JAMB UTME - French - 2024

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The phrase in French "L'endroit où l'on peut acheter des médicaments" translates to "The place where one can buy medicines" in English. Out of the options given, the correct place to buy medications is a pharmacie.

Let me explain further:

• Banque: This is the French word for "bank." A bank is a place where people go to manage their money, such as depositing savings or taking out loans. It is not where you buy medications.
• Hôpital: In French, this means "hospital." Hospitals are healthcare facilities where patients receive medical treatment, but they are generally not where you purchase medications directly. You might receive medication as part of treatment, but they are administered rather than sold in the traditional sense.
• Pharmacie: This translates to "pharmacy" in English. A pharmacy is specifically the place you go to purchase medications. Pharmacists are trained professionals who can provide both prescription and over-the-counter medications to customers.
• École: This is the French word for "school." Schools are educational institutions, and they do not sell medications.

In sum, if you are looking to buy medications, a pharmacie is the right place to go.

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To determine the most appropriate completion for the sentence "C'est le stylo de__ami," it's essential to understand the context and the rules of French possessive adjectives. The phrase translates to "It's the pen of __ friend." In French, possessive adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun they modify (which is "ami" in this case).

The word "ami" refers to a friend and is masculine and singular. Here are the options broken down:

• mon - This is the possessive adjective for "my" used with masculine singular nouns. Therefore, "mon ami" means "my friend."
• ses - This is a possessive adjective for "his/her" used with plural nouns, thus not suitable for "ami."
• tes - This is a possessive adjective for "your" used with plural nouns, thus not suitable for "ami."
• nos - This is a possessive adjective for "our" used with plural nouns, thus not suitable for "ami."

Given that "ami" is singular and masculine, the correct phrase is "mon ami," meaning "my friend." Therefore, the most appropriate option to complete the sentence is mon.

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The term you are looking for to describe a person who is not yet married is **"célibataire."** In English, this translates to **"single."**

Let me clarify each option to further explain:

• Célibataire: This is the French word for someone who is not married and is equivalent to being single.
• Mari: This means "husband" in English, indicating a married man.
• Neveu: This translates to "nephew," which refers to the son of one's sibling, and has no direct relationship to marital status.
• Home: This appears to be a misspelling or error for "homme," which means "man" in French. It does not specify marital status.

Therefore, the answer to the question is **"célibataire,"** the term used to describe a person who is not yet married.

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To determine which device is used to cook food, let's look at the options provided:

• Frigidaire: This is a French word for refrigerator, which is used to keep food cool or frozen. It is not used for cooking.


• Fer à repasser: This translates to "iron" in English, which is used to press clothes and remove wrinkles. It is not associated with cooking.


• Cuisinière: This is the French word for "stove" or "cooker." This device is specifically designed to cook food, as it typically includes burners and an oven for that purpose. This is the correct answer.


• Radio: A device used for listening to audio broadcasts. It is not a cooking device.

Given the descriptions of each option, the correct answer is cuisinière, which serves the purpose of cooking food.

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The correct answer to complete the sentence "La femme _ vient ici est belle." is qui.

To understand why "qui" is the most appropriate choice, let's break down the sentence:

1. "La femme" means "The woman" and is the subject of the sentence.

2. The phrase "vient ici" means "comes here."

3. The word that needs to complete the sentence is the one that links "La femme" to "vient ici".

Among the given options:

• "qui" is a relative pronoun used to refer to the subject of the sentence. It is used to link the subject to a verb or clause. In this case, it links "La femme" to the verb "vient".
• "ou" means "or" or where, which is not suitable as it does not serve as a relative pronoun connecting a subject to a verb.
• "que" means "that" or "which," but it is typically used as a relative pronoun for objects, not subjects.
• "dont" is a relative pronoun meaning "whose" or "of which," and is used when indicating possession or relation, but is not applicable in this sentence.

Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "La femme qui vient ici est belle."

This translates to "The woman who comes here is beautiful."

