Nouns 797 Indicate the gender of the following compound nouns (un/une) and write their plural forms.
a _____ coffre-fort des _______________
b _____ gratte-ciel des _______________
c _____ chef-d’œuvre des _______________
d _____ arc-en-ciel des _______________
e _____ porte-fenêtre des _______________
f _____ chou-fleur des _______________
g _____ faire-part des _______________
h _____ grand-mère des _______________8 Translate into French:
a Would you like pasta for dinner? How about spaghetti?
b Avignon is well known for its drama festivals.
c His response showed a complete lack of understanding.
d I shall call on the Prestons after work.
e This is not a problem!
f The committee failed to reach a decision.
g I’ll go on holiday at the end of August.
h You will need a T-shirt and shorts or trousers.
i You have certainly made progress.
j The government must act swiftly.