《Lesson 132 France》.pdf

The Bob and Rob Show Study Guide Lesson 132: France date: April 06, 2008 Show notes Vive le France. Yep, this week we’re talking a little bit about the history and culture of that great country. Phrasal Verbs and Idioms to conjure up (something) 1) To make something appear suddenly or unexpectedly as if by magic. Eg: the magician conjured up a rabbit from his hat. 2) To make a picture or a memory appear in your mind. Eg Whenever I hear the word snow, it conjures up memories of childhood ski trips. IDIOM: Pardon my French This is a rather rude idiom but is not meant to be nasty. It essentially shows one is sorry for saying something rude. Eg: Oh balls! Oops! Pardon my French Note: this is not a politically correct phrase and as such we dont recommend you use it. However, native English speakers still tend to use it (perhaps from force of habit), but dont really think about its negative connotations. BONUS IDIOM: take French leave To take without asking for any leave. It can also mean to leave a party, house or neighborhood without saying goodbye. Eg: Rob always takes French leave from work and goes to the mountains Note: This idiom alludes to French soldiers of the past, who after invading somewhere, supposedly took what they required, and never waited to ask permission of the owners or indeed paid any money for what they took. It is frequently used to describe people who have run away from their creditors, and as such is quite negative. Fortunately, the French themselves have a rather negative saying themselves for the English  AFESS The use of French in English: Souvenir, Critique, Cuisine, Blond, Brunette, A la mode, Chic, Coup, Cul-de-sac, Deja-vu, Faux-pas, Petite, Rendezvous, Risque, Both Sides of the (French) Pond Pronunciation differences between US and UK use of French loan words: (US) consommé /consume/ (UK) consommé /consom/ (US) Entrepreneur (UK) Entrepreneur (US) Perfume (UK) Perfume /perfyume/ (US) Double entend