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The sentence "Un......est une personne qui travaille à la boulangerie" translates to "A......is a person who works at the bakery" in English. To determine the correct word that fits in the blank, we must understand the roles of each professional:

Épicier: This is a grocer, someone who works in or owns a grocery store. They sell various food items but do not specialize in baked goods or work at a bakery.

Poissonnier: This is a fishmonger, a person who sells fish and seafood. They typically work in a fish market or a section of a grocery store that specializes in seafood, not in a bakery.

Boulanger: This is a baker, a person who specializes in baking and works in a bakery. A baker is responsible for making bread, pastries, and other baked goods. This role fits the description of someone working at a bakery perfectly.

Boucher: This is a butcher, an individual who prepares and sells meat. Butchers usually work in butcher shops or meat sections of supermarkets and do not work specifically at a bakery.

The correct answer is Boulanger, as they are the ones who work in a bakery. The term "boulangerie" directly translates to "bakery" in English. Thus, a "boulanger" is a person who works at a "boulangerie".

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In the given list of French words, we have:

• Le jus de fruit
• L'huile de palme
• Le jus d'orange
• Le vin

These words translate to the following in English:

• Le jus de fruit - Fruit juice
• L'huile de palme - Palm oil
• Le jus d'orange - Orange juice
• Le vin - Wine

The phrase "Les boissons" translates to "The beverages or drinks" in English. Among the options, three items are classified as drinks:

• Le jus de fruit - A drink made from various fruits
• Le jus d'orange - A drink made from oranges
• Le vin - An alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes

On the other hand, L'huile de palme is not a drink. It is an oil derived from the fruit of oil palms and is commonly used for cooking and manufacturing and not typically consumed as a beverage.

Thus, the odd one out is L'huile de palme, which is not a drink.

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In French, possessive adjectives change based on the gender and number of the noun they are referring to. In the sentence "C'est non livre! C'est.?", we are talking about a book ("livre"), which is masculine in French.

Here’s what each option means:

• le miea: This is not a correct possessive form. The correct phrase should be "le mien" for a masculine singular noun.


• la tinne: This is an incorrect possessive form and also incorrectly uses feminine form "la" with a masculine noun.


• les tiens: This refers to "yours" in masculine plural form, while "livre" is singular.


• Je sien: This is incorrect due to "Je" being unnecessary and "sien" is not the correct possessive for the noun in question.

The correct possessive pronoun to fill in the sentence "C'est mon livre! C'est ___." is "le mien". It corresponds correctly with "mon livre" meaning "my book" to give "It's mine." in masculine singular form.

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In French, verbs need to be conjugated to match the subject of the sentence. The verb provided here is "commencer," which means "to begin" or "to start."

The subject in the sentence is "Ils," which means "they." In French, the pronoun "Ils" takes a specific verb conjugation. For verbs ending in -er like "commencer," the form that matches "Ils" is different from other subjects.

The correct conjugation for "Ils" with the verb "commencer" is "commencent." This is because "commencent" is the third person plural form of "commencer," which is used with the pronoun "Ils" (they).

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Ils commencent leur travail après le match de foot." This translates to "They start their work after the soccer match."

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The sentence in French is seeking the correct word to replace "the house" when referring to it belonging to the "chief of the village." In order to choose the correct word, we need to understand both the gender of the noun it is replacing and the grammatical structure.

In French, the word "maison" (house) is a feminine noun which means that when we want to say "this one" or "that one" in reference to a feminine singular noun, we use "celle". This is similar to saying "Non, it is the one of the village chief." when referring back to "house," which is female in French grammar.

Therefore, the correct complete sentence in French is:

"Est-ce que cette maison appartient à ton oncle? Non, c'est celle du chef du village."

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To determine the odd one out, we need to look at the meanings and categorizations of each item listed:

• Une craie: This means "a piece of chalk" in French and is associated with classroom supplies.
• Une chaise: This means "a chair" in French and is a piece of classroom furniture.
• Un canard: This means "a duck" in French, which is an animal and not related to classroom items.
• Un livre: This means "a book" in French and is often found in a classroom setting.

