Chapter VII · Education and school lifeA2
181Dialogue · A2
Talking to a professor
Situation
You didn't understand something. Beginner version: a short question.
The roles
- YouListen
Bonjour, est-ce que je peux poser une question ?
Hello, can I ask a question?
- The professorListen
Bien sûr, allez-y.
Of course, go ahead.
- YouListen
Je n'ai pas compris le devoir pour vendredi.
I didn't understand the homework for Friday.
- The professorListen
Il faut lire le chapitre 4 et répondre aux questions.
You need to read chapter 4 and answer the questions.
Simplifiez votre vie au Québec · Simplify your life in Quebec
Talking to a professorDialogue 181
- YouListen
Ah, d'accord. Combien de questions ?
Oh, okay. How many questions?
- The professorListen
Les cinq premières. C'est noté sur le portail.
The first five. It's posted on the portal.
- YouListen
Merci beaucoup !
Thank you very much!
Vocabulary
- poser une questionto ask a question
- le devoirthe homework / assignment
- lire le chapitreto read the chapter
- répondre aux questionsto answer the questions
- le portailthe (student) portal
Culture note
In Quebec, professors are generally approachable and encourage questions. Information is often on an online student portal.
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