, seel voo play Can he call me back, please? Practice these phrases. Then test yourself using the cover flap. I’d like an outside line. Useful phrases Je voudrais une ligne extérieure. juh voodray oon leenyuh exteree-yur Je voudrais parler à Françoise Martin. juh voodray parlay ah franswahz martañ Je peux laisser un message? juh puh laysay uñ mesarj Désolé(e), je me suis trompé(e) de numéro. dayzolay, juh muh swee trompay duh noomairoe I’d like to speak to Françoise Martin. Can I leave a message? Sorry, I have the wrong number. phone book 2 answering machine 4 3 5 I’d like to speak to Mr. Hachart. Can I leave a message for Emma? Say it

3 6 W E E K 3 Révisez et répétez Review and repeat Réponses Answers Cover with flap 1 Sums 2 I want... Fill the blanks with the correct form of vouloir. 1 Vous ____ un café? 2 Elle ____ aller en vacances. 3 Nous ____ une table pour trois. 4 Tu ____ une bière? 5 Je ____ une nouvelle voiture. 6 Il ____ des bonbons. 2 I want... 1 seize sez 2 trente-neuf tront-nurf 3 cinquante-trois sankont-trwah 4 soixante- quatorze swasont-katorz 5 quatre-vingt dix-neuf katruh-vañ deeznuf 6 quarante-et-un karont-ay-uñ 1 voulez voolay 2 veut vuh 3 voulons vooloñ 4 veux vuh 5 veux vuh 6 veut vuh 1 Sums 1 10 + 6 = ? 2 14 + 25 = ? 3 66 – 13 = ? 4 40 + 34 = ? 5 90 + 9 = ? 6 46 – 5 = ? Say the answers to these sums out loud in French. Then check that you have remembered correctly. What are the numbered items in French? 3 Telephones cell phone phone card 3 1

M A K I N G A R R A N G E M E NT S 3 7 Say these times in French. 5 Time Réponses Answers Cover with flap 3 Telephones 5 Time 1 le portable luh portabluh 2 le répondeur luh raypoñdur 3 la télécarte lah telaykart 4 le téléphone luh telayfon 5 les écouteurs lay zaykootur 1 une heure oon ur 2 une heure cinq oon ur sank 3 une heure vingt oon ur vañ 4 une heure et demie oon ur ay dumee 5 une heure et quart oon ur ay kar 6 deux heures moins dix duh zur mwañ dees 4 When? 1 I have a meeting on Monday, May 20th. 2 My birthday is in September. 3 I come back on Sunday. 4 They don’t work in August. What do these sentences mean? 1 J’ai rendez-vous lundi vingt mai. 2 Mon anniversaire est en septembre. 3 Je reviens dimanche. 4 Ils ne travaillent pas en août. 4 When? answering machine headphones telephone 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 4 5

3 8 W E E K 4 Au guichet At the ticket office In France, before getting on the train, you must validate (composter) your ticket by stamping it. Special orange machines are installed in every train station for this purpose. Fines are handed out to those who forget to validate their tickets. Most trains have both first- and second-class seats. 1 Warm up Count to 100 in tens. (pp.10–11, pp.30–1) Ask “At what time?” (pp.30–1) Say “Half-past one.” (pp.30–1) Learn these words and then test yourself. 2 Words to remember la gare lah gar le train luh trañ la voiture lah vwatyur le billet luh beeyay aller-simple allay-sañpluh aller-retour allay-rutoor première classe prumyair klas en seconde oñ sugond station train car ticket one-way round-trip first class second class 3 In conversation Deux billets pour Bordeaux s’il vous plait. duh beeyay poor bordoe seel voo play Two tickets for Bordeaux, please. Aller-retour? allay rutoor Round-trip? Oui. Je dois réserver des places? wee. juh dwah rayzurvay day plas Yes. Do I need to reserve seats? La gare est pleine de monde. lah gar ay plen duh moñd The station is crowded. le quai luh kay platform le passager luh pasahjay passenger

T R AV E L 3 9 4 Useful phrases Which platform does the train for Paris leave from? Three tickets to Lyon, please. 5 Say it C’est combien un billet pour Lille? say koñbyañ uñ beeyay poor leel Vous acceptez les cartes de crédit? voo zakseptay lay kart duh kredee Je dois changer? juh dwah shonjay Le train part de quel quai? luh trañ par duh kel kay Vous faites des réductions? voo fet day raydooksyoñ A quelle heure part le train pour Paris? ah kel ur par luh trañ poor paree How much is a ticket to Lille? Do you accept credit cards? Do I have to change trains? Which platform does the train leave from? Are there discounts? What time does the train for Paris leave? Learn these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap. Cultural tip Most train stations now have automatic ticket machines that accept credit and debit cards as well as cash. Ce n’est pas nécessaire. Quarante euros s’il vous plaît. suh nay pah nesaysair. karont uroh seel voo play That’s not necessary. Forty euros, please. Vous acceptez les cartes de crédit? voo zakseptay lay kart duh kredee Do you accept credit cards? Bien sûr. Le train part du quai numéro cinq. byañ syur. luh trañ par doo kay noomairoe sank Certainly. The train leaves from platform five. Le train pour Poitiers est annulé. luh trañ poor pwatyer et anulay The train to Poitiers is canceled.

4 0 W E E K 4 Aller et prendre To go and to take Aller (to go) and prendre (to take) are essential verbs in French. You can also use prendre to say I’ll have (je prends) when you talk about food and drink. Note that the present tense in French includes the sense of a continuous action—for example, je vais means both I go and I am going. 1 Warm up How do you say “train”? (pp.38–9) What does “Le train part de quel quai?” mean? (pp.38–9) Ask “When are you free?” (pp.32–3) Say the different forms of aller (to go) aloud. Use the flaps to test yourself and, when you are confident, practice the sample sentences below. 2 Aller: to go je vais juh vay tu vas tew vah il/elle va eel/el vah nous allons noo zalloñ vous allez voo zallay ils/elles vont eel/el voñ I go you go (informal singular) he/she goes we go you go (formal singular or plural) they go Je vais à la Tour Eiffel. juh vay zah lah toor eefel I’m going to the Eiffel Tower. Cultural tip The TGV (“train à grande vitesse”) is a fast train that can get you from Paris to southern France in about three hours. Generally you will need to reserve a seat and can still choose smoking or nonsmoking seats. TER (“trains express régionaux”) is another type of fast train. These trains are cheaper than the TGV. You can buy a ticket on the day of travel and get on without a reservation. Où allez-vous? oo allay voo Je vais à Paris. juh vay zah paree Nous allons à l’école en train. noo zalloñ ah laykol oñ trañ Where are you going? I’m going to Paris. We go to school by train.

T R AV E L 4 1 3 Prendre: to take Cover the text on the right and complete the dialogue in French. 4 Put into practice je prends juh proñ tu prends tew proñ il/elle prend eel/el proñ nous prenons noo prunoñ vous prenez voo prunay ils/elles prennent eel/el pren I take you take (informal singular) he/she takes we take you take (formal singular or plural) they take Say the different forms of prendre (to take) aloud. Use the flaps to cover the French and test yourself. When you are confident, practice the sample sentences below. Je prends le métro tous les jours. juh proñ luh metroe too lay joor I take the metro every day. Je ne veux pas prendre un taxi. juh nuh vuh pah proñdruh uñ taksee Prenez la première à gauche. prunay lah prumyair ah gaush Il prend le bœuf bourguignon. eel proñ luh buf boorgheenyoñ I don’t want to take a taxi. Take the first left. He’ll have the beef bourguignon. Je vais au Louvre. juh vay zoh loovruh Non, je veux aller en bus. noñ. juh vuh allay oñ boos Où allez-vous? oo allay voo Where are you going? Say: I’m going to the Louvre. Vous voulez prendre le métro? voo voolay proñdruh luh metroe Do you want to take the metro? Say: No, I want to go by bus.

4 2 W E E K 4 Taxi, bus, et métro Taxi, bus, and metro With buses, as with trains, you need to validate your ticket in a machine at the time of travel. For the metro, there’s a standard fare and you can also buy a carnet, a book of 10 tickets. It’s unusual to flag down a cab in the street. You need to find one of the many taxi stands and wait there. 1 Warm up Say “I’d like to go to the station.” (pp.40–1) Ask “Where are you going?” (pp.40–1) Say “fruit” and “cheese.” (pp.24–5) Familiarize yourself with these words. 2 Words to remember le bus luh boos le car luh kar la gare routière lah gar rootyair l’arrêt de bus (m) laray duh boos le tarif luh tareef le taxi luh taksee la rangée de taxis lah roñjay duh taksee la station de métro lah stasyoñ duh metroe bus (local) bus (long- distance) bus station bus stop fare taxi taxi stand metro station Le bus numéro 4 s’arrête ici? luh boos noomairoe katruh saret eesee Does the Route 4 bus stop here? 3 In conversation: taxi Le marché aux fromages, s’il vous plaît. luh marshayoe fromarj, seel voo play The cheese market, please. Oui, sans problème, monsieur. wee. soñ problem musyuh Yes, no problem, sir. Vous pouvez me déposer ici, s’il vous plaît? voo poovay muh dayposay eesee, seel voo play Can you drop me here, please?

T R AV E L 4 3 4 Useful phrases Je veux un taxi pour l’Arc de Triomphe. juh vuh uh taksee poor lark duh treeoñf Quand est le prochain bus pour la gare? koñ ay luh proshen boos poor lah gar Pour aller au musée? poor allay oh moozay Le trajet dure combien de temps? luh trajay dyur koñbyañ duh toñ Attendez-moi s’il vous plaît. atonday-mwah seel voo play I want a taxi to the Arc de Triomphe. When is the next bus to the station? How do you get to the museum? How long is the trip? Please wait for me. Learn these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap. Vous allez près du musée? vooz allay pray doo moozay Do you go near the museum? Oui. Ça fait quatre- vingt centimes. wee. sah fay katruh vañ sonteem Yes. That’s 80 centimes. Dites-moi quand on arrive, s’il vous plaît. deet mwah koñ toñ areev, seel voo play Tell me when we arrive, please. In conversation: bus5 Do you go near the train station? The fruit market, please. When’s the next bus to Calais? 6 Say it Cultural tip Métro lines (“lignes”) in Paris are known by the names of the first and last stations on the line. Follow the signs to the relevant end station—for example, direction Porte d’Orléans. Look out for the beautiful art deco “Métropolitain” signs retained in some stations.

4 4 W E E K 4 En route On the road Be sure to familiarize yourself with the French rules of the road before driving in France. French autoroutes (highways) are fast but expensive. They are toll (péage) roads in which you usually take a ticket as you enter the highway and pay according to the distance traveled as you exit. 1 Warm up How do you say “I have...”? (pp.14–15) Say “my father,” “my sister,” and “my parents.” (pp.16–17) Say “I’m going to Paris.” (pp.40–1) Match the numbered items to the list on the left, then test yourself. 2 Match and repeat tire4 wheel5 Cultural tip Self-service gas stations can be unstaffed. In this case, you usually have to specify how many liters you want and pay by card before filling up. 3 Road signs Rond-point roñ pwañ Roundabout Cédez le passage seday luh passarj Yield Sens unique sons ooneek One way door6 trunk1 1 le coffre luh kofrue 2 le pare-brise luh parbreez 3 le capot luh kapoh 4 le pneu luh pnuh 5 la roue lah roo 6 la portière lah portyair 7 le pare-chocs luh parshok 8 les phares lay far CÉDEZ LE PASSAGE

T R AV E L 4 5 4 Useful phrases My gearbox doesn’t work. I have a flat tire. 6 Say it headlights 8 windshield2 hood3 bumper7 Mon clignotant ne marche pas. moñ kleenyoe-toñ nuh marsh pah Le plein, s’il vous plaît. luh plañ, seel voo play My turn signal doesn’t work. Fill it up, please. Learn these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap. 5 Words to remember la voiture lah vwatyur l’essence (f) laysans le gazole luh gazol l’huile (f) lweel le moteur luh motur la boîte de vitesses lah bwat duh veetess le pneu crevé luh pnuh kruvay le pot d’échappement luh poe dayshapmoñ le permis de conduire luh pairmee duh kondweer car gasoline diesel oil engine gearbox flat tire exhaust driver’s license Familiarize yourself with these words, then test yourself using the flap. Passage protégé passarj protayjay Priority road Sens interdit sons añtairdee Do not enter Défense de stationner dayfoñs duh stahseeonay No parking

4 6 W E E K 4 Révisez et répétez Review and repeat Réponses Answers Cover with flap Name these forms of transportation in French. 11 TransportationTransportation 2 Go and take Use the correct form of the verb in brackets. 2 1 allons alloñ 2 vais vay 3 prend proñ 4 allez allay 5 prenez prunay 6 prends proñ 1 Nous ____ à la Tour Eiffel. (aller) 2 Je ____ à la gare. (aller) 3 Elle ____ rendez-vous lundi. (prendre) 4 Où ____ -vous? (aller) 5 Que ____ -vous? (prendre) 6 Je ____ le bœuf. (prendre) 1 le bus luh boos 2 le taxi luh taksee 3 la voiture lah vwatyur 4 le train luh trañ 5 le vélo luh vayloe 6 le métro luh metroe 4 1 2 bus train taxi Go and take

T R AV E L 4 7 You’re buying tickets at a train station. Follow the conversation, replying in French following the numbered English prompts. 4 Réponses Answers Cover with flap 3 Vous or tu? 4 Tickets 1 Vous avez des croissants? voo zavay day krossoñ 2 Tu veux une bière? tew vuh oon biyair 3 Vous avez rendez-vous? voo zavay roñday voo 4 Vous allez près de la gare? voo zallay pray duh lah gar 5 Où vas-tu demain? oo vah-tew dumañ 6 Vous êtes libre mercredi? voo zet leebruh mairkrudee 1 Je voudrais deux billets pour Lille. juh voodray duh beeyay poor leel 2 Aller-retour, s’il vous plaît. allay rutoor, seel voo play 3 A quelle heure part le train? ah kel ur par luh trañ 4 Le train part de quel quai? luh trañ par duh kel kay 5 Merci. Au revoir. mairsee. ovwar 1 You are in a café. Ask “Do you have croissants?” 2 You are with a friend. Ask “Do you want a beer?” 3 A business woman approaches you at your company reception. Ask “Do you have an appointment?” 4 You are on the bus. Ask “Do you go near the station?” 5 Ask your mother where she’s going tomorrow. 6 Ask your client “Are you free on Wednesday?” 3 Vous or tu? Tickets 5 Use the correct form of you. car bicycle metro 3 6 Je peux vous aider? 1 I’d like two tickets to Lille. Aller-simple ou aller-retour? 2 Round-trip, please. Voilà. Cinquante euros, s’il vous plaît. 3 What time does the train leave? A treize heures dix. 4 What platform does the train leave from? Quai numéro sept. 5 Thank you. Goodbye.

4 8 W E E K 5 En ville Around town Most French towns still have a market day and a thriving community of small shops. Even small villages usually have a mayor and a town hall. There may be parking restrictions in downtwon areas. Look for signs for parcmètres (pay and display) and défense de stationner (parking forbidden). 1 Warm up Ask “How do you get to the musuem?” (pp.42–3) Say “I want to take the metro” and “I don’t want to take a taxi.” (pp.40–1) Match the numbered locations to the words in the panel. 2 Match and repeat 3 Words to remember church 4 downtown town hall1 art gallery7 bridge2 gas station tourist information car repair shop public swimming pool la station service la stasyoñ servees le syndicat d’initiative luh sañdeekar deeneesyateev le garage luh gararj la piscine municipale lah piseen mooneeseepal Familiarize yourself with these words and test yourself using the cover flap. 1 la mairie lah mayree 2 le pont luh poñ 3 le centre ville luh sontruh veel 4 l’église (f) legleez 5 le parking luh parking 6 la place lah plas 7 la galerie d’art lah galree dar 8 le musée luh moozay 3

G E T T I N G A R O U N D 4 9 parking lot5 museum8 square6 4 Useful phrases Il y a une galerie d’art en ville? eelyah oon galree dar oñ veel C’est loin d’ici? say lwañ deesee Il y a une piscine près du pont. eelyah oon piseen pray doo poñ Il n’y a pas de bibliothèque. eenyah pah duh bib- lee-yotek Is there an art gallery in town? Is it far from here? There is a swimming pool near the bridge. There isn’t a library. Learn these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap. 5 Put into practice Il y a une bibliothèque en ville? eelyah oon bib-lee- yotek oñ veel Pour aller au musée? poor allay oh moozay Merci beaucoup. mairsee bohkoo Je peux vous aider? juh puh voo zeday Can I help you? Ask: Is there a library in town? Non, mais il ya un musée. noñ may eelyah uñ moozay No, but there’s a museum. Ask: How do I get to the museum? C’est là-bas. say lah bah It’s over there. Say: Thank you very much. Join in this conversation. Read the French on the left and follow the instructions to make your reply. Then test yourself by concealing the answers with the cover flap. La cathédrale est au centre-ville lah kataydral et oh sontruh veel The cathedral is downtown.

5 0 W E E K 5 Les directions Finding your way To help you find your way, you’ll often find a plan de la ville (town plan) situated in the town, usually near the town hall or tourist office. In the older parts of French towns there are often narrow streets, in which you will usually find a one-way system in operation. Parking is usually restricted. 1 Warm up How do you say “near the station”? (pp.42–3) Say “Take the first left.” (pp.40–1) Ask “Where are you going?” (pp.40–1) Learn these phrases and then test yourself. 2 Useful phrases tournez à gauche/droite toornay ah gaush/dwrat sur la gauche/ droite sewr lah gaush/dwrat tout droit too dwrah Pour aller à la piscine? poor allay ah lah piseen la première à gauche lah prumyair ah gaush la deuxième à droite lah duzyem ah dwrat turn left/right on the right/left straight ahead How do I get to the swimming pool? first left second right le marché couvert luh marshay coovair indoor market Tournez à gauche à la grande place toornay ah gaush ah lah groñd plas Turn left at the main square. 3 In conversation Il y a un bon restaurant en ville? eelyah uh boñ restoroñ oñ veel Is there a good restaurant in town? Oui, près de la gare. wee, pray duh lah gar Yes, near the station. Pour aller à la gare? poor allay ah lah gar How do I get to the station? la zone piétonne lah zohn peeayton pedestrian zone

G E T T I N G A R O U N D 5 1 4 Words to remember Turn right at the end of the street. It’s across from the town hall. It’s ten minutes by bus. 5 Say it les feux lay fuh le coin luh kwañ la rue lah roo la rue principale lah roo prañseepal au bout oh boo la carte lah kart traversez travairsay en face de oñ fass duh traffic lights corner street/road main road at the end map cross across from Familiarize yourself with these words and test yourself using the flap. le plan de la ville luh plañ duh lah veel town plan Je me suis perdue. juh muh swee pairdoo I’m lost. le monument luh moonyumoñ monument Tournez à gauche aux feux et puis tout droit. toornay ah gaush oh fuh ay pwee too dwrah Turn left at the lights and then straight ahead. C’est loin? say lwañ Is it far? Non, c’est cinq minutes à pied. noñ, say sank minoot ah pyay No, it’s five minutes on foot.

5 2 W E E K 5 Le tourisme Sightseeing Most national museums close on Tuesdays and public holidays. Although stores are normally closed on Sundays, in tourist areas many will remain open all weekend. It is not unusual, particularly in rural areas, for stores and public buildings to close at lunchtime. 1 Warm up Say the days of the week in French. (pp.28–9) How do you say “at six o’clock”? (pp.30–1) Ask “What time is it?” (pp.30–1) Familiarize yourself with these words and test yourself using the flap. 2 Words to remember le guide luh geed l’entrée (f) loñtray les heures d’ouverture (f) lay zur doovairtyur le jour férié luh joor fairiyay l’entrée gratuite (f) loñtray gratweet guidebook entrance ticket opening times public holiday free admission la visite guidée lah viseet geeday guided tour Cultural tip The majority of public buildings and private offices close for public holidays. Many public and private offices are closed in August. If a public holiday falls on a Thursday, the French will often faire le pont (“do the bridge”)—in other words, take Friday off to make a long weekend. Vous ouvrez cet après- midi? voo zoovray set apray- meedee Do you open this afternoon? Oui, mais nous fermons à quatre heures. wee, may noo fairmoñ ah katruh Yes, but we close at four o’clock. Vous avez un accès pour les fauteuils roulants? voo zavay uñ aksay poor lay fohtuhee roolañ Do you have wheelchair access? 3 In conversation

G E T T I N G A R O U N D 5 3 4 Useful phrases Vous ouvrez/fermez à quelle heure? voo zoovray/fairmay ah kel ur Où sont les toilettes? oo soñ lay twalet Il y a un accès pour les fauteuils roulants? eelyah uñ aksay poor lay fohtuhee roolañ What time do you open/close? Where is the bathroom? Is there wheelchair access? Learn these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap. 5 Put into practice Vous ouvrez le mardi? voo zoovray luh mardee A quelle heure? ah kel ur Désolé. Le musée est fermé. dezolay. luh moozay ay fairmay Sorry. The museum is closed. Ask: Do you open on Tuesdays? Oui, mais nous fermons tôt. wee, may noo fairmoñ toe Yes, but we close early. Ask: At what time? Cover the text on the right and complete the dialogue in French. Oui, il y a un ascenseur là-bas. wee, eelyah uñ asoñsur lah-bah Yes, there’s an elevator over there. Merci, je voudrais quatre entrées. mairsee, juh voodray katruh oñtray. Thank you. I’d like four admission tickets. Voilà, et le guide est gratuit. vwalah, ay luh geed ay gratwee Here you are, and the guidebook is free.

5 4 W E E K 5 A l’aéroport At the airport Although the airport environment is largely universal, it is sometimes useful to be able to ask your way around the terminal in French. It’s a good idea to make sure you have a few one-euro coins when you arrive at the airport; you may need to pay for a baggage cart. 1 Warm up Say “You’re on time.” (pp.14–15) What’s the French for “ticket”? (pp.38–9) Say “I am going to New York.” (pp.40–1) Familiarize yourself with these words and test yourself using the flap. 2 Words to remember l’enregistrement (m) loñrejeestrumoñ le départ luh depar l’arrivée (f) lareevay la douane lah doo-an le contrôle des passeports luh kontrol day passpor le terminal luh termee-nal la porte d’embarquement lah port doñbarkumoñ le numéro de vol luh noomairoe duh vol check-in departures arrivals customs passport control terminal gate flight number Quelle est la porte d’embarquement pour le vol numéro vingt- trois? kel ay lah port doñbarkumoñ poor luh vol numairoh vañ-trwah What gate does Flight 23 leave from? Learn these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap. 3 Useful phrases Le vol pour Nice est à l’heure? luh vol poor nees et ah lur Je ne trouve pas mes bagages. juh nuh troov pah may bagarj Le vol pour Londres est retardé. luh vol poor londruh ay retarday Is the flight to Nice on time? I can’t find my baggage. The flight to London is delayed.

G E T T I N G A R O U N D 5 5 4 Put into practice Match the numbered items to the French words in the panel. 5 Match and repeat suitcase5 carry-on luggage6 cart7 passport 4 ticket 3 Le vol pour Paris est à l’heure? luh vol poor paree et ah lur Quelle est la porte d’embarquement? kel ay lah port doñbarkumoñ Bonsoir, monsieur. Je peux vous aider? boñswar, musyuh. juh puh voo zayday Good evening, sir. Can I help you? Ask: Is the flight to Paris on time? Oui, monsieur wee musyuh Yes, sir. Ask: What gate does it leave from? Join in this conversation. Read the French on the left and follow the instructions to make your reply. Then test yourself by concealing the answers with the cover flap. 1 la carte d’embarquement lah kart doñbarkumoñ 2 l’enregistrement des bagages (m) loñrejeestrumoñ day bagarj 3 le billet luh beeyay 4 le passeport luh passpor 5 la valise lah valeez 6 le bagage à main luh bagarj ah mañ 7 le chariot luh shareeyoh boarding pass 1 baggage check-in 2

5 6 W E E K 5 Révisez et répétez Review and repeat Réponses Answers Cover with flap 11 PlacesPlaces 2 Car parts 1 le musée luh moozay 2 la mairie lah mayree 3 le pont luh poñ 4 la galerie d’art lah galree dar 5 le parking luh parking 6 la cathédrale lah kataydral 7 la place lah plas 1 le pare-brise luh parbreez 2 le clignotant luh kleenyoe-toñ 3 le capot luh kapoh 4 le pneu luh pnuh 5 la portière lah portyair 6 le pare-chocs luh parshok Name these car parts in French. 2 Car parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Name the numbered places in French. museum town hall art gallery cathedral square parking lot bridge 4 tire 5 door 1windshield

G E T T I N G A R O U N D 5 7 Ask the questions that match these answers. 3 Questions 1 Je ____ anglais. 2 Nous ____ le bus. 3 Elle ____ à Paris. 4 Il ____ trois filles. 5 Tu ____ un thé? 6 Combien d’enfants ____ -vous? 7 Je ____ rendez- vous pour mardi. 8 Où ____ les toilettes? Choose the correct words to fill the gaps. 4 Verbs Réponses Answers Cover with flap 3 Questions 4 Verbs 1 Le car part à quelle heure? luh kar par ah kel ur 2 C’est combien le café? say koñbyañ luh kafay 3 Vous voulez du vin? voo voolay doo vañ 4 Le train part de quel quai? luh trañ par duh kel kay 5 Où allez-vous? oo allay voo 6 C’est loin? say lwañ 1 suis swee 2 prenons prunoñ 3 va vah 4 a ah 5 veux vuh 6 avez avay 7 prends proñ 8 sont soñ 3 hood 6 bumper 2 turn signal 1 Le car part à huit heures. luh kar par ah weet ur 2 Le café, c’est deux euros cinquante. luh kafay, say duh zuroh sankont 3 Non, je ne veux pas de vin. noñ. juh nuh vuh pah duh vañ 4 Le train part du quai cinq. luh trañ par doo kay sank 5 Nous allons à Paris. noo zalloñ ah paree 6 Non, c’est cinq minutes à pied. noñ, say sank minoot ah pyay

5 8 W E E K 6 Réserver les chambres Booking a room There are different types of accommo- dation: l’hôtel, categorized from one to five stars; la pension, a small family- run hotel; and les chambres d’hôte (like bed and breakfast) which are often situated in beautiful old properties. 1 Warm up How do you ask in French “Do you accept credit cards?” (pp.38–9) Ask “How much is that?” (pp.18–19) Ask “Do you have children?” (pp.12–13) Practice these phrases and then test yourself by concealing the French on the left with the cover flap. 2 Useful phrases Le petit-déjeuner est compris? luh puhtee dayjunay ay koñpree Vous acceptez les animaux de compagnie? voo zakseptay lay zanimoe duh koñpañee Vous avez un room service? voo zavay uñ room survees Il faut libérer la chambre à quelle heure? eel foe leeburay lah shombruh ah kel ur Is breakfast included? Do you accept pets? Do you have room service? What time do I have to check out? Vous avez des chambres libres? voo zavay day shombruh leebruh Do you have any vacancies? Oui, une chambre double. wee, oon shombruh doobluh Yes, a double room. Vous avez un lit d’enfant? voo zavay uñ lee doñfoñ Do you have a crib? 3 In conversation

AC C O M M O DAT I O N 5 9 4 Words to remember Do you have a single room? Does the room have a balcony? 5 Say it la chambre lah shombruh la chambre simple lah shombruh sampluh la chambre double lah shombruh doobluh la chambre twin lah shombruh twin la salle de bains lah sal duh bañ la douche lah doosh le petit-déjeuner luh puhtee dayjunay la clé lah klay le balcon luh balkoñ la climatisation lah kleematee-zasyoñ Familiarize yourself with these words and test yourself by concealing the French on the right with the cover flap. La chambre donne sur le jardin? lah shombruh don syur luh jardañ Does the room have a view over the garden? Pas de problème. Combien de nuits? pah duh prob-lem. koñbyañ duh nwee No problem. How many nights? Pour trois nuits. poor trwah nwee For three nights. Très bien. Voici la clé. tray byañ. vwasee lah klay Very good. Here’s the key. Cultural tip “Chambres d’hôte” are usually the only type of accommodation to include breakfast in the price of the room. In other types of hotels, you will usually be charged extra. Many two- or three-star hotels belong to the Logis de France association, which guarantees certain standards of accommodation and service. room single room double room twin room bathroom shower breakfast key balcony air-conditioning

6 0 W E E K 6 A l’hôtel In the hotel Although the larger hotels almost always have private bathrooms, there are still some pensions and chambres d’hôte with shared facilities. This can also be the case in some economy hotels, where a whole family can stay overnight for less than the price of a tank of gas. 1 Warm up How do you say “is there…?” and “there isn’t…”? (pp.48–9) What does “Je peux vous aider?” mean? (pp.48–9) Match the numbered items in this hotel bedroom with the French text in the panel and test yourself using the cover flap. 2 Match and repeat nightstand1 lamp2 stereo system 3 curtains41 la table de chevet lah tabluh duh shuvay 2 la lampe lah lomp 3 la stéréo lah stairayoe 4 les rideaux (m) lay reedoe 5 le canapé luh kanapay 6 l’oreiller (m) lorayay 7 le coussin luh koosañ 8 le lit luh lee 9 le dessus de lit luh dusoo duh lee 10 la couverture lah coovurtyur Cultural tip When you arrive in your room, you will usually see a long sausage-shaped pillow on the bed called “le traversin”—nowadays a largely decorative item. These are hard and not very comfortable. However, you can usually find square, softer pillows (“les oreillers”) in the cupboard. Do not hesitate to ask if you can’t find any. pillow6 cushion7 bed8 bedspread9 blanket 10 sofa 5

AC C O M M O DAT I O N 6 1 3 Useful phrases La chambre est trop froide/chaude. lah shombruh ay troe fwrard/shohd Il n’y a pas de serviettes. eenyah pah duh survyet J’ai besoin de savon. jay buzwañ duh savoñ La douche ne marche pas très bien. lah doosh nuh marsh pah tray byañ L’ascenseur est en panne. lasohsur ay toñ pan The room is too cold/hot. There are no towels. I need some soap. The shower doesn’t work very well. The elevator has broken down. Familiarize yourself with these phrases and then test yourself. 4 Put into practice J’ai besoin d’oreillers. jay buzwañ dorayay Et la télévision ne marche pas. ay lah telayveesyoñ nuh marsh pah Je peux vous aider? juh puh voo zayday Can I help you? Say: I need some pillows. La femme de chambre va les apporter. la fam duh shambruh vah lay zaportay The maid will bring some. Say: And the television doesn’t work. Cover the text on the right and complete the dialogue in French.

