Computer And Phone French Expressions

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Computer And Phone French Expressions - Quiz

"L'ordi a planté". Do you know what that means?
Decide on the French translation for each one of these expressions.
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1.

L’ordi a planté.
- A.
  
  Please don’t hang up.
- B.
  
  It’s a bad connection.
- C.
  
  The computer crashed.
Correct Answer
C. The computer crashed.

Explanation
The phrase "L'ordi a planté" is a French expression that translates to "The computer crashed." This phrase indicates that the computer has stopped working or experienced a sudden failure. The other options, "Please don't hang up" and "It's a bad connection," do not accurately describe a computer malfunction. Therefore, the correct answer is "The computer crashed."

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2.

Ne quittez pas.
- A.
  
  Please don’t hang up.
- B.
  
  Press on #1.
- C.
  
  You have to switch your cell on to get phone calls.
Correct Answer
A. Please don’t hang up.

Explanation
The phrase "Ne quittez pas" is a French phrase that translates to "Please don't hang up" in English. The rest of the given options do not accurately convey the meaning of the phrase.

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3.

Y’a d’la friture.
- A.
  
  I’d like to talk to
- B.
  
  I still haven’t listened to my messages.
- C.
  
  It’s a bad connection.
Correct Answer
C. It’s a bad connection.

Explanation
The phrase "Y'a d'la friture" is a French expression that translates to "There's interference" or "There's static." In this context, it suggests that there is a problem with the phone or communication line, causing a poor connection. Therefore, the correct answer is "It's a bad connection."

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4.

J’ai pas encore écouté ma messagerie.
- A.
  
  I still haven’t listened to my messages.
- B.
  
  She’s offline.
- C.
  
  Hello, where are you?
Correct Answer
A. I still haven’t listened to my messages.

Explanation
The correct answer is "I still haven't listened to my messages" because the person is stating that they have not yet listened to their voicemail or checked their messages. The other options do not provide any information about the person's messages or voicemail.

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5.

Il faut allumer ton portable pour recevoir des appels.
- A.
  
  The computer crashed.
- B.
  
  You have to switch your cell on to get phone calls.
- C.
  
  He’s online.
Correct Answer
B. You have to switch your cell on to get phone calls.

Explanation
The correct answer is "You have to switch your cell on to get phone calls." This answer is correct because the phrase "Il faut allumer ton portable pour recevoir des appels" translates to "You have to switch your cell on to get phone calls." This means that in order to receive phone calls, the person needs to turn on their cell phone.

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6.

Je peux surfer sur la toile de cet ordiphone.
- A.
  
  I’m transferring you.
- B.
  
  I can surf the net from this smartphone.
- C.
  
  I’d like to talk to
Correct Answer
B. I can surf the net from this smartphone.

Explanation
The given sentence "Je peux surfer sur la toile de cet ordiphone" translates to "I can surf the net from this smartphone" in English. This translation accurately conveys the meaning of the original sentence, indicating the ability to access the internet using the mentioned smartphone.

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7.

Je vous le/la passe.
- A.
  
  It’s a bad connection.
- B.
  
  The computer crashed.
- C.
  
  I’m transferring you.
Correct Answer
C. I’m transferring you.

Explanation
The phrase "Je vous le/la passe" is a French expression that translates to "I'm transferring you" in English. This phrase is commonly used in phone conversations to indicate that the speaker is transferring the call to another person or department. The other options, "It's a bad connection" and "The computer crashed," do not accurately reflect the meaning of the given phrase. Therefore, the correct answer is "I'm transferring you."

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8.

Il est en ligne.
- A.
  
  He's online.
- B.
  
  She’s offline.
- C.
  
  Hello, where are you?
Correct Answer
A. He's online.

Explanation
The phrase "Il est en ligne" in French translates to "He's online" in English. This indicates that the person being referred to is currently connected to the internet or available for communication through online platforms.

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9.

Elle n’est pas en ligne.
- A.
  
  She’s offline.
- B.
  
  It’s a bad connection.
- C.
  
  Please don’t hang up.
Correct Answer
A. She’s offline.

Explanation
The correct answer is "She's offline." This answer is supported by the statement "Elle n'est pas en ligne," which means "She's not online" in French. The phrase "offline" refers to someone not being connected to the internet or not available for communication through online platforms. Therefore, this answer accurately reflects the given statement.

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10.

Appuyez sur la touche 1.
- A.
  
  It’s a bad connection.
- B.
  
  I’d like to talk to
- C.
  
  Press on #1.
Correct Answer
C. Press on #1.

Explanation
The given answer "Press on #1" is correct because the phrase "Appuyez sur la touche 1" in French translates to "Press on #1" in English. The other options provided in the question do not accurately match the given phrase.

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11.

J’aurais voulu parler à
- A.
  
  I still haven’t listened to my messages
- B.
  
  I’d like to talk to
- C.
  
  She’s offline
Correct Answer
B. I’d like to talk to

Explanation
The given answer "I’d like to talk to" is the correct completion for the sentence. The phrase "J’aurais voulu parler à" in French translates to "I would have liked to talk to" in English. The following phrases "I still haven’t listened to my messages" and "She’s offline" indicate that the speaker has not yet listened to their messages and the person they want to talk to is currently not available. Therefore, the most appropriate completion for the sentence is "I’d like to talk to."

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12.

Allô, t’es où ?
- A.
  
  The computer crashed.
- B.
  
  Please don’t hang up.
- C.
  
  Hello, where are you?
Correct Answer
C. Hello, where are you?

Explanation
The given answer is "Hello, where are you?" because it is the appropriate response to the question "Allô, t’es où?" which translates to "Hello, where are you?" in English. The phrase "The computer crashed" and "Please don't hang up" do not make sense as responses to the initial question.

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Computer And Phone French Expressions

L’ordi a planté.

Ne quittez pas.

Y’a d’la friture.

J’ai pas encore écouté ma messagerie.

Il faut allumer ton portable pour recevoir des appels.

Je peux surfer sur la toile de cet ordiphone.

Je vous le/la passe.

Il est en ligne.

Elle n’est pas en ligne.

Appuyez sur la touche 1.

J’aurais voulu parler à

Allô, t’es où ?