Free time
Sports 1
Sports 2
Business
100
Fill in with the following words: boring, unwind (=relax), spare time (=free time), pastime (=hobby), relaxing.
In our busy lives, it's important to find some ____________ to __________ and recharge. Everyone needs a ___________ — something ___________ that offers a break from daily routines.
It's all about finding what feels right for you. Even if something seems ____________ to some people, it can still be a great way to unwind.
In our busy lives, it's important to find some SPARE TIME to UNWIND and recharge. Everyone needs a PASTIME — something RELAXING that offers a break from daily routines.
It's all about finding what feels right for you. Even if something seems BORING to some some people, it can still be a great way to unwind.
boring= ennuyeux
100
Complete with the words: sportswoman, training, coach, work out (=PHYSICAL EXERCISE), stopwatch, sports field.
The ______ was standing on the _________, her eyes focused. Her ______ was holding the _______ in his hand, ready to time her next sprint.
After weeks of intense ________, today was the day to see if all her hard work would pay off. She could feel the adrenaline building as she stretched her muscles, preparing for the ________ ahead.
The SPORTSWOMAN was standing on the SPORTS FIELD, her eyes focused. Her COACH was holding the STOPWATCH in his hand, ready to time her next sprint.
After weeks of intense TRAINING, today was the day to see if all her hard work would pay off. She could feel the adrenaline building as she stretched her muscles, preparing for the WORK OUT ahead.
100
Complete with: go roller-skating, a climber, go jogging, go hiking, doing yoga.
If you're looking to get outside, you might decide to _______ through the park or _______ up a nearby trail. For those who enjoy a little more speed, you could _______. If you're more of an indoor type, becoming _______ at your local rock gym can be a fantastic way to build strength. And, of course, _______ is a perfect way to stretch.
If you're looking to get outside, you might decide to go jogging through the park or go hiking up a nearby trail. For those who enjoy a little more speed, you could go roller-skating. If you're more of an indoor type, becoming a climber at your local rock gym can be a fantastic way to build strength. And, of course, doing yoga is a perfect way to stretch.
hike = randonnée
100
MATCH:
recreational activities
a recreation business
leisure industry
a corporate outing
une sortie d’entreprise
le secteur des loisirs
une entreprise de loisirs
activities récréatives
activities récréatives
une entreprise de loisirs
le secteur des loisirs
une sortie d’entreprise
200
Complete with: boredom, have a good ....., have a rest, entertaining.
After a long week of work, everyone deserves a chance to unwind and __________. It's easy to fall into a routine where __________ starts to creep in (=start to happen).
Whether you're watching an _________ film or you're simply enjoying a quiet afternoon, it's important to take the time to ________ time.
WHETHER ...... OR (=que ... ou que... )
Whether you like it or not...
After a long week of work, everyone deserves a chance to unwind and HAVE A REST. It's easy to fall into a routine where BOREDOM starts to creep in.
Whether you're watching an entertaining movie or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon, it's important to take the time to HAVE A GOOD TIME.
boredom = ennui
have a rest = se reposer
200
Complete with: stadium, the changing rooms, sporting event, referee, teammates.
The atmosphere in the ________ was electric as fans were waiting for the start of the _________. Inside __________, each player was preparing mentally for the challenge ahead. Then, the _________ signaled the start of the game, and the players took their positions.
The _________ communicated silently as they fought together for victory.
TO FIGHT - FOUGHT - FOUGHT
The atmosphere in the STADIUM was electric as fans were waiting for the start of the SPORTING EVENT. Inside THE CHANGING ROOMS, each was player preparing mentally for the challenge ahead. Then, the REFEREE signaled the start of the game, and the players took their positions.
The TEAMMATES communicated silently as they fought together for victory.
referee = arbitre
200
Complete with: go scuba diving, bungee jumping, , go sailing, ride a horse, go for a swim.
If you're looking for an adrenaline-packed vacation, you could start with ________, an experience that will make your heart race as you jump off a bridge into the air. If you're more into nature, why not ________ and feel the wind in your hair as you trot through the countryside?
For those who love the water, there’s plenty of fun to be had too. You could ________, or even take it up a notch and ________ on the open sea, letting the wind guide your boat across the waves. If you want to discover the wonders beneath the surface, you could ________ and explore vibrant coral reefs.
If you're looking for an adrenaline-packed vacation, you could start with bungee jumping, an experience that will make your heart race as you jump off a bridge into the air. If you're more into nature, why not ride a horse and feel the wind in your hair as you trot through the countryside?
For those who love the water, there’s plenty of fun to be had too. You could go for a swim, or even take it up a notch and go sailing on the open sea, letting the wind guide your boat across the waves. If you want to discover the wonders beneath the surface, you could go scuba diving and explore vibrant coral reefs.
200
TRANSLATE INTO ENGLISH:
activities récréatives
une entreprise de loisirs
le secteur des loisirs
une sortie d’entreprise
recreational activities
a recreation business
leisure industry
a corporate outing
300
Complete with: take a nap, lie-in, hang out with, walk along the lakefront. (HAVE A LIE-IN)
On lazy weekends, I love to __________ in the afternoon after having a long, relaxing __________ (in bed). Later, I’ll _____________ mates at the park, and sometimes we even __________, enjoying the cool breeze.
It’s a simple way to unwind.
On lazy weekends, I love to TAKE A NAP in the afternoon after having a long, relaxing LIE-IN (in bed). Later, I’ll HANG OUT WITH mates at the park, and sometimes we even WALK ALONG THE LAKEFRONT, enjoying the cool breeze and the view of the water.
WALK ALONG THE LAKEFRONT = WALK BY THE LAKE
have a lie-in = faire la grasse matinée
300
Complete with: tournament, umpire, tennis court, win, lose, championship.