6 2 W E E K 6 Au camping At the campground Camping is popular in France and there are many well-organized campgrounds. These are rated by a star system. Most towns have un camping municipal (public campground), and there are also many private sites. Campfires are usually forbidden, but you can often rent a barbecue grill. 1 Warm up Ask “Can I?” (pp.34–5) What is French for “the shower”? (pp.60–1) Say “I need some towels.” (pp.60–1) 2 Useful phrases Je peux louer un vélo? juh puh looway uñ vayloe C’est de l’eau potable? say duh loe potabluh Les feux de camp sont permis? lay fuh duh koñ soñ pairmee Les radios sont interdites. lay radyo soñ añtairdeet Can I rent a bicycle? Is this drinking water? Are campfires allowed? Radios are forbidden. le bureau du camping luh buroh doo komping campground office 3 In conversation J’ai besoin d’un emplacement pour trois nuits. jay buzwañ d’uñ oñplasmoñ poor trwah nwee I need a site for three nights. Il y en a un près de la piscine. eelyon ah uñ pray duh lah piseen There’s one near the swimming pool. C’est combien pour une caravane? say koñbyañ poor oon karavan How much is it for a camper? Familiarize yourself with these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap. Le camping est tranquille luh komping ay troñkeel The campground is quiet. la poubelle lah poobel trash can le double toit luh doobluh twah fly sheet

AC C O M M O DAT I O N 6 3 4 Words to remember I need a site for four nights. Can I rent a tent? Where’s the electrical hookup? 5 Say it la tente lah tont la caravane lah karavan le camping-car luh komping-car le camping luh komping l’emplacement (m) loñplasmoñ le feu de camp luh fuh duh koñ l’eau potable (f) loe potabluh les détritus (m) lay daytreetoo les douches (f) lay doosh le camping-gaz luh komping-gaz le sac de couchage luh sak duh koosharj le matelas pneumatique luh mataylah nyumateek le tapis de sol luh tapee duh sol tent camper trailer camper van campground site campfire drinking water garbage showers stove fuel sleeping bag air mattress groundsheet Familiarize yourself with these words and test yourself using the flap. le piquet luh peekay tent peg Cinquante euros, avec une nuit d’avance. sankoñt uroh, avek oon nwee davons Fifty euros, one night in advance. Je peux louer un barbecue? juh puh looway uñ barbekyoo Can I rent a barbecue grill? Oui, mais vous devez verser des arrhes. wee, may voo duvay vairsay day zar Yes, but you must pay a deposit. les toilettes (f) lay twalet restrooms la corde lah kord guy rope le branchement électrique luh bronshmoñ aylektreek electrical hookup

6 4 W E E K 6 Les descriptions Descriptions Adjectives are words used to describe people, things, and places. In French you generally put the adjective after the thing it describes—for example, une chambre froide (a cold room), but in some cases the adjective is placed before—for example, un grand café (a large coffee). 1 Warm up Say “hot” and “cold.” (pp.60–1) What is the French for “bathroom” (pp.58–9), “bed,” and “pillow”? (pp.60–1) Adjectives can change slightly depending on whether the thing described is masculine (le), feminine (la), or plural (les), but often this affects only the spelling, not the pronunciation. Below, the masculine spelling is followed by the feminine. For the plural form, just add a (silent) “s” to the appropriate masculine or feminine form. 2 Words to remember grand/grande groñ/groñd petit/petite puhtee/puhteet chaud/chaude shoh/shohd froid/froide fwrah/fwrad bon/bonne boñ/bon mauvais/mauvaise movay/movez lent/lente loñ/lont rapide/rapide rapeed/rapeed bruyant/bruyante breeyoñ/breeyont tranquille/tranquille troñkeel/troñkeel dur/dure dyuh/dyuh mou/molle moo/moll beau/belle boe/bell laid/laide leh/led big/tall small hot cold good bad slow fast noisy quiet hard soft beautiful ugly Le village est très beau. luh veelarj ay tray boe The village is very beautiful. la basse colline lah bas koleen low hill la haute montagne lah oht moñtanhyuh high mountain la petite maison lah puhteet mayzon small house la vieille église lah veeyay egleez old church

AC C O M M O DAT I O N 6 5 3 Useful phrases Ce café est froid. suh kafay ay fwrah Ma chambre est très bruyante. mah shombruh ay tray breeyont Ma voiture est trop petite. mah vwatyur ay troe puhteet J’ai besoin d’un lit plus mou. jay buzwañ d’uñ lee ploo moo This coffee is cold. My room is very noisy. My car is too small. I need a softer bed. You can emphasize a description by using très (very), trop (too), or plus (more) before the adjective. 4 Put into practice La vue est très belle. lah voo ay tray bell Elle est trop petite. el ay troe puhteet Alors nous prenons la chambre. Alor noo prunoñ lah shombruh Voici la chambre. vwasee lah shombruh Here is the bedroom. Say: The view is very beautiful. La salle de bains est là-bas. luh sal duh bañ ay lah- bah The bathroom is over there. Say: It is too small. Nous n’en avons pas d’autre. noo nañavoñ pah dotruh We don’t have another one. . Say: Then we’ll take the room. Join in this conversation. Cover up the text on the right and complete the dialogue in French. Check and repeat if necessary.

2 Campground 6 6 W E E K 6 Révisez et répétez Review and repeat Réponses Answers Cover with flap Put the adjective in brackets into French, using the correct masculine or feminine form. 11 AdjectivesAdjectives 2 Campground 1 chaude shohd 2 mou moo 3 bon boñ 4 petite puhteet 5 tranquille troñkeel 1 le branchement électrique luh bronshmoñ aylektreek 2 la tente lah tont 3 la poubelle lah poobel 4 la corde lah kord 5 les toilettes lay twalet 6 la caravane lah karavan 1 La chambre est trop ____ . (hot) 2 Je voudrais un oreiller plus ____ . (soft) 3 Le café est ____ . (good) 4 Cette salle de bains est trop ____ . (small) 5 Vous avez une chambre plus ____ ? (quiet) 2 tent 3 trash can1 electrical hookup 4guy rope Name these items you might find in a campground.

AC C O M M O DAT I O N 6 7 You are booking a room in a hotel. Follow the conversation, replying in French following the English prompts. Je peux vous aider? 1 Do you have any vacancies? Oui, une chambre double. 2 Do you accept pets? Oui. C’est pour combien de nuits? 3 Three nights. Ça fait deux cent quarante euros. 4 Is breakfast included? Bien sûr, voici la clé. 5 Thank you very much. 3 At the hotel 4 Negatives Réponses Answers Cover with flap 3 At the hotel 4 Negatives 1 Vous avez des chambres libres? voo zavay day shombruh leebruh 2 Vous acceptez les animaux de compagnie? voo zakseptay lay zanimoe duh koñpañee 3 Trois nuits. trwah nwee 4 Le petit-déjeuner est compris? luh puhtee dayjuhnay ay koñpree 5 Merci beaucoup. mairsee bohkoo 1 n’ai pas nay pah 2 ne va pas nuh vah pah 3 ne veut pas nuh vuh pah 4 ne prends pas nuh proñ pah 5 n’est pas nay pah 1 Je ____ d’enfants. (avoir) 2 Elle ____ à Paris demain. (aller) 3 Il ____ de vin. (vouloir) 4 Je ____ le train pour Nice. (prendre) 5 Le café ____ chaud. (être) Make these sentences negative using the verb in brackets. 5 bathrooms 6 camper

6 8 W E E K 7 Les magasins Stores In downtown areas, stores (magasins) are often traditional specialty shops. But you can also find big supermarkets and shopping malls on the outskirts of major towns. Local markets selling fresh, local produce can be found everywhere. You can find out which day is market day at the tourist office. 1 Warm up Ask “How do I get to the station?” (pp.50–1) Say “Turn left at the traffic lights”; “Cross the street”; “The station is across from the café.” (pp.50–1) Match the numbered shops below and right to the French in the panel. Then test yourself using the cover flap. 2 Match and repeat 1 la boulangerie lah booloñjuree 2 la pâtisserie lah pateesree 3 le tabac luh tabah 4 la boucherie lah boosheree 5 la charcuterie lah sharkooterie 6 la librairie lah leebrairee 7 la poissonnerie lah pwasoñree 8 l’épicerie (m) laypeesree 9 la banque lah boñk Cultural tip As well as supplying medicines and health products, a French pharmacy (“pharmacie”) will sell expensive perfume and cosmetics but not generally an everyday bar of soap or a tube of toothpaste. The latter are found at the supermarket or general store. The “tabac” (tobacconist) is the place for newspapers and stamps, but also often incorporates a café and bar. bread shop1 bakery2 butcher shop4 delicatessen5 fishmonger7 grocery store8

S H O P P I N G 6 9 3 Words to remember Where is the bank? Do you sell cheese? Where do I pay? 5 Say it la quincaillerie lah kañkayeree l’antiquaire (m) lañteekair le coiffeur luh kwafur la bijouterie lah bee-jooteree la poste lah post la cordonnerie lah kordoneree le pressing luh praysing le confiseur luh koñfeesur la fromagerie lah fromajeree hardware store antique shop hairdresser jeweler post office shoemaker dry-cleaner candy store cheese shop Familiarize yourself with these words and test yourself using the flap. Où est la fleuriste? oo ay lah flureest Where is the florist? 4 Useful phrases Où est le coiffeur? oo ay luh kwafur Je dois payer où? juh dwah payay oo Je regarde, merci. juh rugard, mairsee Vous vendez des télécartes? voo vonday day telaykart J’en veux deux. joñ vuh duh Il y a un grand magasin en ville? eelyah uñ groñ magazañ oñ veel Je peux passer une commande? juh puh passay oon komond Familiarize yourself with these phrases. Where is the hairdresser? Where do I pay? I’m just looking, thank you. Do you sell phone cards? I’d like two of these. Is there a department store in town? Can I place an order? tobacconist3 bookstore6 bank9

7 0 W E E K 7 Au marché At the market France uses the metric system of weights and measures. You need to ask for produce in kilograms or grams. You may find that the older generation still uses the term une livre (a pound) meaning half a kilogram. Some larger items such as melons are sold individually—à la pièce. 1 Warm up What is French for 40, 56, 77, 82, and 94? (pp.30–1) Say “I’d like a big room.” (pp.64–5) Ask “Do you have a small car?” (pp.64–5) Match the numbered items in this scene with the text in the panel. 2 Match and repeat zucchini1 les courgettes (f) lay korjet 2 la salade lah sah-lad 3 les citrons (m) lay sitroñ 4 les poireaux (m) lay pwaroe 5 les tomates (f) lay toemat 6 les champignons (m) lay shoñpeeyoñ 7 les avocats (m) lay zavokah 8 les pommes de terre (f) lay pom duh tair Je voudrais des tomates. juh voodray day toemat I’d like some tomatoes. Des grosses ou des petites? day gros oo day puhteet The large ones or the small ones? Deux kilos de grosse, s’il vous plaît. duh keeloe duh gros, seel voo play Two kilos of the large ones, please. tomatoes 5 mushrooms 6 avocados7 potatoes8 1 3 In conversation

Three kilos of potatoes, please. The mushrooms are too expensive. How much is the lettuce? 5 Say it lemons The goat’s cheese is too expensive. 4 Useful phrases Le fromage de chèvre est trop cher. luh fromarj duh shevruh ay troe shair C’est combien ce fromage? say koñbyañ suh fromarj Ce sera tout. suh surah too How much is that cheese? That’s all. English text r/right similar to cappuccino Et avec ceci, madame. ay avek susee, ma-dam Anything else, madam? Ce sera tout, merci. C’est combien? suh surah too, mairsee. say koñbyañ That’s all, thank you. How much? Trois euros, cinquante. trwah zuroh, sankont Three euros fifty. Learn these phrases. Then cover up the answers on the right. Read the English under the pictures and say the phrase in French as shown on the right. 3 lettuce2 leeks4 Cultural tip France now uses the common European currency, the euro. This is divided into 100 cents, which the French call “centimes” after the old divisions of the franc. You will usually hear the price given as: dix euros, vingt (¤ 10.20), six euros, soixante-treize (¤ 6.73), etc. S H O P P I N G 7 1

7 2 W E E K 7 Au supermarché At the supermarket Prices in supermarkets are usually lower than in small shops. They offer all kinds of products, with larger out- of-town hypermarchés (hypermarkets) extending to clothes, household goods, garden furniture, and home- improvement products. They may also stock regional products. 1 Warm up What are these items you could buy in a supermarket (pp.24–5)? la viande le poisson le fromage le jus de fruits le vin l’eau Look at the numbered items and match them to the French words in the panel on the left. 2 Match and repeat fruit drinks prepared meals frozen foods household products 1 les produits d’entretien (m) lay prodwee doñtruh-tiañ 2 les fruits (m) lay froo-wee 3 les boissons (m) lay bwassoñ 4 les plats préparés (m) lay plah prayparay 5 les légumes (m) lay laygoom 6 les produits surgelés (m) lay prodwee surjulay 7 les produits laitiers (m) lay prodwee letyay 8 les produits de beauté (m) lay prodwee duh boetay Cultural tip Fruit and vegetables sold by the kilo are usually weighed and priced at a separate counter. Alternatively, there may sometimes be a self-service weighing machine. vegetables 1 4 3 2 5 6

S H O P P I N G 7 3 3 Useful phrases Where’s the dairy products aisle? May I have some ham, please? Where are the frozen foods? 5 Say it dairy products beauty products Je peux avoir un sac, s’il vous plaît? juh puh avwar uñ sak, seel voo play Où est le rayon des boissons? oo ay luh rayonn day bwassoñ Où est la caisse, s’il vous plaît? oo ay lah kes, seel voo play Tapez votre code, s’il vous plaît. tapay votruh kod, seel voo play May I have a bag, please? Where is the drinks aisle? Where is the checkout, please? Please type in your PIN. 4 Words to remember le pain luh pañ le lait luh lay le beurre luh bur le jambon luh joñboñ le sel luh sel le poivre luh pwavruh la lessive lah leseev le papier toilette luh papyay twalet les couches (f) lay koosh le liquide vaisselle luh likeed vaysel bread milk butter ham salt pepper laundry detergent toilet paper diapers dishwashing liquid Learn these words and then test yourself using the cover flap. 7 8 Learn these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap.

7 4 W E E K 7 Vêtements et chaussures Clothes and shoes Clothes and shoes are measured in metric sizes. Even allowing for conversion of sizes, French clothes tend to be cut smaller than American ones. Note that clothes size is la taille but shoe size is la pointure. 1 Warm up Say “I’d like….” (pp.22–3) Ask “Do you have…? (pp.14–15) Say “38,” “42,” and “46.” (pp.30–1) Say “large,” “small,” “bigger,” and “smaller.” (pp.64–5) Match the numbered items of clothing to the French words in the panel on the left. Use the cover flap to test yourself. 2 Match and repeat 1 la chemise lah shumeez 2 la cravate lah kravat 3 la veste lah vest 4 la poche lah posh 5 la manche lah moñsh 6 le pantalon luh poñtaloñ 7 la jupe lah joop 8 le collants (m) luh kolloñ 9 les chaussures (f) lay shohsyur 3jacket Cultural tip Like most of Europe, France uses the continental system of clothing sizes. Dress sizes usually range from 36 (US 6) through to 46 (US 18) and shoe sizes from 37 (US 6) to 45 (US 12). For men’s shirts, a size 41 is a 16-inch collar, 43 is a 17-inch collar, and 45 is an 18-inch collar. tie 2 4pocket 5sleeve 6pants 1shirt

S H O P P I N G 7 5 3 Useful phrases Vous avez une taille plus grande? voo zavay oon tie ploo groñd Ce n’est pas ce que je veux. suh nay pah sukuh juh vuh Je prends la rose. juh proñ lah roz Do you have a larger size? It’s not what I want. I’ll take the pink one. Learn these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap. 4 Words to remember rouge/rouge rooj/rooj blanc/blanche bloñ/blonsh bleu/bleue bluh/bluh jaune/jaune jon/jon vert/verte vair/vairt noir/noire nwar/nwar red white blue yellow green black Colors are adjectives (pp.64–5) and often have a masculine, feminine, and plural form. The feminine is usually formed by adding an “e” and the plural by adding an “s.” I’ll take the yellow one. Do you have this jacket in black? I’d like a 38. Do you have a smaller size? 5 Say it shoes9 pantyhose8 skirt7

Shops3 Market1 7 6 W E E K 7 1 les tomates lay toemat 2 les champignons lay shoñpeeyoñ 3 les pommes de terre lay pom duh tair 4 les courgettes lay korjet 5 la salade lah sah-lad 6 les avocats lay zavokah Description2 Shops3 1 la boulangerie lah booloñjuree 2 l’épicerie laypeesree 3 la librairie lah leebrairee 4 la poissonnerie lah pwasoñree 5 la pâtisserie lah pateesree 6 la boucherie lah boosheree Market1 Description2 Name the numbered vegetables in French. What do these sentences mean? 1 Ces chaussures sont trop chères. 2 Ma chambre est très petite. 3 J’ai besoin d’un lit plus mou. 1 These shoes are too expensive. 2 My room is very small. 3 I need a softer bed. Réponses Answers Cover with flap Name the numbered shops in French, then check your answers. Révisez et répétez Review and repeat 1 tomatoes 1 bread shop 2 grocery 3 bookshop 4 fishmonger 5 bakery 6 butcher 4 zucchini 2 mushrooms 6 avocados 3potatoes 5lettuce

Supermarket4 What is the French for the numbered product categories? S H O P P I N G 7 7 Museum5 1 Trois adultes et deux enfants. trwah zadoolt ay duh zoñfoñ 2 C’est très cher! say tray shair 3 C’est combien pour un guide? say koñbyañ poor uñ geed 4 Cinq entrées et un guide, s’il vous plaît sank oñtray ay tuñ geed, seel voo play 5 Voilà. Où sont les toilettes? vwalah. oo soñ lay twalet 6 Merci beaucoup. mairsee bohkoo 5 Museum Follow this conversation replying in French following the English prompts. Réponses Answers Cover with flap Supermarket4 dairy products 4 beauty products 2 drinks3 1 frozen foods 5 Bonjour. Je peux vous aider? 1 Three adults and two children. Ça fait soixante-dix euros. 2 That's very expensive! Nous ne faisons pas de réductions pour les enfants. 3 How much is a guide? Quinze euros. 4 Five tickets and a guide, please. Quatre-vingt-cinq euros, s’il vous plaît. 5 Here you are. Where are the restrooms? Là-bas. 6 Thank you very much. household products 1 les produits d’entretien lay prodwee doñtruh-tiañ 2 les produits de beauté lay prodwee duh boetay 3 les boissons lay bwassoñ 4 les produits laitiers lay prodwee letyay 5 les produits surgelés lay prodwee surjulay

7 8 W E E K 8 Occupations Jobs Some occupations have a different form when the person is female—for example, infirmier (male nurse) and infirmière (female nurse). Others, such as professeur, remain the same for men and women. When you say your occupation, you don’t use un/une (a), as in Je suis avocat (I’m a lawyer). 1 Warm up Ask “which platform?” (pp.38–9) What is the French for the following family members: “sister,” “brother,” “mother,” “father,” “son,” and “daughter”? (pp.10–11) Familiarize yourself with these occupations and test yourself using the flap. The feminine form is shown in parentheses. 2 Words to remember: jobs médecin medsañ dentiste doñteest infirmier(ière) añfairmyay(yair) professeur profesur comptable koñtabluh avocat(e) avokah(aht) designer deesienur consultant(e) koñsooltoñ(oñt) secrétaire sekraytair commerçant(e) komairsoñ(oñt) électricien(ne) aylektreesyañ(en) plombier ploñbyay cuisinier(ière) kweeseenyay(yair) ingénieur añjaynyur à mon compte ah moñ kont doctor dentist nurse teacher accountant lawyer designer consultant secretary shopkeeper electrician plumber cook/chef engineer self-employed Je suis plombier. juh swee ploñbyay I’m a plumber. Elle est professeur. el ay profesur She is a teacher.

WO R K A N D ST U DY 7 9 3 Put into practice Je suis consultant. juh swee koñsooltoñ Je suis à mon compte. juh swee ah moñ kont Et quelle est votre profession? ay kel ay votruh profesyoñ Ma sœur est dentiste aussi. mah sur ay doñteest ohsee Quelle est votre profession? kel ay votruh profesyoñ What do you do? Say: I am a consultant. Vous travaillez pour quelle compagnie? voo trav-eyeyay poor kel koñpanee What company do you work for? Say: I’m self- employed. Comme c’est intéressant! kom say añtayraysoñ How interesting! Ask: What is your profession? Je suis dentiste. juh swee doñteest I’m a dentist. Say: My sister is a dentist, too. Join in the conversation. Conceal the text on the right with the cover flap and complete the dialogue in French. 4 Words to remember: workplace le siège social luh syej sosyal lah succursale lah sookoorsal le département luh daypartumoñ la réception lah resepsyoñ le chef luh shef le stagiaire luh stajyair headquarters branch department reception manager trainee Familiarize yourself with these words and test yourself. Le siège social est à Lille. luh syej sosyal ay tah leel Headquarters is in Lille.

8 0 W E E K 8 Le bureau The office An office environment or business situation has its own vocabulary in any language, but there are many items for which the terminology is virtually universal. Be aware that French computer keyboards have a different layout from the standard English “QWERTY” convention. 1 Warm up Practice different ways of introducing yourself in different situations (pp.8–9). Mention your name, occupation, nationality, and any other information you’d like to volunteer. Familiarize yourself with these words. Read them aloud several times and try to memorize them. Conceal the French with the cover flap and test yourself. 2 Words to remember le moniteur luh moneetur l’ordinateur (m) lordeenatur la souris lah sooree l’email (m) leemail l’internet (m) lañtairnet le mot de passe luh moh duh pas la messagerie téléphonique lah mesah-juree telayfoneek le fax luh fax le copieur luh kopee-ur l’agenda (m) lajeñdah la carte de visite lah kart duh veezeet la réunion lah rayoonyon la conférence lah konfayroñs l’ordre du jour (m) lordruh doo joor monitor computer mouse email Internet password voicemail fax machine photocopier planner business card meeting conference agenda screen stapler telephone drawer lamp1 4 2 3 12 notepad 11 pen 10

swivel chair WO R K A N D ST U DY 8 1 3 Useful phrases Match the numbered items to the French words on the right. 4 Match and repeat I’d like to arrange a conference. I need to send a fax. Do you have a laptop? 5 Say it J’ai besoin de faire des photocopies. jay buzwañ duh fair day fotokopee Je voudrais prendre rendez-vous. juh voodray proñdruh roñday-voo Je veux envoyer un email. juh vuh oñvwayay uñ eemail I need to make some photocopies. I'd like to arrange an appointment. I want to send an email. Learn these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap. keyboard laptop desk clock printer 5 6 7 9 8 13 1 la lampe lah lomp 2 l’agrafeuse (f) lagrafurz 3 le téléphone luh telayfon 4 l’écran (m) laykroñ 5 le clavier luh klaveeyay 6 l’ordinateur portable (m) lordeenatur portabluh 7 le bureau luh byuroh 8 la pendule lah poñdool 9 l’imprimante (f) lampreemont 10 le stylo luh steeloh 11 le bloc-notes luh blok-not 12 le tiroir luh teerwar 13 la chaise tournante lah shayz toornont

8 2 W E E K 8 Le monde académique Academic world In France, une licence (bachelor’s degree) generally takes three years, followed by une maîtrise (master’s degree) and un doctorat (Ph.D.). Paris has several universities, often referred to by Roman numerals, as in Paris V. 1 Warm up Say “How interesting!” (p.78–9), “library” (pp.48–9), and “traffic lights.” (pp.50–1) Ask “What is your profession?” and answer “I’m an engineer.” (pp.78–9) Familiarize yourself with these phrases and then test yourself. 2 Useful phrases Quel est votre secteur? kel ay votruh sektur Je fais de la recherche en chimie. juh fay duh lah reshairsh oñ sheemee J’ai une licence en droit. jay oon leesons oñ dwrah Je fais une présentation sur l’architecture moderne. juh fay oon praysoñtasyoñ syur larsheetektur modairn What is your field? I am doing research in chemistry. I have a degree in law. I am giving a presentation on modern architecture. Bonjour, je suis professeur Stein. boñjoor, juh swee profesur stayeen Hello, I’m Professor Stein. De quelle université êtes-vous? duh kel ooneevair-sitay et voo What university are you from? Je suis déléguée de l’université Paris II. juh swee daylaygay duh looneevair-sitay paree duh I’m the delegate from Paris II University. 3 In conversation

WO R K A N D ST U DY 8 3 4 Words to remember I’m doing research in medicine. I have a degree in literature. She’s the professor. 5 Say it la conférence lah koñfayroñs la foire-exposition lah fwar- ekspohseesyoñ le séminaire luh semeenair l’amphithéâtre (m) loñfeetayatruh la salle de conférences lah sal duh koñfayroñs l’exposition (f) lekspohzeesyoñ la bibliothèque lah biblee-yotek le maître de conférences luh metruh duh koñfayroñs le professeur luh profesur la médecine lah medseen la science lah siyons la littérature lah leetairatyur l’ingénierie (f) lahjayneeuree conference trade fair seminar lecture hall conference room exhibition library assistant professor professor medicine science literature engineering Familiarize yourself with these words and then test yourself. Quel est votre secteur? kel ay votruh sektur What’s your field? Je fais de la recherche en ingénierie. juh fay duh lah reshairsh oñ lahjayneeuree I’m doing research in engineering. Comme c’est intéressant. kom say añtayraysoñ How interesting. Nous avons un stand à la foire-exposition. noo zavon uñ stond ah lah fwar ekspohseesyoñ We have a stand at the trade fair.

