Vocabulaire

Often means forming a friendly connection, not feeling sympathy for someone.

Example

On a sympathisé pendant la pause, puis on a gardé contact.

Translation

We got talking during the break, then kept in touch.

Learner note

Often means forming a friendly connection, not feeling sympathy for someone.

sympathiser · verb · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Il faut du temps pour nouer une vraie amitié.

Translation

It takes time to form a real friendship.

Literal sense

to tie a friendship

nouer-une-amitie · expression · neutral · literal: to tie a friendship

Used for social, romantic or intellectual affinity.

Example

On a tout de suite eu des atomes crochus.

Translation

We clicked straight away.

Literal sense

to have hooked atoms

Learner note

Used for social, romantic or intellectual affinity.

atomes-crochus · expression · colloquial · literal: to have hooked atoms

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Je m'entends bien avec mes collègues, même si on se voit peu.

Translation

I get on well with my colleagues, even though we do not see each other much.

sentendre-avec · verb · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Ils se ressemblent par leur humour, pas par leur caractère.

Translation

They are alike in their humour, not in their personality.

se-ressembler · verb · neutral

Less intimate than ami; often tied to school, politics or a shared setting.

Example

Un camarade de lycée m'a aidé à préparer l'exposé.

Translation

A schoolmate helped me prepare the presentation.

Learner note

Less intimate than ami; often tied to school, politics or a shared setting.

camarade · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Dans la cour de récréation, les groupes se forment très vite.

Translation

In the playground, groups form very quickly.

cour-de-recreation · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

On doit traiter les corrections en priorité avant d'ajouter du vocabulaire.

Translation

We should deal with the corrections as a priority before adding vocabulary.

en-priorite · adverb · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

La prof a mis en place une activité pour réviser le subjonctif.

Translation

The teacher set up an activity to revise the subjunctive.

mettre-en-place · expression · neutral

Takes the subjunctive.

Example

Bien qu'il soit fatigué, il continue à participer.

Translation

Although he is tired, he continues to participate.

Learner note

Takes the subjunctive.

bien-que · expression · neutral

Followed by the subjunctive when the subject changes.

Example

Il faut que tu prennes le temps de reformuler.

Translation

You need to take the time to rephrase.

Learner note

Followed by the subjunctive when the subject changes.

il-faut-que · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

J'ai beau connaître la règle, je fais encore l'erreur à l'oral.

Translation

No matter how well I know the rule, I still make the mistake when speaking.

avoir-beau · expression · neutral

Better than centre de ski.

Example

Nous sommes allés dans deux stations de ski différentes.

Translation

We went to two different ski resorts.

Learner note

Better than centre de ski.

station-de-ski · noun · neutral

Useful for talking about night skiing.

Example

Grâce à l'éclairage nocturne, on pouvait skier jusqu'à 19h30.

Translation

Thanks to the night lighting, we could ski until 7.30 pm.

Learner note

Useful for talking about night skiing.

eclairage-nocturne · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Le forfait est souvent la partie la plus chère d'un séjour au ski.

Translation

The ski pass is often the most expensive part of a ski trip.

forfait-ski · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

La vérification de l'âge pourrait passer par une application tierce.

Translation

Age verification could go through a third-party app.

application-tierce · noun · formal

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Il faut parfois présenter une pièce d'identité.

Translation

Sometimes you have to show an identity document.

piece-identite · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

L'application pourrait demander un scan biométrique du visage.

Translation

The app could ask for a biometric scan of the face.

scan-biometrique · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Le système analyse le visage de l'utilisateur.

Translation

The system analyses the user's face.

visage · noun · neutral

Past participle: suspendu.

Example

Si le compte existe déjà, il pourrait être suspendu.

Translation

If the account already exists, it could be suspended.

Learner note

Past participle: suspendu.

suspendre-un-compte · expression · neutral

Not simply to suppress.

Example

Le compte pourrait être suspendu ou supprimé.

Translation

The account could be suspended or deleted.

Learner note

Not simply to suppress.

supprimer-un-compte · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Le scrolling infini peut encourager l'addiction.

