Own-propre meaning in English
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Definition
(my) own (bedroom): a (bedroom) that belongs to me (and is exclusively for me)
Examples
- "Or do you want me to complete the form using my own blood – get it?"
- "And I have my own dynamite."
- "I've got my own space, in space."
- "We are hoping this initiative will save time and avoid hurt feelings (mainly my own)."
- "Donna : Yes, but Bruno I take my radio work very seriously, and I have my own patients as well."
- "I have made a decision, however, and rather than follow in my grandfather's footsteps, and live his dream, I've decided to pursue my own dream. Ladies and gentleman, I've decided to become..."
- "I've had Polly book me a ticket, but don't worry about picking me up at the airport, I'll arrange my own transportation."
- "With my own factories and sales network in the east, I'll supply over half the world's perfume!"
- "I've made a decision, however, and rather than follow in my grandfather's footsteps, and live his dream, I've decided to pursue my own dream. Ladies and gentleman, I've decided to become..."
- "I earn a six-figure salary, I'm a former model, and have my own two-bedroom apartment in Pacific Heights."
- "Bill Tanner : Well, I do have my own mop and bucket."
- "I paid for my own flights from France, and when I started working at Delavigne, I had to sleep under a bridge for three weeks."
- "Jean : Do I own my own home?"
- "Horatio : I have my own department."
- "They've influenced my own work tremendously."
- "I have paid for it with my own savings, so I sincerely hope that it remains in my possession."
- "As a result of this experience, I have mastered my own emotions, which has made me the ideal candidate to interact with customers in a professional, calm and composed fashion."
- "Imagine yourself five years from now sitting on your own private yacht in Monaco."
- "And don't forget that I have my own clients and prospects as well."
- "Too hard standin' on my own two feet"
Exercise 1
"So, Mr Marron, do you own your own home?"
The word "own" appears twice here: the first time as verb, the second time as an adjective.
Do the sentences below use the adjective or the verb form of "own"?
They are not his own teeth. He keeps them in a glass at night. -->
Your breath stinks! Do you even own a toothbrush? -->
Male, old, fat, bald, many disgusting habits seeks woman with own money, house and car. -->
The word "own" appears twice here: the first time as verb, the second time as an adjective.
Do the sentences below use the adjective or the verb form of "own"?
They are not his own teeth. He keeps them in a glass at night. -->
Your breath stinks! Do you even own a toothbrush? -->
Male, old, fat, bald, many disgusting habits seeks woman with own money, house and car. -->
"So, Mr Marron, do you own your own home?"
The word "own" appears twice here: the first time as verb, the second time as an adjective.
Do the sentences below use the adjective or the verb form of "own"?
They are not his own teeth. He keeps them in a glass at night. --> ADJECTIVE 1
Your breath stinks! Do you even own a toothbrush? -->VERB 2
Male, old, fat, bald, many disgusting habits seeks woman with own money, house and car. --> ADJECTIVE 3
The word "own" appears twice here: the first time as verb, the second time as an adjective.
Do the sentences below use the adjective or the verb form of "own"?
They are not his own teeth. He keeps them in a glass at night. --> ADJECTIVE 1
Your breath stinks! Do you even own a toothbrush? -->VERB 2
Male, old, fat, bald, many disgusting habits seeks woman with own money, house and car. --> ADJECTIVE 3
1 ADJECTIVE: This is the adjective form of "own", meaning something belonging exclusively to someone.
1 VERB: Incorrect! You picked the verb and we were looking for the adjective form here.
2 VERB: This is the right choice! The verb was used in this sentence.
2 ADJECTIVE: Incorrect choice. "Own" is not an adjective here.
3 ADJECTIVE: This is the correct choice: the adjective form is used here.
3 VERB: Wrong answer. This is not the verb form.
Exercise 2
"Today, our very own Jean Marron has chosen a topic."
Choose the statements that use "own" correctly. There may be more than one correct answer!
Choose the statements that use "own" correctly. There may be more than one correct answer!
"Today, our very own Jean Marron has chosen a topic."
Choose the statements that use "own" correctly. There may be more than one correct answer!
Choose the statements that use "own" correctly. There may be more than one correct answer!
This is a good example, and uses "our very own" in the same way as in the meeting. This expression is used to refer to someone we all know and love. Example: "This perfume was created by our very own Horatio Oléré".
