Vocabulary
How do you say "une grève de la faim" in English ?
a hunger strike
Translate : "L'île d'Irlande est divisée en 2 pays : l'Irlande du Nord et la République d'Irlande."
The island of Ireland is divided into 2 countries : Northern Ireland/Ulster and the Republic of Ireland/Eire.
Pronounce : "jealousy"
/ˈdʒɛləsi/
What is the name of the little Canadian donuts from Tim Hortons that your penfriends love ?
The Timbits
Who abolished slavery in the USA in 1865?
Abraham Lincoln
How do you say "les falaises de Moher" in English ?
the Cliffs of Moher
Translate : "Gandhi, MLK et Nelson Mandela sont 3 grands hommes qui se sont battus pour l'égalité des droits entre les races"
Gandhi, MLK and Nelson Mandela are three great men who fought for equal rights between races.
Pronounce : "mural"
/ˈmjʊərəl/
What is the name of the play Beaucoup de Bruit pour Rien from Shakespeare in English?
Much Ado About Nothing
In which city is the Taj Mahal located?
in Agra, in the North of India
How do you say "un discours" in English ?
a speech
Translate : "Les films de Bollywood contiennent beaucoup de chansons et de danses et durent longtemps."
Bollywood films/movies contain lots of/a lot of songs and dances and last for a long time.
Pronounce : "despair"
/dɪˈspɛə/
What is the name of the social class system in India?
the caste system
What is the name of the movement against discrimination towards Black people in the USA which started in 2013 ?
Black Lives Matter
How do you say "une manifestation" in English ?
a demonstration
Translate : "Pendant la Ségrégation aux Etats-Unis, les Blancs et les Noirs n'étaient pas autorisés à utiliser les mêmes endroits dans les bus, les restaurants et sur les plages."
During Segregation in the USA, White and Black people were not allowed to/were forbidden to/couldn't use the same places in buses, restaurants and on beaches.
Pronounce : "riot"
/ˈraɪət/
Who is Juliet's cousin in Romeo and Juliet?
Tybalt
Who is Macbeth's best friend?
Banquo
How do you say "un auteur de pièce de théâtre" in English ?
a playwright
"Beaucoup d'histoires de Shakespeare contiennent des amants maudits, des querelles de famille et une quête de pouvoir."
Lots of/A lot of Shakespeare's stories contain star-crossed lovers, family feuds and a quest for power.
Pronounce : "The Ganges"
/ðə/ /ˈɡændʒiːz/
How do you call the red dot that Hindus wear on their forehead?
a bindi
What is the name of the movement of the Irish Catholics who wanted to be separated from Great Britain?
the IRA (Irish Republican Army)