In this context, the items "une craie," "une chaise," and "un livre" are all related to a classroom or educational setting. Un canard is different because it is an animal and does not have direct relevance to a classroom setup. Therefore, the word that is the odd one out is Un canard.

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To determine the odd one out in the given list, let's first understand the meaning of each option:

• La marmite: This is a French word that means "the pot" in English. A marmite is commonly used for cooking in the kitchen.
• Le cahier: This translates to "the notebook" in English. A notebook is primarily used for writing.
• Le couteau: This word means "the knife" in English. A knife is a kitchen utensil used for cutting.
• L'assiette: This term translates to "the plate" in English. A plate is used to hold or serve food and is commonly found in the kitchen.

The context given is "La cuisine", which means "the kitchen" in English. Most of the options listed are items associated with a kitchen or cooking:

• La marmite - a pot used for cooking.
• Le couteau - a knife used for cutting food.
• L'assiette - a plate used for serving food.

However, Le cahier (the notebook) is the one item that is not typically associated with the kitchen or cooking activities. It is used for writing, taking notes, and is usually found in a study or office setting. Therefore, the odd one out is Le cahier.

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To complete the French sentence "Ils ont une voiture. C'est ... voiture." we need to use a possessive adjective that correctly corresponds to the subject and the noun it qualifies.

1. **Subject and Noun Analysis:** - The subject of the first sentence is "Ils," which means "They" in English. - The noun in the second sentence is "voiture," meaning "car," and it is feminine singular.

2. **Possessive Adjective Matching:** - **"Ton"** (your) is used when referring to "tu" (you, singular) and is not a match for "ils." - **"Leur"** (their) is a possessive adjective for "ils" (they), and it fits because we are talking about something they possess. - **"Tes"** (your, plural) is related to "tu" (you) and is used when the noun is plural, which does not apply here since "voiture" is singular. - **"Nos"** (our) is used when referring to "nous" (we), which does not relate to "ils."

Therefore, the most appropriate word to complete the sentence is **"leur."** It correctly matches the subject "ils" and the context of possession. The completed sentence is: "Ils ont une voiture. C'est **leur** voiture."

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The sentence in French is: "Jevais à Lagos _____ les vacances." The aim is to choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence. Here's what each option means:

• pendant: This means "during" in English. In French, it's used to indicate the duration of an action or event. It is appropriate when referring to time periods such as holidays or vacations.
• par: This means "by" or "through" and is typically used to express means or agency, for example, traveling by train ("par train"). It doesn't fit in this context.
• contre: This means "against" and is used when expressing opposition or contact with something. It is not relevant to the context of going somewhere for holidays.
• depuis: This translates to "since" or "for," and indicates the start point of an action that continues. It is not appropriate to use with the concept of spending a vacation somewhere.

Thus, the correct preposition to use in this context is "pendant" because it correctly describes engaging in a trip over a certain duration, particularly during the vacation period. The correct sentence is: "Jevais à Lagos pendant les vacances."

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To determine the appropriate completion of the sentence "Les couleurs ...", we need to analyze the meaning of each provided word and consider the context in which "Les couleurs" is used.

The phrase "Les couleurs" translates to "The colors" in English. Therefore, we are referring to colors.

Let's evaluate each option:

• Blanc: This is the French word for "White" and it fits well with the phrase "Les couleurs" as it is a type of color.
• Jaune: This is the French word for "Yellow" and it also fits well with "Les couleurs" because it represents a different color.
• Orange: This is both a French word for a color (orange) and a fruit. In this context, it fits as it is also a color.
• Jour: This translates to "Day" in English, which is not a color and therefore does not fit well with the theme of "Les couleurs".

The correct completion of the sentence with respect to the context of "Les couleurs" is related to identifying an actual color. While Blanc, Jaune, and Orange all fit, "Jour" does not. It refers to a time of day, not a color, and is therefore not appropriate for the sentence.

