French II Final Exam, Chapters 5-11
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To help
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Aider
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Aimer
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This exam covers grammar and vocabulary from 2nd semester of French II. There are variety of question types.
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To pray, beg
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Prier
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Quitter
Correct Answer
A. PrierExplanation
The correct answer is "prier." In French, "prier" means "to pray" or "to beg." This word is commonly used when referring to the act of praying to a higher power or asking for something earnestly. Therefore, "prier" is the appropriate word choice to match the given meaning of "to pray, beg."Rate this question:
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To telephone, call
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Tremper
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Téléphoner
Correct Answer
A. TéléphonerExplanation
The correct answer is "téléphoner" because it is the French translation of the English word "to telephone" or "to call".Rate this question:
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To accomplish
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Accomplir
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Finir
Correct Answer
A. AccomplirExplanation
The correct answer is "accomplir". In French, "accomplir" means "to accomplish" or "to finish". It is a verb that is used to indicate the completion or achievement of a task or goal. Therefore, "accomplir" is the appropriate translation for the English word "to accomplish" in this context.Rate this question:
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To shout
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Crier
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Demander
Correct Answer
A. CrierExplanation
The correct answer is "crier." In this context, "to shout" means to raise one's voice loudly and forcefully. A crier is someone who shouts or proclaims something loudly, typically in a public setting. Therefore, "crier" is the most suitable word that matches the meaning of "to shout."Rate this question:
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To notice
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Remarquer
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Regretter
Correct Answer
A. RemarquerExplanation
The word "remarquer" is the correct answer because it means "to notice" in English. The other option, "regretter," means "to regret" and is not a synonym for "to notice." Therefore, "remarquer" is the most appropriate choice for a word that means "to notice."Rate this question:
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To answer
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Répondre
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Vendre
Correct Answer
A. RépondreExplanation
The correct answer is "répondre" because it is the French translation of the word "to answer".Rate this question:
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To nourish, feed
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Ravir
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Nourrir
Correct Answer
A. NourrirExplanation
The correct answer is "nourrir." This is because "nourrir" is a French verb that means "to nourish" or "to feed." It is used to describe the action of providing food and sustenance to someone or something.Rate this question:
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To taste
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Goûter
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Gronder
Correct Answer
A. GoûterExplanation
The correct answer is "goûter". In French, "goûter" means "to taste". This word is commonly used when referring to sampling or trying a small amount of food or drink. It can also be used to describe the act of enjoying the flavor of something. Therefore, "goûter" is the appropriate translation for "to taste" in this context.Rate this question:
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La viande _________________ j'ai mangée à midi n'était pas bonne.
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Qui
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Que
Correct Answer
A. QueExplanation
In this sentence, "que" is the correct answer. It is used as a relative pronoun to introduce a subordinate clause that describes the meat. The clause "que j'ai mangée à midi" means "that I ate at noon". Therefore, the correct translation of the sentence is "The meat that I ate at noon was not good."Rate this question:
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Who or what is being described? Celui qui cultive la terre.
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Un agriculteur
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Un chirurgien
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Une clé
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Un piéton
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Le terminus
Correct Answer
A. Un agriculteurExplanation
The correct answer is "un agriculteur" because the phrase "celui qui cultive la terre" translates to "the one who cultivates the land" or "the one who farms." An agriculteur is someone who works in agriculture and cultivates the land to grow crops or raise livestock.Rate this question:
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To fly, steal, rob
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Voler
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Tuer
Correct Answer
A. VolerExplanation
The word "voler" in French can have multiple meanings, including "to fly" and "to steal." In this context, it is likely that the word "voler" is referring to the action of flying, as the other options "tuer" (to kill) and "rob" do not match the given word. Therefore, the correct answer is "voler," meaning "to fly."Rate this question:
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To order
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Ordonner
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Parler
Correct Answer
A. OrdonnerExplanation
The correct answer is "ordonner." This is because "to order" is translated as "ordonner" in French.Rate this question:
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To review, iron
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Rester
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Repasser
Correct Answer
A. RepasserExplanation
The word "repasser" in French means "to iron again" or "to go over again." In the context of the given question, it is asking for a word that is related to ironing. "Rester" does not have any connection to ironing, while "repasser" fits perfectly as it specifically means to iron clothes again. Therefore, "repasser" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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To brush
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Brosser
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Baigner
Correct Answer
A. BrosserExplanation
The correct answer is "brosser" because it is the French translation of the verb "to brush." The other option, "baigner," means "to bathe" and does not match the meaning of the English verb given. Therefore, "brosser" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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To eat breakfast, lunch
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Dîner
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Déjeuner
Correct Answer
A. DéjeunerExplanation
The correct answer is "déjeuner" because it is the French word for "lunch." The question is asking for the correct translation of the phrase "to eat breakfast, lunch, dinner." Since "déjeuner" specifically refers to the midday meal, it is the appropriate choice in this context.Rate this question:
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To astonish
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Emprunter
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étonner
Correct Answer
A. étonnerExplanation
The correct answer is "étonner". The word "étonner" is a French verb that means "to astonish" or "to surprise". It is the appropriate translation for the given word "astonish". Therefore, "étonner" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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J'ai de l'________________ dans la voiture. J'ai fait le plein hier.