8 4 W E E K 8 Les affaires In business You will receive a more friendly reception and make a good impression if you make the effort to begin a meeting with a short introduction in French, even if your vocabulary is limited. After that, all parties will probably be happy to continue the meeting in English. 1 Warm up Ask “Can I …?” (pp.34–5) Say “I want to send an email.” (pp.80–1) Ask “Can you send an email?” (pp.80–1) 2 Words to remember le planning luh planning la livraison lah leevraysoñ le paiement luh paymoñ le budget luh bujay le prix luh pree le document luh dokoomoñ la facture lah faktyur le devis luh duhvees les bénéfices (m) lay baynayfees les ventes (f) lay vont les chiffres (m) lay sheefruh schedule delivery payment budget price document invoice estimate profits sales figures le client luh kleeyoñ client Familiarize yourself with these words and then test yourself by concealing the French with the cover flap. Cultural tip In general, commercial dealings are formal, but a lunch with wine is still part of doing business in France. As a client, you can expect to be taken out to a restaurant, and as a supplier, you should consider entertaining your customers.

WO R K A N D ST U DY 8 5 Say good morning, good evening or whatever. Say good morning, good evening or whatever. 5 Box head Memorize these phrases. Note that when asking what...? you use quel(s) with masculine words but quelle(s) with feminine words. Please send me the contract. 3 Useful phrases Envoyez-moi le contrat s’il vous plaît. oñvwayay mwah luh koñtrah, seel voo play Nous sommes convenus d’un planning? noo som koñvunoo duñ planning Quand pouvez-vous faire la livraison? koñ poovay voo fair lah leevraysoñ Quel est le budget? kel ay luh bujay Vous pouvez m’envoyer la facture? voo poovay moñvwayay lah faktyur Have we agreed on a schedule? When can you make the delivery? What’s the budget? Can you send me the invoice? le rapport luh rapor report On signe le contrat? oñ seenuh luh koñtrah Shall we sign the contract? Can you send me the estimate? Have we agreed on a price? What are the profits? 4 Say it le cadre luh kadruh executive le contrat luh koñtrah contract

8 6 W E E K 8 Révisez et répétez Review and repeat Réponses Answers Cover with flap 1 At the office 2 Jobs What are these jobs in French? 1 doctor 2 plumber 3 shopkeeper 4 accountant 5 teacher 6 lawyer 2 Jobs 1 l’agraffeuse lagrafurz 2 la lampe lah lomp 3 l’ordinateur portable lordeenatur portabluh 4 le stylo luh steeloh 5 le bureau luh byuroh 6 le bloc-notes luh blok-not 7 la pendule lah poñdool 1 médecin medsañ 2 plombier ploñbyay 3 commerçant comairsoñ(oñt) 4 comptable koñtabluh 5 professeur profesur 6 avocat avokah(aht) 1 At the office Name these items. 1 stapler desk 4 pen laptop 13 5 lamp2 notepad6

WO R K A N D ST U DY 8 7 1 C’est combien le café? (¤ 2.50) 2 C’est combien la chambre? (¤ 47) 3 C’est combien pour un kilo de tomates? (¤ 3.25) 4 C’est combien l’emplacement pour quatre jours? (¤ 50) Answer the question with the amount shown in brackets. 4 How much? Answer these questions following the English prompts. Vous travaillez pour quelle compagnie? 1 Say “I work for myself.” De quelle université êtes-vous? 2 Say “I’m at the University of Bordeaux.” Quel est votre secteur? 3 Say “I’m doing medical research.” Nous sommes convenus d’un planning? 4 Say “Yes. Can you send me the budget?” 3 Work Réponses Answers Cover with flap 3 Work 4 How much? 1 Je suis à mon compte. juh swee zah moñ koñt 2 Je suis de l’université de Bordeaux. juh swee duh looneevair-sitay duh bordoe 3 Je fais de la recherche en médecine. juh fay duh lah reshairsh oñ medseen 4 Oui. Vous pouvez m’envoyer le budget? voo poovay moñvwayay lah bujay 1 C’est deux euros cinquante. say duh zuroh sankont 2 C’est quarante- sept euros. say sankont-set uroh 3 C’est trois euros vingt-cinq say twrah zuroh vañ-sank 4 C’est cinquante euros. say sankont uroh 7clock

8 8 W E E K 9 A la pharmacie At the pharmacy French pharmacists study for seven years before qualifying. They can give advice about minor health problems and are permitted to dispense a wide variety of medicines, even giving injections, if necessary. There is a duty pharmacist (pharmacie de garde) in most towns. 1 Warm up Say “I’m allergic to nuts.” (pp.24–5) Say the verb “avoir” (to have) in all its forms (je, tu, il/elle, vous, nous, ils/elles). (pp.14–15) Match the numbered items to the French words in the panel on the left and test yourself using the flap. 2 Match and repeat 1 le bandage luh boñdarj 2 le sirop luh seeroe 3 les gouttes (f) lay goot 4 le pansement luh poñsumoñ 5 la seringue lah surañg 6 la crème lah krem 7 le suppositoire luh soopozitwar 8 le cachet luh kashay 3 In conversation Bonjour madame, vous désirez? boñjoor, mad-dam. voo dayzeeray Hello, madam. What would you like? J’ai mal à l’estomac. jay mal ah lestomah I have a stomachache. Vous avez la diarrhée? voo zavay lah dyaray Do you have diarrhea? 1bandage 2syrup 3drops 4 adhesive bandage 5syringe

H E A LT H 8 9 4 Words to remember I have a cold. Do you have that as a cream? Do you have a cough? 6 Say it mal à la tête mal ah lah tet mal à l’estomac mal ah lestomah la diarrhée lah dyaray un rhume uñ room une toux oon too un coup de soleil uñ koo duh sol-lay mal aux dents mal oh doñ headache stomachache diarrhea cold cough sunburn toothache Familiarize yourself with these words and test yourself using the flap. 5 Useful phrases J’ai un coup de soleil. jay uñ koo duh sol-lay Vous avez des cachets à la place? voo zavay day kashay ah lah plas Je suis allergique à la pénicilline. juh swee zalurgeek ah lah peneesilin I have a sunburn. Do you have that as tablets? I’m allergic to penicillin. Familiarize yourself with these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap. Non, mais j’ai aussi mal à la tête. noñ, may jay osee mal ah lah tet No, but I also have a headache. Prenez ça. prunay sah Take this. Vous avez un sirop à la place? voo zavay uh seeroe ah lah plas Do you have that as a syrup? J’ai mal à la tête. jay mal ah lah tet I have a headache. tablet8 suppository7 cream6

9 0 W E E K 9 Le corps The body The most common phrase for talking about aches and pains is J’ai mal à… Don’t forget that when à is placed in front of le it becomes au and in front of les it becomes aux (the “x” is silent). For example, J’ai mal au dos (I have a backache)and J’ai mal aux oreilles (I have an earache). 1 Warm up Say “ I have a toothache” and “I have a sunburn.” (pp.88–9) Say the French for “red,” “green,” “black,” and “yellow.” (pp.74–5) Match the numbered parts of the body with the list on the left. Test yourself by using the cover flap. 2 Match and repeat: body foot12 elbow4 hair5 head 2 shoulder 3 neck7 arm6 hand 1 stomach9 leg10 chest8 1 la main lah mañ 2 la tête lah tet 3 l’épaule (f) laypoll 4 le coude luh kood 5 les cheveux lay shuhvuh 6 le bras luh brah 7 le cou luh koo 8 la poitrine lah pwatreen 9 l’estomac (m) lestomah 10 la jambe lah jomb 11 le genou luh juhnoo 12 le pied luh piyay 11 knee

H E A LT H 9 1 3 Match and repeat: face 1 le sourcil luh soorsee 2 l’œil (les yeux) (f) luhyee (lay zyuh) 3 le nez luh nay 4 la bouche lah boosh 5 l’oreille (f) lor-ray Match the numbered facial features with the list on the right. 4 Useful phrases J’ai une douleur au dos. jay oon doolur oe doh J’ai une rougeur au bras. jay oon roojur oe brah Je ne me sens pas bien. juh nuh muh soñ pah byañ I have a pain in my back. I have a rash on my arm. I don’t feel well. Learn these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap. 5 Put into practice Je ne me sens pas bien. juh nuh muh soñ pah byañ J’ai une douleur à l’épaule. jay oon doolur ah laypoll Qu’est ce qui ne va pas? keskee nuh vah pah What’s the matter? Say: I don’t feel well. Tu as mal où? tew ah mal oo Where does it hurt? Say: I have a pain in my shoulder. Join in this conversation and test yourself using the cover flap. mouth4 eye(s)2 5ear 3nose 1eyebrow

9 2 W E E K 9 Chez le docteur At the doctor Unless it’s an emergency, you have to make an appointment with the doctor and pay when you leave. You may be able to reclaim the money if you have medical insurance. You can find the names and addresses of local doctors from the local town hall or syndicat d’initiative (tourist office). 1 Warm up Say “I need some tablets” and “He needs some cream.” (pp.60–1 and pp.88–9) What is the French for “I don’t have a son”? (pp.10–15) Familiarize yourself with these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap to conceal the French on the left. 2 Useful phrases you may hear Ce n’est pas sérieux. suh nay pah seryuh Vous avez besoin de tests. voo zavay buzwañ duh test Vous avez une infection aux reins. voo zavay oon añfeksyoñ oh rañ Vous avez besoin d’aller à l’hôpital. voo zavay buzwañ dalay ah lopeetal It’s not serious. You need to have tests. You have a kidney infection. You need to go to the hospital. Vous prenez des médicaments? voo prunay day maydikamoñ Are you taking any medications? Qu’est-ce qui ne va pas? keskee nuh vah pah What’s the matter? J’ai une douleur à la poitrine. jay oon doolur ah lah pwatreen I have a pain in my chest. Laissez-moi vous examiner. lessay-mwah voo zekzaminay Let me examine you. In conversation3

4 Useful phrases you may need to say Do I need tests? My son needs to go to the hospital. It’s not urgent. 5 Say it Je suis diabétique. juh swee diyabeteek Je suis épileptique. juh swee zepeelepteek Je suis asthmatique. juh swee zasmateek J’ai un problème au cœur. jay uñ prob-lem oh kur Je vais m’évanouir. juh vay mayvanooweer J’ai de la fièvre. jay duh lah fyevruh C’est urgent. say turjoñ I’m diabetic. I’m epileptic. I have asthma. I have a heart condition. I feel faint. I have a fever. It’s urgent. Practice these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap. Cultural tip Before you go, find out if your health insurance covers emergency medical care in Europe; if it doesn’t, buy a travel medical insurance policy. To call an ambulance in France, dial 15. C’est sérieux? say seryuh Is it serious? Non, vous avez seulement une indigestion. noñ, voo zavay surlmoñ oon añdeejestyoñ No, you only have indigestion. Quel soulagement! kel soolarjemoñ What a relief! Je suis enceinte. juh swee zoñsant I’m pregnant. H E A LT H 9 3

9 4 W E E K 9 A l’hôpital At the hospital The main hospitals in France are attached to universities and are known as Centres Hospitaliers Universitaires (CHU). It is useful to know a few basic phrases relating to hospitals for use in an emergency or in case you need to visit a friend or colleague in the hospital. 1 Warm up Ask “How long is the trip?” (pp.42–3) How do you ask “Do I need...?” (pp.92–3) What is the French for “mouth” and “head”? (pp.90–1) Familiarize yourself with these phrases. Conceal the French with the cover flap and test yourself. 2 Useful phrases Quelles sont les heures de visite? kel soñ lay zur duh vizeet Ça va prendre combien de temps? sah vah prondruh koñbyañ duh toñ Ça va faire mal? sah vah fair mal Allongez-vous ici, s’il vous plaît. aloñjay voo zeesee, seel voo play Vous ne devez pas manger. voo nuh duvay pah moñjay Ne bougez pas la tête. nuh boojay pah lah tet Ouvrez la bouche, s’il vous plaît. oovray lah boosh, seel voo play Vous avez besoin d’une prise de sang. voo zavay buzwañ doon preez duh soñ What are the visiting hours? How long will it take? Will it hurt? Please lie down here. You must not eat. Don’t move your head. Please open your mouth. You need a blood test. Où est la salle d’attente? oo ay lah sal datont Where is the waiting room? Ça va mieux? sah vah meeyuh Are you feeling better? l’intraveineuse (f) lañtravaynurz IV (intravenous drip)

H E A LT H 9 5 3 Words to remember Does he need a blood test? Where is the children’s ward? Do I need an X-ray? 5 Say it la salle des urgences lah sal day zurjoñs le service de pédiatrie luh survees duh paydyah-tree la salle d’opération lah sal dopairasyoñ la salle de radiologie lah sal duh radyo-lojee la salle d’attente lah sal datont l’ascenseur lasoñsur les escaliers lay zeskalyay emergency room children’s ward operating room X-ray department waiting room elevator stairs Memorize these words and test yourself using the cover flap. 4 Put into practice J’ai besoin de tests? jay buzwañ duh test Ça va faire mal? sah vah fair mal Ça va prendre combien de temps? sah vah prondruh koñbyañ duh toñ Vous avez une infection. voo zavay oon añfeksyoñ You have an infection. Ask: Do I need tests? Tout d’abord, vous avez besoin d’une prise de sang. too dabor, voo zavay buzwañ doon preez duh soñ First you will need a blood test. Ask: Will it hurt? Non, ne vous inquiétez pas. noñ, nuh voo zañkyatay pah No. Don’t worry. Ask: How long will it take? Join in this conversation. Read the French on the left and follow the instructions to make your reply. Then test yourself by concealing the answers with the cover flap. Votre radio est normale. votruh radyoh ay normal Your X-ray is normal.

9 6 W E E K 9 Révisez et répétez Review and repeat Réponses Answers Cover with flap 1 The body 2 On the phone You are arranging an appointment. Follow the conversation, replying in French following the English prompts. Allô, société Apex. 1 I’d like to speak to Caroline Martin. Oui, c’est de la part de qui? 2 [your name] of Laporte printers. Je suis désolé, la ligne est occupée. 3 Can I leave a message? Oui, bien sûr. 4 The appointment on Monday at 11 am is fine. Très bien, au revoir. 5 Thank you. Goodbye. 2 On the phone 1 la tête lah tet 2 le bras luh brah 3 la poitrine lah pwatreen 4 l’estomac lestomah 5 la jambe lah jomb 6 le genou luh juhnoo 7 le pied luh piyay 1 The body Name the numbered body parts in French. 1 Je voudrais parler à Caroline Martin. juh voodray parlay ah karoleen martañ 2 [your name] de l’imprimerie Laporte. [your name] duh lahpreemuree laport 3 Je peux laisser un message? juh puh laysay uñ mesarj 4 C’est bon pour le rendez-vous lundi à onze heures. say boñ poor luh roñday-voo lañdee ah onz ur 5 Merci, au revoir. mairsee, ovwar chest 13 leg 15 foot 17 head11 arm12 stomach14 knee16

4 At the doctor’s Say the French words for the numbered items of clothing. 3 Clothing H E A LT H 9 7 Réponses Answers Cover with flap 3 Clothing 4 At the doctor’s 1 la cravate lah kravat 2 la veste lah vest 3 le pantalon luh poñtaloñ 4 la jupe lah joop 5 les chaussures lay shohsyur 6 les collants lay kolloñ 1 Je ne me sens pas bien. juh nuh muh soñ pah byañ 2 J’ai besoin de tests. jay buzwañ duh test 3 J’ai un problème au cœur. jay uñ prob-lem oh kur 4 J’ai besoin d’aller à l’hôpital. jay buzwañ dallay ah lopeetal 5 Je suis enceinte. juh swee zoñsant 1tie pants 13 shoes 15 pantyhose 16 jacket 12 skirt14 Say these phrases in French. 1 I don’t feel well. 2 Do I need tests? 3 I have a heart condition. 4 Do I need to go to the hospital? 5 I’m pregnant.

9 8 W E E K 10 Chez nous At home Many city-dwellers live in an apart- ment block (l’immeuble), but in rural areas the houses tend to be single- family (individuelle). If you want to know the total number of rooms, you will need to ask “Combien de pièces?” If you want to know how many bed- rooms, ask “Combien de chambres?” 1 Warm up Say the months of the year in French. (pp.28–9) Ask “Is there an art gallery?” (pp.48–9) and “How many brothers do you have?” (pp.14–15) Match the numbered items to the list and test yourself using the flap. 2 Match and repeat wall5 shutter6 door 7 window 1 chimney 21 la fenêtre lah fenaytruh 2 la cheminée lah shemnay 3 le toit lah twut 4 la gouttière lah gootyair 5 le mur luh myur 6 le volet luh volay 7 la porte lah port 8 le passage luh passarj Cultural tip Most French houses have shutters (“volets”) at each window. These are closed at night and in the heat of the day. Curtains, where they are present, tend to be more for decoration. A single- story bungalow is known as “un pavillon,” and these are popular among the French as vacation homes in tourist resorts.

AT H O M E 9 9 3 Words to remember Is there a dining room? Is it large? Is it available in July? 5 Say it roof3 gutter4 driveway8 la pièce lah piyes le sol luh sol le plafond luh plafoñ la chambre lah shombruh la salle de bains lah sal duh bañ la cuisine lah kwiseen la salle à manger lah sal ah moñjay le salon luh saloñ la cave lah kav le grenier luh grunyay room floor ceiling bedroom bathroom kitchen dining room living room basement attic Familiarize yourself with these words and test yourself using the flap. Learn these phrases and test yourself. Is there a garage? 4 Useful phrases Il y a un garage? eelyah uh gararj C’est disponible quand? say deesponeebluh koñ When is it available? C’est meublé? say murblay Is it furnished? Quel est le loyer par mois? kel ay luh lwayay par mwah? What is the rent per month?

1 0 0 W E E K 10 Dans la maison In the house When you rent a house or villa in France, it is usual to be asked to pay for services such as electricity and gas in addition to the basic weekly or monthly rent. Additional charges might also extend to wood or other fuel for an open fire, which is usually charged by the cubic meter. 1 Warm up What is the French for“room” (pp.58–9), “desk” (pp.80–1), “bed” (pp.60–1), and “bathroom”? (pp.52–3) How do you say “soft,” “beautiful,” and “big”? (pp.64–5) Match the numbered items to the list in the panel on the left. Then test yourself by concealing the French with the cover flap. 2 Match and repeat table 7 refrigerator6 stove4 oven5 countertop1 1 le plan de travail luh plañ duh traveye 2 l’évier (m) levyay 3 le micro-ondes luh meekro-ond 4 la cuisinière lah kwiseenyair 5 le four luh foor 6 le frigo luh freegoh 7 la table lah tabluh 8 la chaise lah shez 3 In conversation C’est le four. say luh foor This is the oven. Il y a un lave-vaisselle aussi? eelyah uñ lav-vaysel osee Is there a dishwasher as well? Oui, et il y a un grand congélateur. wee, ay eelyah uñ groñ koñjelatur Yes, and there’s a big freezer.

4 AT H O M E 1 0 1 Words to remember Is there a microwave? I like the fireplace. What a soft sofa! 6 Say it microwave 3 chair8 sink2 l’armoire (f) larmwar le fauteuil luh fohtuhee la commode lah komohd la cheminée lah shemnay le tapis luh tapee la baignoire lah bainwar le lavabo luh lavabo les rideaux (m) lay ridoe wardrobe armchair chest of drawers fireplace carpet bathtub bathroom sink curtains Familiarize yourself with these words and test yourself using the flap. 5 Useful phrases L’électricité est inclue? laylektreesitay et añkloo Je n’aime pas les rideaux. juh nem pah lay ridoe Le tapis est vieux. luh tapee ay vyuh Practice these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap to conceal the French. L’évier est neuf? levyay ay nurf Is the sink new? Bien sûr. Et voilà la machine à laver. byañ syur. ay vwalah lah masheen ah lavay Of course. And here’s the washing machine. Quel beau carrelage! kel boe karlarj What beautiful tiles! Le canapé est neuf. luh kanapay ay nurf The sofa is new. Is electricity included? I don’t like the curtains. The carpet is old.

1 0 2 W E E K 10 Le jardin The yard The garden of a house or villa may be communal, or at least partly shared. Check with the rental agent or realtor. In general, French yards are well-kept and reasonably formal. The natural, “wild” look is not very popular and hedges are usually carefully trimmed and lawns regularly mown. 1 Warm up Say “I need,” “you need,” “he needs.” (pp.64–5, pp.92–4) What is the French for “day,” “week,” and “month”? (pp.28–9) Say the days of the week. (pp.28–9) Familiarize yourself with these words and test yourself using the flap. 2 Words to remember la tondeuse à gazon lah toñdurz ah gazoñ la fourche lah foorsh la bêche lah besh le râteau luh ratoe la jardinerie lah jardañree lawnmower fork spade rake garden center terrace 1 weeds 8 path9 soil3 flowers 7 tree2

AT H O M E 1 0 3 3 Useful phrases The lawn needs watering. Are there any trees? The gardener comes on Fridays. 5 Say it Le jardinier vient une fois par semaine. luh jardañyay vyañ oon fwah par suhmayn Vous pouvez tondre la pelouse? voo poovay toñdruh lah pelooz Le jardin est privé? luh jardañ ay preevay Le jardin a besoin d’eau. luh jardañ ah buzwañ doe The gardener comes once a week. Can you mow the lawn? Is the yard private? The garden needs watering. Familarize yourself with these phrases and then test yourself. Match the numbered items to the words in the panel on the right. 4 Match and repeat 1 la terrasse lah terass 2 l’arbre (m) larbruh 3 la terre lah tair 4 la pelouse lah pelooz 5 la haie lah ay 6 les plantes (f) lay ploñt 7 les fleurs (f) lay flur 8 les mauvaises herbes (f) lay movay zurb 9 l’allée (f) lallay 10 le parterre de fleurs luh partair duh flur flower bed 10 plants6 hedge5lawn4

1 0 4 W E E K 10 Les animaux Pets Half of all French households include at least one pet, and most companion animals are treated like members of the family. There are slightly more pet dogs than pet cats in France. Fish and birds are also widely kept, and rabbits and rodents are becoming increasingly popular. 1 Warm up Say “My name’s John.” (pp.8–9) How do you say “don’t worry”? (pp.94–5) What’s “your” in French? (pp.12–13) Match the numbered animals to the French words in the panel on the left. Then test yourself using the cover flap. 2 Match and repeat 1 le chat luh shah 2 le lapin luh lapañ 3 l’oiseau (m) lwazoe 4 le poisson luh pwassoñ 5 le chien luh shiañ 6 le hamster luh amstair Familiarize yourself with these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap. Ce chien est gentil? suh shiañ ay joñtee Je peux amener mon chien? juh puh amunay moñ shiañ J’ai peur des chats. jay pur day shah Mon chien ne mord pas. moñ shiañ nuh mor pah Is this dog friendly? Can I bring my dog? I’m afraid of cats. My dog doesn’t bite. cat1 3bird 5dog rabbit2 4fish hamster6 Useful phrases3 Ce chat est plein de puces. suh shah ay plañ duh pous This cat is full of fleas.