Thus, the sentence "Les couleurs" should appropriately be completed with any of the actual color words such as "Blanc", "Jaune", or "Orange" but definitely not "Jour".

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The correct option is la mer.

A fish, in general, lives in water environments. The term "poisson" is French for "fish." **Fish** are **aquatic** animals, meaning they live in water. The **sea** (translated as "la mer" in French) is a large body of saltwater that is home to various types of fish and marine life. On the other hand:

• Le désert refers to the desert, which is a dry, arid land area with very limited water sources, unsuitable for fish.
• Le ciel means the sky, where birds and aircraft move, but not fish.
• Le champ signifies a field, typically used for growing crops or grazing animals, not a place where fish live.

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In the context of the question "Less.......permettent de voir," which translates to "The......allow to see," we need to determine which part of the body is used for seeing. The goal here is to identify the body part that is directly associated with vision or sight.

Let's examine each option:

• Yeux (eyes): These are the organs specifically used for sight. They allow us to see things around us by capturing light and sending visual information to the brain.
• Dents (teeth): These are not related to seeing. They are used for biting and chewing food.
• Oreilles (ears): These are used for hearing and are not associated with vision.
• Lèvres (lips): These are not used for seeing. They are involved in speaking and eating.

In conclusion, the appropriate choice is yeux because they are the part of the body that allows us to see.

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La réponse correcte est Cette.
"Cette photo représente un homme." La forme "cette" est utilisée devant un nom féminin singulier pour indiquer que la photo en questior représente un homme.

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The sentence "Je parle aux élèves" translates to "I speak to the students." In this sentence, "aux élèves" refers to a group of people to whom the speaker is talking, specifically the students.

To complete the phrase "Je parle..." correctly, you need a pronoun that refers back to "aux élèves" (to the students) without repeating the whole phrase.

In French, "aux élèves" is an indirect object. The appropriate pronoun for the indirect object in this case is "leur", which means "to them". Therefore, the sentence should be completed as "Je parle leur", which translates to "I speak to them."

Explanation of Options:

• les - This is a direct object pronoun for "them" (plural). It would be used if the verb required a direct object.


• la - This is a singular direct object pronoun for "her" or "it" (feminine singular). It does not fit our context as we are dealing with plural and indirect reference.


• leur - This is the correct plural indirect object pronoun for "to them," matching the indirect object in the original sentence.
• le - This is a singular direct object pronoun for "him" or "it" (masculine singular). This is not the correct form for an indirect object.

Therefore, the appropriate choice to complete the sentence is "Je parle leur."

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In French, the sentence "Vous avez des enfants? Oui. J'/je...... ai deux." translates to "Do you have children? Yes. I have two." The blank must be filled with a correct pronoun that is used to replace "des enfants" (some children) in the given context.

Let's analyze the possible options:

• "les": This pronoun is used to replace a plural noun that has already been mentioned and is specific. However, "les" is not suitable here because it would mean that the speaker is referring to a specific group of children already known.
• "en": This is a pronoun that is used to replace a noun phrase introduced by "de" and its article, such as "des" (some). It is perfect for general references. "En" can mean "of them" or "some" in English.
• "le": This is a singular masculine pronoun which would not fit because we are talking about "enfants" (children), which is plural.
• "la": This is a singular feminine pronoun, unsuitable for "enfants," which is a masculine plural noun.

The most appropriate option to complete the sentence is "en". It is the only pronoun that replaces "des enfants" efficiently by conveying "some" or "of them." Hence, the sentence would be, "J'en ai deux," which means "I have two (of them)." This construction is widely used in French when referring to quantities of something previously mentioned.

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In the given sentence, "C'est la robe de ma sœur," we are referring to **a dress that belongs to my sister**. The key here is to identify the gender and the pronoun that appropriately replaces the phrase "de ma sœur".

The noun "robe" is **feminine** and **singular**. Therefore, we need a possessive pronoun that agrees with this gender and number.