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Essence
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Code postale
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Casserole
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Monnaie
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Facteur
Correct Answer
A. EssenceExplanation
The correct answer is "essence." The sentence states that "I have some in the car. I filled up yesterday." This suggests that the person is referring to gasoline or fuel for the car, as they mention filling up the car. Therefore, "essence" is the appropriate word to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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To hunt
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Couper
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Chasser
Correct Answer
A. ChasserExplanation
The correct answer is "chasser". In French, "chasser" means "to hunt". Therefore, this word is the most appropriate translation for the English word "to hunt".Rate this question:
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To hear
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Entendre
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Rompre
Correct Answer
A. EntendreExplanation
The correct answer is "entendre." In French, "entendre" means "to hear." This verb is used to express the action of perceiving sounds or auditory information with the ears.Rate this question:
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J'ai l'adresse de Jean, mais je n'ai pas son________________.
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Essence
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Code postale
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Casserole
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Monnaie
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Facteur
Correct Answer
A. Code postaleExplanation
The sentence indicates that the speaker has Jean's address but is missing something else. The correct answer, "code postale" (postal code), fits logically as the missing information that the speaker does not have.Rate this question:
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Je n'ai pas reçu la lettre _______________ tu m'as envoyée.
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Qui
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Que
Correct Answer
A. QueExplanation
In this sentence, the correct answer is "que" because it is used as a relative pronoun to introduce a subordinate clause. The subordinate clause "que tu m'as envoyée" provides additional information about the letter.Rate this question:
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To prevent
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Enseigner
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Empêcher
Correct Answer
A. EmpêcherExplanation
The correct answer is "empêcher" because it is the French verb that translates to "to prevent" in English. This verb is used to indicate stopping or hindering something from happening or someone from doing something.Rate this question:
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The opposite of "économiser"
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Dépenser
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S'arrêter
Correct Answer
A. DépenserExplanation
The opposite of "économiser" is "dépenser" because "économiser" means to save or conserve, while "dépenser" means to spend. So, if someone is not saving or conserving their money, they are likely spending it instead.Rate this question:
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Who or what is being described? Celle qui soigne les malades mais qui n'est pas médecin.
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Une infirmière
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Un chirurgien
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Des arrhes
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Une clé
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Un agriculteur
Correct Answer
A. Une infirmièreExplanation
The correct answer is "une infirmière." The description is referring to someone who takes care of the sick but is not a doctor, which perfectly fits the role of a nurse.Rate this question:
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To act
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Applaudir
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Agir
Correct Answer
A. AgirExplanation
The correct answer is "agir" because it is the French translation of the verb "to act." The other option, "applaudir," means "to applaud" and does not have the same meaning as "to act." Therefore, "agir" is the most appropriate translation in this context.Rate this question:
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Je ne connais pas le professeur _______________ parle.
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Qui
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Que
Correct Answer
A. QuiExplanation
The correct answer is "qui". In this sentence, "qui" is used to refer to the subject of the verb "parle". It is used to introduce additional information about the subject, indicating that the speaker does not know the professor and is describing the professor as the one who speaks.Rate this question:
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To punish
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Désobéir
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Punir
Correct Answer
A. PunirExplanation
The word "punir" in French means "to punish." In the given question, the word "désobéir" is mentioned, which translates to "to disobey." The correct answer, "punir," is the appropriate verb to use when someone disobeys and needs to be disciplined or penalized for their actions.Rate this question:
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Il a un billet de 100 euros, c'est tout. Il n'a pas de _____________.