Translation

Infinite scrolling can encourage addiction.

scrolling-infini · noun · neutral

Masculine noun.

Example

Ces applications utilisent un algorithme pour proposer des contenus.

Translation

These apps use an algorithm to suggest content.

Learner note

Masculine noun.

algorithme · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

La vérification de l'âge pose des questions de protection des données.

Translation

Age verification raises questions about data protection.

verification-age · noun · formal

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Certains partis dénoncent un paternalisme numérique.

Translation

Some parties denounce digital paternalism.

paternalisme-numerique · noun · formal

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

La France insoumise est un parti de gauche.

Translation

La France insoumise is a left-wing party.

parti-de-gauche · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

En France, on parle parfois de l'extrême gauche et de l'extrême droite.

Translation

In France, people sometimes talk about the far left and the far right.

extreme-gauche · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Le Rassemblement national est souvent décrit comme un parti d'extrême droite.

Translation

The Rassemblement National is often described as a far-right party.

extreme-droite · noun · neutral

Do not confuse with l'isolation, which means insulation.

Example

Les réseaux sociaux peuvent créer de l'isolement chez les jeunes.

Translation

Social media can create isolation among young people.

Learner note

Do not confuse with l'isolation, which means insulation.

isolement · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Le scrolling infini peut favoriser l'addiction.

Translation

Infinite scrolling can encourage addiction.

addiction · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Certains contenus peuvent être liés à l'automutilation.

Translation

Some content may be linked to self-harm.

automutilation · noun · formal

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Il faut sensibiliser les parents aux dangers des réseaux sociaux.

Translation

Parents need to be made aware of the dangers of social media.

sensibiliser-a · expression · neutral

Avoid accesser.

Example

Les jeunes trouveront toujours un moyen d'accéder aux réseaux sociaux.

Translation

Young people will always find a way to access social media.

Learner note

Avoid accesser.

acceder-a · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Il y aura toujours un moyen d'y accéder.

Translation

There will always be a way of accessing it.

moyen-dy-acceder · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Je pense que les dangers dépassent les avantages.

Translation

I think the dangers outweigh the advantages.

depasser-les-avantages · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

On peut trouver des idées de travaux manuels sur les réseaux sociaux.

Translation

You can find craft ideas on social media.

travaux-manuels · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

On peut utiliser Facebook pour publier des petites annonces.

Translation

You can use Facebook to post classified ads.

petites-annonces · noun · neutral

Use neuf/neuve for unused or nearly unused objects, not nouveau.

Example

J'ai acheté une veste presque neuve.

Translation

I bought an almost new jacket.

Learner note

Use neuf/neuve for unused or nearly unused objects, not nouveau.

presque-neuf · adjective · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

C'est une veste de marque.

Translation

It is a branded jacket.

de-marque · adjective · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Les entreprises pourraient recevoir une amende élevée.

Translation

Companies could receive a high fine.

amende · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

L'amende pourrait être très élevée.

Translation

The fine could be very high.

elevee · adjective · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

On ne connaît pas encore tous les dangers à long terme.

Translation

We do not yet know all the long-term dangers.

a-long-terme · adverb · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Les réseaux sociaux peuvent avoir des effets dévastateurs.

Translation

Social media can have devastating effects.

effets-devastateurs · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

J'espère que ton contrat sera prolongé. Je croise les doigts pour toi.

Translation

I hope your contract will be extended. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

je-croise-les-doigts-pour-toi · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Je comprends les critiques, mais dans ce cas, la fin justifie les moyens.

Translation

I understand the criticism, but in this case, the end justifies the means.

la-fin-justifie-les-moyens · expression · neutral

Used when arguing that people should accept modern developments.

Example

Les réseaux sociaux font partie de la vie moderne : il faut vivre avec son temps.

Translation

Social media is part of modern life: you have to move with the times.

Learner note

Used when arguing that people should accept modern developments.

il-faut-vivre-avec-son-temps · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Je pense qu'on a fait le tour du sujet.