• Le sien: This option is **masculine singular** and does not match the gender of "robe".
• La tienne: Although this option is **feminine singular**, it means "yours" and not "hers".
• Le nôtre: This option is also **masculine singular** and means "ours". It does not match either the gender or the ownership.
• La sienne: This option is **feminine singular** and means "hers". It perfectly matches both the gender of "robe" and the ownership of "my sister".

Thus, the correct choice to complete the sentence is **"La sienne"**, as it appropriately indicates that the dress belongs to my sister while agreeing with the gender of "robe".

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The question is about identifying the option that resides in water. Let's briefly examine each of these:

Poule: This is a French word for "chicken." Chickens are terrestrial birds that live on land. They do not live in water.

Poisson: This is the French term for "fish." Fish are aquatic animals, which means they live in water. They have gills that allow them to breathe underwater. This is the option that resides in water.

Chat: This means "cat" in French. Cats are typically land animals and do not live in water. They are known to dislike being in water.

Chien: This is the French word for "dog." Dogs are also land animals, although some breeds enjoy swimming. However, they do not live in water.

Therefore, it is clear that the option that resides in water is "poisson", as fish are aquatic creatures that live in water environments such as lakes, rivers, and oceans.

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The phrase "Dans_____ ville est-ce que Vous habitez?" requires selecting the correct word from the given options: "quell," "quelles," "quelle," and "que." Let’s break down each option to understand the appropriate choice:

1. Quelle:

This word is the correct choice. In French, "quelle" is the feminine singular form of the word "which." It is used to ask about a specific item when the noun it refers to is feminine and singular. Since "ville" (meaning "city" or "town") is a feminine singular noun, the pronoun and article that accompany it must also be in the feminine singular form. Therefore, the correct question would be "Dans quelle ville est-ce que Vous habitez?" which translates to "In which city do you live?"

2. Quell:

This option is not a valid French word. It appears to be missing the appropriate ending required to agree grammatically with the noun "ville." The correct form for a masculine singular noun would be "quel," but since "ville" is feminine, "quelle" is the correct choice.

3. Quelles:

This word is the feminine plural form and is used when referring to multiple feminine nouns. Since "ville" is singular, using "quelles" would be incorrect in this context.

4. Que:

This term translates to "what" in English and does not agree with the noun it modifies in terms of gender or number. It does not fit the structure of the sentence when asking "in which city." It is not the correct choice for this context.

Therefore, the correct choice is "quelle." The full sentence reads correctly as, "Dans quelle ville est-ce que Vous habitez?"

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To determine the odd one out among the given options, we need to understand the meanings of each word in the context of their usage related to "L'école," which means "School" in French. Here's a brief explanation:

• L'ecole: School
• Un crayon: A pencil (A common item used in a school setting for writing.)
• Une fourchette: A fork (A utensil primarily used for eating and not commonly associated with school activities.)
• Un cahier: A notebook (Another common item used in schools for taking notes.)
• Un tableau: A blackboard or whiteboard (A tool you find in classrooms for educators to present information.)

The odd one out is "Une fourchette." The reason is that it is a kitchen utensil used for eating and is not directly related to school supplies or activities, unlike the other items listed which are typically found in a school environment.

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In this French sentence, "Où sont mes lunettes? Tu ________ posées sur la table?", we are required to fill in the blank with the appropriate article. To do so, we need to understand how French articles agree with the noun they accompany.

The word "lunettes" is the subject here. In French, "lunettes" is a plural noun meaning "glasses" in English. It is always used in the plural form, even though it refers to a single item, much like the word "pants" in English. In this context, we're looking for an article that can connect with a plural noun.

In French, articles have to agree both in gender and number (i.e., singular/plural) with the noun they accompany:

• "le" is the masculine singular article for nouns.
• "la" is the feminine singular article for nouns.
• "l'" is used before singular nouns starting with a vowel sound, regardless of gender.
• "les" is the plural article for all nouns, whether masculine or feminine.