4 Words to remember le vétérinaire luh vetairinair la vaccination lah vaksinasyoñ le passeport d’animaux luh passpor danimoe le panier luh panyay la cage lah karj la gamelle lah gamel le collier luh kolyay la laisse lah less les puces (f) lay pous vet vaccination pet passport basket cage bowl collar leash fleas Memorize these words and test yourself using the cover flap. 5 Put into practice Oui, il s’appelle Sandy. wee, eel sapell Sandy Ne vous inquiétez pas. Il est gentil. nuh voo zañkyatay pah. eel ay joñtee C’est votre chien? say votruh shiañ Is this your dog? Say: Yes, his name is Sandy. J’ai peur des chiens. jay pur day shiañ I’m afraid of dogs. Say: Don’t worry. He’s friendly. Join in this conversation. Read the French on the left and follow the instructions to make your reply. Then test yourself by concealing the answers with the cover flap. Cultural tip Many dogs in France are guard dogs, and you may encounter them tethered or roaming free. Approach farms and rural houses with care, and keep away from the dog’s territory. Look out for warning notices such as “Attention au chien” (Beware of the dog). Mon chien est malade. moñ shiañ ay malahd My dog is not well. AT H O M E 1 0 5

Réponses Answers Cover with flap 2 Kitchen 1 0 6 W E E K 10 Révisez et répétez Review and repeat Complete the sentences with the French for the color in brackets. Be careful to choose the correct masculine or feminine form. 11 ColorsColors 2 Kitchen 1 noir nwar 2 blanche blonsh 3 rouge rooj 4 verte vairt 5 jaunes jon 1 Vous avez cette veste en ____ ? (black) 2 Je prends la jupe ____ . (white) 3 Vous avez cette robe en ____ ? (red) 4 Non mais j’ai une ____ . (green) 5 Vous avez des chaussettes ____ ? (yellow) zoom in 1 la cuisinière lah kwiseenyair 2 le frigo luh freegoh 3 l’évier levyay 4 le micro-ondes luh meekro-ond 5 le four luh foor 6 la chaise lah shez 7 la table lah tabluh Say the French words for the numbered items. 1 stove 2refrigerator 5chair 6oven 5

Réponses Answers Cover with flap AT H O M E 1 0 7 You are visiting a house in France. Join in the conversation, replying in French following the English prompts. Voilà le salon. 1 What a pretty fireplace! Oui, et il y a aussi une grande cuisine. 2 How many bedrooms? Il y a trois chambres. 3 Do you have a garage? Non, mais il y a un grand jardin. 4 When is it available? Juillet. 5 What is the rent per month? 3 House 4 At home 1 la machine à laver lah masheen ah lavay 2 le canapé luh kanapay 3 le grenier luh grunyay 4 la salle à manger lah sal ah moñjay 5 l’arbre larbruh 6 le jardin luh jardañ 3 House 1 Quelle belle cheminée! kel bel shemnay 2 Combien de chambres? koñbyañ duh shombruh 3 Vous avez un garage? voo zavay uñ gararj 4 C’est disponible quand? say deesponeebluh koñ 5 Quel est le loyer par mois? kel ay luh lwayay par mwah Say the French for the following items: 1 washing machine 2 sofa 3 attic 4 dining room 5 tree 6 garden 4 At home 3 sink table 4microwave 7

1 0 8 W E E K 11 La poste et la banque Mail and banks The post office also serves as a bank. You do not usually need to wait in line for a teller, since there are normally ATMs available outside the building. Stamps are also available from le tabac (bar/tobacconists). 1 Warm up Ask “How do I get to the bank?” and “How do I get to the post office?” (pp.68–9) What’s the French for “passport”? (pp.54–5) Ask “What time?” (pp.30–1) Familiarize yourself with these words and test yourself using the cover flap to conceal the French on the left. 2 Words to remember: mail la boîte postale lah bwat post-tal la carte postale lah kart post-tal le colis luh kolee par avion par avyoñ en recommandé oñ rukomoñday le timbre luh tambruh le code postal luh kod post-tal le facteur luh faktur mailbox postcard package air mail registered mail stamp postal (ZIP) code mail carrier 3 In conversation Je voudrais retirer de l’argent. juh voodray ruteeray duh larjoñ I’d like to withdraw some money. Vous avez une identification? voo zavay oon eedoñtee-fikasyoñ Do you have any identification? Oui, voilà mon passeport. wee, vwalah moñ passpor Yes, here’s my passport. C’est combien pour le Royaume-Uni? say koñbyañ poor luh royom oonee How much is it for the United Kingdom? l’enveloppe (f) loñvuhlop envelope

S E RV I C E S 1 0 9 4 Words to remember: banks le code luh kod la banque lah boñk le guichet luh geeshay les billets lay beeyay le distributeur automatique luh distreebootur otomateek les chèques de voyage lay shek duh vwoyarj PIN bank teller notes ATM traveler’s checks Familiarize yourself with these words and test yourself using the cover flap to conceal the French on the right. Composez votre code s’il vous plaît. komposay votruh kod seel voo play Please type in your PIN. J’ai besoin de signer aussi? jay buzwañ duh seenyay ohsee Do I need to sign, too? Non, ce n’est pas nécessaire. noñ, suh nay pah nesesair No, that’s not necessary. 5 Useful phrases Je voudrais changer de l’argent. juh voodray shoñjay duh larjoñ Quel est le taux de change? kel ay luh toe duh shoñj Je voudrais retirer de l’argent. juh voodray ruteeray duh larjoñ I’d like to change some money. What is the exchange rate? I’d like to withdraw some money. Learn these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap. I’d like a stamp for a postcard. I’d like to cash some traveler’s checks. Do I need my passport? 6 Say it Comment je peux payer? komon juh puh payay How can I pay? la carte bancaire lah kart boñkair debit card

1 1 0 W E E K 11 Les services Services You can combine the French words on these pages with the vocabulary you learned in week 10 to help you explain basic problems and cope with arranging most repairs. When negotiating building work or a repair, it’s a good idea to agree on the price and method of payment in advance. 1 Warm up What’s the French for “doesn’t work”? (pp.60–1) Say “today” and “tomorrow.” (pp.28–9) Familiarize yourself with these words and test yourself using the flap. 2 Words to remember le plombier luh ploñbyay l’électricien (m) laylektreesyañ le garagiste luh gararjeest le constructeur luh koñstruktur la femme de ménage lah fam duh maynarj le décorateur luh daykoratur le charpentier luh sharpañtyay le maçon luh massoñ plumber electrician mechanic builder, handyman cleaner decorator carpenter bricklayer 3 In conversation La machine à laver est en panne. lah masheen ah lavay ay toñ pan The washing machine has broken down. Oui, le tuyeau est cassé. wee luh tweeyoh ay kassay Yes, the hose is broken. Vous pouvez la réparer? voo poovay lah rayparay Can you repair it? Je n’ai pas besoin d’un garagiste. juh nay pah buzwañ duñ gararjeest I don’t need a mechanic. la manivelle lah maneevel tire iron

S E RV I C E S 1 1 1 4 Useful phrases Nettoyez la salle de bain, s’il vous plait. netwuhyay lah sal duh bañ seel voo play Vous pouvez réparer la chaudière? voo poovay rayparay lah shodyair Vous connaissez un bon électricien? voo konessay uñ boñ aylektreesyañ Please clean the bathroom. Can you repair the boiler? Do you know a good electrician? Learn these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap. 5 Put into practice Vous connaissez un bon constructeur? voo konessay uh boñ koñstruktur Vous avez son numéro de téléphone? voo zavay soñ noomairoe duh telayfon Votre clôture est cassée. votruh klotoor ay kassay Your fence is broken. Ask: Do you know a good handyman? Oui, il y en a un dans le village. wee, eelyonah uñ doñ luh villarj Yes, there is one in the village. Ask: Do you have his phone number? Practice these phrases. Cover up the text on the right and complete the dialogue in French. Check your answers and repeat if necessary. Non, vous avez besoin d’un nouveau. noñ. voo zavay buzwañ duñ noovoh No, you need a new one. Vous pouvez faire ça aujourd’hui? voo poovay fair sah oh- joordwee Can you do it today? Non, je reviens demain. non, juh ruvyañ dumañ No. I’ll come back tomorrow. Je peux faire réparer ça où? juh puh fair rayparay sah oo Where can I get this repaired?

1 1 2 W E E K 11 Venir To come The verb venir (to come) is another important verb. Other useful verbs are made up of venir with a prefix, such revenir (to come back) and devenir (to become). These can be formed in the same way as venir (below). Remember that je viens can mean either I come or I am coming. 1 Warm up Say the days of the week in French. (pp.28–9) How do you say “cleaner”? (pp.110–11) Say “It’s 9:30,” “10:45,” and “12:oo.” (pp.10–11, pp.30–1) Say the different forms of venir (to come) aloud. Use the cover flap to test yourself and, when you are confident, practice the sample sentences below. 2 Venir: to come je viens juh vyañ tu viens tew vyañ il/elle vient eel/el vyañ nous venons noo vunoñ vous venez voo vunay ils/elles viennent eel/el vyen Je viens de New York. juh vyañ duh noo york Nous venons tous les mardis. noo vunoñ too lay mardee Ils viennent par le train. eel vyen par luh trañ I come you come (informal singular) he/she comes we come you come (formal singular or plural) they come I come from New York. We come every Tuesday. They come by train. Il vient de Chine. eel vyañ duh sheen He comes from China. Conversational tip You can use the phrase “je viens de…” (literally “I come from…”) to talk about something you have just done or have recently completed—for example, “je viens de faire les courses” (I have just gone shopping) or “je viens d’envoyer un email” (I have just sent an email). To say “just” in the sense of “only,” as in “I eat just a sandwich for lunch,” the French use “seulement”: “Je mange seulement un sandwich pour déjeuner.”

S E RV I C E S 1 1 3 3 Useful phrases Je peux venir quand? juh puh vuneer koñ Elle vient d’où? el vyañ doo La femme de ménage vient tous les lundis. lah fam duh maynarj vyañ too lay luñdee Viens avec moi./ Venez avec moi. vyañ avek mwah/ vunay avek mwah When can I come? Where does she come from? The cleaner comes every Monday. Come with me. (informal/formal) Learn these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap. 4 Put into practice Je voudrais un rendez-vous. juh voodray uñ roñday- voo Je peux venir aujourd’hui? juh puh vuneer oh- joordwee A dix heures et demie. ah deez ur ay dumee Bonjour, salon de coiffure Christine. boñjoor, saloñ duh kwafur Christine Hello, this is Christine’s hair salon. Say: I’d like an appointment. Vous voulez venir quand? voo voolay vuneer koñ When do you want to come? Say: Can I come today? Oui bien sûr, à quelle heure? wee byañ syur, ah kel ur Yes, of course. What time? Say: At 10:30. Join in this conversation. Read the French on the left and follow the instructions to make your reply. Then test yourself by concealing the answers with the cover flap. Je viens de me réveiller. juh vyañ duh muh rayvay-yay I have just woken up.

1 1 4 W E E K 11 La police et le crime Police and crime While in France, if you are the victim of a crime, you report it to the police. In an emergency, reach them by dialing 17. You may have to explain your problem in French, at least initially, so some basic vocabulary is useful. In the event of a burglary, the police will usually come to the house. 1 Warm up What’s the French for “big/tall” and “small/short”? (pp.64–5) Say “The room is big” and “The bed is small.” (pp.64–5) Familiarize yourself with these words. 2 Words to remember: crime le cambriolage luh kañbryolarj le rapport de police luh rapor duh polees le voleur luh volur la police lah polees la déposition lah daypoziyoñ le témoin luh taymwañ l’avocat(e) lavokah(aht) burglary police report thief police statement witness lawyer Memorize these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap. 3 Useful phrases J’ai été cambriolé(e). jay aytay kañbryolay Qu’est-ce qui a été volé? keskee ah aytay volay Vous avez vu qui a fait ça? voo zavay voo kee ah fay sah Ça s’est passé quand? sah say passay koñ J’ai besoin d’un avocat. jay buzwañ duñ avokah I need a lawyer. le porte- monnaie luh port mohnay wallet I’ve been burgled. What was stolen? Did you see who did it? When did it happen? l’appareil-photo lapareye foto camera

S E RV I C E S 1 1 5 4 Words to remember: appearance l’homme (m) lom la femme lah fam grand/grande groñ/groñd petit/petite puhtee/puhteet jeune juhn vieux/vieille vyuh/vyay gros/grosse groe/gros maigre maygruh les cheveux longs/ courts (m) lay shuvuh loñ/kor les lunettes (f) lay loonet la barbe lah barb man woman tall short young old fat thin long/short hair glasses beard Learn these words. Remember, some adjectives have a feminine form. Il est chauve avec une barbe. eel ay shohv avek oon barb He is bald and has a beard. 5 Put into practice Petit et gros. puhtee ay groe Longs avec une barbe. loñ avek oon barb Il ressemblait à quoi? eel ruzoñblay ah kwah What did he look like? Say: Short and fat. Et les cheveux? ay lay shuvuh And his hair? Say: Long, with a beard. Practice these phrases. Then cover up the text on the right and follow the instructions to make your reply in French. Il a les cheveux noirs et courts. eel ah lay shuvuh nwar ay kor He has short, black hair. Cultural tip In France there is a difference between “la gendarmerie” and “la police.” La gendarmerie operates in smaller towns and la police in major cities. Their appearance and uniform are similar and officers from both forces carry guns.

1 1 6 W E E K 11 Révisez et répétez Review and repeat Réponses Answers Cover with flap Fill in the blanks with the correct form of venir (to come). 1 Je ____ à quatre heures. 2 Le jardinier ____ une fois par semaine. 3 Nous ____ pour déjeuner mardi. 4 Vous ____ avec nous? 5 Mes parents ____ par le train. 11 To come 1 viens vyañ 2 vient vyañ 3 venons vunoñ 4 venez vunay 5 viennent vyen To come 2 Bank and mail 2 Bank and mail stamps package 1 2 5 Say the French words for the following numbered items: 1 les billets lay biyay 2 les timbres lay tambruh 3 la carte bancaire lah kart boñkair 4 les cartes postales lay kart post-tal 5 le colis luh kolee debit card3 postcards4 bills1

3 Appearance You are asking a pharmacist for advice. Join in the conversation, replying in French following the English prompts. Bonjour. Je peux vous aider? 1 I have a cough. Et vous avez aussi un rhume? 2 No, but I have a headache. Prenez ces cachets. 3 Do you have that as a syrup? Bien sûr. Voilà. 4 Thank you. How much is that? Six euros. 5 Here you are. Goodbye. 4 The pharmacy Réponses Answers Cover with flap 3 Appearance 4 The pharmacy 1 He’s a tall, thin man. 2 She has short hair and glasses. 3 I'm short and I have long hair. 4 She is old and fat. 5 He has blue eyes and a beard. 1 J’ai une toux. jay oon too 2 Non, mai j’ai mal à la tête. noñ. may jay mal ah lah tet 3 Vous avez un sirop à la place? voo zavay uñ seeroe ah lah plas 4 Merci. C’est combien? mairsee. say koñbyañ 5 Voilà. Au revoir. vwalah. ovwar S E RV I C E S 1 1 7 What do these descriptions mean? 1 C’est un homme grand et maigre. 2 Elle a les cheveux courts et des lunettes. 3 Je suis petite et j’ai les cheveux longs. 4 Elle est vieille et grosse. 5 Il a les yeux bleus et une barbe.

1 1 8 W E E K 12 Les loisirs Leisure time The French pride themselves on their support for the arts, including opera and film. It would not be unusual to number politics or philosophy among your interests. Phrasebooks aimed at French speakers often have a section on useful conversational openers for these topics. 1 Warm up What is the French for “museum” and “art gallery”? (pp.48–9) Say “I don’t like the curtains.” (pp.100–1) Ask “Do you want…?” informally (pp.22–3) Familiarize yourself with these words and test yourself using the cover flap to conceal the French on the left. 2 Words to remember le théâtre luh tay-atruh le cinéma luh sinaymah la discothèque lah diskotek la musique lah moozeek l’art (m) lar le sport luh spor le tourisme luh torizmuh les jeux vidéos lay juh viday-oh theater movie theater disco music art sports sightseeing computer games 3 In conversation Salut, tu veux jouer au tennis aujourd’hui? saloo, tew vuh jooay oh tenees oh-joordwee Hi, do you want to play tennis today? Non. Je n’aime pas le sport. noñ. juh nem pah luh spor No, I don’t like sports. Alors, quels sont tes intérêts? alor, kel soñ tay zañtairay So what are your interests? J’adore l’opéra. jador lopayra I love opera. les spectateurs (m) lay spektahtur audience

L E I S U R E A N D S O C I A L I Z I N G 1 1 9 4 Useful phrases I’m interested in music. I prefer sports. I don’t like computer games. 5 Say it Quels sont vos/tes intérêts? kel soñ voe/tay zañtayray J’aime le théâtre. jem luh tay-atruh Je préfère le cinéma. juh prayfair luh sinaymah Je m’intéresse à l’art. juh mañtairess ah lar Ça m’ennuie. sah moñwee What are your (formal/informal) interests? I like the theater. I prefer the movies. I’m interested in art. That bores me. Learn these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap. Je préfère le shopping. juh prayfair luh shopping I prefer shopping. Ça ne m’intéresse pas. sah nuh mañtairess pah That doesn’t interest me. Pas de problème. J’y vais toute seule. pah de prob-lem. jee vay toot surl No problem. I’ll go on my own. la galerie lah galuree balcony Je déteste la guitare. juh daytest lah geetar I hate guitar music. l’orchestre (m) lorkestruh orchestra

1 2 0 W E E K 12 Le sport et les passe-temps Sports and hobbies The verb faire (to do or to make) is a useful verb for talking about hobbies. Faire is followed by du, de la or de l’: Je fais de la peinture (I paint). You can also use the verb jouer (to play) when talking about playing sports and music. 1 Warm up Ask “Do you (formal) want to play tennis?” (pp.118–19) Say “I like the theater” and “I prefer sightseeing.” (pp.118–19) Say “That doesn't interest me.” (pp.118–19) Familiarize yourself with these phrases. 3 Useful phrases Je fais du rugby. juh fay doo roogbee Il joue au tennis. eel joo oh tenees Elle fait de la peinture. el fay duh lah pañtyur I play rugby. He plays tennis. She paints. Je joue au golf tout les jours. juh joo oh golf too lay joor I play golf every day. Memorize these words and then test yourself. 2 Words to remember le football/rugby luh futbohl/r00gbee le tennis luh tenees la natation lah natasyoñ la voile lah vwal la pêche lah pesh la peinture lah pañtyur le vélo luh vaylo la randonnée lah rañdonay soccer/rugby tennis swimming sailing fishing painting cycling hiking le bunker luh bañkuh bunker le joueur de golf luh joowur duh golf golfer

L E I S U R E A N D S O C I A L I Z I N G 1 2 1 4 Faire: to do or to make je fais juh fay tu fais tew fay il/elle fait eel/el fay nous faisons noo fayzon vous faites voo fet ils/elles font eel/el foñ Je fais de la randonnée. juh fay duh lah rañdonay Que faites-vous? kuh fet voo Nous faisons du tennis. noo fayzon doo tenees I do you do (informal) he/she does we do you do (formal/plural) they do I go hiking. What do you do? We play tennis. The verb faire (to do or to make) is also used to describe the weather. Learn its different forms and practice the sample sentences below. Cultural tip France boasts a huge variety of regional games, such as pelota in the Basque country. Most popular of all, the French version of bowls—“pétanque” or “boules”—is played in almost every town and village. 5 Put into practice J’aime jouer au tennis. jem jooway oh tenees Non, je fais du rugby. noñ, juh fay doo roogbee Qu’est-ce que vous aimez faire? keskuh voo zemay fair What do you like doing? Say: I like playing tennis. Tu fais du football aussi? tew fay doo futbohl ohsee Do you play soccer, too? Say: No. I play rugby. Practice these phrases. Then cover up the text on the right and complete the dialogue in French. Check your answers. Il fait beau aujourd’hui. eel fay boe oh-joordwee It’s nice out today. le parcours de golf luh parkoor duh golf golf course le drapeau luh drapoh flag

1 2 2 W E E K 12 Voir des gens Socializing The French dinner table is the center of the social world. You can expect to do a lot of your socializing enjoying food and wine. It is best to use the more polite vous form to talk to people you meet socially until they call you tu, in which case you can reciprocate. 1 Warm up Say “my husband” and “my wife.” (pp.10–11) How do you say “lunch” and “dinner” in French? (pp.20–1) Say “Sorry, I’m busy.” (pp.32–3) Learn these phrases and then test yourself. 2 Useful phrases Je voudrais vous inviter à dîner. juh voodray voo zañveetay ah deenay Vous êtes libre mercredi prochain? voo zet leebruh mairkrudee prochen Une autre fois peut-être. oon awtruh fwah putetruh I’d like to invite you for dinner. Are you free next Wednesday? Another time, perhaps. 3 In conversation Vous voulez venir dîner mardi? voo voolay vuneer deenay mardee Would you like to come to dinner on Tuesday? Je suis désolée, je suis occupée. juh swee dayzolay, juh swee zokoopay I’m sorry, I’m busy. Pourquoi pas jeudi? poorkwah pah jurdee What about Thursday? Cultural tip When you go to someone’s house for the first time, it is usual to bring flowers or wine. If you are invited again, having seen your host’s house, you can bring something a little more personal.

L E I S U R E A N D S O C I A L I Z I N G 1 2 3 4 Words to remember la soirée lah swaray le dîner luh deenay l’invitation lañveetasyoñ la réception lah raysepsyoñ le cocktail luh koktail party dinner party invitation reception cocktail party Familiarize yourself with these words and test yourself using the flap. 5 Put into practice Oui, avec plaisir. wee, avek playzeer Il faut s’habiller? eel foe sabeeyay Vous pouvez venir à une réception ce soir. voo poovay vuneer ah oon raysepsyoñ suh swah Can you come to a reception this evening? Say: Yes, I’d love to. Ça commence à huit heures. sah komoñs ah weet ur It starts at eight o’clock. Ask: Should I dress formally? Join in this conversation. Avec plaisir. avek playzeer I’d love to. Venez avec votre mari. vunay avek votruh maree Please bring your husband. Merci. A quelle heure? mairsee. ah kel ur Thank you. What time? Merci de nous avoir invités. mairsee duh noo zavwar añveetay Thank you for inviting us. l’invitée (f) lanveetay guest l’hôtesse (f) lohtess hostess

1 2 4 W E E K 12 Révisez et répétez Review and repeat Réponses Answers Cover with flap 1 Animals 2 I like… 1 Animals Say the following in French: 1 I like rugby. 2 I don’t like golf. 3 I like painting. 4 I don’t like playing boules. 2 I like… 1 le poisson luh pwassoñ 2 l’oiseau lwazoe 3 le lapin luh lapañ 4 le chat luh shah 5 le hamster luh amstair 6 le chien luh shiañ 1 J’aime le rugby. jem luh roogbee 2 Je n’aime pas le golf. juh nem pah luh golf 3 J'aime faire de la peinture. jem fair duh lah pañtyur 4 Je n’aime pas jouer aux boules. juh nem pah jooway oh bool fish cat hamster 4 1 2 4 3 5 bird 2 Say the French words for the numbered animals. 1

L E I S U R E A N D S O C I A L I Z I N G 1 2 5 Réponses Answers Cover with flap 3 To do 4 An invitation 1 fais fay 2 fait fay 3 faites fet 4 fait fay 5 faites fet 6 faire fair 1 Je suis désolé(e), je suis occupé(e). juh swee dayzolay, juh swee zokoopay 2 Avec plaisir. avek playzeer 3 Merci. A quelle heure? mairsee, ah kel ur 4 C’est bon pour moi. say boñ poor mwah Use the correct form of the verb faire in these sentences. 1 Tu ____ de la pêche? 2 Elle ____ de la voile. 3 Que ____ vous? 4 Il ____ froid aujourd’hui. 5 Vous ____ de la randonnée? 6 J’aime ____ de la natation. 3 To do You are invited for dinner. Join in the conversation, replying in French following the English prompts. Vous voulez venir pour déjeuner vendredi? 1 I’m sorry, I'm busy. Pourquoi pas samedi? 2 I’d love to. Venez avec vos enfants. 3 Thank you. At what time? A douze heures et demie. 4 That’s good for me. 4 An invitation 3 rabbit dog16

1 2 6 W E E K 12 Reinforce and progress Regular practice is the key to maintaining and advancing your language skills. In this section you will find a variety of suggestions for reinforcing and extending your knowledge of French. Many involve returning to exercises in the book and using the dictionaries to extend their scope. Go back through the lessons in a different order, mix and match activities to make up your own 15-minute daily program, or focus on topics that are of particular relevance to your current needs. Keep warmed up Revisit the Warm Up boxes to remind yourself of key words and phrases. Make sure you work your way through all of them on a regular basis. Practice phrases Return to the Useful Phrases and Put into Practice exercises. Test yourself using the cover flap. When you are confident, devise your own versions of the phrases, using new words from the dictionary. 2 I’d like… 3 Say you’d like the following: black coffee jam large coffee with milk bread 1 2 4 3 In conversation: taxi Le marché aux fromages, s’il vous plaît. luh marshayoe fromarj, seel voo play The cheese market, please. Oui, sans problème, monsieur. wee. soñ problem musyuh Yes, no problem, sir. Vous pouvez me déposer ici, s’il vous plaît? voo poovay muh dayposay eesee, seel voo play Can you drop me here, please? Warm up Say “I’m sorry” (pp.32–3). What is the French for “I’d like an appointment” (pp.32–3)? How do you say “who?” in French (pp.32–3)? 1 4 Useful phrases Vous ouvrez/fermez à quelle heure? voo zoovray/fairmay ah kel ur Où sont les toilettes? oo soh lay twalet Il y a un accès pour les chaises roulantes? eelyah uñ aksay poor lay shez roolant What time do you open/close? Where are the restrooms? Is there wheelchair access? Learn these phrases and then test yourself using the flap. Carry on conversing Reread the In Conversation panels. Say both parts of the conversation, paying attention to the pronunciation. Where possible, try incorporating new words from the dictionary. Review and repeat again Work through a Review and Repeat lesson as a way of reinforcing words and phrases presented in the course. Return to the main lesson for any topic on which you are no longer confident.

