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Translate the French clothing term 'une robe de soirée' into English.
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an evening dress
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How is the French phrase 'faire des achats' translated into English?
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to go shopping
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What is the French term for a 'saleswoman'?
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la vendeuse
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In a clothing context, what does the French word 'taille' refer to?
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size
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The French phrase for paying 'in cash' is 'en _____'.
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espèces
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Translate the French word 'le porte-monnaie' into English.
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the purse (or wallet)
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What is the French term for 'online shopping'?
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l'achat en ligne
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Which French noun refers to a 'shirt' (typically for men)?
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une chemise
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What is the French term for a woman's 'blouse'?
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un chemisier (or un corsage)
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How do you say 'scarf' in French?
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une écharpe
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What is the French word for a 'raincoat'?
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un imperméable
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Translate 'une jupe' into English.
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a skirt
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What is the French term for a 'coat'?
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un manteau
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How is 'un pantalon' translated into British English?
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trousers
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What is the French word for a 'jacket' (as in a suit or light coat)?
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une veste
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Translate 'des chaussettes' into English.
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socks
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What is the French adjective for 'not expensive' or 'cheap'?
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pas cher (or pas chère)
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Which French disjunctive pronoun corresponds to 'me'?
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moi
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Which French disjunctive pronoun corresponds to 'you' (singular and informal)?
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toi
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Which French disjunctive pronoun corresponds to 'him'?
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lui
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Which French disjunctive pronoun corresponds to 'her'?
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elle
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Which French disjunctive pronoun corresponds to 'us'?
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nous
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Which French disjunctive pronoun corresponds to 'you' (plural or formal)?
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vous
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Which French disjunctive pronoun corresponds to 'them' for a masculine or mixed group?
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eux
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Which French disjunctive pronoun corresponds to 'them' for an exclusively feminine group?
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elles
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How do you say 'In my opinion' in French?
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À mon avis
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Translate the phrase 'Je ne suis pas d'accord' into English.
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I do not agree
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What is the French grammatical structure for 'more [adjective] than'?
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plus + adjective + que
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What is the French grammatical structure for 'less [adjective] than'?
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moins + adjective + que
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What is the French grammatical structure for 'as [adjective] as'?
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aussi + adjective + que
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How is the superlative 'the most [adjective]' formed in French for a masculine singular subject?
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le plus + adjective
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How is the superlative 'the least [adjective]' formed in French for a feminine singular subject?
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la moins + adjective
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What is the nominal (noun) form of the French verb 'vendre' (to sell)?
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la vente
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What is the nominal (noun) form of the French verb 'acheter' (to buy)?
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l'achat
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What are the two common French adjectives used as the opposite of 'laide' (ugly)?
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belle or jolie
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What is the French adjective for 'short' when describing the length of a dress?
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courte
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What is the French opposite of the verb 'déteste' (hate)?
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adore (or aime)
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According to the historical notes, what did women wear in the year 1900?
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straight, long dresses and hats
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According to the text, what were the main characteristics of women's fashion in 1945?
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short skirts and very high heels
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What were the fashion trends for women in the 1970s according to the provided material?
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short hair and very tight jeans
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What were three features of women's fashion in the 1980s mentioned in the lesson?
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short dresses, high heels, and bright colours
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What clothing size does Sophie wear in the shopping dialogue?
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size 36
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In the dialogue, how much does the black dress cost?
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60 Euros
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In the dialogue, how much does the red dress cost?
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30 Euros
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What is the French term for a perfume 'atomiser' or 'spray'?
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un vaporisateur
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How do you say 'for men' in a French retail context?
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pour homme
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How do you say 'for women' in a French retail context?
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pour femme
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What is the French adjective for 'expensive'?
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cher (or chère)
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How did dress lengths in the 1990s compare to those in 1980 according to the text?
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they were longer in the 1990s
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How did women's hair length in the 1980s compare to the 1970s according to the text?
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it was less short in the 1980s
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What does the text state about how people choose to dress today?
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everyone dresses according to their own taste
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What is the French verb for 'to try on' clothes?
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essayer
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What is the French noun for a 'party' or 'evening event'?
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une soirée
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Which French word generally refers to 'clothes' or 'garments'?
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des vêtements
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In the context of the lesson, what does the adjective 'classe' mean when describing a dress?
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classy or elegant
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How is the French superlative 'the best' translated when referring to cheese?
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le meilleur