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Monnaie
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Code postale
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Casserole
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Contravention
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Facteur
Correct Answer
A. MonnaieExplanation
The correct answer is "monnaie" which means "change" in English. The sentence states that he has a 100 euro bill and nothing else, implying that he does not have any change or smaller denomination currency.Rate this question:
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Le frère de Sabin, c'est le garçon ________________ joue de la trompette.
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Qui
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Que
Correct Answer
A. QuiExplanation
The correct answer is "qui". In this sentence, "qui" is used to introduce a relative clause and refers to the subject of the main clause, "le garçon". It indicates that the brother of Sabin is the boy who plays the trumpet.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct future form of the verb for the following sentence: J'____________(acheter) les chaussures plus tard.
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Achèterai
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Acheterai
Correct Answer
A. AchèteraiExplanation
The correct future form of the verb "acheter" for the sentence "J'achèterai les chaussures plus tard" is "achèterai". This is because when conjugating the verb "acheter" in the future tense for the first person singular pronoun "je" (I), we replace the -er ending with -erai. Therefore, the correct form is "achèterai".Rate this question:
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To hide
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Cacher
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Casser
Correct Answer
A. CacherExplanation
The correct answer is "cacher". The word "cacher" is a French verb that means "to hide". This is the most appropriate answer because it matches the meaning of the word "to hide" given in the question. The other option "casser" means "to break" and does not fit the context of the question. Therefore, "cacher" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Je vais faire bouillir de l'eau. Donne-moi une ___________________.
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Essence
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Code postale
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Casserole
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Monnaie
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Facteur
Correct Answer
A. CasseroleExplanation
The question asks for something that is needed to boil water. The correct answer, "casserole," is a type of cooking pot that is commonly used for boiling water or cooking food.Rate this question:
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Choose the negative answer to the following question: Quelque chose est arrivé?
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Non, rien n'est arrivé.
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Non, elle n'est rien.
Correct Answer
A. Non, rien n'est arrivé.Explanation
The correct answer is "Non, rien n'est arrivé." This is the negative answer to the question "Quelque chose est arrivé?" which means "Did something happen?" The response "Non, rien n'est arrivé" translates to "No, nothing happened." It indicates that there was no occurrence or event. The other response "Non, elle n'est rien" is grammatically incorrect and does not make sense in the context of the question.Rate this question:
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To avoid
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éviter
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Gâter
Correct Answer
A. éviterExplanation
The correct answer is "éviter" because it is the French translation of the word "to avoid". The word "gâter" means "to spoil" in French, which is not the same as avoiding something. Therefore, "éviter" is the appropriate word choice in this context.Rate this question:
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To wound, hurt
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Briller
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Blesser
Correct Answer
A. BlesserExplanation
The correct answer is "blesser" because it means "to wound, hurt" in French. This word is commonly used to describe physical or emotional harm caused to someone.Rate this question:
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To take care of
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Sonner
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Soigner
Correct Answer
A. SoignerExplanation
The correct answer is "soigner". In French, "soigner" means "to take care of" or "to treat". Therefore, it is the appropriate translation for the given phrase "to take care of".Rate this question:
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The opposite of "rouler"
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Emprunter
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S'arrêter
Correct Answer
A. S'arrêterExplanation
The opposite of "rouler" is "s'arrêter" because "rouler" means "to roll" or "to drive," while "s'arrêter" means "to stop" or "to come to a halt." These two words have opposite meanings as one implies movement and the other implies the cessation of movement.Rate this question:
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Il est interdit de se garer ici. Tu vas avoir une ___________________.
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Essence
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Code postale
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Casserole
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Monnaie
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Contravention
Correct Answer
A. ContraventionExplanation
The correct answer is "contravention". This is because the sentence states that it is forbidden to park here, and if you do, you will receive a contravention. A contravention is a penalty or fine for breaking a rule or law, in this case, parking in a restricted area.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct sentence with the pronouns for the italicized words: Le pompiste a expliqué la route aux automobilistes.