R E I N F O R C E A N D P R O G R E S S 1 2 7 Say it again The Say It execises are a useful instant reminder for each lesson. Practice these, using your own vocabulary variations from the dictionary or elsewhere in the lesson. Match, repeat, and extend Remind yourself of words related to specific topics by returning to the Match and Repeat and Words to Remember exercises. Test yourself using the cover flap. Discover new words in that area by referring to the dictionary and menu guide. zucchini lemons tomatoes 5 mushrooms 6 avocados7 potatoes8 1 3 lettuce2 leeks4 Match the numbered items in this scene with the text in the panel. 5 Match and repeat 1 les courgettes (f) lay korjet 2 la salade lah sal-lad 3 les citrons (m) lay sitroñ 4 les poireaux (m) lay pwaroe 5 les tomates (f) lay toemat 6 les champignons (m) lay shoñpiyoñ 7 les avocats (m) lay zavocah 8 les pommes de terre (f) lay pom duh tair In addition to working with this book, try the following language extension ideas: • Visit a French-speaking country and try out your new skills with native speakers. Find out if there is a French community near you. There may be stores, cafés, restaurants, and clubs. Try to visit some of these and use your French to order food and drink and strike up conversations. Most native speakers will be happy to speak French to you. • Join a language class or club. There are usually evening and day classes available at a variety of different levels. Or you could start a club yourself if you have friends who are also interested in keeping up their French. • Look at French magazines and newspapers. The pictures will help you to understand the text. Advertisements are also a useful way of expanding your vocabulary. • Use the Internet, where you can find all kinds of websites for learning languages, some of which offer free online help and activities. You can also find French websites for everything from renting a house to shampooing your pet. You can even access French radio and TV stations online. Start by going to a French search engine, such as voila.fr, and key in a subject that interests you, or set yourself a challenge: for example, finding a two- bedroom house for rent by the sea in Normandy. Using other resources The lawn needs watering. Are there any trees? The gardener comes on Fridays. 6 Say it

1 2 8 M E N U G U I D E Menu guide This guide lists the most common terms you may encounter on French menus or when shopping for food. If you can’t find an exact phrase, try looking up its component parts. bisque de homard lobster soup biscuit de Savoie sponge cake blanquette de veau veal stew bleu very rare bleu d’auvergne blue cheese from Auvergne bœuf bourguignon beef cooked in red wine bœuf braisé braised beef bœuf en daube beef casserole bœuf miroton beef and onion stew bœuf mode beef stew with carrots bolet boletus (mushroom) boudin blanc white pudding boudin noir black pudding bouillabaisse fish soup bouilli boiled bouillon broth bouillon de légumes vegetable stock bouillon de poule chicken stock boulette meatball bouquet rose shrimp bourride fish soup brandade cod in cream and garlic brioche round roll brochet pike brochette kebab brugnon nectarine brûlot flambéed brandy brut very dry Ccabillaud cod café coffee (black) café au lait coffee with milk café complet continental breakfast café crème coffee with milk café glacé iced coffee café liégeois iced coffee with cream caille quail calamar/calmar squid calvados apple brandy canapé small open sandwich, canapé Aabats offal abricot apricot à emporter to go agneau lamb aiguillette de bœuf slices of rump steak ail garlic ailloli garlic mayonnaise à la broche spit roast à la jardinière with assorted vegetables à la normande in cream sauce à la vapeur steamed amande almond ananas pineapple anchois anchovies andouillette spicy sausage anguille eel à point medium artichaut artichoke asperge asparagus assiette anglaise selection of cold meats au gratin baked in a milk, cream, and cheese sauce au vin blanc in white wine avocat avocado Bbanane banana barbue brill (fish) bavaroise light mousse béarnaise with béarnaise sauce bécasse woodcock béchamel white sauce beignet fritter, doughnut beignet aux pommes apple fritter betterave beet beurre butter beurre d’anchois anchovy paste beurre noir dark, melted butter bien cuit well done bière beer bière à la pression draft beer bière blonde lager bière brune bitter beer bière panachée beer with soda bifteck steak bisque d’écrevisses crayfish soup canard duck canard laqué Peking duck caneton duckling cantal white cheese from Auvergne câpres capers carbonnade beef cooked in beer cari curry carotte carrot carottes Vichy carrots in butter and parsley carpe carp carré d’agneau rack of lamb carrelet plaice (fish) carte menu carte des vins wine list casse-croûte snacks cassis black currant cassoulet bean, pork and duck casserole céleri/céleri rave celeriac céleri en branches celery cèpe cep (mushroom) cerise cherry cerises à l’eau de vie cherries in brandy cervelle brains chabichou goat’s and cow’s milk cheese chablis dry white wine from Burgundy champignon mushroom champignon de Paris white button mushroom chanterelle chanterelle (mushroom) chantilly whipped cream charcuterie sausages, ham and pâtés; pork products charlotte dessert with fruit, cream, and cookies chausson aux pommes apple turnover cheval horse chèvre goat’s cheese chevreuil venison chicorée endive chocolat chaud hot chocolate chocolat glacé iced chocolate chou cabbage chou à la crème cream puff choucroute sauerkraut with sausages and ham chou-fleur cauliflower chou rouge red cabbage

M E N U G U I D E 1 2 9 choux de Bruxelles Brussels sprouts cidre hard cider cidre doux sweet cider citron lemon citron pressé fresh lemonade civet de lièvre stewed hare clafoutis baked batter pudding with fruit cochon de lait suckling pig cocktail de crevettes shrimp cocktail cœur heart coing quince colin hake (fish) compote stewed fruit comté hard cheese from the Jura concombre cucumber confit de canard duck preserved in fat confit d’oie goose preserved in fat confiture jam congre conger eel consommé clear meat or chicken soup coq au vin chicken in red wine coque cockle coquelet cockerel coquilles Saint-Jacques scallops in cream sauce côte de porc pork chop côtelette chop cotriade bretonne fish soup from Brittany coulommiers rich, soft cheese court-bouillon stock crabe crab crème cream; creamy sauce or dessert; white (coffee) crème à la vanille vanilla custard crème anglaise custard crème chantilly whipped cream crème d’asperges cream of asparagus soup crème de bolets cream of mushroom soup crème de volaille cream of chicken soup crème d’huîtres cream of oyster soup crème fouettée whipped cream crème pâtissière rich, creamy custard crème renversée set custard crème vichyssoise cold leek and potato soup crêpe crêpe crêpe à la crème de marron crêpe with chestnut cream crêpe à l’œuf crêpe with fried egg crêpe de froment wheat crêpe crêpes Suzette crêpes flambéed with orange sauce crépinette small sausage patty wrapped in fat cresson cress crevette grise shrimp crevette rose shrimp croque-madame grilled cheese and ham sandwich with a fried egg croque-monsieur grilled cheese and ham sandwich crottin de Chavignol small goat’s cheese crustacés shellfish cuisses de grenouille frogs’ legs Ddartois pastry with jam dégustation wine-tasting digestif liqueur dinde turkey doux sweet Eeau minérale gazeuse sparkling mineral water eau minérale plate still mineral water échalote shallot écrevisse freshwater crayfish endive chicory en papillote baked in foil or paper entrecôte rib steak entrecôte au poivre peppered rib steak entrecôte maître d’hôtel steak with butter and parsley entrée appetizer entremets dessert épaule d’agneau farcie stuffed shoulder of lamb épinards en branches leaf spinach escalope de veau milanaise veal escalope with tomato sauce escalope panée breaded escalope escargot snail estouffade de bœuf beef casserole estragon tarragon Ffaisan pheasant farci stuffed fenouil fennel filet fillet filet de bœuf Rossini fillet of beef with foie gras filet de perche perch fillet fine fine brandy flageolets kidney beans flan custard tart foie de veau veal liver foie gras goose or duck liver preserve foies de volaille chicken livers fonds d’artichaut artichoke hearts fondue bourguignonne meat fondue fondue savoyarde cheese fondue fraise strawberry fraise des bois wild strawberry framboise raspberry frisée curly lettuce frit deep-fried frites French fries fromage cheese fromage blanc cream cheese fromage de chèvre goat’s cheese fruits de mer seafood Ggalette round, flat cake or savory whole-wheat crêpe garni with potatoes and vegetables gâteau cake gaufre wafer; waffle gelée gelatin Gewürztraminer dry white wine from Alsace gibier game gigot d’agneau leg of lamb girolle chanterelle (mushroom) glace ice cream goujon gudgeon (fish) gratin dish baked with milk, cheese, and cream gratin dauphinois sliced potatoes baked in milk, cream, and cheese gratinée baked onion soup grillé grilled grondin gurnard (fish) groseille rouge red currant Hhachis parmentier shepherd’s pie hareng mariné marinated herring haricots beans haricots blancs haricot beans haricots verts green beans homard lobster

1 3 0 M E N U G U I D E hors-d’œuvre appetizer huître oyster I, Jîles flottantes “floating islands” (soft meringue on custard) infusion herb tea jambon ham jambon de Bayonne smoked and cured ham julienne soup with chopped vegetables jus de fruits fruit juice jus de pomme apple juice jus d’orange orange juice K, Lkir white wine with black- currant liqueur kirsch cherry brandy lait milk laitue lettuce langouste saltwater crayfish langoustine Dublin Bay prawn or Danish lobster lapereau young rabbit lapin rabbit lapin de garenne wild rabbit lard bacon légume vegetable lentilles lentils lièvre hare limande lemon sole livarot strong, soft cheese from northern France longe loin lotte monkfish loup au fenouil bass with fennel Mmacédoine de légumes mixed vegetables mache corn salad (leafy vegetable) mangue mango maquereau mackerel marc grape brandy marcassin young boar marchand de vin in red wine sauce marron chestnut massepain marzipan menthe peppermint menthe à l’eau mint cordial with water menu du jour today’s menu menu gastronomique gourmet menu menu touristique tourist menu merlan whiting (fish) millefeuille custard pastry millésime vintage morille morel (mushroom) morue cod moules mussels moules marinière mussels in white wine mousseux sparkling moutarde mustard mouton mutton mulet mullet (fish) munster strong cheese mûre blackberry Muscadet dry white wine myrtille bilberry Nnature plain navarin mutton stew with vegetables navet turnip noisette hazelnut noisette d’agneau medallion of lamb noix nuts, walnuts nouilles noodles Oœuf à la coque boiled egg œuf dur hard-boiled egg œuf mollet soft-boiled egg œuf poché poached egg œufs brouillés scrambled eggs œuf sur le plat fried egg oie goose oignon onion omelette au naturel plain omelet omelette aux fines herbes herb omelet omelette paysanne omelet with potatoes and bacon orange pressée fresh orange juice oseille sorrel oursin sea urchin Ppain bread pain au chocolat chocolate croissant palette de porc shoulder of pork palourde clam pamplemousse grapefruit pastis anise-flavored alcoholic drink pâté de canard duck pâté pâté de foie de volaille chicken liver pâté pâte feuilletée puff pastry pâtes pasta pêche peach perdreau young partridge perdrix partridge petite friture whitebait petit pain roll petit pois peas petits fours small pastries petit suisse cream cheese pied de porc pig’s feet pigeonneau young pigeon pignatelle cheese fritter pilaf de mouton rice dish with mutton pintade guinea fowl piperade dish of egg, tomatoes, and peppers pissaladière Provençal dish similar to pizza pistache pistachio plat du jour dish of the day plateau de fromages cheese board pochouse fish casserole with white wine poire pear poireau leek poisson fish poivre pepper poivron red/green pepper pomme apple pomme de terre potato pommes de terre à l’anglaise boiled potatoes pommes de terre en robe de chambre/des champs baked potatoes pommes de terre sautées fried potatoes pommes frites French fries pommes paille finely cut French fries pommes vapeur steamed potatoes porc pork potage soup potage bilibi fish and oyster soup potage Crécy carrot and rice soup potage cressonnière watercress soup potage Esaü lentil soup potage parmentier leek and potato soup potage printanier vegetable soup potage Saint-Germain split pea soup potage velouté creamy soup pot-au-feu beef and vegetable stew potée vegetable and meat stew Pouilly-Fuissé dry white wine from Burgundy poule au pot chicken and vegetable stew poulet basquaise chicken with ratatouille poulet chasseur chicken with mushrooms and white wine

M E N U G U I D E 1 3 1 poulet créole chicken in white sauce with rice poulet rôti roast chicken praire clam provençale with tomatoes, garlic and herbs prune plum pruneau prune pudding plum pudding purée mashed potatoes Qquenelle meat or fish dumpling queue de bœuf oxtail quiche lorraine egg, bacon, and cream quiche Rraclette Swiss dish of melted cheese radis radish ragoût stew raie skate (fish) raie au beurre noir skate fried in butter raifort horseradish raisin grape râpé grated rascasse scorpion fish ratatouille stew of peppers, zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes ravigote herb dressing reblochon strong cheese from Savoy rémoulade mayonnaise dressing with herbs, mustard, and capers rigotte small goat’s cheese from Lyon rillettes preserved pork or goose meat ris de veau veal sweetbread riz rice riz pilaf spicy rice with meat or seafood rognon kidney roquefort blue cheese rôti roasted meat rouget mullet Ssabayon zabaglione (whipped egg yolk in Marsala wine) sablé shortbread saignant rare saint-honoré cream puff cake saint-marcellin goat’s cheese salade composée mixed salad salade russe diced vegetables in mayonnaise salade verte green salad salmis game stew salsifis oyster plant, salsify sanglier wild boar sauce aurore white sauce with tomato purée sauce béarnaise thick sauce of eggs and butter sauce blanche white sauce sauce gribiche dressing with hard-boiled eggs sauce hollandaise rich sauce of eggs, butter and vinegar, served with fish sauce Madère Madeira sauce sauce matelote wine sauce sauce Mornay béchamel sauce with cheese sauce mousseline hollandaise sauce with cream sauce poulette sauce of mushrooms and egg yolks sauce ravigote dressing with shallots and herbs sauce suprême creamy sauce sauce tartare mayonnaise with herbs and pickles sauce veloutée white sauce with egg yolks and cream sauce vinot wine sauce saucisse sausage saucisse de Francfort frankfurter saucisse de Strasbourg beef sausage saucisson salami saumon salmon saumon fumé smoked salmon sauternes sweet white wine savarin rum baba sec dry seiche cuttlefish sel salt service (non) compris service (not) included service 12% inclus 12% service charge included sole bonne femme sole in white wine and mushrooms sole meunière floured sole fried in butter soupe soup soupe au pistou thick vegetable soup with basil steak au poivre peppered steak steak frites steak and fries steak haché ground beef steak tartare raw ground beef with a raw egg sucre sugar suprême de volaille chicken in cream sauce Ttanche tench (fish) tarte aux fraises strawberry tart tarte aux pommes apple tart tarte frangipane almond cream tart tartelette small tart tarte Tatin baked apple dish tartine bread and butter tendrons de veau breast of veal terrine pâté tête de veau calf’s head thé tea thé à la menthe mint tea thé au lait tea with milk thé citron lemon tea thon tuna tomates farcies stuffed tomatoes tome de Savoie white cheese from Savoy tournedos round beef steak tourte covered pie tourteau type of crab tripes à la mode de Caen tripe in spicy vegetable sauce truite au bleu poached trout truite aux amandes trout with almonds truite meunière trout in flour and fried in butter V, Yvacherin strong, soft cheese from the Jura vacherin glacé ice cream meringue veau veal velouté de tomate cream of tomato soup vermicelle vermicelli (very fine pasta) viande meat vin wine vinaigrette oil and vinegar dressing vin blanc white wine vin de pays local wine vin de table table wine vin rosé rosé wine vin rouge red wine volaille poultry VSOP mature brandy yaourt yogurt

E N G L I S H TO F R E N C H 1 3 3 Australian australien(ne) automatic automatique autumn l’automne (m) avocado l’avocat (m) away: is it far away? est-ce que c’est loin?; go away! allez-vous en! awful affreux ax la hache axle l’essieu (m) Bbaby le bébé baby carriage le landau baby wipes les lingettes (f) back (not front) l’arrière (m); (body) le dos; I’ll come back tomorrow je reviendrai demain backpack le sac à dos bacon le bacon; bacon and eggs des œufs au bacon bad mauvais baggage les bagages (m) baggage check-in l’enregistrement des bagages (m) baggage claim la réclamation de bagages bait l’appât (m) bake cuire bakery la pâtisserie balcony le balcon bald chauve ball (soccer, etc.) le ballon; (tennis, etc.) la balle ballpoint pen le stylo- bille banana la banane band (musicians) le groupe bandage le pansement, le bandage bangs (hair) la frange bank la banque bank note le billet bar le bar; barbecue le barbecue barber’s le coiffeur bargain la affaire basement le sous-sol basin (sink) le lavabo basket le panier bath le bain; (bathtub) la baignoire; to take a bath prendre un bain bathroom la salle de bains battery (car) la batterie; (flashlight) la pile be être beach la plage beans les haricots (m) beard la barbe beautiful beau, (fem) belle because parce que bed le lit bed linen les draps (m) bedroom la chambre beef le bœuf beer la bière before avant beginner le débutant, la débutante beginners’ slope la piste pour débutants behind derrière beige beige Belgian belge Belgium la Belgique bell (church) la cloche; (door) la sonnette below … sous … belt la ceinture beside à côté de best: the best le meilleur better mieux between … entre … bicycle la bicyclette, le vélo big grand bill l’addition (f) bird l’oiseau (m) birthday l’anniversaire (m); happy birthday! joyeux anniversaire! bite (by dog) la morsure; (by snake, insect) la piqûre; (verb: dog) mordre; (insect, snake) piquer bitter amer black noir blackberry la mûre black currant le cassis blanket la couverture bleach l’eau de Javel (f); (verb) décolorer blind (cannot see) aveugle; (window) le store blister l’ampoule (f) blizzard la tempête de neige blond (adj) blond blood le sang blood test la prise de sang blouse le chemisier blue bleu boarding pass la carte d’embarquement boat le bateau; (smaller) la barque body le corps boil (verb) bouillir boiled bouilli boiler le chauffe-eau bolt (on door) le verrou; verrouiller (verb) bone l’os (m); (fish) l’arête (f) book le livre; réserver (verb) bookstore la librairie boot (footwear) la botte border la frontière boring ennuyeux born: I was born in … je suis né(e) en … both les deux; both of them tous les deux; both of us nous deux; both large and small grand et petit à la fois bottle la bouteille bottle opener le décapsuleur, l’ouvre- bouteille (m) bottom le fond; (part of body) le derrière bowl le bol; (animal) la gamelle box la boîte box office (theater, etc.) le bureau de location boy le garçon boyfriend le petit ami bra le soutien-gorge bracelet le bracelet brake le frein;(verb) freiner branch la branche brandy le cognac bread le pain bread shop la boulangerie breakdown (car) la panne; (nervous) la dépression; My car has broken down (car) je suis tombé en panne breakfast le petit déjeuner breathe respirer bricklayer le maçon bridge le pont briefcase l’attaché-case (m) British britannique Brittany la Bretagne brochure la brochure broken cassé; broken leg la jambe cassée; broken down en panne brooch la broche brother le frère brown marron bruise le bleu brush la brosse; (paintbrush) le pinceau; (broom) le balai; (verb) brosser Brussels Bruxelles bucket le seau budget le budget builder le constructeur

1 3 4 D I C T I O N A RY building le bâtiment bumper le pare-chocs bunker le bunker burglary le cambriolage burn la brûlure;(verb) brûler bus le bus business les affaires (f); it’s none of your business cela ne vous regarde pas business card la carte de visite bus station la gare routière bus stop l’arrêt de bus (m) busy (occupied) occupé; (street) animé but mais butcher’s la boucherie butter le beurre button le bouton buy acheter by: by the window près de la fenêtre; by Friday d’ici vendredi; by myself tout seul; written by écrit par C cabbage le chou cabinet le placard cable car le téléphérique cable TV la télé cablée café le café cage la cage cake le gâteau calculator la calculette call: what’s it called? comment est-ce que ça s’appelle? camcorder le caméscope camera l’appareil-photo (m) camper van le camping-car campfire le feu de camp campground le terrain de camping campsite l’emplacement (m) cam shaft l’arbre à cames (m) can (vessel) la boîte de conserve; (to be able) pouvoir; can I have …? Je peux avoir …?; can you …? Vous pouvez …? Canada le Canada Canadian canadien(ne) canal le canal candle la bougie canoe le canoë can opener l’ouvre-boîte (m) candy le bonbon cap (hat) la casquette; (bottle) la capsule car la voiture; (train) la voiture, le wagon caravan la caravane carburetor le carburateur card la carte careful prudent; careful! attention!; be careful! soyez prudent! caretaker le/la concierge carpenter le charpentier carpet le tapis carrot la carotte car seat (for a baby) le siège pour bébé cart le chariot case la valise cash l’argent (m); to pay cash payer en liquide cashier le guichet cassette la cassette cassette player le lecteur de cassettes castle le château cat le chat cathedral la cathédrale cauliflower le chou-fleur cave la grotte CD le disque compact ceiling le plafond cell phone le téléphone portable cellar la cave cemetery le cimetière center le centre central heating le chauffage central certificate le certificat chair la chaise change (money)la monnaie; (verb: money) changer; (clothes) se changer Channel la Manche Channel Islands les îles Anglo-Normandes Channel Tunnel le tunnel sous la Manche charger le chargeur cheap bon marché, pas cher check-in l’enregistrement (m) check in faire enregistrer ses bagages checkout (supermarket) la caisse cheers! (toast) santé! cheese le fromage cheese shop la fromagerie check le chèque checkbook le carnet de chèques cherry la cerise chess les échecs (m) chest la poitrine chest of drawers la commode chicken le poulet child l’enfant (m) children les enfants (m) children’s ward le service de pédiatrie chimney la cheminée china la porcelaine chips les chips (f) chocolate le chocolat; a box of chocolates la boîte de chocolats; chocolate bar la tablette de chocolat chop (food) la côtelette; couper (verb: cut) church l’église (f) cigar le cigare cigarette la cigarette city la ville class la classe classical music la musique classique clean (adj) propre cleaner la femme de ménages clear clair clock l’horloge (f), la pendule close près (near); étouffant (stuffy); fermer (verb) closed fermé clothes les vêtements (m) clubs (cards) trèfle clutch l’embrayage (m) coat le manteau coat hanger le cintre cockroach le cafard cocktail party le cocktail coffee le café; coffee with milk café crème coin la pièce cold (illness) le rhume; froid (adj) collar le col, le collier collection (stamps, etc.) la collection; color la couleur color film la pellicule couleur comb le peigne; peigner (verb) come venir; I come from … je viens de …; we

E N G L I S H TO F R E N C H 1 3 5 came last week nous sommes arrivés la semaine dernière comforter la couette company la compagnie compartment le compartiment complicated compliqué computer l’ordinateur (m) computer games les jeux vidéos (m) concert le concert conditioner (hair) le baume après- shampooing condom le préservatif conductor (orchestra) le chef d’orchestre confectioner le confiseur conference la conférence conference room la salle de conférences congratulations! félicitations! consulate le consulat consultant consultant(e) contact lenses les verres de contact (f) contraceptive le contraceptif cook le cuisinier; faire la cuisine (verb) cookie le biscuit cooking utensils les ut ensiles de cuisine (f) cool frais, (fem) fraîche cork le bouchon corkscrew le tire- bouchon corner le coin corridor le couloir Corsica la Corse Corsican corse cosmetics les produits de beauté (m) cost (verb) coûter; how much does it cost? combien ça coûte? cotton le coton cotton balls le coton hydrophile cough la toux; tousser (verb) countertop le plan de travail country (state) le pays; (not town) la campagne cousin le cousin crab le crabe cramp la crampe crayfish (freshwater) l’écrevisse (f); (saltwater) la langouste cream la crème credit card la carte de crédit crêpe la crêpe crib le lit d’enfant cross (verb) traverser crowded bondé cruise la croisière crutches les béquilles (f) cry (weep) pleurer; (shout) crier cucumber le concombre cufflinks les boutons de manchette (m) cup la tasse curlers les rouleaux (m) curls les boucles (f) current le courant curry le curry curtain le rideau customs la douane cut la coupure;(verb) couper cycling le vélo Ddad papa dairy products les produits laitiers (m) dance la danse;(verb) danser dangerous dangereux dark foncé; dark blue bleu foncé daughter la fille day le jour dead mort deaf sourd dear cher debit card la carte bancaire December décembre deck of cards le jeu de cartes decorator le décorateur deep profond delay le retard deliberately exprès delicatessen la charcuterie delivery la livraison dentist le/la dentiste dentures le dentier deny nier deodorant le déodorant department la département department store le grand magasin departures (airport, etc.) le départ designer le designer desk le bureau desserts les desserts (m) develop développer diabetic diabétique diamond (jewel) le diamant diamonds (cards) carreau diaper la couche diarrhea la diarrhée dictionary le dictionnaire die mourir diesel le diesel; le gazoile different différent; that’s different c’est différent; I’d like a different one j’en voudrais un autre difficult difficile dining room la salle à manger dinner le dîner dinner party le dîner directory (telephone) l’annuaire (m); les reseignments (m) disabled handicapé disco le discothèque discount la réduction dish cloth le torchon dishwasher le lave- vaiselle dishwashing liquid le produit pour la vaisselle disposable diapers les couches à jeter (f) distributor (car) le delco dive (verb) plonger diving board le plongeoir divorced divorcé do faire; how do you do? comment allez- vous? dock le quai doctor le docteur; médecin document le document dog le chien doll la poupée dollar le dollar door (building) la porte; (car) la portière double room la chambre pour deux personnes doughnut le beignet down en bas downtown le centre-ville drawer le tiroir dress la robe drink la boisson; (verb) boire; would you like a drink? vous voulez boire quelque chose? drinking water l’eau potable (f)

1 3 6 D I C T I O N A RY drive (verb: car) conduire driver le conducteur driveway le passage driver’s license le permis de conduire drops les goutes (f) drunk soûl, ivre dry sec, (fem) sèche dry-cleaner le pressing during pendant duster le chiffon à poussière duty-free hors-taxe Eeach (every) chaque; two euros each deux euros pièce ear l’oreille (f) early tôt earrings les boucles d’oreille (f) east l’est (m) easy facile eat manger egg l’œuf (m) eight huit eighteen dix-huit eighty quatre-vingt either: either of them n’importe lequel; either … or … soit … soit … elastic élastique elastic band l’élastique (m) elbow le coude electric électrique electrician électricien(ne) electricity l’électricité (f) elevator l’ascenseur (m) eleven onze else: something else autre chose; someone else quelqu’un d’autre; somewhere else ailleurs email l’email (m), le message, la messagerie électronique email address l’adresse électronique (f) embarrassing gênant embassy l’ambassade (f) embroidery la broderie emerald l’émeraude (f) emergency l’urgence (f) emergency exit la sortie de secours emergency room la salle des urgences empty vide end la fin engaged (couple) fiancé engine (car) le moteur; (train) la locomotive engineer l’ingénieur (m) engineering l’ingénierie (f) England l’Angleterre (f) English anglais(e) enlargement l’agrandissement (m) enough assez entertainment le divertissement entrance l’entrée (f) envelope l’enveloppe (f) epileptic épileptique eraser la gomme escalator l’escalier roulant (m) especially particulièrement estimate l’estimation (f) evening le soir every chaque everyone tout le monde everything tout everywhere partout example l’exemple (m); for example par exemple excellent excellent excess baggage l’excédent de bagages (m) exchange (verb) échanger exchange rate le taux de change excursion l’excursion (f) excuse me! pardon! executive (in company) cadre (m) exhaust (car) le pot d’echappement exhibition l’exposition (f) exit la sortie expensive cher extension lead la rallonge exterior l’extérieure (m); extérieure (adj) eye l’œil (m) eyebrow le sourcil eyes les yeux (m) Fface le visage faint vague; to faint evanouir fair la foire; (just) juste; it’s not fair ce n’est pas juste fan (ventilator) le ventilateur; (enthusiast) le/la fan fan belt la courroie du ventilateur fantastic fantastique far loin; how far is it to …? est-ce que … est loin d’ici? fare le prix du billet farm la ferme farmer le fermier fashion la mode fast rapide fat (of person) gros, (fem) grosse; (on meat, etc.) le gras father le père fax le fax; (verb: document) faxer fax machine le fax February fevrier feel (touch) toucher; I feel hot j’ai chaud; I feel like … j’ai envie de …; I don’t feel well je ne me sens pas bien feet les pieds (m) felt-tip pen le feutre ferry (small) le bac; (large) le ferry fever la fièvre fiancé le fiancé fiancée la fiancée field le champ; (academic) secteur (m) fifteen quinze fifty cinquante fig la figue figures les chiffres (m) filling (in tooth) le plombage; (in sandwich, cake) la garniture film le film filter paper le papier filtre finger le doigt fire le feu; (blaze) l’incendie (m) fire extinguisher l’extincteur (m) fireplace la cheminée fireworks le feu d’artifice first premier first aid les premiers soins (m) first class première classe first floor le premier étage first name le prénom fish le poisson fishing la pêche; to go fishing aller à la pêche

E N G L I S H TO F R E N C H 1 3 7 fruit juice le jus de fruit fry frire frying pan la poêle full complet; I’m full! j’ai l’estomac bien rempli! full board la pension complète funny drôle furnished meublé furniture les meubles (m) Ggarage le garage garbage les ordures (f); les détritus (m) garbage can la poubelle garden le jardin garden center la jardinerie garlic l’ail (m) gas le gaz gas-permeable lenses les lentilles semi- souples (f) gas station la station- service gasoline l’essence (f) gate le portail, la grille; (at airport) la porte d’embarquement gay homosexuel gear (car) la vitesse gearbox la boîte de vitesses gearshift le levier de vitesse gel le gel German allemand(e) Germany l’Allemagne (f) get (fetch) aller chercher; do you have …? avez-vous …?; to take the train prendre le train; get back: we get back tomorrow nous rentrons demain; to get something back récupérer quelque chose get in entrer; (arrive) arriver get off (bus, etc.) descendre get on (bus, etc.) monter get out sortir get up se lever gift le cadeau gin le gin ginger le gingembre girl (child) la fille; (young woman) la jeune fille girlfriend la petite amie give donner glad heureux glass le verre glasses les lunettes (f) gloves les gants (m) glue la colle go aller gold l’or (m) golf le golf golf course le parcours de golf good bon, (fem) bonne; good! bien! goodbye au revoir good evening bonsoir government le gouvernement granddaughter la petite-fille grandfather le grand-père grandmother la grand-mère grandparents les grands-parents (m) grandson le petit-fils grapes les raisins (m) grass l’herbe (f) gray gris Great Britain la Grande-Bretagne green vert grill le gril grilled grillé(e) grocery store l’épicerie (f) ground floor le rez-de-chaussée groundsheet le tapis de sol guarantee la garantie; (verb) garantir guard (train) le chef de train guest l’invitée guide le/la guide guide book le guide guitar la guitare gun (rifle) le fusil; (pistol) le pistolet gutter la gouttière gym le centre sportif Hhair les cheveux (m); long/short hair les chevaux longs/courts haircut la coupe (de cheveux) hairdresser le coiffeur hairdryer le sèche- cheveux hairspray la laque half demi; half an hour une demi-heure half-board la demi- pension ham le jambon hamburger le hamburger fishing rod la canne à pêche fishmonger la poissonnerie five cinq flag le drapeau flash (camera) le flash flashlight la lampe de poche flat (level) plat flat tire le pneu crevé flavor le goût flea la puce flight le vol flight attendant l’hôtesse de l’air (f) flip-flops les tongs (f) flippers les palmes (f) floor (ground) le plancher; (storey) l’étage (m) florist la fleuriste flour la farine flower la fleur flowerbed le parterre de fleurs flute la flûte fly (insect) la mouche; (verb: of plane, etc.) voler; (of person) prendre l’avion fog le brouillard folk music la musique folklorique food la nourriture food poisoning l’intoxication alimentaire (f) foot le pied for pour; for me pour moi; what for? pour quoi faire?; for a week pour une semaine foreigner l’étranger (m) forest la forêt forget oublier fork la fourchette forty quarante fountain pen le stylo- plume four quatre fourteen quatorze fourth quatrième France la France free (no cost) gratuit; (at liberty) libre freezer le congélateur French français(e) French fries les frites (f) Friday vendredi fried frit friend l’ami(e) friendly amical, gentil front: in front devant frost le gel frozen foods les produits surgelés (m) fruit le fruit

