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Home, school, work, and
vacation
A man’s home is his castle. Whether it is a mansion, a humble house, or a shared
apartment, we all need a place to call home. In this unit you will learn the adjec-
tives frequently used to describe lodgings and furnishings. In addition you will
learn adjectives that describe school, class, work, and vacations. In a world where
people are oft en lifelong learners and work until advanced ages, school and work
vocabulary are indeed important.Les logements (Lodging)
Lodgings can consist of a dorm room, a hotel room, an apartment, or a house. Th e
condition of our living quarters can also vary.Les conditions de vie (Living conditions)
Th e place where one lives can off er many diff erent advantages or disadvantages.confortable comfortable
décoré(e) decorated
délabré(e) dilapidated
détérioré(e) deteriorated
entretenu(e) maintained
équipé(e) equipped
fabuleux, fabuleuse fabulous
fl euri(e) fl owery
luxueux, luxueuse luxurious
meublé(e) furnished
moderne modern
négligé(e) neglected
neuf, neuve new
privé(e) private
propre clean
rénové(e) renovated
repeint(e) repainted
spacieux, spacieuse spacious
superbe superb
unique unique
vieux, vieille oldJe cherche un appartement meublé. I am looking for a furnished
apartment.
Mon balcon sera toujours fl euri. My balcony will always have
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