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Le pompiste le leur a expliquée.
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Le pompiste la leur a expliquée.
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Le pompiste le leur a expliqué.
Correct Answer
A. Le pompiste la leur a expliquée.Explanation
The correct sentence with the pronouns for the italicized words is "Le pompiste la leur a expliquée." In this sentence, "la" is the pronoun that replaces the feminine noun "la route," and "leur" is the pronoun that replaces the plural noun "automobilistes." The verb "a expliquée" agrees with the feminine noun "la route."Rate this question:
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Un gigot d'__________________
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Un agneau
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Pain
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Citron
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Jambon
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Sole
Correct Answer
A. Un agneauExplanation
The correct answer is "un agneau" because a "gigot" is a French culinary term that refers to a leg of lamb. Therefore, "un gigot d'agneau" translates to "a leg of lamb" in English.Rate this question:
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Choose the negative response for the following question: Quelqu'un est venu?
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Non, je ne suis jamais venu.
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Non, elle n'est personne venu.
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Non, personne n'est venu.
Correct Answer
A. Non, personne n'est venu.Explanation
The correct answer is "Non, personne n'est venu." This response translates to "No, nobody came." It is the negative response that correctly states that nobody came. The other options either use incorrect verb forms or do not convey the same meaning.Rate this question:
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Who or what is being described: Celui qui fait des opérations.
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Une infirmière
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Un chirurgien
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Des arrhes
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Une clé
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Un piéton
Correct Answer
A. Un chirurgienExplanation
The description "Celui qui fait des opérations" translates to "The one who performs operations." This fits the role of a surgeon, as surgeons are known for performing medical operations. Therefore, the correct answer is "un chirurgien."Rate this question:
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The opposite of "freiner"
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Accélérer
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Retirer
Correct Answer
A. AccélérerExplanation
The opposite of "freiner" is "accélérer" because "freiner" means to brake or slow down, while "accélérer" means to accelerate or speed up. Therefore, "accélérer" is the correct answer as it represents the opposite action of "freiner".Rate this question:
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La rue Mermos, c'est dans ce sens-là?
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Non, je ne me sens pas très bien.
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Ah non, il faut faire demi-tour.
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Où voulez-vous aller?
Correct Answer
A. Ah non, il faut faire demi-tour.Explanation
In the given conversation, the person is asking if Rue Mermos is in that direction. The response "Ah non, il faut faire demi-tour" indicates that the person is saying no, they need to turn around. This suggests that Rue Mermos is not in the direction they are currently heading and they need to go back in the opposite direction.Rate this question:
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Tu _______________ en télésiège jusqu'en haut.
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As monté
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Es monté
Correct Answer
A. Es montéExplanation
The correct answer is "es monté". In French, the verb "monter" means "to go up" or "to climb". The subject "tu" (you) requires the corresponding form of the verb, which is "es monté". This is the correct conjugation of the verb in the second person singular form of the passé composé tense.Rate this question:
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Who or what is being described? Celui qui marche.
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Un cochon
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Un argiculteur
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Une clé
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Des arrhes
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Un piéton
Correct Answer
A. Un piétonExplanation
The description "Celui qui marche" translates to "the one who walks" in English. Out of the given options, the term "un piéton" best fits this description as it means "a pedestrian" in French. Therefore, the correct answer is "un piéton."Rate this question:
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Who or what is being described? On en a souvent besoin pour ouvrir une porte.
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Un piéton
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Une clé
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La correspondance
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La vache
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Un cochon
Correct Answer
A. Une cléExplanation
The correct answer is "une clé" because the sentence mentions the need for it to open a door. A key is commonly used to unlock doors, so it fits the description given in the question.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct sentence with the pronouns for the italicized words: Stéphane a donné son chèque --à l'employéé
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Stéphane le lui a donné.
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Stéphane l`y a donné.
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Stéphane la leur a donné.
Correct Answer
A. Stéphane le lui a donné.Explanation
The correct sentence with the pronouns for the italicized words is "Stéphane le lui a donné." In this sentence, "le" is the pronoun replacing "chèque" (masculine singular), and "lui" is the pronoun replacing "à l'employé" (indirect object). The placement of the pronouns before the verb "a donné" is also correct.Rate this question:
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