1 3 8 D I C T I O N A RY hammer le marteau hamster le hamster hand la main hand luggage le bagage à main handbag le sac à main handbrake le frein à main handkerchief le mouchoir handle (door) la poignée handsome beau hangover la gueule de bois happy heureux harbor le port hard dur; (difficult) difficile hard lenses les lentilles rigides (f) hardware store la quincaillerie hat le chapeau have avoir; do you have …? avez-vous …? hay fever le rhume des foins he il head la tête headache le mal à la tête headlights les phares (m) headphones les écouteurs (m) headquarters le siège social hear entendre hearing aid l’appareil acoustique heart le cœur heart condition le problème au cœur hearts (cards) cœurs heater le radiateur heating le chauffage heavy lourd hedge la haie heel le talon hello bonjour help l’aide (f); (verb) aider hepatitis l’hépatite (f) her: it’s for her c’est pour elle; give it to her donnez-le lui her: her book son livre; her house sa maison; her shoes ses chaussures; it’s hers c’est à elle hi salut high haut highway l’autoroute (f) highway code le code de la route hiking la randonée hill la colline him: it’s for him c’est pour lui; give it to him donnez-le lui his: his book son livre; his house sa maison; his shoes ses chaussures; it’s his c’est à lui history l’histoire (f) hitchhike faire de l’autostop HIV-positive séropositif(ve) hobby le passe-temps home: at home (my home) chez moi; he’s at home il est chez lui homeopathy homéopathie honest honnête honey le miel honeymoon la lune de miel hood (car) le capot horn (car) le klaxon; (animal) la corne horrible horrible hospital l’hôpital (m) host l’hôte (m) hostess l’hôtesse (f) hot chaud hotel l’hôtel (m) hour l’heure (f) house la maison household products les produits entretien (m) hovercraft l’aéroglisseur (m) hoverport l’hoverport (m) how? comment? how much? combien? hundred cent hungry: I’m hungry j’ai faim hurry: I’m in a hurry je suis pressé husband le mari hydrofoil l’hydrofoil (m) II je ice la glace ice cream la glace ice rink la patinoire ice skates les patins à glace (m) ice-skating: to go ice- skating aller patiner identification la identification if si ignition l’allumage (m) ill malade immediately immédiatement impossible impossible in dans; in France en France indigestion l’indigestion (f) inexpensive bon marché, pas cher infection l’infection (f) information l’information (f) injection la piqûre injury la blessure ink l’encre (f) inn l’auberge (f) inner tube la chambre à air insect l’insecte (m) insect repellent la crème anti-insecte insomnia l’insomnie (f) instant coffee le café soluble insurance l’assurance (f) interesting intéressant Internet l’internet (m) interpret interpréter interpreter l’interprète (m) invitation l’invitation (f) invoice la facture Ireland l’Irlande (f) Irish irlandais(e) iron ((for clothes) le fer à repasser; (verb) repasser is: he/she is il/elle est; it is c’est island l’île (f) it il; elle Italian italien(ne) Italy l’Italie (f) its son; sa; ses (see his) Jjacket la veste jam la confiture January janvier jazz le jazz jeans les jeans (m) jellyfish la méduse jeweler la bijouterie job le travail jog (verb) faire du jogging; to go for a jog aller faire du jogging jogging suit le survêtement joke la plaisanterie journey le voyage July juillet June juin just: it’s just arrived ça vient juste d’arriver; I’ve just one left il ne m’en reste qu’un Kkerosene le pétrole kettle la bouilloire key la clé keyboard le clavier kidney le rein kilo le kilo kilometer le kilomètre kind gentil

E N G L I S H TO F R E N C H 1 3 9 lettuce la salade library la bibliothèque license le permis license plate la plaque d’immatriculation life la vie light la lumière; (not heavy) léger; (not dark) clair light bulb l’ampoule (f) lighter le briquet lighter fluid le gaz à briquet light meter la cellule photoélectrique like (verb) aimer: I like swimming j’aime nager; I don’t like je n’aime pas; (similar to) comme lime (fruit) le citron vert lipstick le rouge à lèvres liqueur la liqueur list la liste liter le litre literature la litérature litter les ordures (f) little (small) petit; it’s a little big c’est un peu trop grand; just a little juste un peu liver le foie living room le salon lobster le homard lollipop la sucette long long, (fem) longue lost property les objets trouvés (m) loud fort; (color) criard love l’amour (m); (verb) aimer lover l’amant (m) low bas luck la chance; good luck! bonne chance! luggage les bagages (m) luggage lockers la consigne automatique luggage rack le porte- bagages lunch le déjeuner Luxembourg le Luxembourg Mmad fou, (fem) folle magazine la revue maid la femme de chambre mail la poste; (verb) poster mail carrier le facteur mailbox la boîte à lettres main courses les plats (m) make faire makeup le maquillage man l’homme (m) manager le directeur; le chef many beaucoup; not many pas beaucoup map la carte; (town map) le plan March mars margarine la margarine market le marché marmalade la marmelade d’oranges married marié mascara le mascara mass (church) la messe mast le mât match (light) l’allumette (f); (sport) le match material (cloth) le tissu matter: it doesn’t matter ça ne fait rien mattress le matelas May mai maybe peut-être me: it’s me c’est moi; it’s for me c’est pour moi; give it to me donnez-le-moi meal le repas mean: what does this mean? qu’est-ce que cela veut dire? meat la viande mechanic le mécanicien, le garagiste medication les médicaments (m) medicine le médicament; (subject) le médicine Mediterranean la Méditerranée meeting la réunion melon le melon menu la carte; set menu le menu message le message metro le métro microwave le micro- ondes middle le milieu midnight minuit milk le lait mine: it’s mine c’est à moi mineral water l’eau minérale (f) minute la minute mirror le miroir; (car) le rétroviseur Miss Mademoiselle mistake l’erreur (f) modem le modem Monday lundi money l’argent (m) monitor (computer) le moniteur month le mois monument le monument moon la lune kitchen la cuisine knee le genou knife le couteau knitting needle l’aiguille à tricoter (f) know (fact) savoir; (person) connaître; I don’t know je ne sais pas Llabel l’étiquette (f) lace la dentelle; (of shoe) le lacet lake le lac lamb l’agneau (m) lamp la lampe lampshade l’abat-jour (m) land la terre; (verb) atterrir language la langue laptop l’ordinateur portable (m) large grand last (final) dernier; last week la semaine dernière; at last! enfin! last name le nom de famille late tard; the bus is late le bus est en retard later plus tard laugh rire laundromat la laverie automatique laundry (place) la blanchisserie; (clothes) le linge laundry detergent la lessive law (subject) le droit lawn la pelouse lawnmower la tondeuse à gazon lawyer avocat(e) laxative le laxatif lazy paresseux lead la laisse leaf la feuille leaflet le dépliant learn apprendre leather le cuir lecture hall l’amphithéâtre (m) leek le poireaux left (not right) la gauche; there’s nothing left il ne reste plus rien leg la jambe lemon le citron lemonade le citron pressé length la longueur lens (camera) l’objectif (m) less moins lesson la leçon letter la lettre

1 4 0 D I C T I O N A RY moped la mobylette more plus; more or less plus ou moins morning le matin; in the morning dans la matinée mosquito le moustique mother la mère motorboat le bateau à moteur motorcycle la moto mountain la montagne mountain bike le vélo tout terrain mouse la souris mousse (hair) la mousse mouth la bouche move bouger; (house) déménager; don’t move! ne bougez pas! movie theater le cinéma Mr. Monsieur Mrs. Madame mug la tasse museum le musée mushroom le champignon music la musique musical instrument l’instrument de musique (m) musician le musicien mussels les moules (f) must: I must je dois mustache la moustache mustard la moutarde my: my book mon livre; my house ma maison; my shoes mes chaussures Nnail (metal) le clou; (finger) l’ongle (m) nail clippers la pince à ongles nail file la lime à ongles nail polish le vernis à ongles name le nom; what’s your name comment vous appelez-vous? narrow étroit near: near the door près de la porte necessary nécessaire neck le cou necklace le collier need (verb) avoir besoin de; I need … j’ai besoin de …; there’s no need ce n’est pas nécessaire needle l’aiguille (f) negative (photo) le négatif neither: neither of them ni l’un ni l’autre; neither … nor … ni … ni … nephew le neveu never jamais new nouveau, (fem) nouvelle; neuf, (fem) neuve news les nouvelles (f); (television) les informations (f) newspaper le journal newsstand le tabac; le tabac-journaux next prochain; next week la semaine prochaine; what next? et puis quoi? nice (place, etc.) joli; (person) sympathique niece la nièce night la nuit nightclub la boîte de nuit nightgown la chemise de nuit nine neuf nineteen dix-neuf ninety quatre-vingt-dix no (response) non; (not any) aucun nobody personne noisy bruyant none aucun noon midday north le nord nose le nez not pas; he’s not … il n’est pas … notebook le carnet notepad le bloc notes nothing rien novel le roman November novembre now maintenant nowhere nulle part nudist le nudiste number (figure) le numéro; (amount) le nombre nurse infirmier; (fem) infirmière nut (fruit) la noix; (for bolt) l’écrou (m) Ooars les rames (f) occasionally de temps en temps October octobre of de of course bien sûr office le bureau often souvent oil l’huile (f) ointment la pommade OK d’accord old vieux, (fem) vieille; how old are you? quel âge avez-vous? olive l’olive (f) omelet l’omelette (f) on … sur … one un/une one-way ticket l’aller simple (m)onion l’oignon (m) only seulement open (adj) ouvert; (verb) ouvrir opening times les heures d’ouverture (f) operating room la salle d’opérations operation l’opération (f) operator (phone) l’opérateur (m) opposite en face de optician’s l’opticien (m) or ou orange (fruit) l’orange (f); (color) orange orange juice le jus d’orange orchestra l’orchestre (m) ordinary habituel organ (music) l’orgue (m) other: the other … l’autre … our: our house notre maison; our children nos enfants; it’s ours c’est à nous out: he’s out il n’est pas là outside dehors oven le four over (above) au-dessus de; (more than) plus de; (finished) fini; it’s over the road c’est de l’autre côté de la rue; over there là-bas oyster l’huître (f) Ppackage le paquet; (parcel) le colis package le colis packet le paquet padlock le cadenas page la page pain la douleur paint la peinture painting la peinture pair la paire palace le palais pale pâle, blême pants le pantalon panty hose les collants (m) paper le papier; (newspaper) le journal pardon? pardon? parents les parents (m)

E N G L I S H TO F R E N C H 1 4 1 pineapple l’ananas (m) pink rose pipe (for smoking) la pipe; (for water) le tuyau piston le piston pizza la pizza place l’endroit (m); at your place chez vous planner l’agenda (m) plant la plante plaster le pansement plastic le plastique plastic bag le sac plastic wrap le film alimentaire transparent plate l’assiette (f) platform le quai play (theater) la pièce; (verb) jouer please s’il vous plaît pleased: pleased to meet you enchanté(e) plug (electrical) la prise; (sink) le bouchon plumber (occupation) le plombier pocket la poche poison le poison police la police police officer le policier police report le rapport de police police station le commissariat politics la politique poor pauvre; (bad quality) mauvais pop music la musique pop pork le porc port (harbor) le port; (drink) le porto porter le porteur possible possible postal (ZIP) code le code postal postcard la carte postale poster (outside) l’affiche (f); (inside) le poster post office la poste potato la pomme de terre poultry la volaille pound (weight) la livre powder la poudre prefer préférer prepared meals les plats préparés (m) prescription l’ordonnance (f) pretty (beautiful) joli; (quite) plutôt price le prix priest le prêtre printer l’imprimante (f) private privé problem le problème profession la profession professor le professeur profits les bénéfices (m) public le public pull tirer puncture (tire) la crevaison purple violet purse le porte-monnaie push pousser put mettre pyjamas le pyjama Qquality la qualité quarter le quart question la question quick rapide quiet (preson) silencieux; (street, etc.) tranquille quite (fairly) assez Rrabbit le lapin radiator le radiateur radio la radio radish le radis rail: by rail par chemin de fer railroad le chemin de fer rain la pluie raincoat l’imperméable (m) raisin le raisin sec rake le râteau rare (uncommon) rare; (steak) saignant rash la rougeur raspberry la framboise rat le rat razor blades les lames de rasoir (f) read lire reading lamp la lampe de bureau; (bedside) la lampe de chevet ready prêt receipt le reçu reception la réception receptionist le/la receptionniste record (music) le disque; (sports, etc.) le record record player le tourne- disque record store le disquaire red rouge; (hair) roux refreshments les rafraîchissements (m) refrigerator le frigo registered mail en recommandé relax se détendre religion la religion park le jardin public; (verb) garer parking lot le parking part (in hair) la raie party (celebration) la fête, la soirée; (group) le groupe; (political) le parti pass (in a car) doubler passenger le passager passport le passeport passport control le contrôle des passeports password le mot de passe pasta les pâtes (f) path le chemin, l’allée (f) pay payer payment le paiement peach la pêche peanuts les cacahuètes (f) pear la poire pearl la perle peas les petits pois (m) pedestrian le piéton peg la pince à linge pen le stylo pencil le crayon pencil sharpener le taille-crayon penknife le canif pen pal le correspondant people les gens (m) pepper (and salt) le poivre; (red/green) le poivron peppermints les bonbons à la menthe (m) per: per night par nuit perfect parfait perfume le parfum perhaps peut-être perm la permanente pet passport le passeport d’animaux pets les animaux (familiers) (m) pharmacy la pharmacie phone card la carte téléphonique photocopier le copieur photograph la photo; (verb) photographier photographer le/la photographe phrasebook le guide de conversation piano le piano pickpocket le pickpocket pickup (mail) la levée picnic le pique-nique piece le morceau pill le comprimé pillow l’oreiller (m) pilot le pilote PIN le code pin l’épingle (f)

1 4 2 D I C T I O N A RY remember: I remember je m’en souviens; I don’t remember je ne me souviens pas rent (verb) louer reservation la réservation reserve (verb) réserver rest (remainder) le reste; (verb: relax) se reposer restaurant le restaurant restaurant car le wagon- restaurant restrooms les toilettes (f) return (come back) revenir; (give back) rendre rice le riz rich riche right (correct) juste; (not left) la droite ring (jewelry) la bague ripe mûr riverle fleuve road la route; (in town) la rue roasted rôti rock (stone) le rocher; (music) le rock roll (bread) le petit pain roof le toit room la chambre; (space) la place room service le room service rope la corde rose la rose round (circular) rond; it’s my round c’est ma tournée (buying drinks) round-trip ticket l’aller retour (m) roundabout le rond- point row (verb) ramer rowboat la barque rubber (material) le caoutchouc rug (mat) la carpette; (blanket) la couverture rugby le rugby ruins les ruines (f) ruler la règle rum le rhum run (verb) courir runway la piste Ssad triste safe (not in danger) en sécurité; (not dangerous) sans danger safety pin l’épingle de nourrice (f) sailing la voile sailboat le voilier salad la salade sale la vente; (at reduced prices) les soldes (f) salmon le saumon salt le sel same: the same … le/la même …; the same again, please la même chose, s’il vous plaît sand le sable sandals les sandales (f) sand dunes les dunes (f) sandwich le sandwich sanitary napkins les serviettes hygiéniques (f) Saturday samedi sauce la sauce saucer la soucoupe saucepan la casserole sauna le sauna sausage la saucisse say dire; what did you say?; qu’avez-vous dit?; how do you say …? comment dit-on …? scarf l’écharpe (f); (head) le foulard schedule l’emploi du temps (m); (train, bus) l’horaire (f) school l’école (f) science la science scissors les ciseaux (m) Scotland l’Ecosse (f) screen l’écran (m) screw la vis screwdriver le tournevis sea la mer seafood les fruits de mer (m) seat la place seat belt la ceinture de sécurité second (of time) la seconde; (in series) deuxième second class en seconde secretary le/la secrétaire see voir; I can’t see je ne vois rien; I see je vois self-employed à mon compte sell vendre seminar le séminaire send envoyer separate (adj) séparé; (verb) séparer September septembre serious sérieux seven sept seventeen dix-sept seventy soixante-dix several plusieurs sew coudre shampoo le shampooing shave: to shave se raser shaving foam la mousse à raser shawl le châle she elle sheet le drap shell la coquille shellfish les crustacés (m) ship le bateau shirt la chemise shoelaces les lacets (m) shoemaker la cordonnerie shoe polish le cirage shoes les chaussures (f) shop le magasin shopkeeper commerçant; (fem) commerçante shopping les courses (f); to go shopping faire les courses short court; petit shorts le short shoulder l’épaule (f) shower (bath) la douche; (rain) l’averse (f) shower gel le gel douche shrimp la crevette shutter (camera) l’obturateur (m); (window) le volet sick: I feel sick j’ai envie de vomir; to be sick (vomit) vomir side (edge) le bord sidelights les feux de position (m) sidewalk le trottoir sightseeing le tourism silk la soie silver (color) argenté; (metal) l’argent (m) simple simple sing chanter single (one) seul; (unmarried) célibataire single room la chambre pour une personne; la chambre simple sink l’évier (m) sir monsieur sister la sœur six six sixteen seize sixty soixante size la taille skates les patins à glace (m) ski le ski; (verb) skier ski boots les chaussures de ski (f) skid (verb) déraper skiing: to go skiing faire du ski ski lift le remonte-pente

E N G L I S H TO F R E N C H 1 4 3 speak parler; do you speak …? parlez-vous …?; I don’t speak … je ne parle pas … speed la vitesse speed limit la limitation de vitesse spider l’araignée (f) spinach les épinards (m) spoon la cuillère sport le sport spring (mechanical) le ressort; (season) le printemps square (in town) la place; (adj: shape) carré stadium le stade staircase l’escalier (m) stairs les escaliers (m) stamp le timbre stand in line faire la queue stapler l’agrafeuse (f) star l’étoile (f); (movie) la vedette start (beginning) le début; (verb) commencer statement la déposition station la gare; (metro) la station statue la statue steak le steak steal voler; it’s been stolen on l’a volé steamed à la vapeur steamer le bateau à vapeur; (cooking) le couscoussier steering wheel le volant sting la piqûre; (verb) piquer stockings les bas (m) stomach l’estomac (m) stomachache le mal de ventre, le mal à l’estomac stop (bus) l’arrêt (de bus) (m); (verb) s’arrêter storm la tempête stove la cuisinière straight ahead tout droit strawberry la fraise stream (small river) le ruisseau street la rue street musician le musicien des rues string (cord) la ficelle; (guitar, etc.) la corde stroller la poussette strong (person, drink) fort; (material) résistant student l’étudiant (m) stupid stupide suburbs la banlieue subway le métro sugar le sucre suit le costume; it suits you ça vous va bien suitcase la valise summer l’été (m) sun le soleil sunbathe se faire bronzer sunburn le coup de soleil Sunday dimanche sunglasses les lunettes de soleil (f) sunny ensoleillé sunshade le parasol suntan le bronzage suntan lotion la lotion solaire supermarket le supermarché supper le souper supplement le supplément suppository le suppositoire sure sûr suspenders (clothes) les bretelles (f) sweat la transpiration; (verb) transpirer sweater le pull, le gilet sweatshirt le sweat- shirt sweet (not sour) sucré swim (verb) nager swimming la natation; to go swimming aller se baigner swimming pool la piscine swimming trunks le maillot de bain swimsuit le maillot de bain Swiss suisse(sse) switch l’interrupteur (m) Switzerland la Suisse synagogue la synagogue syringe la seringue syrup le sirop Ttable la table tablet le cachet take prendre to go (food) à emporter takeoff le décollage talcum powder le talc talk la conversation; (verb) parler tall grand tampon le tampon tangerine la mandarine tap (water) le robinet tapestry la tapisserie taxi le taxi tea le thé teacher (secondary) le professeur skin cleanser le démaquillant ski pole le bâton de ski ski resort la station de ski skirt la jupe sky le ciel sled la luge sleep le sommeil; (verb) dormir sleeper car le wagon-lit sleeping bag le sac de couchage sleeping pill le somnifère sleeve la manche slip le jupon slippers les pantoufles (f) slow lent small petit la rivière; (big) smell l’odeur (f); (verb) sentir smart intelligent smile le sourire; (verb) sourire smoke la fumée; (verb) fumer snack le snack snow la neige so si soaking solution (for contact lenses) la solution de trempage soap le savon soccer le football socks les chaussettes (f) soft mou soft lenses les lentilles souples (f) soil la terre somebody quelqu’un somehow d’une façon ou d’une autre something quelque chose sometimes quelquefois somewhere quelque part son le fils song la chanson sorry (apology) pardon; sorry? (pardon?) pardon?; I’m sorry je suis désolé soup la soupe south le sud souvenir le souvenir spade (shovel) la pelle; (garden) la bêche spades (cards) pique Spain l’Espagne (f) Spanish espagnol spare parts les pièces de rechange (f) spark plug la bougie sparkling water l’eau gazeuse (f)

1 4 4 D I C T I O N A RY1 4 4 D I C T I O N A RY those: those things ces choses-là; those are his ils sont à lui three trois throat la gorge throat lozenges les pastilles pour la gorge (f) through à travers thumbtack la punaise thunderstorm l’orage (m) Thursday jeudi ticket le billet; (metro, bus) le ticket ticket collector le contrôleur ticket office le guichet tide la marée tie la cravate; (verb) nouer tight étroit tiles, tiling le carrelage time l’heure (f); what’s the time? quelle heure est-il? tip (money) le pourboire; (end) le bout tire le pneu tired fatigué tissues mouchoirs to: to America en Amérique; to Paris à Paris; to the station à la gare; to the center au centre; to the doctor chez le docteur toast le pain grillé tobacco le tabac toboggan le toboggan today aujourd’hui together ensemble toilet paper le papier hygiénique tomato la tomate tomorrow demain; see you tomorrow à demain tongue la langue tonic le tonic tonight ce soir too (also) aussi; (excessively) trop tooth la dent toothache le mal de dents toothbrush la brosse à dents toothpaste le dentifrice tour la visite tourist le/la touriste tourist office le syndicat d’initiative towel la serviette tower la tour town la ville town hall l’hôtel de ville (m); la mairie toy le jouet tractor le tracteur trade fair la foire- exposition tradition la tradition traffic la circulation, le trafic traffic lights les feux (m) trailer la remorque train le train trainee le stagiaire translate traduire translator le traducteur trash bag le sac poubelle trash can la poubelle travel agency l’agence de voyages (f) traveler’s check le chèque de voyage tray le plateau tree l’arbre (m) truck le camion true vrai trunk (car) le coffre try essayer Tuesday mardi tunnel le tunnel turn signal le clignotant tweezers la pince à épiler twelve douze twenty vingt two deux Uugly laid umbrella le parapluie uncle l’oncle (m) under … sous … underpants le slip understand comprendre; I understand je comprends; I don’t understand je ne comprends pas underwear les sous- vêtements (f) university l’université (f) unleaded sans plomb until jusqu’à unusual inhabituel up en haut; (upward) vers le haut; up there là-haut urgent urgent us: it’s us c’est nous; it’s for us c’est pour nous; give it to us donnez-le- nous use (verb) utiliser; it’s no use ça ne sert à rien useful utile usual habituel usually d’habitude telephone le téléphone; (verb) téléphoner telephone box la cabine téléphonique television la télévision teller le guichet temperature la température ten dix tennis le tennis tennis shoes les tennis (m) tent la tente tent peg le piquet de tente tent pole le montant de tente terminal le terminal terrace la terrasse than que thank (verb) remercier; thank you merci; thanks merci that (that one) ça; that bus ce bus; that man cet homme; that woman cette femme; what’s that? qu’est-ce que c’est?; I think that the … je pense que le … the le/la; (plural) les theater le théâtre their: their room leur chambre; their books leurs livres; it’s theirs c’est à eux them: it’s them ce sont eux/elles; it’s for them c’est pour eux/elles; give it to them donnez- le-leur then alors; (after) ensuite there là; there is/are … il y a … these: these things ces choses; these are mine ils sont à moi they ils; (fem) elles thick épais thief le voleur thin mince, maigre think penser; I think so je pense que oui; I’ll think about it je vais y penser third troisième thirsty: I’m thirsty j’ai soif thirteen treize thirty trente this (this one) ceci; this bus ce bus; this man cet homme; this woman cette femme; what’s this? qu’est-ce que c’est?; this is Mr … je vous présente M. …

E N G L I S H TO F R E N C H 1 4 5 Vvacancy (room) la chambre à louer vacation les vacances (f) vaccination la vaccination vacuum cleaner l’aspirateur (m) valley la vallée valve la soupape vanilla la vanille vase le vase VCR le magnètoscope veal le veau vegetables les légumes (m) vegetarian (adj) végétarien vehicle le véhicule very très; very much beaucoup veterinarian le vétérinaire video (film/tape) la vidéo view la vue viewfinder le viseur villa la villa village le village vinegar le vinaigre violin le violon visit la visite; (verb: place) visiter; (person) rendre visite visitor le visiteur vitamin pill le comprimé de vitamines vodka la vodka voice la voix voicemail la messagerie téléphonique Wwait attendre; wait! attendez! waiter le serveur; waiter! garçon! waiting room la salle d’attente waitress la serveuse; waitress! Mademoiselle! Wales le pays de Galles walk (verb) marcher; to go for a walk aller se promener wall (inside) la paroi; (outside) le mur wallet le portefeuille want (verb) vouloir; I would like je voudrais war la guerre wardrobe l’armoire (f) warm chaud was: I was j’étais; he was il était; she was elle était; it was il/elle était washer la rondelle washing machine la machine à laver wasp la guêpe watch la montre; (verb) regarder water l’eau (f) waterfall la chute d’eau water heater le chauffe-eau wave la vague; (verb) faire signe de la main wavy (hair) ondulé we nous weather le temps Website le site web wedding le mariage Wednesday mercredi weeds les mauvais herbes (f) week la semaine welcome: you’re welcome je vous en prie Wellington boots les boîtes en caoutchouc (f) were: we were nous étions; you were vous étiez; they were ils/elles étaient west l’ouest wet mouillé what? comment?; what is it? qu’est-ce que c’est? wheel la roue wheelchair le fauteuil roulant; la chaise roulante when? quand? where? où? whether si which? lequel? whiskey le whisky white blanc, (fem) blanche who? qui? why? pourquoi? wide large wife la femme wind le vent window la fenêtre windshield le pare-brise wine le vin wine list la carte des vins wine merchant le négociant en vins wing l’aile (f) winter l’hiver (m) with avec; with pleasure avec plasir withdraw (verb) retirer without sans witness le témoin woman la femme wood le bois wool la laine word le mot work le travail; (verb) travailler; (machine, etc.) fonctionner worse pire worst le pire wrapping paper le papier d’emballage; (for presents) le papier cadeau wrench la clé anglaise wrist le poignet write (verb) écrire; written by écrit par writing paper le papier à lettres wrong faux, (fem) fausse X, Y, ZX-ray radio X-ray departement la salle de radiology year l’an (m); l’année (f) yellow jaune yes oui yesterday hier yet déjà; not yet pas encore yogurt le yaourt you (singular informal) tu; (plural; singular formal) vous young jeune your (singular informal): your book ton livre; your house ta maison; your shoes tes chaussures; it’s yours c’est à toi; (plural; singular formal): your house votre maison; your shoes vos chaussures; it’s yours c’est à vous youth hostel l’auberge de jeunesse (f) zipper la fermeture éclair zoo le zoo zucchini la courgette

1 4 6 D I C T I O N A RY ailleurs somewhere else aimer to like/love; j’aime nager I like swimming; je n’aime pas I don’t like air (m) air alcool (m) alcohol Algérie (f) Algeria algérien(ne) Algerian allée (f) path Allemagne (f) Germany allemand(e) German aller to go aller chercher to get (fetch) allergique allergic aller patiner to go ice- skating aller retour (m) round- trip ticket aller simple (m) one- way ticket allez-vous en! go away! allumage (m) ignition allumette (f) match (light) alors well then Alpes: les Alpes (m pl) Alps amant (m) lover ambassade (f) embassy ambulance (f) ambulance amer bitter américain(e) American Amérique (f) America ami(e) friend amical friendly amour (m) love amphithéâtre (m) lecture hall ampoule (f) blister; light bulb an (m) year ananas (m) pineapple Andorre Andorra anglais(e) English Angleterre (f) England animaux (familiers) (m pl) pets animé busy (street) année (f) year anniversaire (m) birthday annuaire (m) directory (telephone) antigel (m) antifreeze antiseptique (m) antiseptic août August apéritif (m) aperitif appareil acoustique (m) hearing aid appareil-photo (m) camera appartement (m) apartment appât (m) bait appétit (m) appetite apprendre to learn après after après-midi (m) afternoon après-rasage (m) aftershave araignée (f) spider arbre (m) tree arbre à cames (m) camshaft architecture (f) architecture arête (f) fish bone argent (m) cash; money; silver (metal) argenté silver (color) armoire (f) wardrobe arrêt de bus (m) bus stop arrière (m) back (not front) Aà: at: à la poste at the post office; à trois heures at 3 o’clock; à côté de beside; à demain see you tomorrow; à emporter to go (food); à travers through abat-jour (m) lampshade abricot (m) apricot accélérateur (m) accelerator accident (m) accident acheter to buy adaptateur (m) adapter (voltage) addition (f) check (in restaurant) adhésif (m) adhesive adresse (f) address adresse électronique (f) email address aéroglisseur (m) hovercraft aéroport (m) airport affaire (f) bargain affaires (f pl) business affiche (f) poster (outside) affreux awful agence de voyages (f) travel agency agenda (m) planner agent (m) agent agneau (m) lamb agrafeuse (f) stapler agrandissement (m) enlargement aide (f) help aider to help aiguille (f) needle; aiguille à tricoter knitting needle ail (m) garlic aile (f) wing Dictionary French to English The gender of French nouns listed here is indicated by the abbreviations “(m)” and “(f),” for masculine and feminine. Plural nouns are indicated by “(m pl)” or “(f pl).” French adjectives (adj) vary according to the gender and number of the word they describe; the masculine form is shown here. In most cases, you add an -e to the masculine form to make it feminine. Certain endings use a different rule: masculine adjectives that end in -x adopt an -se ending in the feminine form, while those that end in -ien change to -ienne. Some feminine adjectives that do not follow these rules are shown here and follow the abbreviation “(fem).” For the plural form, a (silent) -s is usually added.

