Dear en français : traduction et définition
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Traduction et définition
Dear Mr. Delavigne: Cher Mr Delavigne (formule de début de lettre)
It's nice to see you again my dear. C'est agréable de te revoir mon cher.
My dearest Luna: Ma très chère Luna (formule de début de lettre)
My dear: ma petite dame, mon chou
Note that "dear" can also mean "expensive".
Exemples
- "Dear Sir"
- "Dearest Bruno"
- "My dearest Edward"
- "Dear Brian Jones"
- "Dear Bruno"
- "Dear Mr. Cheeter"
- "Dearest Colleagues"
- "Dear Mr. Delavigne"
- "Dear all"
- "Dear guests"
- "Dear Brian"
- "Dear Commissioner Gorgon"
- "Philip (reading) : Dear Brian Jones, I am here to apologize for all of the awful things I have said and done to you in the past."
- "To all of us everywhere, a Merry Christmas to us all, my dears."
- ""Dear Philip"
- "Dear Philip"
- "My Dearest Sophie"
Exercice 1
Craig begins his email with " Hi there! ".
From the list below, choose the more appropriate, formal way(s) to start a job application letter.
There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, choose the more appropriate, formal way(s) to start a job application letter.
There may be more than one correct answer!
Craig begins his email with " Hi there! ".
From the list below, choose the more appropriate, formal way(s) to start a job application letter.
There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, choose the more appropriate, formal way(s) to start a job application letter.
There may be more than one correct answer!
"To whom it may concern" is a good choice here, and Craig would have been wise to begin his letter this way! This formal construction is often used in business situations when the writer doesn't know the name of the person they are writing to. Example: "To whom it may concern, Please find enclosed my CV and application letter for the position of lion tamer at your circus".
This is not appropriate. "Dearest Luna" could be used to begin a love letter to Luna, but is not appropriate for a job application.
"Dear Sir or Madam" is a good way to begin an application letter. We use this formal introduction when we are not sure of the name (or the sex) of the recipient. Example: "Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to request a refund for some yoghurts I bought in your supermarket".
This construction is never used to begin a letter. If we are not sure of the gender of our correspondent, we write "Dear Sir or Madam".
Exercice 2
Luna begins her email with "Dear Sir or Madam,". How else could she have written this, keeping the same tone and meaning?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Luna begins her email with "Dear Sir or Madam,". How else could she have written this, keeping the same tone and meaning?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is the only correct choice here. We use the constructions "To whom it may concern," and "Dear Sir or Madam," when we are writing a formal letter or email to someone we do not know. If we know the name of the person we're writing to, we can put "Dear Mr. Smith", and if we only know their gender, we can use "Dear Sir", etc!
The term "dearest" is used to address a close friend, family member, or lover. It is not appropriate in the context of a formal email.
"Ladies and gentlemen" is a greeting used when addressing an audience. Example: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the San Francisco Opera House. The show will begin in 3 minutes, so please take your seats". We do not use this expression in written English.
Exercice 3
...and how could the letter be concluded in the most appropriate, informal way?
...and how could the letter be concluded in the most appropriate, informal way?
It is not appropriate to use such a formal conclusion to end a love letter. This is better suited to a business letter.
The term "friendly" is never used to end a letter: it is grammatically incorrect in this context.
"All my love" is a very appropriate way to end a love letter. This is an affectionate expression used to "send" someone your sentiments. Example: "All my love, Mum".
The term "dear" is used at the beginning of a letter to address one's correspondent. It does not make sense to use "dear" at the end of a letter.
Exercice 4
Choose the best term to describe the price of each perfume. Not all these terms were used in the dialogue!
"Pink Lady" costs $4190 per bottle. This is . "Voluptuous Velvet" costs $73 per bottle. In comparison to "Pink Lady", this price is .
A bottle of "Forever Yours" costs $0.99. We could say that this is .
"Pink Lady" costs $4190 per bottle. This is . "Voluptuous Velvet" costs $73 per bottle. In comparison to "Pink Lady", this price is .
A bottle of "Forever Yours" costs $0.99. We could say that this is .
Choose the best term to describe the price of each perfume. Not all these terms were used in the dialogue!
"Pink Lady" costs $4190 per bottle. This is expensive 1. "Voluptuous Velvet" costs $73 per bottle. In comparison to "Pink Lady", this price is reasonable 2.
A bottle of "Forever Yours" costs $0.99. We could say that this is cheap 3.
"Pink Lady" costs $4190 per bottle. This is expensive 1. "Voluptuous Velvet" costs $73 per bottle. In comparison to "Pink Lady", this price is reasonable 2.
A bottle of "Forever Yours" costs $0.99. We could say that this is cheap 3.
1 expensive: "Expensive" is the best choice here. An expensive item is "dear" or "costs a lot of money". In the dialogue, Spencer uses the term "pricey", which shares a similar meaning with "expensive". Example: "I've bought myself an expensive bottle of champagne to celebrate my birthday".
1 cheaper: "Cheaper" means "less expensive". It does not make sense to use this term here.
1 reasonable: A "reasonable" price is "not too expensive" or "decent value for money". It does not make sense to use this term to describe such an expensive perfume.
1 a bargain: A "bargain" is a "good deal" or "very good value" item. It does not make sense to use this term to describe such an expensive perfume.
2 reasonable: "Reasonable" is the best choice here. If something is "reasonable", it costs an "acceptable" or "moderate" sum: "not too expensive". The term "reasonable" describes something which is "good value". Example: "This hat was very reasonable - I'm so happy I found it!".
2 expensive: This price is not "expensive" compared to the "Pink Lady" perfume. In fact, it is cheaper.
2 pricey: "Pricey" shares a similar meaning with "expensive" and was used by Spencer in the dialogue. This perfume is not "pricey" compared to the "Pink Lady" scent. In fact, it is cheaper.
2 dear: In a price context, "dear" shares a similar meaning with "expensive". This price is not "dear" compared to the "Pink Lady" perfume. In fact, it is cheaper.
3 cheap: "Cheap" is the best choice here. When an item is "cheap", it is "not expensive" or "does not cost much money". The "Forever Yours" perfume is the "cheapest" of the three because it costs the least amount of money. In the dialogue, Hannah asks Spencer if he has anything "cheaper" because she finds the first perfume to be too expensive. Example: "I only wear cheap clothes because I am very poor".
3 pricey: "Pricey" shares a similar meaning with "expensive" and is not the best choice here.
3 dear: "Dear" shares a similar meaning with "expensive" and is not the best choice here.
3 expensive: An "expensive" item is one which costs a lot of money. This is not the best choice here.
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