Since "lunettes" is plural, the correct article to use is "les". Therefore, the completed sentence should be: "Où sont mes lunettes? Tu les as posées sur la table?"

So, the correct article for the blank is "les".

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The question is asking about the tool used to write on a blackboard.

Let's examine the options one by one:

• Craie (Chalk): This is a soft, white, porous sedimentary carbonate rock. Chalk is typically used to write on blackboards because it easily rubs off to allow new writing.
• Crayon (Pencil): Pencils contain graphite and are typically used to write on paper. They are not suitable for blackboards as they don't write and erase well on such surfaces.
• Règle (Ruler): A ruler is used for measuring lengths and drawing straight lines. It is not a writing instrument.
• Plume (Pen): A pen uses ink and is suitable for writing on paper. It is not used on blackboards as it is permanent and cannot be easily erased.

Therefore, the correct answer is Craie (Chalk) because it is specifically designed for use on blackboards due to its ability to make visible marks easily and be wiped off without much effort.

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In the given French sentence, "Est-ce qu'il regarde la fille? Oui il ___ regarde.", we need to fill in the blank with the correct form of the pronoun or article.

The sentence translates to "Is he looking at the girl? Yes, he ___ looking at her." The blank is meant to replace "the girl," so we need the correct pronoun to refer back to "la fille."

In French, the pronoun used to replace feminine singular nouns (like "la fille") is "la". Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence is "Oui, il la regarde."

**Explanation**:

• "I'" - This is not a French pronoun or article, so it is incorrect in this context.
• "la" - This is the correct direct object pronoun for feminine singular nouns in French. It refers back to "la fille" in the sentence.
• "les" - This is a plural pronoun or article, used for plural nouns. "La fille" is singular, so "les" cannot be used here.
• "le" - This is a masculine singular pronoun or article. Since "la fille" is feminine, "le" is incorrect in this context.

In summary, the correct option is "la" because it correctly refers back to a singular feminine noun, "la fille."

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The number of seasons in Nigeria is two. Nigeria, due to its geographical location, has two primary seasons which are the rainy season and the dry season.

The rainy season usually occurs from about April to October. During this period, the conditions are typically wetter with increased rainfall, especially in the southern regions of Nigeria.

The dry season occurs from about November to March. This period is characterized by less rainfall and drier conditions. It includes the Harmattan season, which is a dry, dusty wind blowing from the Sahara desert across West Africa, usually observed from December to February.

So, the correct answer is two seasons in Nigeria.

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The correct choice is country. Therefore, the statement should be: "Le Bénin est un pays d'Afrique occidentale." Here's why:

Explanation:

• Country: A country is a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory. Benin is recognized as an independent nation in West Africa.
• Continent: A continent is a large continuous mass of land conventionally regarded as a collective region. Africa is the continent; Benin is a part of it, not the entire continent itself.
• Village: A village is a small community or group of houses in a rural area. Benin is much larger than a village; it is an entire country comprising many cities and villages.
• Eat: While 'eat' is a verb referring to the act of consuming food, it does not describe or categorize Benin, as it has no relation to the geographical or political status of Benin.

The term used, "pays", is the French word for country, fitting the context of the sentence as it accurately describes Benin's status as a country in West Africa.

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To complete the sentence "Si vous cherchez un chien d'appartement, prenez...," we need to choose the most appropriate demonstrative pronoun. In this context:

1. **Celle**: This pronoun is feminine and refers to "the one." However, without any specification or context, it is incomplete for this sentence.

2. **Ceci**: This pronoun means "this," but it is neutral and does not appropriately refer to specific feminine nouns.

3. **Celle-ci**: This pronoun means "this one" (here) and is used to refer to something mentioned and nearby or presented as an option among others. It's a feminine singular form and suitable for referring to a specific apartment dog that is available or nearby in context.

4. **Celle-là**: This pronoun means "that one" (over there) and is used to refer to something mentioned but further away or less immediate in context.

