French Word of the Day

can, to be able to

Je peux aller au supermarché.
I can go to the supermarket.

TO SEE A COMPLETE CONJUGATION OF POUVOIR
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TIP
Using the correct form of pouvoir + an infinitive, as above, is an extremely common construction and one that will let you express all the actions that you can (or can’t) do.  To make the above statement negative, place ne…pas on either side of the verb pouvoir: Je ne peux pas aller au supermarché (I can’t go to the supermarket).

THIS WEEK
Our vocabulary topic is essential verbs for conversation. We’ll take a look at some of the verbs that are key to day-to-day conversation. For other common verbs, see our Quick Verb Guide at www.frenchfanatic.com.

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to take

Je prends du pain, s’il vous plaît.
I’ll take some bread, please.

TO SEE A COMPLETE CONJUGATION OF PRENDRE
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Our vocabulary topic is essential verbs for conversation. We’ll looking at some of the verbs that are key to day-to-day conversation. For other common verbs, see our Quick Verb Guide at www.frenchfanatic.com.

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a coat

Enfin, le manteau est tout simplement le vêtement le plus important pour l’hiver.
Finally, the coat is simply the most important garment for winter.

Also: un imperméable (a raincoat).

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Our vocabulary topic is winter clothing and dress. To see other words we’ve posted on this topic this week, visit our Web site at www.frenchfanatic.com.

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long johns, long underwear

Quand il fait très froid, le caleçon long vous aide à rester au chaud.
When it’s very cold, long underwear helps you stay warm.

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a boot

Les gens portent souvent des bottes en hiver.
People often wear boots in winter.

TIP: While botte is the general word for a boot, a workboot might be referred to as un brodequin.

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a padded jacket/parka

Les doudounes vous tiennent chaud — et elles sont la tendance.
The padded jackets keep you warm — and they’re the trend.

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a scarf

Il fait froid. Vous devriez porter une écharpe.
It’s cold. You should wear a scarf.

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carry-on baggage
(literally, hand baggage)

Vous pouvez apporter normalement au moins un bagage à main.
You can normally carry at least one piece of carry-on baggage.

NOTE: Checked baggage is les bagages enregistrés en soute.

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a connecting flight

Si vous devez prendre un vol de correspondance, lisez les panneaux.
If you have to take a connecting flight, read the signs.

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CORRECTION
A translation in yesterday’s post included some extra text that should not have been part of the translation. The correct translation is:
Nous avons embarqué dans l’avion 30 minutes avant de décoller.
We boarded the plane 30 minutes before taking off.

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