Anglais
Vocabulaire divers
Vocabulaire divers
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| Flashcards | 17 |
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| Language | Français |
| Category | English |
| Level | University |
| Created / Updated | 23.12.2014 / 23.12.2014 |
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What does mean Yield ?
= To surrender : Céder.
To yield ground : céder du terrain.
To yield in an argument = To back down
What does mean Pastry ?
- Pâtisserie
What does mean To inquire = To enquire ?
To inquire - or To enquire - it's British. It means : ask information from someone.
Ex : I inquired about Tom and I was told he doesn't live here anymore.
Phrasal verb : ask for.
What does mean Petty ?
Adjective.
For a detail : insignifiant
For a person : mesquin
What does mean length ?
Longueur
ex : What length is the plank ?
De quelle longueur est la planche ?
To be 50cm in length.
Faire 50 cm de longueur
How does we say Efficace in english ?
Pour une personne : Efficient.
- She's an efficient woman.
Pour une action, un médicament : Effective.
- An effective medicine.
What does mean a record ?
a record (in music) : un disque
a record (of events): un compte-rendu.
Comment dit-on Engager ?
Engager (staff) : to hire.
S'engager (as soldier) : to enlist.