Given the sentence context where someone is advised to take an apartment dog, the most fitting would be **celle-ci**, as it suggests a specific choice among potential options of dogs that are being referred to immediately.

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In French, verbs need to be conjugated to agree with the subject in both number (singular/plural) and person (first, second, third). Here, we must choose the correct form of the verb "choisir" in the context of the sentence with the subject "vous".

The subject "vous" can be used in two situations:

• When addressing one individual formally.
• When addressing more than one person (plural).

In both cases, the appropriate conjugation of the verb "choisir" for "vous" is "choisissez".

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Qu'est-ce que vous choisissez ?"

This conjugation is in the present tense, and it relates the action directly to the ongoing conversation or moment. Thus, when you ask someone, "Qu'est-ce que vous choisissez ?", it translates to "What are you choosing?" or "What do you choose?" in English, addressing either a single person formally or multiple people.

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In the sentence "Elles achètent un cadeau_leur père," we need to choose the correct preposition that fits into the blank. The sentence translates to "They are buying a present_for their father." The key is to look for a preposition that appropriately indicates the recipient of the gift.

The French word "pour" is used to indicate the purpose or the recipient of an action. In this context, buying a gift for someone means they are the intended recipient. Therefore, the correct preposition to use is "pour."

So, the completed sentence is: "Elles achètent un cadeau pour leur père."

To understand why the other options do not fit:

• "parmi" means "amongst," and it would not indicate the recipient of the gift.
• "dans" means "in," which refers to location and not a recipient.
• "entre" means "between," and indicates something in relation to two entities, not a recipient.

Thus, the only preposition that fits the meaning of buying a gift for someone is "pour."

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To fill in the blank in a sentence in French, understanding the context and the specific meaning of each word is important:

Comment: This is the French word for "how." It is commonly used to inquire about the manner or process of doing something. For example, "Comment vas-tu?" translates to "How are you?"

Chacun: This word means "each" or "everyone" in English. It is used to refer to every individual item or person in a group without exception. An example usage is "Chacun fait ce qu'il veut," which means "Everyone does what they want."

Quand: This is the French word for "when." It is used to ask or specify the time an action will occur. For instance, "Quand viendras-tu?" means "When will you come?"

Combien: This word means "how much" or "how many" in English. It is often used for querying amounts or quantities. For example, "Combien ça coûte?" translates to "How much does it cost?"

To choose the most suitable option, you need to consider the sentence’s context and what information is being sought or provided. For example, if the sentence is asking about a method, "Comment" would be appropriate. If it involves time, then "Quand" is suitable.

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The sentence given is "Le sport." We're trying to complete or evaluate the sentence with a choice that appropriately defines what "Le sport" typically refers to. In French, "Le sport" translates to "The sport" in English and generally refers to any kind of athletic activity or physical competition.

Looking at the options:

• Le basket-ball (Basketball)
• Le football (Football/Soccer)
• Le rap (Rap - which is a genre of music)
• La natation (Swimming)

Both "Le basket-ball" and "Le football" are traditional sports since they involve physical activity, rules, and competitions. Similarly, "La natation" (swimming) is considered a sport. However, **Rap** does not fit the category of sport as it is a genre of music, involving lyrical and rhythmic artistry. Therefore, it does not involve **physical activity** in a context similar to sports.

Thus, if you need to choose the option that does not belong with the theme of "Le sport," you would choose **Le rap**. The rest are types of sports. Remember, the key characteristic of sports is **physical activity, competition, and structured rules**, which does not align with music genres.

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To complete the French sentence "Jear n'est pas encore arrivé, ____ en retard," we need to determine the correct subject pronoun that matches the context and the noun "Jear." In French, pronouns are used to replace nouns and must agree in gender and number. Here are the options explained:

• nous: This pronoun means "we" in English. "Nous" would not be suitable as we are talking about a single individual named Jear.
• il: This pronoun means "he" in English. "Il" is appropriate here if "Jear" is a male's name, as it agrees in gender and number.
• elle: This pronoun means "she" in English. "Elle" would be appropriate if "Jear" were a female's name, but given the likely context, "il" is more typical.
• ils: This pronoun means "they" in English, referring to a group that includes at least one male. "Ils" would only be appropriate if more than one person is being spoken about, which is not the case here.