The tennis __________ was heating up as the final match approached. Both players were intense, each determined to _______. On the sidelines, the _______ watched carefully from the chair.
The tension on the ___________ was palpable, each point feeling like it could decide the _________. Eventually (=finally), only one player would win, while the other would _______.
The tennis TOURNAMENT was heating up as the final match approached. Both players were intense, each determined to WIN. On the sidelines, the UMPIRE watched carefully from the chair.
The tension on the TENNIS COURT was palpable, each point feeling like it could decide the CHAMPIONSHIP. Eventually, only one player would win, while the other would LOSE.
umpire = arbitre (tennis, cricket, baseball...)
300
Complete with the words: skiers, ski runs, skilift, cablecar, go skiing, go snowboarding, resort.
The sun was shining as I made my way to the ski ______. I couldn’t wait to ______ today, although part of me also wanted to ______ for a change. After getting my gear, I hopped on the ______, which slowly took me up to the top of the mountain. From there, I could see several ______ weaving down the snow-covered hills. A ______ passed overhead, carrying a group of ________.
gear=equipment / to hop=to jump
The sun was shining as I made my way to the ski resort. I couldn’t wait to go skiing today, although part of me also wanted to go snowboarding for a change. After getting my gear, I hopped on the skilift, which slowly took me up to the top of the mountain. From there, I could see several ski runs weaving down the snow-covered hills. A cablecar passed overhead, carrying a group of skiers.
resort = station (winter resort, ski resort...)
300
Complete with: a recreation business, has an impact on, a corporate outing.
Our company recently organized ___________, which turned out to be a perfect opportunity to strategize our next project: starting ___________. We’re excited to launch a business that ___________ our community.
Our company recently organized a corporate outing, which turned out to be a perfect opportunity to strategize our next project: starting a recreation business. We’re excited to launch a business that has an impact on our community.
400
Complete with: play chess, have lots of interests in common, a pack of cards, crosswords.
Last Sunday afternoon, my brother and I found ourselves sitting on the couch, _________ between us, trying to decide what to do. He suggested we ___________ , but I was in the mood for something different: "How about we do _________ instead?"
We ____________ and enjoy spending time together.
Last Sunday afternoon, my brother and I found ourselves sitting on the couch, A PACK OF CARDS between ourselves, trying to decide what to do. He suggested we PLAY CHESS, but I was in the mood for something different: "How about we do CROSSWORDS instead?"
We HAVE LOTS OF INTERESTS IN COMMON and enjoy spending time together.
CROSSWORDS = mots croisés
400
Complete with: winner, loser, taking part in, to reach your limits, take place.
In every competition, there is always a __________ and, unfortunately, a _________. But what really matters is the experience of __________ the event itself. It’s not just about who finishes first; it’s about pushing yourself __________. The most important moments often _________ not at the finish line, but in the struggles (=difficulties) and triumphs along the way.
In every competition, there is always a WINNER and, unfortunately, a LOSER. But what really matters is the experience of TAKING PART IN the event itself. It’s not just about who finishes first; it’s about pushing yourself TO REACH YOUR LIMITS. The most important moments often TAKE PLACE not at the finish line, but in the struggles (=difficulties) and triumphs along the way.
400
Complete with: ice rink, sporting event, skater.
The ______ glided gracefully across the _________, captivating the crowd at the ___________.
The skater glided gracefully across the ice rink, captivating the crowd at the sporting event.
ice rink= patinoire
to skate = patiner skater = patineuse/eur
to glide = glisser
crowd = foule
400
Complete with: customers, leisure industry, succeed in business, recreational activities.
The ________ plays an essential role in today's economy, offering a wide range of _________. To __________ within this sector, companies must create memorable experiences that keep _________ coming back.
The leisure industry plays an essential role in today's economy, offering a wide range of recreational activities. To succeed in business within this sector, companies must create memorable experiences that keep customers coming back.
500
Complete with: to listen to music, a game of billiards, do things together, entertainment.
After a long week, it's always nice to unwind and ___________ with friends. We decided to have ___________ at the local bar. After a few rounds, we grabbed (=took) a seat and began ___________, enjoying the vibe of the place. There’s something about combining good music with good company that makes it the perfect kind of ___________.
After a long week, it's always nice to unwind and DO THINGS TOGETHER with friends. We decided to have A GAME OF BILLIARDS at the local bar. After a few rounds, we grabbed a seat and began TO LISTEN TO MUSIC, enjoying the vibe of the place. There’s something about combining good music with good company that makes it the perfect kind of ENTERTAINMENT.
entertainment = divertissement
500
Complete with: to do a sport, athletic, take exercise, get injured.
It's important to ___________ regularly to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Whether you choose _________ or engage in other physical activities, staying active helps your body stay strong. Some people are naturally more __________ than others.
However, it's crucial to be mindful of your body, as pushing too hard can lead to injury. If you __________, it's important to rest and allow time for recovery.
It's important to TAKE EXERCISE regularly to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Whether you choose TO DO A SPORT or engage in other physical activities, staying active helps your body stay strong. Some people are naturally more ATHLETIC than others.
However, it's crucial to be mindful of your body, as pushing too hard can lead to injury (=blessure). If you GET INJURED, it's important to rest and allow time for recovery.
get injured = se blesser
injury = blessure
500
Complete with: have football practice, going to the gym, facilities, the stadium.
After school, I __________ practice at _________. We’ll be using the _________ to work on our skills, and then I’m __________ for a quick workout to stay in shape.
After school, I have football practice at the stadium. We’ll be using the facilities to work on our skills, and then I’m going to the gym for a quick workout to stay in shape.
facilities= infrastructure, installations, équipement, établissements
500
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