F R E N C H TO E N G L I S H 1 4 7 arrivée (f) arrival arriver to arrive art (m) art artiste (m) artist ascenseur (m) elevator aspirateur (m) vacuum cleaner aspirine (f) aspirin assez enough; fairly assiette (f) plate assurance (f) insurance asthmatique asthmatic attaché-case (m) briefcase attendez! wait! attendre to wait attention! careful! atterrir to land attirant attractive au: au café at the café; au revoir goodbye auberge (f) inn auberge de jeunesse (f) youth hostel aucun not any; none au-dessus de over (above) aujourd’hui today aussi too (also) Australie (f) Australia australien(ne) Australian automatique automatic automne (m) autumn autoroute (f) highway, freeway autre: autre chose something else avance (f) advance avant before avec with; avec plasir I’d love to averse (f) shower (rain) aveugle blind (cannot see) avion (m) aircraft avocat (m) avocado avocat(e) lawyer avoir to have avril April Bbac (m) ferry (small) bagages (m pl) luggage; baggage; bagages à main (m pl) carry-on luggage baigner: aller se baigner to go swimming bain (m) bath balai (m) broom balcon (m) balcony balle (f) ball (tennis, etc.) ballon (m) ball (soccer, etc.) banane (f) banana bandage (m) bandage banlieue (f) suburbs banque (f) bank bar (m) bar (place) barbe (f) beard barbecue (m) barbecue barque (f) rowboat bas (m) stockings; low (adj); en bas down bateau (m) boat; ship; bateau à moteur (m) motorboat; bateau à vapeur (m) steamer bâtiment (m) building bâton de ski (m) ski pole batterie (f) battery (car) baume après- shampooing (m) conditioner (hair) beau, (fem) belle beautiful bébé (m) baby bêche (f) spade (garden) beige beige beignet (m) doughnut belge Belgian Belgique: la Belgique Belgium bénéfices (m pl) profits béquilles (f pl) crutches besoin: avoir besoin de to need; j’ai besoin de … I need … beurre (m) butter bibliothèque (f) library bicyclette (f) bicycle bien sûr of course bien! good!; ça vous va bien it suits you bière (f) beer bijouterie (f) jeweler billet (m) ticket; bank note biscuit (m) cookie blanc, (fem) blanche white blanchisserie (f) laundry (place) blême pale blessure (f) injury bleu (m) bruise; blue (adj) bloc notes (m) notepad blond (adj) blond bœuf (m) beef boire to drink; vous voulez boire quelque chose? would you like something to drink? bois (m) wood boisson (f) drink boîte (f) box; boîte à lettres mailbox; boîte de chocolats box of chocolates; boîte de conserve can (vessel); boîte de nuit nightclub; boîte de vitesses gearbox boîtes en caoutchouc (f pl) Wellington boots bol (m) bowl bon, (fem) bonne good bonbon (m) sweet (confectionery); bonbons à la menthe (m pl) peppermints bondé crowded bonjour hello bon marché inexpensive; cheap bonne chance! good luck! bonsoir good evening bord (m) side (edge) botte (f) boot (footwear) bouche (f) mouth boucherie (f) butcher shop bouchon (m) plug (sink); cork boucles (f pl) curls boucles d’oreille (f pl) earrings bouger to move; ne bougez pas! don’t move! bougie (f) spark plug; candle bouilli boiled bouillir to boil bouilloire (f) kettle boulangerie (f) bread shop bout (m) tip, end bouteille (f) bottle bouton (m) button; boutons de manchette (m pl) cufflinks bracelet (m) bracelet branche (f) branch bras (m) arm Bretagne: la Bretagne Brittany bretelles (f pl) suspenders (clothes) briquet (m) lighter britannique British broche (f) brooch brochure (f) brochure broderie (f) embroidery bronzage (m) suntan bronzer: se faire bronzer to sunbathe brosse (f) brush; brosse à dents (f) toothbrush brosser to brush brouillard (m) fog brûler to burn brûlure (f) burn Bruxelles Brussels bruyant noisy budget (m) budget bunker (m) bunker

1 4 8 D I C T I O N A RY card; carte postale postcard; carte téléphonique phone card casquette (f) cap (hat) cassé broken casserole (f) saucepan cassette (f) cassette cassis (m) black currant cathédrale (f) cathedral cave (f) cellar ce (bus) that (bus) ceci this (this one) ceinture (f) belt; ceinture de sécurité seat belt célibataire single (unmarried) cellule photoélectrique (f) light meter cendrier (m) ashtray cent hundred centre (m) center; centre sportif (m) sports center centre-ville (m) down- town, town center cerise (f) cherry certificat (m) certificate ces (choses) these (things) c’est it's; c’est tout that’s all cet (homme) that (man) cette (femme) that (woman) chaise (f) chair châle (m) shawl chambre (f) bedroom; chambre à louer vacancy; chambre pour deux personnes double room; chambre simple single room chambre à air (f) inner tube champ (m) field (farming) champignon (m) mushroom chance (f) luck changer to change (money); se changer to change (clothes) chanson (f) song chanter to sing chapeau (m) hat chaque each; every charcuterie (f) delicatessen chargeur (m) charger chariot (m) cart charpentier (m) carpenter chat (m) cat château (m) castle chaud hot; warm; j’ai chaud I feel hot chauffage (m) heating; chauffage central central heating chauffe-eau (m) boiler; water heater chaussettes (f pl) socks chaussures (f pl) shoes; chaussures de ski (f pl) ski boots chauve bald chef (m) manager; chef d’orchestre conductor (orchestra); chef de train conductor (train) chemin (m) path chemin de fer (m) railroad cheminée (f) fireplace; chimney chemise (f) shirt; chemise de nuit nightgown chemisier (m) blouse chèque (m) check; chèque de voyage traveler’s check cher expensive; pas cher inexpensive cheveux (m pl) hair; les cheveux longs/courts long/short hair cheville (f) ankle chez at home; chez moi; at my house; chez vous at your place chien (m) dog chiffon à poussière (m) duster chiffres (m pl) figures chips (f pl) chips chocolat (m) chocolate chou (m) cabbage chou-fleur (m) cauliflower chute d’eau (f) waterfall ciel (m) sky cigare (m) cigar cigarette (f) cigarette cimetière (m) cemetery cinéma (m) movie theater, cinema cinq five cinquante fifty cintre (m) coathanger cirage (m) shoe polish circulation (f) traffic ciseaux (m pl) scissors citron (m) lemon; citron vert lime clair clear; light (not dark) classe (f) class clavier (m) keyboard clé (f) key; clé anglaise (f) wrench clignotant (m) turn signal bureau (m) desk; office bureau de location (m) box office bus (m) bus Cça that (that one) cabine téléphonique (f) telephone booth cacahuètes (f pl) peanuts cachet (m) tablet cadeau (m) gift cadenas (m) padlock cadre (m) executive (in company) cafard (m) cockroach café (m) café; coffee; café crème coffee with milk; café soluble instant coffee cage (f) cage caisse (f) checkout (supermarket) calculette (f) calculator cambriolage (m) burglary caméscope (m) camcorder camion (m) truck campagne (f) countryside camping-car (m) camper van Canada (m) Canada canadien(ne) Canadian canal (m) canal canif (m) penknife canne à pêche (f) fishing rod canoë (m) canoe caoutchouc (m) rubber (material) capot (m) car hood capsule (f) cap (bottle) caravane (f) camper trailer carburateur (m) carburetor carnet (m) notebook; carnet de chèques (m) checkbook carotte (f) carrot carpette (f) rug (mat) carré square (adj: shape) carreau diamonds (cards) carrelage (m) tiles, tiling carte (f) menu; card; map; carte bancaire debit card; carte de crédit credit card; carte d’embarquement boarding pass; carte des vins wine list; carte de visite business

F R E N C H TO E N G L I S H 1 4 9 climatisation (f) air conditioning cloche (f) bell (church) clou (m) nail (metal) cocktail (m) cocktail party code (m) PIN code de la route (m) highway code code postal (m) postal (ZIP) code cœur (m) heart; problème au cœur heart condition; cœurs (m pl) hearts (cards) coffre (m) trunk (car) cognac (m) brandy coiffeur (m) hairdresser; barber’s coin (m) corner col (m) collar colis (m) parcel collants (m pl) pantyhose colle (f) glue collection (f) collection (stamps, etc.) collier (m) collar; necklace colline (f) hill combien? how much?; combien ça coûte? how much does it cost? comme like (similar to) commencer to start comment? how?; comment allez-vous? how are you?; comment est-ce que ça s’appelle? what’s it called?; comment vous appelez-vous? what’s your name? commerçant(e) shopkeeper commissariat (m) police station commode (f) dresser compagnie (f) company; compagnie aérienne airline compartiment (m) compartment complet full compliqué complicated comprendre to understand; je comprends I understand; je ne comprends pas I don’t understand comprimé (m) pill; comprimé de vitamines vitamin pill comptable (m/f) accountant compte: à mon compte self-employed concert (m) concert concierge (m/f) caretaker concombre (m) cucumber conducteur (m) driver conduire to drive conférence (f) conference confiseur (m) candy store confiture (f) jam congélateur (m) freezer connaître to know (person) consigne automatique (f) luggage lockers constructeur (m) builder consulat (m) consulate consultant(e) consultant contraceptif (m) contraceptive contre against contrôle des passeports (m) passport control contrôleur (m) ticket collector conversation (f) talk copieur (m) photocopier coquille (f) shell corde (f) rope; string (guitar, etc.) cordonnerie (f) shoemaker corne (f) horn (animal) corps (m) body correspondant (m) pen pal corse Corsican Corse: la Corse Corsica costume (m) suit côtelette (f) chop (food) coton (m) cotton; coton hydrophile cotton balls cou (m) neck couche (f) diaper; couches à jeter (f pl) disposable diapers coude (m) elbow coudre to sew couette (f) comforter (bedding) couleur (f) color couloir (m) corridor coup de soleil (m) sunburn coupe (de cheveux) (f) haircut couper to cut, chop coupure (f) cut courant (m) current courgette (f) zucchini courir to run courroie du ventilateur (f) fan belt courses (f pl) shopping; to go shopping faire les courses court short couscoussier (m) steamer (cooking) cousin (m) cousin couteau (m) knife coûter to cost couverture (f) blanket; rug crabe (m) crab crampe (f) cramp cravate (f) tie crayon (m) pencil crème (f) cream; crème anti-insecte (f) insect repellent cream crêpe (f) crêpe crevaison (f) puncture (tire) crevette (f) shrimp crier to cry (shout) croisière (f) cruise crustacés (m) shellfish cuillère(f) spoon cuir (m) leather cuire to bake cuisine (f) kitchen cuisinier (m) cook cuisinière (f) stove curry (m) curry Dd’accord OK danger danger; sans danger safe dans in danse (f) dance danser to dance de of début (m) start (beginning) débutant(e) beginner décapsuleur (m) bottle opener décembre December décollage (m) takeoff décolorer to bleach décorateur (m) decorator dehors outside déjà yet; already déjeuner (m) lunch delco (m) distributor (car) demain tomorrow démaquillant (m) skin cleanser déménager to move (change homes) demi half; une demi- heure half an hour

1 5 0 D I C T I O N A RY dix-huit eighteen dix-neuf nineteen dix-sept seventeen docteur (m) doctor document (m) document doigt (m) finger dois: je dois … I must … dollar (m) dollar donner give dormir to sleep dos (m) back (body) douane (f) customs doubler to overtake (in a car) douche (f) shower (bath) douleur (f) ache; pain douze twelve drap (m) sheet drapeau (m) flag draps (m pl) bed linen droit (m) law droite right (not left) drôle funny dunes (f pl) sand dunes dur hard Eeau (f) water; eau gazeuse sparkling water; eau minérale mineral water; eau potable drinking water; eau de Javel bleach échanger to exchange écharpe (f) scarf échecs (m pl) chess école (f) school Ecosse: l'Ecosse (f) Scotland écouteurs (m) headphones écran (m) screen écrevisse (f) crayfish (freshwater) écrire to write; écrit par … written by … écrou (m) nut (for bolt) église (f) church élastique (m) elastic band; elastic (adj) électricien(ne) electrician électricité (f) electricity électrique electric elle she elles they (fem) email (m) email embrayage (m) clutch émeraude (f) emerald emplacement (m) pitch emploi du temps (m) schedule en in; en France in France enchanté(e) pleased to meet you encore: encore un café another cup of coffee encre (f) ink endormi asleep endroit (m) place enfant (m) child enfin! at last! ennuyeux boring enregistrement (m) check-in; enregistrement des bagages baggage check-in ensemble together ensoleillé sunny ensuite then (after) entendre hear entre … between … entrée (f) entrance entrées (f pl) starters enveloppe (f) envelope envie: j’ai envie de … I feel like … environ about envoyer to send épais thick épaule (f) shoulder épicerie (f) grocery store épileptique epileptic épinards (m) spinach épingle (f) pin; épingle de nourrice safety pin erreur (f) mistake escalier (m) stairs; staircase; escalier roulant escalator Espagne: l’Espagne (f) Spain espagnol Spanish essayer to try essence (f) gasoline essieu (m) axle est (m) east est is; il/elle est he/she is; c’est it is estimation (f) estimate estomac (m) stomach et and étage (m) floor (story) été (m) summer étiquette (f) label étoile (f) star étouffant stuffy étranger (m) foreigner étroit narrow; tight étudiant (m) student eux: c’est à eux it’s theirs; c’est pour eux/elles it’s for them evanouir to faint évier (m) sink excédent de bagages (m) excess baggage excellent excellent excursion (f) excursion demi-pension (f) half- board dent (f) tooth dentelle (f) lace dentier (m) dentures dentifrice (m) toothpaste dentiste (m/f) dentist déodorant (m) deodorant départ (m) departures département (f) department dépliant (m) leaflet déposition (f) statement déraper skid (verb) dernier last (final); la semaine dernière last week derrière behind descendre to get off (bus, etc.) designer (m) designer désolé: je suis désolé(e) I’m sorry desserts (m pl) desserts détritus (m) garbage deux two; les deux both deuxième second (in series) devant in front of développer to develop d’habitude usually diabétique diabetic diamant (m) diamond (jewel) diarrhée (f) diarrhea dictionnaire (m) dictionary diesel (m) diesel différent different; c’est différent that’s different difficile difficult dimanche Sunday dîner (m) dinner dire to say; qu’avez- vous dit? what did you say?; comment dit-on …? how do you say …?; qu’est-ce que cela veut dire? what does this mean? directeur (m) director discothèque (m) disco disquaire (m) record store disque (m) record (music); disque compact (m) CD (compact disc) distributeur automatique (m) ATM divertissement (m) entertainment divorcé divorced dix ten

F R E N C H TO E N G L I S H 1 5 1 exemple (m) example exposition (f) exhibition exprès deliberately extérieure (m) exterior; exterior (adj) exterior extincteur (m) fire extinguisher Fface: en face de opposite facile easy façon: d’une façon ou d’une autre somehow facteur (m) mail carrier facture (f) invoice faim: j’ai faim I’m hungry faire to do; make; faire de autostop to hitchhike; faire du jogging to jog; faire enregistrer ses bagages to check in; faire la cuisine to cook; faire la queue to stand in line (verb); faire signe de la main to wave fan (m/f) fan (enthusiast) fantastique fantastic farine (f) flour fatigué tired fauteuil (m) armchair; fauteuil roulant (m) wheelchair faux, (fem) fausse wrong fax (m) fax; fax machine félicitations! congratulations! femme (f) woman; wife; femme de chambre maid; femme de ménages cleaner fenêtre (f) window fer à repasser (m) iron (for clothes) ferme (f) farm fermé closed fermer to close fermeture éclair (f) zipper fermier (m) farmer ferry (m) ferry (large) fête (f) party (celebration) feu (m) fire; feu d’artifice fireworks; feu de camp campfire feuille (f) leaf feutre (m) felt-tip pen feux (m pl) lights; traffic lights; feux de position (m pl) sidelights fevrier February fiancé engaged (couple) fiancé(e) fiancé(e) ficelle (f) string (cord) fièvre (f) fever figue (f) fig fille (f) girl; daughter film (m) film fils (m) son fin (f) end fini over (finished) flash (m) flash (camera) fleur (f) flower fleuriste (f) florist fleuve (m) river (big) flûte (f) flute foie (m) liver foire (f) fair; foire- exposition trade fair foncé dark; bleu foncé dark blue fonctionner function (machine, etc.) fond (m) bottom football (m) soccer forêt (f) forest formulaire de demande (m) application form fort loud; strong (person, drink) fou, (fem) folle mad foulard (m) headscarf four (m) oven fourchette (f) fork frais, (fem) fraîche cool fraise (f) strawberry framboise (f) raspberry français(e) French France: la France France frange (f) fringe frein (m) brake; frein à main handbrake freiner to brake frère (m) brother frigo (m) refrigerator frire to fry frit fried frites (f pl) chips froid (adj) cold fromage (m) cheese fromagerie (f) cheese shop frontière (f) border fruit (m) fruit fruits de mer (m pl) seafood fumée (f) smoke fumer to smoke fusil (m) rifle Ggalerie d’art (f) art gallery gamelle (f) animal’s bowl gants (m pl) gloves garage (m) garage garagiste (m) mechanic garantie (f) guarantee garantir to guarantee garçon (m) boy; garçon! waiter! gare (f) station; gare routière (f) bus station garer to park garniture (f) filling (in sandwich, cake) gâteau (m) cake gauche left (not right) gaz (m) gas; gaz à briquet (m) lighter fluid gazoile (m) diesel gel (m) gel; frost; gel douche (m) shower gel gênant embarrassing genou (m) knee gens (m pl) people gentil friendly; kind gilet (m) sweater gin (m) gin gingembre (m) ginger glace (f) ice; ice cream golf (m) golf gomme (f) eraser gorge (f) throat goût (m) flavor goutes (f pl) drops gouttière (f) gutter gouvernement (m) government grand big; large; tall; grand magasin (m) department store Grande-Bretagne (f) Great Britain grand-mère (f) grandmother grand-père (m) grandfather grands-parents (m pl) grandparents gras (m) fat (on meat, etc.) gratuit free (of charge) grenier (m) attic gril (m) grill grillé(e) grilled gris gray gros, (fem) grosse (adj) fat grotte (f) cave groupe (m) group; band (musicians) guêpe (f) wasp guerre (f) war gueule de bois (f) hangover guichet (m) cashier, teller; ticket office guide (m) guide; guide book; guide de conversation (m) phrase book guitare (f) guitar

1 5 2 D I C T I O N A RY indigestion (f) indigestion infection (f) infection infirmier, (fem) infirmière nurse information (f) information informations (f pl) news (TV) ingénierie (f) engineering ingénieur (m) engineer inhabituel unusual insecte (m) insect insomnie (f) insomnia instrument de musique (m) musical instrument intelligent clever intéressant interesting internet (m) Internet interprète (m) interpreter interpréter to interpret interrupteur (m) switch intoxication alimentaire (f) food poisoning invitation (f) invitation invité(e) guest irlandais(e) Irish Irlande (f) Ireland Italie (f) Italy italien(ne) Italian ivre drunk Jjamais never jambe (f) leg; jambe cassée (f) broken leg jambon (m) ham janvier January jardin (m) garden, yard; jardin public (m) park jardinerie (f) garden center jaune yellow jazz (m) jazz je I; je suis I am; je voudrais I would like jeans (m pl) jeans jeu (m) game: jeux vidéos (m pl) computer games jeu de cartes (m) pack of cards jeudi Thursday jeune young joli nice; pretty (place, etc.) jouer to play jouet (m) toy jour (m) day journal (m) newspaper joyeux anniversaire! happy birthday! juillet July juin June jupe (f) skirt jupon (m) slip jus (m) juice: jus d’orange orange juice; jus de fruit (m) fruit juice jusqu’à until juste right; fair (correct); ce n’est pas juste it’s not fair juste un peu just a little K, Lkilo (m) kilo kilomètre (m) kilometer (0.62 miles) klaxon (m) horn (car) la the (fem) là there; il n’est pas là he’s out là-bas over there lac (m) lake lacet (m) shoelace laid ugly laine(f) wool laisse (f) lead lait (m) milk lames de rasoir (f pl) razor blades lampe (f) lamp; lampe de bureau reading lamp; lampe de chevet bedside lamp; lampe de poche (f) flashlight landau (m) baby carriage langouste (f) crayfish (saltwater) langue (f) language; tongue lapin (m) rabbit laque (f) hairspray large wide lavabo (m) basin (sink) laverie automatique (f) laundromat lave-vaiselle (m) dishwasher laxatif (m) laxative le the (m) leçon (f) lesson lecteur de cassettes (m) cassette player léger light (not heavy) légumes (m pl) vegetables lent slow lentilles lenses (f pl); lentilles rigides hard lenses; lentilles semi-souples gas- permeable lenses; lentilles souples soft lenses lequel, (fem) laquelle: lequel? which?; n’importe lequel either of them Hhabituel ordinary; usual hache (f) ax haie (f) hedge hamburger (m) hamburger hamster (m) hamster handicapé disabled haricots (m pl) beans haut high; en haut up; vers la haut upward; là-haut up there hébergement (m) accommodation hépatite (f) hepatitis herbe (f) grass heure (f) hour; time heures d’ouverture (f pl) opening times heureux glad; happy hier yesterday histoire (f) history hiver (m) winter homard (m) lobster homéopathie homeopathy homme (m) man homosexuel gay honnête honest hôpital (m) hospital horaire (f) schedule (train, bus) horloge (f) clock horrible horrible hors-taxe duty-free hôte (m) host hôtel (m) hotel hôtel de ville (m) town hall hôtesse(f) hostess; hôtesse de air flight attendant hoverport (m) hoverport huile (f) oil huit eight huître (f) oyster hydrofoil (m) hydrofoil Iidentification (f) identification il he; it (m) île (f) island; les îles Anglo-Normandes Channel Islands ils they (m); ils sont they are il y a … there is/are … immédiatement immediately imperméable (m) raincoat impossible impossible imprimante (f) printer incendie (m) fire (blaze)

