French Vocabulary

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EXERCICE

En avez-vous besoin ou non? Do you need it or not? Place a check mark (√) next to car

parts or accessories that are absolutely necessary in any car.

1. le levier de vitesse


2. le volant


3. le frein à main


4. le siège en cuir


5. le miroir


6. le téléphone mains-libres


7. le coff re


8. le clignotant


9. le porte-skis


10. le rétroviseur

Les vêtements, les bijoux, les produits de beauté et les

accessoires multimédia (Clothes, jewelry, cosmetics,

and multimedia accessories)

Buying clothes, jewelry, cosmetics, and multimedia accessories plays a signifi cant role in people’s

lives and enhances the quality of life.

Les vêtements (Clothes)

Clothes are important. Th ey refl ect a person’s personality and originality. French women are

known for having a fl air for those small accessories that give a unique and personal look.

le bas stocking

le blouson en cuir leather jacket

les bottes (f. pl.) boots

la ceinture belt

les chaussettes (f. pl.) socks

les chaussures (f. pl.) shoes

la chemise de nuit nightgown

la chemise men’s shirt

le chemisier women’s shirt

le costume men’s suit

la cravate tie

l’écharpe (f.) scarf (winter)

le foulard, le fi chu scarf

le gant glove

l’imperméable (m.), le pardessus raincoat

le jean jeans

le jogging jogging suit