Given that "Jear" is likely a male name and since the sentence refers to a single person, the best option to complete the sentence is the pronoun "il". Therefore, the completed sentence would be "Jear n'est pas encore arrivé, il en retard," meaning "Jear has not arrived yet, he is late."

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The sentence provided, "Je (aller) au garage du quartier," requires the correct conjugation of the verb **aller** (to go) for the subject **Je** (I) in the present tense.

In French, verbs are conjugated based on the subject pronoun that is being used. **Aller** is an irregular verb, so it does not follow the regular conjugation patterns. The conjugations of **aller** for the present tense are as follows:

• Je vais
• Tu vas
• Il/Elle/On va
• Nous allons
• Vous allez
• Ils/Elles vont

For the subject pronoun **Je** (I), the correct conjugation is **vais**. Therefore, the complete and correct sentence should be:

Je vais au garage du quartier.

In this sentence, **"vais"** means "am going," making it the appropriate verb form to express the action of going to the garage in your neighborhood.

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When someone gives you a gift, the most appropriate way to acknowledge their gesture is by expressing gratitude. The phrase that reflects this sentiment is "Merci beaucoup", which translates to "Thank you very much" in English. Expressing gratitude is a polite and universal way to acknowledge kindness and show appreciation. The other options such as "Bonne journée" (Have a good day), "Bonne chance" (Good luck), and "Bon appétit" (Enjoy your meal) are used in different contexts that do not apply to the situation of receiving a gift.

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In the sentence, "La maison," you're dealing with a French noun. In French, a noun is often complemented by a descriptor or related term to complete or specify its meaning. In this context, "La maison" translates to "The house" in English. Therefore, to complete the sentence, you need a noun or noun phrase that logically relates to or is typically found in a house.

Let's look at the provided words:

• La classe: This means "The class" in English and is typically associated with a school environment, not a house, so it does not logically complete the sentence.
• La cuisine: This means "The kitchen" in English and is a room commonly found in a house. It logically completes the sentence "La maison," making it an appropriate choice.
• La salle de bain: This means "The bathroom" in English, which is also commonly found in a house. However, among all the options, "La cuisine" generally comes to mind first when thinking of a standard room in a house.
• La chambre: This means "The bedroom" in English, another standard room in a house. However, the kitchen is inherently related to the core functions of a house (cooking and food preparation).

Therefore, the most appropriate option to complete the sentence "La maison" is La cuisine.

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The female counterpart of a dog is called a **bitch**. This term is the equivalent of the French word **"chienne"**. To break it down:

- **La chèvre** refers to a female goat.

- **La poule** refers to a hen, which is a female chicken.

- **La chatte** is the term for a female cat.

Therefore, the correct answer is **La chienne**, as it specifically refers to the female dog.

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In this sentence, we are working with a French construction where the father ("Le père") is talking to the children ("aux enfants"). The verb "parle" means "talks" or "speaks." We need to replace "aux enfants" which means "to the children" with an appropriate pronoun.

In French, when you want to replace plural indirect objects (in this case, "to the children"), the correct pronoun to use is **"leur"**. "Leur" is an indirect object pronoun for "them" when referring to more than one person.

Let's break it down further:

• **"En"**: This means "of it/of them" and is generally not used for people.
• **"Le"**: This is a direct object pronoun meaning "him" or "it" referring to masculine singular objects, not suitable for plural indirect objects.
• **"La"**: This is a direct object pronoun meaning "her" or "it" referring to feminine singular objects, also not suitable for plural indirect objects.
• **"Leur"**: This is the correct indirect object pronoun for "to them" and is used for plural nouns referring to people.

Therefore, the completed sentence should be: "Le père parle aux enfants. Il leur parle."