F R E N C H TO E N G L I S H 1 5 3 les the (plural) lessive(f) laundry detergent lettre (f) letter leur: leur chambre their room; leurs livres their books levée (f) mail pickup lever: se lever to get up levier de vitesse (m) gearshift librairie (f) bookshop libre free (at liberty) lime à ongles (f) nail file limitation de vitesse (f) speed limit limonade (f) lemon soda linge (m) laundry (clothes) lingettes (f pl) baby wipes liqueur (f) liqueur liquide: payer en liquide to pay cash lire to read liste (f) list lit (m) bed; lit d’enfant (m) crib litérature (f) literature litre (m) liter (quart) livraison (f) delivery livre (m) book; pound (weight) loin far long, (fem) longue long longueur (f) length lotion solaire (f) suntan lotion louer to rent lourd heavy luge (f) sled lumière (f) light lundi Monday lune (f) moon; lune de miel honeymoon lunettes (f pl) glasses; lunettes de soleil sunglasses Luxembourg (m) Luxembourg Mma: ma maison my house machine à laver (f) washing machine maçon (m) bricklayer Madame Mrs. Mademoiselle! waitress! magasin (m) shop; magasin d’antiquités antique shop magnètoscope (m) VCR mai May maigre thin maillot de bain (m) swimsuit; swimming trunks main (f) hand maintenant now mairie (f) town hall mais but maison (f) house maître de conférences (m) associate professor malade ill mal à estomac (m) stomachache mal à la tête (m) headache mal de dents (m) toothache mal de ventre (m) stomachache manche (f) sleeve Manche: la Manche Channel mandarine (f) tangerine manger to eat manteau (m) coat maquillage (m) makeup marché (m) market marcher to walk mardi Tuesday marée (f) tide margarine (f) margarine mari (m) husband mariage (m) wedding marié married marmelade d’oranges (f) marmalade marron brown mars March marteau (m) hammer mascara (m) mascara mât (m) mast match (m) match, game (sport) matelas (m) mattress; matelas pneumatique air mattress matin (m) morning mauvais bad; poor (bad quality); mauvais herbes (f) weeds mécanicien (m) mechanic médecin (m) doctor médicaments (m pl) medication médicine (m) medicine (subject) Méditerranée: la Méditerranée (f) Mediterranean méduse (f) jellyfish meilleur: le meilleur the best melon (m) melon même same; le/la même … the same …; la même chose, s’il vous plaît the same again, please menu (m) set menu mer (f) sea merci thank you mercredi Wednesday mère (f) mother mes: mes chaussures my shoes message (m) message messagerie (f): messagerie électronique email; messagerie téléphonique voicemail messe (f) mass (church) métro (m) underground mettre to put meublé furnished meubles (m pl) furniture micro-ondes (m) microwave midday noon miel (m) honey mieux better milieu (m) middle mince thin minuit midnight minute (f) minute miroir (m) mirror mobylette (f) moped mode (f) fashion modem (m) modem moi me; c’est moi it’s me; c’est pour moi; it’s for me; c’est à moi it’s mine moins less mois (m) month mon: mon livre my book moniteur (m) monitor (computer) monnaie (f) change (money) monsieur sir; Monsieur Mr. montagne (f) mountain montant de tente (m) tent pole monter to get on (bus, etc.) montre (f) watch monument (m) monument morceau (m) piece mordre to bite (dog) morsure (f) bite (by dog) mort dead mot (m) word; mot de passe (m) password moteur (m) engine (car) moto (f) motorcycle mou soft mouche (f) fly (insect) mouchoir (m) handkerchief

1 5 4 D I C T I O N A RY sommes we are; c’est à nous it’s ours; c’est nous it’s us; c’est pour nous it's for us nouveau, (fem) nouvelle new; de nouveau again nouvelles (f pl) news novembre November nudiste (m) nudist nuit (f) night nulle part nowhere numéro (m) number (figure) Oobjectif (m) lens (camera) objets trouvés (m pl) lost property obturateur shutter (camera) occupé busy (occupied) octobre October odeur (f) smell œil (m) eye œuf (m) egg oignon (m) onion oiseau (m) bird olive (f) olive omelette (f) omelet oncle (m) uncle ondulé wavy (hair) ongle (m) nail (finger) onze eleven opérateur (m) operator (phone) opération (f) operation opticien (m) optician or (m) gold orage (m) thunderstorm orange (f) orange (fruit, color) orchestre (m) orchestra ordinateur (m) computer; ordinateur portable (m) laptop ordonnance (f) prescription ordre du jour (m) agenda ordures (f pl) litter; garbage oreille (f) ear oreiller (m) pillow orgue (m) organ (music) os (m) bone ou or où? where? oublier to forget ouest west oui yes ouvert (adj) open ouvre-boîte (m) can opener ouvrir to open Ppage (f) page paiement (m) payment pain (m) bread; pain grillé (m) toast paire (f) pair palais (m) palace pâle pale palmes (f pl) flippers panier (m) basket panne (f) breakdown (car); je suis tombé en panne My car has broken down pansement (m) plaster pantalon (m) pants pantoufles (f pl) slippers papa dad papier (m) paper; papier à lettres writing paper; papier cadeau gift wrap; papier d’emballage wrapping paper; papier filtre filter paper; papier hygiénique toilet paper paquet (m) package, packet par: par avion air mail; par chemin de fer by rail; par exemple for example; par nuit per night parapluie (m) umbrella parasol (m) sunshade parce que because parcours de golf (m) golf course pardon!, pardon? excuse me!; sorry! (apology); pardon? pare-brise (m) windscreen pare-chocs (m) bumper parents (m pl) parents paresseux lazy parfait perfect parfum (m) perfume parking (m) parking lot parler to speak, talk; parlez-vous …? do you speak …?; … je ne parle pas … I don’t speak paroi (f) wall (inside) parterre de fleurs (m) flowerbed parti (m) party (political) particulièrement especially partout everywhere pas not; pas beaucoup not many; pas encore mouchoirs tissues mouillé wet moules (f pl) mussels mourir to die mousse (f) mousse (hair); mousse à raser (f) shaving foam moustache (f) mustache moustique (m) mosquito moutarde (f) mustard mur (m) wall (outside) mûr ripe mûre (f) blackberry musée (m) museum; musée d’art art gallery musicien (m) musician; musicien des rues street musician musique (f) music; musique classique classical music; musique folklorique folk music; musique pop pop music Nnager to swim natation (f) swimming navette (pour aéroport) (f) airport bus né(e): je suis né(e) en … I was born in … nécessaire necessary; ce n’est pas nécessaire that’s not necessary négatif (m) negative (photo) négociant en vins (m) wine merchant neige (f) snow neuf nine neuf, (fem) neuve new neveu (m) nephew nez (m) nose ni: ni un ni autre neither of them; ni … ni … neither … nor … nièce (f) niece nier to deny noir black noix (f) nut (fruit) nom (m) name; nom de famille (m) last name nombre (m) number (amount) non no nord (m) north nos: nos enfants our children notre: notre maison our house nouer to tie nourriture (f) food nous we; nous deux both of us; nous

F R E N C H TO E N G L I S H 1 5 5 not yet; il n’est pas … he's not … passage (m) driveway passager (m) passenger passeport (m) passport; passeport d’animaux (m) pet passport passe-temps (m) hobby pastilles pour la gorge (f pl) throat pastilles pâtes (f pl) pasta patinoire (f) ice rink patins à glace (m pl) ice skates pâtisserie (f) bakery, pastry shop pauvre poor (not rich) payer to pay pays (m) country (state); pays de Galles (m) Wales pêche (f) peach; fishing: aller à la pêche to go fishing peigne (m) comb peigner to comb peinture (f) paint; painting pelle (f) spade (shovel) pellicule couleur (f) color film pelouse (f) lawn pendant during pendule (f) clock penser to think pension complète (f) full board père (m) father perle (f) pearl permanente (f) perm permis (m) license; permis de conduire (m) driver’s license personne nobody petit small petit ami (m) boyfriend petit déjeuner (m) breakfast petite amie (f) girlfriend petite-fille (f) granddaughter petit-fils (m) grandson petits pois (m pl) peas pétrole (m) paraffin peut-être maybe; perhaps phares (m pl) headlights pharmacie (f) pharmacy photo (f) photograph photographe (m/f) photographer photographier to photograph piano (m) piano pickpocket (m) pickpocket pièce (f) coin; play (theatre) pièces de rechange (f pl) spare parts pied (m) foot piéton (m) pedestrian pile (f) battery (flashlight) pilote (m) pilot pince (f): pince à épiler tweezers; pince à linge peg; pince à ongles nail clippers pinceau (m) paintbrush pipe (f) pipe (for smoking) pique spades (cards) pique-nique (m) picnic piquer to bite (snake), sting (insect) piquet de tente (m) tent peg piqûre (f) bite (snake); sting (insect); injection pire worse, worst piscine (f) swimming pool piste (f) runway; ski slope; piste pour débutants beginners’ slope pistolet (m) pistol piston (m) piston pizza (f) pizza placard (m) cabinet place (f) room (space); seat; square (in town) plafond (m) ceiling plage(f) beach plaisanterie (f) joke plan (m) town map plancher (m) floor (ground) plan de travail (m) countertop plancher (m) floor (ground) plante (f) plant plaque d’immatriculation (f) license plate plastique (m) plastic plat flat (level) plateau (m) tray plats (m pl) main courses; plats préparés (m pl) prepared meals pleurer to cry (weep) plombage (m) filling (in tooth) plombier (m) plumber plongeoir (m) diving board plonger to dive pluie (f) rain plus more: plus de more than; plus tard later; plus ou moins more or less plusieurs several plutôt quite pneu (m) tire; pneu crevé (m) flat tire poche (f) pocket poêle (f) frying pan poignée (f) handle (door) poignet (m) wrist poire (f) pear poireaux (m) leek poison (m) poison poisson (m) fish poissonnerie (f) fishmonger poitrine (f) chest poivre (m) pepper (and salt) poivron (m) pepper (red/green) police (f) police policier (m) police officer politique (f) politics pommade (f) ointment pomme (f) apple pomme de terre (f) potato pont (m) bridge porc (m) pork porcelaine (f) china port (m) harbor; port porte (f) door (building); porte d’embarquement (f) gate (at airport) porte-bagages (m) luggage rack portefeuille (m) wallet porte-monnaie (m) purse porteur (m) porter portière (f) car door porto (m) port (drink) possible possible; dès que possible as soon as possible poste (f) mail; post office poster (m) poster (inside); (verb) to post pot d’echappement (m) exhaust (car) poubelle (f) garbage can, trash can poudre (f) powder poulet (m) chicken poupée (f) doll pour for; pour moi for me; pour une semaine for a week pourboire (m) tip (money)

1 5 6 D I C T I O N A RY prudent careful; soyez prudent! be careful! public (m) public puce (f) flea pull (m) sweater punaise (f) thumbtack pyjama (m) pajamas Qquai (m) dock; platform qualité (f) quality quand? when? quarante forty quart (m) quarter quatorze fourteen quatre four quatre-vingt eighty quatre-vingt-dix ninety quatrième fourth que than quel âge avez-vous? how old are you? quelle heure est-il? what’s the time? quelque chose something quelque part somewhere quelquefois sometimes quelqu’un somebody quelqu’un d’autre someone else qu’est-ce que c’est? what’s that?; what is it? question (f) question queue (f) line qui? who? quincaillerie (f) hardware shop quinze fifteen; quinze jours two weeks Rradiateur (m) heater; radiator radio (f) X-ray; radio radis (m) radish rafraîchissements (m pl) refreshments raie (f) parting (in hair) raisin (m) grape; raisin sec (m) raisin rallonge (f) extension lead ramer to row rames (f pl) oars randonée (f) hiking rapide fast; quick rapport de police (m) police report rare rare (uncommon) raser: se raser to shave rat (m) rat râteau (m) rake rayon (m) aisle (supermarket) réception (f) reception receptionniste (m/f) receptionist réclamation de bagages (f) baggage claim recommandé: en recommandé registered mail record (m) record (sports, etc.) reçu (m) receipt réduction (f) discount regarde: cela ne vous regarde pas it’s none of your business regarder to watch règle (f) ruler rein (m) kidney religion (f) religion remercier to thank remonte-pente (m) ski lift remorque (f) trailer rendez-vous (m) appointment rendre to return (give back); rendre visite visit (person) repas (m) meal repasser to iron réponder (m) answering machine reposer: se reposer to rest (relax) reseignments (m pl) directory (telephone) réservation (f) reservation réserver to book, reserve résistant strong (material) respirer to breathe ressort (m) spring (mechanical) restaurant (m) restaurant reste (m) rest (remainder) retard (m) delay retirer to withdraw rétroviseur (m) car mirror réunion (f) meeting réveil (m) alarm clock revenir to return (come back) revue (f) magazine rez-de-chaussée (m) ground floor rhum (m) rum rhume (m) cold (illness); rhume des foins (m) hay fever riche rich rideau (m) curtain rien nothing; ça ne fait rien it doesn’t matter rire to laugh rivière (f) river riz (m) rice robe (f) dress pourquoi? why? pousser to push poussette (f) stroller pouvoir to be able; je peux avoir …? can I have …?; vous pouvez …? can you …? préférer to prefer premier first; premier étage (m) first floor; première classe first class; premiers soins (m pl) first aid prendre to take; prendre le train take the train; prendre un bain take a bath prénom (m) first name près de near; près de la porte near the door; près de la fenêtre by the window préservatif (m) condom presque almost pressé: je suis pressé I’m in a hurry pressing (m) dry- cleaner prêt ready prêtre (m) priest prie: je vous en prie you’re welcome printemps (m) spring (season) prise (f) plug (electrical); prise multiple adapter prise de sang (f) blood test privé private prix (m) price; prix d’entrée admission charge; prix du billet (m) fare problème (m) problem prochain next; la semaine prochaine next week produit pour la vaisselle (m) dishwashing liquid produits de beauté (m pl) cosmetics produits entretien (m pl) household products produits laitiers (m pl) dairy products produits surgelés (m pl) frozen foods professeur (m) professor; teacher (secondary) profession (f) profession profond deep promener: aller se promener to go for a walk propre (adj) clean

F R E N C H TO E N G L I S H 1 5 7 robinet (m) tap (water) rocher (m) rock (stone) rock (m) rock (music) roman (m) novel rond round (circular) rondelle (f) washer rond-point (m) roundabout, rotary room service (m) room service rose (f) rose; pink (adj) rôti roasted roue (f) wheel rouge red; rouge à lèvres (m) lipstick rougeur (f) rash rouleaux (m pl) curlers roux red (of hair) rue (f) street rugby (m) rugby ruines (f pl) ruins ruisseau (m) stream (small river) Ssa: sa maison his/her house sable (m) sand sac (m) bag; sac à dos backpack; sac à main handbag; sac de couchage sleeping bag; sac poubelle trash can liner saignant rare (steak) salade (f) lettuce; salad salle (f) room; salle à manger dining room; salle d’attente waiting room; salle d’opérations operating room; salle de bains bathroom; salle de conférences conference room; salle de radiology X-ray departement; salle des urgences emergency room salon (m) living room salut hi samedi Saturday sandales (f pl) sandals sandwich (m) sandwich sang (m) blood sans without; sans plomb unleaded santé! cheers! s’arrêter to stop sauce (f) sauce saucisse (f) sausage saumon (m) salmon sauna (m) sauna savoir to know (fact); je ne sais pas I don’t know savon (m) soap science (f) science seau (m) bucket sec, (fem) sèche dry sèche-cheveux (m) hairdryer seconde (f) second (of time) seconde: en seconde second class secrétaire (m/f) secretary secteur (m) field (academic) sécurité: en sécurité safe (not in danger) seize sixteen sel (m) salt semaine (f) week séminaire (m) seminar sentir to smell séparé (adj) separate séparer to separate sept seven septembre September sérieux serious seringue (f) syringe séropositif(ve) HIV- positive serveur (m) waiter serveuse (f) waitress service de pédiatrie (m) children’s ward serviette (f) towel serviettes hygiéniques (f pl) sanitary napkins ses: ses chaussures his/her shoes seul alone; single (one) seulement only shampooing (m) shampoo short (m) shorts si if; whether SIDA AIDS siège pour bébé (m) car seat (for a baby) siège social (m) headquarters silencieux quiet (person) s’il vous plaît please simple simple sirop (m) syrup site web (m) website six six ski (m) ski; faire du ski to go skiing skier to ski slip (m) underpants snack (m) snack sœur(f) sister soie (f) silk soif: j’ai soif I’m thirsty soir (m) evening; ce soir tonight soirée (f) party (get together) soit … soit … either … or … soixante sixty soixante-dix seventy soldes (f pl) sale (at reduced prices) soleil (m) sun solution de trempage (f) soaking solution (for contact lenses) sommeil (m) sleep somnifère (m) sleeping pill son livre his/her book sonnette (f) bell (door) sortie (f) exit sortie de secours (f) emergency exit sortir to leave soucoupe (f) saucer soûl drunk soupape (f) valve soupe (f) soup souper (m) supper sourcil (m) eyebrow sourd deaf sourire (m) smile; smile (verb) souris (f) mouse sous … below …; under … sous-sol (m) basement sous-vêtements (f pl) underwear soutien-gorge (m) bra souvenir (m) souvenir; remember (verb); je m’en souviens I remember; je ne me souviens pas I don’t remember souvent often sport(m) sport stade (m) stadium stagiaire (m) trainee station (f) metro station station de ski (f) ski resort station-service (f) gas station statue (f) statue steak (m) steak store (m) blind (window) stupide stupid stylo (m) pen; stylo- bille (m) ballpoint pen; stylo-plume (m) fountain pen sucette (f) lollipop sucre (m) sugar sucré sweet (not sour) sud (m) south suisse(sse) Swiss Suisse: la Suisse Switzerland supermarché (m) supermarket supplément (m) supplement

1 5 8 D I C T I O N A RY terre (f) land; soil tes: tes chaussures your shoes (singular informal; plural noun) tête (f) head thé (m) tea théâtre (m) theater ticket (m) ticket (underground, bus) timbre (m) stamp tire-bouchon (m) corkscrew tirer to pull tiroir (m) drawer tissu (m) material toboggan (m) toboggan toi: c’est à toi it’s yours toilettes (f pl) restrooms toit (m) roof tomate (f) tomato ton: ton livre your book (singular informal) tondeuse à gazon (f) lawnmower tongs (f pl) flip-flops tonic (m) tonic torchon (m) dish cloth tôt early toucher to feel, touch toujours always tour (f) tower tourism (m) sightseeing touriste (m/f) tourist tourne-disque (m) record player tournevis (m) screwdriver tous les deux both of them tousser to cough tout all; everything; tout droit straight ahead; tout le monde everyone; tout seul all alone toux (f) cough tracteur (m) tractor tradition (f) tradition traducteur (m) translator traduire to translate train (m) train tranquille quiet (street, etc.) transpiration (f) sweat transpirer to sweat travail (m) job; work travailler to work traverser to cross trèfle clubs (cards) treize thirteen trente thirty très very tricoter knit triste sad trois three troisième third trop too (excessively) trottoir (m) sidewalk tu you (singular informal); tu es you are tunnel (m) tunnel; le tunnel sous La Manche Channel Tunnel tuyau (m) pipe (for water) Uun/une a; one; un/une autre another (different) université (f) university urgence (f) emergency urgent urgent utensiles de cuisine (f pl) cooking utensils utile useful utiliser to use Vvacances (m pl) vacation vaccination (f) vaccination vague (f) wave; faint (adj) valise (f) case valise (f) suitcase vallée (f) valley vanille (f) vanilla vapeur: à la vapeur steamed vase (m) vase veau (m) veal végétarien (adj) vegetarian véhicule (m) vehicle vélo (m) bicycle; vélo tout terrain (m) mountain bike vendre to sell vendredi Friday venir to come; je viens de … I come from … vent (m) wind vente (f) sale (transaction) ventilateur (m) fan (ventilator) vernis à ongles (m) nail polish verre (m) glass verres de contact (f pl) contact lenses verrou (m) bolt (on door) verrouiller to bolt vert green veste (f) jacket vêtements (m pl) clothes vétérinaire (m) veterinarian viande (f) meat vide empty suppositoire (m) suppository sur … on … sûr sure survêtement (m) jogging suit sweat-shirt (m) sweatshirt sympathique nice (person) synagogue (f) synagogue syndicat d’initiative (m) tourist office Tta: ta maison your house (singular informal) tabac (m) tobacco; tobaconnist table (f) table tablette de chocolat (f) bar of chocolate taille (f) size taille-crayon (m) pencil sharpener talc (m) talcum powder talon (m) heel tampon (m) tampon tante (f) aunt tapis (m) carpet; tapis de sol (m) groundsheet tapisserie (f) tapestry tard late; bus est en retard the bus is late tasse (f) cup; mug taux de change (m) exchange rate taxi (m) taxi télé cablée (f) cable TV téléphérique (m) cable car téléphone (m) telephone; téléphone portable (m) cell phone téléphoner to telephone (verb) télévision (f) television témoin (m) witness température (f) temperature tempête (f) storm; tempête de neige (f) blizzard temps (m) weather; time; de temps en temps occasionally tennis (m) tennis; les tennis (m pl) athletic shoes tente (f) tent terminal (m) terminal terrain de camping (m) campground terrasse (f) terrace

F R E N C H TO E N G L I S H 1 5 9 vidéo (f) video (film/tape) vie (f) life vieux, (fem) vieille old villa (f) villa village (m) village ville (f) city; town vin (m) wine vinaigre (m) vinegar vingt twenty violet purple violon (m) violin vis (f) screw visage (m) face viseur (m) viewfinder visite (f) tour; visit visiter to visit (place) visiteur (m) visitor vitesse (f) gear (car); speed vodka (f) vodka voile (f) sailing voilier (m) sailboat voir to see; je vois I see; je ne vois rien I can’t see anything voiture (f) car; train car voix(f) voice vol (m) flight volaille (f) poultry volant (m) steering wheel voler to fly; steal; on a volé it’s been stolen volet (m) shutter (window) voleur (m) thief vomir to be sick (vomit) vos: vos chaussures your shoes (singular formal; plural; plural noun) votre: votre maison your house (singular formal; plural; singular noun) vouloir to want; je veux I want; vous voulez? do you want? vous you (singular formal; plural); vous êtes you are voyage (m) trip, journey vrai true vue (f) view W, Y, Zwagon-lit (m) sleeper car (train) wagon-restaurant (m) restaurant car (train) whisky (m) whiskey yaourt (m) yogurt yeux (m pl) eyes zoo (m) zoo

1 6 0 AC K N OW L E D G M E NT S Acknowledgments The publisher would like to thank the following for their help in the preparation of this book: Anne-Marie Miller for the organization of location photography in France; Hôtel-Restaurant, “Le Rabelais,” Fontenay le Comte; Gare Routière de Fontenay le Comte; Pharmacie Parot, Nieul Sur L’Autise; Garage Gouband, Oulmes; Musée de l’Abbaye de Nieul Sur L’Autise (Cabinet Tetrac, Nantes); Boulangerie des familles, Coulon; Fromagerie, rue St Marthe, Niort; Fruits et Primeurs Benoit, Halles de Niort; Gare SNCF de Niort; Magnet Showroom, Enfield, MyHotel, London; Kathy Gammon; Julliette Meeus and Harry. Language content for Dorling Kindersley by G-AND-W PUBLISHING Managed by Jane Wightwick Editing and additional input: Pamela Wightwick, Christine Arthur, Leila Gaafar Additional design assistance: Lee Riches, Fehmi Cömert, Sally Geeve Additional editorial assistance: Paul Docherty, Lynn Bresler Picture research: Louise Thomas Picture credits Key: t=top; b=bottom; l=left, r=right; c=center; A=above; B=below p2 Alamy: Ian Dagnall; p4/5 Alamy: f1 Online tl; images-of-france tr; Alamy RF: Andy Marshall bl; DK Images: br; Neil Lukas tcr; p6/7 Laura Knox: cl; p10/12 Alamy RF: BananaStock cAr; RubberBall cBl; Ingram Image Library: bl; p12/13 Alamy RF: John Foxx cAr; RubberBall br; DK Images: cl; Steve Shott cBr; Ingram Image Library: tr, cr; p14/15 Alamy: images-of-france tcr; Ingram Image Library: cAl, cl, cBl, cAr, cBr, bcr; p16/17 Alamy RF: RubberBall bcr; Ingram Image Library: tr; p18/19 DK Images: David Murray tr; Ian O’Leary clB; p22/23 DK Images: cl, Andy Crawford cAr; Susanna Price br; Magnus Rew tcrB; Ingram Image Library: bcl, tcr; p24/25 DK Images: clA, Dave King tcr; p26/27 Ingram Image Library: cl; p28/29 DK Images: Andy Crawford tcr; Dave King cr; Matthew Ward bclA; Ingram Image Library: bcrA, bcr; p30/31 Alamy RF: Comstock Images bcl; DK Images: cl, bclA; p36/37 DK Images: bcl, bcr; Magnus Rew cl; Ingram Image Library: bl; p38/39 Alamy RF: Imageshop / Zefa Visual Media cl; p40/41 Alamy: images-of-france bl; Alamy RF: Justin Kase cAr; DK Images: cl, bcr; p42/43 Alamy: Artografika Bildagentur cr; Alamy RF: Image Source tcr, cAr; Andy Marshall cAAr; p44/45 Courtesy of Renault: c; p46/47 Alamy: Artografika Bildagentur cr; images-of-france cl; Alamy RF: Imageshop / Zefa Visual Media br; DK Images: bcl; Ingram Image Library: trlB; Courtesy of Renault: tcr; p48/49 Alamy: Agence Images tcr; Ian Dagnell c; PCL bcr; Peter Titmuss cr; DK Images: bcl; p50/51 Alamy: Robert Harding Picture Library c; p52/53 Alamy: imagebroker tcr; Alamy RF: Image Farm Inc cAr; Photov.com / Hisham Ibrahim tcrB; DK Images: cl; p54/55 Alamy: Frank Herholdt bcl; Jackson Smith cBl; Alamy RF: BananaStock cl; John Foxx c; Image Source cAr; ThinkStock tcr; DK Images: Andy Crawford bclA; p56/57 Alamy: Agence Images clA; Ian Dagnell cl; PCL tl; Peter Titmuss cAl; DK Images: clAA; Courtesy of Renault: bc; p58/59 Alamy: Michael Juno tcr; Alamy RF: Brand X Pictures cBl, cBBl; Image Source cAAl; DK Images: cAl; p60/61 Alamy: Robert Harding Picture Library bcr; Alamy RF: Image Source cAr; DK Images: Steve Gorton bl, tcrB; Pia Tryde cAAr; Ingram Image Library: cr; p62/63 DK Images: Stephen Whitehorn c; p64/65 Alamy: Arcaid bcrA; Alamy RF: GKPhotography cBr; Goodshoot cAAr; imagebroker c; Justin Kase tcrB; DK Images: Steve Tanner cAr; Ingram Image Library: tcr; p66/67Alamy: Arcaid tl; Alamy RF: Image Source cAr; DK Images: tr; Stephen Whitehorn bl; Ingram Image Library: br; p68/69 Alamy: Balearic Pictures cr; f1 Online cBl; Doug Houghton cl; Indiapicture clB; Alamy RF: images-of-france cBr; Justin Kase bl; DK Images: Peter Wilson cAl; p72/73 Alamy RF: imagebroker tcrB; Image Source cAr; Comstock Images tcr; Avery Weight-Tronix: bl; p74/75 Alamy RF: Doug Norman bl; Ingram Image Library: c; p76/77 Alamy: Balearic Pictures cBl; f1 Online clB; Indiapicture bl; DK Images: Peter Wilson bcl; p80/81 Getty: Taxi / Rob Melnychuk bc; Ingram Image Library: cAr; Xerox UK Ltd: tcr; p82/83 Alamy: wildphotos.com tcr; Alamy RF: FogStock cAAl; Momentum Creative Group cAl; Shoosh / Up the Res cBl; Ingram Image Library: cl; p84/85 Alamy: Brand X Pictures cr; f1 Online c; Alamy RF: BananaStock bl; SuperStock tr; Ingram Image Library: crB; p86/87 Getty: Taxi / Rob Melnychuk tc; p90/91 Alamy RF: Brand X Pictures tcr; DK Images: cl; David Jordan cAr; Stephen Oliver cr; Ingram Image Library: cBr; p82/93 Alamy RF: Pixland cr; DK Images: cl; Guy Ryecart tr; p94/95 Alamy: David Kamm cl; Phototake Inc bcl; Alamy RF: Comstock Images cr; ImageState Royalty Free bcr; DK Images: Stephen Oliver tcr; p96/97 Alamy RF: Pixland br; DK Images: tl; Ingram Image Library: tr; p98/99 Alamy RF: Bildagentur Franz Waldhaeusl bl; ThinkStock br; DK Images: Peter Kindersley cr; Getty RF: Photodisc Green c p100/101 DK Images: Steve Gorton tcr; p102/103 Alamy: The Garden Picture Library tcr; cAAr; Hortus b; D Hurst tcrB; Ingram Image Library: cAr; p104/105 DK

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