Le livre English File - Pré-intermédiaire - Leçon 8B

to randomly discover someone or something, particularly in a way that is surprising or unexpected

trouver

to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling

dire

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

porter

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

vêtements

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

porter

something made of leather, cloth, plastic, or paper that we use to carry things in, particularly when we are traveling or shopping

sac

a child who is very young, usually too young to walk or speak

bébé

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

gagner

a competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.

match, rencontre

a flat piece of metal, typically of the size and shape of a large coin, given to the winner of a competition or to someone who has done an act of bravery in war, etc.

médaille

anything that is given as a reward to someone who has done very good work or to the winner of a contest, game of chance, etc.

prix

to get money for the job that we do or services that we provide

gagner, percevoir

an amount of money we receive for doing our job, usually monthly

salaire

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

argent

to have some information about something

savoir

in a way that is right, good, or satisfactory

bien

to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose

retrouver

(of a person) coming or acting before any other person

premier

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

heure

put after the numbers one to twelve to show or tell what time it is, only when it is at that exact hour

heure

to want something to happen or be true

espérer

having a quality that is satisfying

bon

used for forming future tenses

[futur simple], vouloir

to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

arriver, se passer

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

faire

to remain in a state of expectation or anticipation for something or someone

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

bus

an extended duration of time that is typically longer than what is considered normal or expected

longtemps, une longue période

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

regarder, observer

to have a particular appearance or give a particular impression

avoir l'air, sembler

emotionally feeling good

heureux

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

ressembler à, avoir l'apparence de

a child's female parent

mère

a person who is employed by an artist to pose for a painting, photograph, etc.

modèle

to fail to catch a bus, airplane, etc.

rater

students as a whole that are taught together

classe

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

perdre

a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

lunettes

to come to a place with someone or something

apporter

a book or electronic resource that gives a list of words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings, or gives the equivalent words in a different language

dictionnaire

to make something or someone return or be returned to a particular place or condition

rapporter, ramener

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

vacances

to reach for something and hold it

prendre

an object with a circular folding frame covered in cloth, used as protection against rain or sun

parapluie

a place where children learn things from teachers

école

to expect or hope for something

chercher

feeling ashamed or sad about something that one has or has not done

désolé

a word we say when we see someone and want to greet them, or when we begin to talk on the phone

bonjour, salut

to use words and give someone information

dire

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

blague, plaisanterie

a statement that is false and used intentionally to deceive someone

un mensonge, une fausse déclaration

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

faire, fabriquer

to act in an improper or unacceptable way

mal se conduire, mal se comporter

to be unsuccessful in an examination or course

échouer, ne pas réussir

to get the necessary grades in an exam, test, course, etc.

réussir, passer

the outcome or final score of a competition, match, test, etc.

résultat

to make changes to something, especially in response to new information, feedback, or a need for improvement

réviser

to study a particular subject in school, university, etc.

suivre

a special kind of picture that is made using a camera in order to make memories, create art, etc.

photographie, photo

objects such as necklaces, bracelets or rings, typically made from precious metals such as gold and silver, that we wear as decoration

bijoux

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

télévision, télé

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

prêter

to use or take something belonging to someone else, with the idea of returning it

emprunter

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

entendre, percevoir

sounds that are usually unwanted or loud

bruit

a bell operated by a button outside a house or apartment that makes a sound when pushed, particularly to inform the inhabitants inside

sonnette

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

écouter

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

musique

a device that is used for listening to programs that are broadcast

radio