French Vocabulary

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Communicating, relating,

and interacting

In this unit you will learn verbs that pertain to verbal and written communication

as well as relationships. You will also become familiar with verbs that serve to de-

scribe what people do routinely for themselves as well as what they do for and

against other people.

Communiquer (Communicating)

Th ere are many forms of communication. We communicate information, feel-

ings, opinions, advice, and orders on a regular basis.

Prendre un parti (Taking a position)

It is important to express one’s point of view and take a stand.

accepter to accept

admettre to admit

affi rmer to confi rm, state

agréer to agree

avouer to confess

persuader to persuade

prendre le parti to take sides

refuser to refuse

rejeter to reject

On l’a persuadé d’accepter le travail. Th ey persuaded him to take the

job.

J’avoue que j’en suis bien content. I admit that it makes me happy.

J’espère qu’il ne rejettera pas l’off re. I hope he will not reject the off er.

Conseiller (Advising)

Giving advice or instructions is another form of communication.

apprendre à to teach

conseiller à... de... to advise

corriger to correct

expliquer to explain

inculquer to instill

insister to insist

permettre à... de... to allow

remarquer to notice, interject

réviser to review

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