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Talking to a professor

Situation

You didn't understand something. Beginner version: a short question.

The roles

AYouBThe professor
  • You
    Listen

    Bonjour, est-ce que je peux poser une question ?

    Hello, can I ask a question?

  • The professor
    Listen

    Bien sûr, allez-y.

    Of course, go ahead.

  • You
    Listen

    Je n'ai pas compris le devoir pour vendredi.

    I didn't understand the homework for Friday.

  • The professor
    Listen

    Il faut lire le chapitre 4 et répondre aux questions.

    You need to read chapter 4 and answer the questions.

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  • You
    Listen

    Ah, d'accord. Combien de questions ?

    Oh, okay. How many questions?

  • The professor
    Listen

    Les cinq premières. C'est noté sur le portail.

    The first five. It's posted on the portal.

  • You
    Listen

    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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