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What does "elders" mean?
Les ancien.nes
What does "a threat" mean?
Une menace
Who are the "sansei"?
The third generation of Japanese Americans who helped their elders get justice
How would you say "je jouais du piano quand j'étais petit.e"?
I used to play the piano when I was little.
What does the adjective "driven" mean?
Motivé.e, déterminé.e
What does "makeshift" mean?
Temporaire / improvisé
120,000
How would you say "j'ai l'habitude de marcher, ça ne me dérange pas."
I am used to walking, it doesn't bother me.
What does "so-called" mean?
What does "to deny" mean?
Refuser / nier
How much money were Japanese Americans given each as reparation (by check)?
$20,000
How would you say "Je prenais le bus tous les jours à Oxford"
I used to take the bus every day in Oxford
What does "à charge" mean in the legal context?
Une accusation
What does "deprived" mean?
Privé.e.s de
What was the name of the Japanese American lady who became the symbol of their vindication?
Mitsuye Endo
How would you say "j'avais l'habitude d'utiliser les réseaux sociaux"
I used to use social media
What does "to grant" mean?
Autoriser / accorder / octroyer
What does "to allege" mean?
Alléguer / avancer / prétendre
What was the name of the granddaughter in text #2 who fought to get réparation for her grandparents?
Kay Ochi
How would you say "Ils ont l'habitude d'utiliser cette machine"
They are used to using this machine.