Stating Opinions/Giving and Responding to Compliments
Culture
100
curly hair
les cheveux frisés
100
a plaid short skirt
une mini-jupe écossaise
100
I have my clothes washed.
Je fais laver les vêtements.
100
I find it ugly. (masculine singular object)
Je le trouve moche.
100
How do the majority of French people dress?
In a style that is natural and personal.
200
a mustache
une moustache
200
a silk tie
une cravate en soie
200
I have my car repaired.
Je fais réparer la voiture.
200
It's gaudy!
C'est tape-à-l'oeil!
200
True or False: The French are limited to buying their clothes from famous fashion houses.
False! They have a large variety of choices in stores, quality, and price
300
bangs
une frange
300
a vest
un gilet
300
I have my hair dyed.
Je me fais teindre les cheveux.
300
This old thing?
C'est un vieux truc.
300
French men tend to wear...
little jewelry
400
a crewcut
une coupe en brosse
400
polka dot leggings
un caleçon à pois
400
I have the oil checked.
Je fais vérifier l'huile.
400
it's preppy
C'est B.C.B.G
400
Who is Nina Ricci?
Nina Ricci is a fashion house founded by Maria "Nina" Ricci and her son Robert in Paris in 1932.
500
a ponytail
une queue de cheval
500
a v-neck dress
une robe à col en V
500
I have my oil changed.
Je fais faire la vidange.
Why two uses of faire? Expression: "faire la vidange" already has the verb faire in it.
500
A laid back look
Un look décontracté
500
What is "Kookaï?"
French fashion label founded in 1983 by Jean-Lou Tepper, Jacques Nataf and Philippe de Hesdin. It has a simple philosophy: "to supply young women with affordable apparel for their wardrobes".