This sentence uses "own" correctly. "My own bedroom" is a bedroom which is exclusively mine, and which I don't share with anyone else. Here's another example: "Do you have your own car, or will you need to rent one from a garage?".
This is a good sentence. To "own" something is to "possess" it. Example: "Do you own your house, or do you rent it?".
This sentence is incorrect. We could say either "I did this work on my own" or "I did this work alone", to express that nobody helped you with the work.
Exercise 3
"So, Mr Marron, do you own your own home?"
The word "own" appears twice here: the first time as verb, the second time as an adjective.
Do the sentences below use the adjective or the verb form of "own"?
They are not his own teeth. He keeps them in a glass at night. -->
Your breath stinks! Do you even own a toothbrush? -->
Male, old, fat, bald, many disgusting habits seeks woman with own money, house and car. -->
The word "own" appears twice here: the first time as verb, the second time as an adjective.
Do the sentences below use the adjective or the verb form of "own"?
They are not his own teeth. He keeps them in a glass at night. -->
Your breath stinks! Do you even own a toothbrush? -->
Male, old, fat, bald, many disgusting habits seeks woman with own money, house and car. -->
"So, Mr Marron, do you own your own home?"
The word "own" appears twice here: the first time as verb, the second time as an adjective.
Do the sentences below use the adjective or the verb form of "own"?
They are not his own teeth. He keeps them in a glass at night. --> ADJECTIVE 1
Your breath stinks! Do you even own a toothbrush? -->VERB 2
Male, old, fat, bald, many disgusting habits seeks woman with own money, house and car. --> ADJECTIVE 3
The word "own" appears twice here: the first time as verb, the second time as an adjective.
Do the sentences below use the adjective or the verb form of "own"?
They are not his own teeth. He keeps them in a glass at night. --> ADJECTIVE 1
Your breath stinks! Do you even own a toothbrush? -->VERB 2
Male, old, fat, bald, many disgusting habits seeks woman with own money, house and car. --> ADJECTIVE 3
1 ADJECTIVE: This is the adjective form of "own", meaning something belonging exclusively to someone.
1 VERB: Incorrect! You picked the verb and we were looking for the adjective form here.
2 VERB: This is the right choice! The verb was used in this sentence.
2 ADJECTIVE: Incorrect choice. "Own" is not an adjective here.
3 ADJECTIVE: This is the correct choice: the adjective form is used here.
3 VERB: Wrong answer. This is not the verb form.
Exercise 4
Fill in the blanks with terms used in the text. The 1st letter is given.
This term describes someone who is "well-informed", "educated" or "experienced". "Even at an early age, Icarus was incredibly about the tax laws in the US."
This term describes an activity "taking place at a location", such as an office or a factory. "The hotel has an gym and swimming pool, so the hotel guests can keep in shape."
This term describes someone who is "well-informed", "educated" or "experienced". "Even at an early age, Icarus was incredibly about the tax laws in the US."
This term describes an activity "taking place at a location", such as an office or a factory. "The hotel has an gym and swimming pool, so the hotel guests can keep in shape."
Fill in the blanks with terms used in the text. The 1st letter is given.
This term describes someone who is "well-informed", "educated" or "experienced". "Even at an early age, Icarus was incredibly [not done] knowledgeable 1 about the tax laws in the US."
This term describes an activity "taking place at a location", such as an office or a factory. "The hotel has an [not done] on-site 2 gym and swimming pool, so the hotel guests can keep in shape."
This term describes someone who is "well-informed", "educated" or "experienced". "Even at an early age, Icarus was incredibly [not done] knowledgeable 1 about the tax laws in the US."
This term describes an activity "taking place at a location", such as an office or a factory. "The hotel has an [not done] on-site 2 gym and swimming pool, so the hotel guests can keep in shape."
1 knowledgeable: A "knowledgeable (person)" possesses "understanding", "intelligence", and is "well-informed" and "discerning". Example: He teaches French history so he's very knowledgeable about the Paris Commune of 1870. In the advert, we read that Ursula Bauer's consulting group has "a very knowledgeable...staff". This means that their employees are very well-informed about environmental issues.
2 on-site: "On-site (parking)" refers to parking which is located at a specific location. The environmental consultancy offers "a free on-site inspection", this means that they will go to the "site" (= the office or place of business) and provide a free environmental inspection.
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