Translation

I think we've covered the topic fully.

on-a-fait-le-tour-du-sujet · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

J'habite en pleine campagne, donc la connexion est mauvaise.

Translation

I live in the middle of the countryside, so the connection is bad.

en-pleine-campagne · expression · neutral

Useful for closing an argument more naturally than en équilibre.

Example

En résumé, je pense que cette loi est une bonne chose.

Translation

In summary, I think this law is a good thing.

Learner note

Useful for closing an argument more naturally than en équilibre.

en-resume · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Mon ami d'enfance habite toujours dans ma ville natale.

Translation

My childhood friend still lives in my hometown.

ami-d-enfance · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Je sais que je peux compter sur elle quand j'ai besoin d'aide.

Translation

I know I can count on her when I need help.

compter-sur-quelqu-un · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Elle compte sur moi, et c'est réciproque.

Translation

She counts on me, and it's mutual.

c-est-reciproque · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

On s'est disputés hier, mais ce n'était rien de grave.

Translation

We argued yesterday, but it wasn't serious.

se-disputer · verb · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Après la dispute, ils se sont réconciliés le lendemain.

Translation

After the argument, they made up the next day.

se-reconcilier · verb · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

On essaie de se voir régulièrement, même à distance.

Translation

We try to see each other regularly, even at a distance.

se-voir-regulierement · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Dans une vraie amitié, on apprend à se faire confiance.

Translation

In a real friendship, you learn to trust each other.

se-faire-confiance · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Ils se soutiennent depuis des années, dans les bons et les mauvais moments.

Translation

They have supported each other for years, in good times and bad.

se-soutenir · verb · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Elle est ma confidente ; je lui raconte tout.

Translation

She is my confidante; I tell her everything.

confident · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Il s'est confié à son ami après une mauvaise journée.

Translation

He confided in his friend after a bad day.

se-confier-a-quelqu-un · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Un bon repas entre amis peut remonter le moral.

Translation

A good meal with friends can cheer you up.

remonter-le-moral · expression · colloquial

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Elle a réconforté son amie après la mauvaise nouvelle.

Translation

She comforted her friend after the bad news.

reconforter-quelqu-un · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Il ne faut jamais trahir la confiance d'un ami.

Translation

You must never betray a friend's trust.

trahir-quelqu-un · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

La trahison a mis fin à leur amitié.

Translation

Betrayal ended their friendship.

trahison · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Je tiens beaucoup à lui, même si on se voit peu.

Translation

I care a lot about him, even though we don't see each other much.

tenir-a-quelqu-un · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Avec le temps, nous nous sommes éloignés.

Translation

Over time, we drifted apart.

s-eloigner · verb · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Après ce qu'il a fait, je me méfie de lui.

Translation

After what he did, I'm wary of him.

se-mefier-de-quelqu-un · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Mentir à un ami, c'est rompre la confiance.

Translation

Lying to a friend means breaking trust.

rompre-la-confiance · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

On n'est plus proches, mais on est en bons termes.

Translation

We're no longer close, but we're on good terms.

en-bons-termes · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Une amitié toxique peut épuiser émotionnellement.

Translation

A toxic friendship can be emotionally draining.

amitie-toxique · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

C'est un pote de longue date ; on se connaît depuis le lycée.

Translation

He's an old mate; we've known each other since secondary school.

pote · noun · colloquial

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Le soutien d'un ami peut faire une grande différence.

Translation

A friend's support can make a big difference.

soutien · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

La fidélité est essentielle dans une amitié durable.

Translation

Loyalty is essential in a lasting friendship.

fidelite · noun · neutral

Complicité is often positive: a warm bond or shared understanding, not necessarily complicity in a crime.

Example

Entre eux, il y a une vraie complicité.

Translation

There is real closeness between them.

Learner note

Complicité is often positive: a warm bond or shared understanding, not necessarily complicity in a crime.

complicite · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

La jalousie peut abîmer une amitié si on n'en parle pas.

