French 2 Unit 5
This is a vocabulary practice quiz for textbook series Discovering French, unit 5 - sports and parts of the body.
Questions and Answers
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Hand
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Nose
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Swimming
Explanation
The given correct answer "la natation" is the French translation for the word "swimming".Rate this question:
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in shape
Explanation
The phrase "en forme" is the correct answer because it is the French translation of the English phrase "in shape." Both phrases are used to describe someone who is physically fit and healthy.Rate this question:
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Knee
Explanation
The correct answer is "le genou" because in French, "le genou" translates to "the knee."Rate this question:
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Athletic
Explanation
Both "sportif" and "sportive" are correct answers to the question. "Sportif" is the masculine form of the adjective in French, while "sportive" is the feminine form. This means that both words can be used to describe someone who is athletic or sporty, but "sportif" would be used to describe a male individual, while "sportive" would be used to describe a female individual.Rate this question:
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Sick
Explanation
"Malade" is the French translation of the English word "sick".Rate this question:
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Back (of the body)
Explanation
The correct answer is "le dos" because it is the French translation for "back (of the body)".Rate this question:
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La voile
Explanation
The given question provides two terms, "la voile" and "sailing". The correct answer is "sailing". It can be inferred that "la voile" is the French translation for "sailing". Therefore, the correct answer is "sailing".Rate this question:
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Horseback riding
Explanation
The given question is asking for the translation of "horseback riding" into French. The correct answer is "l'equitation," which is the French word for horseback riding.Rate this question:
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A cold
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An eye
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To bend
Explanation
A plier is a tool that is used for gripping, bending, or cutting objects. It consists of two handles joined at a pivot point, with jaws or flat surfaces at the end that can be used to hold or manipulate objects. The word "to bend" is associated with the action of bending or shaping something, which is a common use of pliers. Therefore, plier is the correct answer that best fits the given context.Rate this question:
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Hiking
Explanation
The correct answer is "la marche à pied" which is the French translation for "hiking". This translation accurately captures the essence of hiking, which is walking or trekking on foot in nature or on trails. "La marche à pied" is a commonly used phrase in French to describe this activity, making it the correct answer.Rate this question:
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A tooth
Explanation
The question provides the translation of "a tooth" in French, which is "une dent". Therefore, the correct answer is "une dent".Rate this question:
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Tired
Explanation
The correct answer is "fatigué, fatiguée" because it represents the translation of the word "tired" in French. In French, adjectives agree in gender with the noun they modify, so "fatigué" is used for masculine nouns and "fatiguée" is used for feminine nouns. Therefore, both options are correct depending on the gender of the noun being described.Rate this question:
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Hair
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Fingers
Explanation
The question provides the word "fingers" in English and asks for the translation in French, which is "les doigts".Rate this question:
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Heart
Explanation
The given answer "le coeur" is the correct translation of the word "heart" in French. In French, "le coeur" is the masculine noun used to refer to the organ that pumps blood in the body.Rate this question:
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Better
Explanation
The word "mieux" is the correct translation for the word "better" in French.Rate this question:
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Good health
Explanation
The correct answer is "bonne santé, la bonne santé". This is because "bonne santé" translates to "good health" in English, and "la bonne santé" translates to "the good health". Both phrases convey the same meaning, but "la bonne santé" includes the definite article "la" which indicates a specific or emphasized form of good health.Rate this question:
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Shoulder
Explanation
The word "shoulder" in English translates to "l'épaule" in French.Rate this question:
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Face
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Mouth
Explanation
The given correct answer "la bouche" is the French translation for the word "mouth".Rate this question:
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Body
Explanation
The correct answer is "le corps." This answer is correct because it translates to "the body" in English. The question provides two phrases, "body" and "le corps," which are the translations of each other in French and English, respectively. Therefore, "le corps" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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To run
Explanation
The given question provides two words, "to run" and "courir". The word "courir" is the French translation of the English word "to run". Therefore, "courir" is the correct answer as it accurately represents the translation of the given English word.Rate this question:
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To hurt somewhere
Explanation
The correct answer is "avoir mal" and "avoir mal à". In French, "avoir mal" means "to have pain" or "to be in pain" and is used to express general discomfort or pain in the body. On the other hand, "avoir mal à" is used to specify the body part where the pain is felt. For example, "avoir mal à la tête" means "to have a headache" and "avoir mal au dos" means "to have back pain". Both expressions are commonly used in French to describe physical discomfort or pain.Rate this question:
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Arm
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The flu
Explanation
The correct answer is "la grippe" because "la grippe" is the French translation for "the flu."Rate this question:
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To practice
Explanation
The given correct answer "pratiquer" is the correct translation of the word "to practice" in French. This word accurately captures the meaning and conveys the action of engaging in a specific activity or skill for improvement or mastery. Therefore, "pratiquer" is the appropriate choice for the translation.Rate this question:
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Neck
Explanation
The given word "neck" is translated into French as "le cou".Rate this question:
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To feel
Explanation
The correct answer is "sentir,se sentir". In Spanish, the verb "sentir" means "to feel" and "se sentir" means "to feel oneself". These verbs are used to express emotions, sensations, or perceptions. The inclusion of "se" in "se sentir" indicates that the feeling is directed towards oneself. Therefore, both "sentir" and "se sentir" are appropriate translations for the English verb "to feel".Rate this question:
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Eyes
Explanation
The correct answer "les yeux" is the French translation of the word "eyes". This suggests that the question is asking for the translation of the word "eyes" into French.Rate this question:
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Where does it hurt?
Explanation
Both "Où est-ce que tu as mal?" and "Où as-tu mal?" are correct answers. They both mean "Where does it hurt?" in French. The only difference is the word order. "Où est-ce que tu as mal?" follows a more formal structure, while "Où as-tu mal?" is a more informal way of asking the same question.Rate this question:
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I feel well.
Explanation
The correct answer is "je me sens bien." because it is the French translation of the given English sentence "I feel well." The phrase "je me sens bien" directly translates to "I feel well" in English, making it the appropriate answer.Rate this question:
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I am in bad health.
Explanation
The correct answer is "Je suis en mauvaise santé." because it is the correct translation of the given statement "I am in bad health." in French. Both phrases have the same meaning and convey the idea that the person is not feeling well or is experiencing health issues.Rate this question:
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Mountain biking
Explanation
The given answer "le VTT" is the correct translation of "mountain biking" in French. "VTT" is the acronym for Vélo Tout Terrain, which literally translates to "all-terrain bike" or "mountain bike" in English. Therefore, "le VTT" accurately represents the activity of mountain biking in French.Rate this question:
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Skateboarding
Explanation
The given correct answer "la planche à roulettes" is the French translation for the term "skateboarding".Rate this question:
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Past participle of courir
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Waterskiing
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Skating
Explanation
The given question provides two words, "skating" and "le patinage." The correct answer is "le patinage," which is the French translation for "skating." This suggests that the question is asking for the translation of the word "skating" into French. Therefore, the correct answer is "le patinage."Rate this question:
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To have a headache
Explanation
The correct answer is "avoir mal à la tete, avoir mal a la tete, avoir mal à la tête." These phrases are all correct translations of "to have a headache" in French. "Avoir mal à la tete" is the most common and standard way to express this in French, but the other two variations with "a" instead of "à" are also acceptable and commonly used colloquially.Rate this question:
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To have a backache
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