Translation

Jealousy can damage a friendship if it isn't discussed.

jalousie · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Ils avancent main dans la main dans ce projet.

Translation

They are moving forward hand in hand on this project.

main-dans-la-main · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

On a organisé une réunion informelle pour discuter de l'app.

Translation

We organised an informal meeting to discuss the app.

reunion-informelle · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

La prochaine leçon aura lieu en présentiel.

Translation

The next lesson will take place in person.

en-presentiel · adverb · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Je croise les doigts pour que tout se passe bien en France.

Translation

Fingers crossed that everything goes well in France.

je-croise-les-doigts · expression · colloquial

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Cette amitié dure depuis un siècle — c'est une exagération, bien sûr !

Translation

This friendship has lasted a century — that's an exaggeration, of course!

siecle · noun · neutral

Do not confuse with chèque (cheque/bank check).

Example

Mon voisin est tchèque ; il parle aussi très bien français.

Translation

My neighbour is Czech; he also speaks French very well.

Learner note

Do not confuse with chèque (cheque/bank check).

tcheque · adjective · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

J'ai passé un entretien la semaine dernière.

Translation

I had an interview last week.

entretien · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

On m'a proposé un CDD de six mois.

Translation

They offered me a six-month fixed-term contract.

cdd · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Le contrat précise les horaires et le tarif journalier.

Translation

The contract specifies the hours and the day rate.

contrat · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Mon tarif journalier est indiqué dans le contrat.

Translation

My day rate is stated in the contract.

tarif-journalier · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Le télétravail est un gros avantage pour moi.

Translation

Remote work is a big advantage for me.

teletravail · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Je préfère travailler chez soi deux jours par semaine.

Translation

I prefer to work from home two days a week.

travailler-chez-soi · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Le poste a des horaires compliqués, mais le télétravail compense.

Translation

The role has awkward hours, but remote work makes up for it.

horaires-compliques · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Je suis soulagé d'avoir eu une bonne réponse.

Translation

I'm relieved to have had a good response.

etre-soulage · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Ces derniers jours, j'ai travaillé plein pot.

Translation

These last few days, I've been working flat out.

plein-pot · expression · colloquial

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Pouvoir travailler chez soi, c'est un gros avantage.

Translation

Being able to work from home is a big advantage.

gros-avantage · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

J'attends une proposition officielle.

Translation

I'm waiting for an official offer.

proposition · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Le sondage porte sur l'amitié en Suisse.

Translation

The survey is about friendship in Switzerland.

sondage · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

L'enquête a interrogé plus de mille personnes.

Translation

The survey questioned more than a thousand people.

enquete · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Plus de la moitié des personnes interrogées sont des femmes.

Translation

More than half of the respondents are women.

personne-interrogee · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Près d'un tiers des sondés rencontrent des amis en ligne.

Translation

Nearly a third of respondents meet friends online.

sondes · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Les résultats varient selon la tranche d'âge.

Translation

The results vary according to age group.

tranche-d-age · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Plus de la moitié des personnes interrogées parlent de leurs sentiments.

Translation

More than half of respondents talk about their feelings.

plus-de-la-moitie · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Près d'un tiers des sondés utilisent un site de rencontre.

Translation

Nearly a third of respondents use a dating site.

pres-d-un-tiers · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Un quart des retraités se retrouvent entre amis chaque semaine.

Translation

A quarter of retired people meet up with friends every week.

un-quart · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Les retraités parlent souvent du voisinage avec leurs amis.

Translation

Retired people often talk about the neighbourhood with their friends.

retraites · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Les personnes dans la vie active ont moins de temps pour se retrouver.

Translation

Working-age people have less time to meet up.

personnes-vie-active · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

En Suisse romande, les habitudes d'amitié diffèrent un peu.

Translation

In French-speaking Switzerland, friendship habits differ slightly.

suisse-romande · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

La Suisse alémanique montre des résultats différents dans le sondage.

Translation

German-speaking Switzerland shows different results in the survey.

suisse-alemanique · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Le Tessin est la région italophone de Suisse.

Translation

Ticino is the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland.

tessin · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Une relation amicale demande du temps et de la confiance.

Translation

A friendly relationship takes time and trust.

relation-amicale · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Un ami proche peut parler de sujets sensibles.

Translation

A close friend can talk about sensitive topics.

ami-proche · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Certains font des amis via un site de rencontre.

Translation

Some people make friends via a dating site.

site-de-rencontre · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

De plus en plus de gens rencontrent des amis en ligne.

Translation

More and more people meet friends online.

rencontrer-en-ligne · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

On essaie de garder contact malgré la distance.

Translation

We try to stay in touch despite the distance.

garder-contact · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Le week-end, on se retrouve entre amis.

Translation

At the weekend, we meet up with friends.

se-retrouver-entre-amis · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Les jeunes aiment faire la fête avec leurs amis.

Translation

Young people like to party with their friends.

faire-la-fete · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Beaucoup de femmes parlent de leurs sentiments avec leurs amies.

Translation

Many women talk about their feelings with their friends.

parler-de-ses-sentiments · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Les amis proches discutent souvent de problèmes sentimentaux.

Translation

Close friends often discuss romantic problems.

problemes-sentimentaux · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

On n'aborde pas tous les sujets sensibles avec n'importe qui.

Translation

You don't discuss all sensitive topics with just anyone.

sujets-sensibles · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Ce n'est pas obligatoire de partager les mêmes opinions pour être amis.

Translation

You don't have to share the same opinions to be friends.

partager-les-memes-opinions · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Le voisinage est un sujet fréquent entre amis.

Translation

The neighbourhood is a frequent topic between friends.

voisinage · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

C'est important d'avoir le même type d'humour.

Translation

It's important to have the same type of humour.

meme-type-d-humour · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Les goûts culinaires rapprochent parfois les amis.

Translation

Culinary tastes sometimes bring friends together.

gouts-culinaires · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Le sondage montre ce qui renforce le lien entre amis.

Translation

The survey shows what strengthens the bond between friends.

lien · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Se retrouver régulièrement permet de resserrer les liens.

Translation

Meeting up regularly helps strengthen bonds.

resserrer-les-liens · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Prêter une grosse somme d'argent, je le ferais à certaines conditions.

Translation

Lending a large sum of money — I would do it under certain conditions.

preter-grosse-somme · expression · neutral

Followed by the subjunctive.

Example

Je le ferais à condition qu'il y ait un contrat.

Translation

I would do it on condition that there is a contract.

Learner note

Followed by the subjunctive.

a-condition-que · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

J'hébergerais un ami à condition qu'il fasse le ménage.

Translation

I would host a friend on condition that he does the housework.

heberger-quelqu-un · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

À sa place, je ne le ferais pas.

Translation

In their place, I wouldn't do it.

a-sa-place · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Donner un rein à un ami ? Pas question, je ne ferais jamais ça.

Translation

Give a kidney to a friend? No way, I would never do that.

rein · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Le scénario du don d'organe — un rein, un foie — provoque des débats.

Translation

The organ-donation scenario — a kidney, a liver — sparks debate.

foie · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

La question du don de moelle est encore plus sensible.

Translation

The question of marrow donation is even more sensitive.

moelle · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Cacher une relation extraconjugale pose une question de moralité.

Translation

Hiding an extramarital relationship raises a question of morality.

relation-extraconjugale · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Mentir au tribunal pour un ami ? C'est une question de moralité.

Translation

Lie in court for a friend? That's a question of morality.

mentir-au-tribunal · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

Devant la loi, l'honnêteté prime.

Translation

Before the law, honesty comes first.

devant-la-loi · expression · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

L'honnêteté est essentielle dans une vraie amitié.

Translation

Honesty is essential in a real friendship.

honnetete · noun · neutral

Lesson-derived vocabulary with register and usage notes.

Example

C'est une question de moralité, pas seulement d'amitié.

Translation

It's a question of morality, not just friendship.

question-de-moralite · expression · neutral