Translation Exercise – Leaving Cert French
TRANSLATION EXERCISE – LEAVING CERT FRENCH – ON THE TOPIC OF HEALTH
TRANSLATION EXERCISE
I find that translation is an excellent way of getting students to use verbs and vocabulary within a specific theme. In this translation, students are presented with 10 sentences on the topic of Health, and have to translate from English to French. I suggest that in a mixed ability class, teachers could ask students who find French more challenging, to attempt a translation from French to English. I have provided the answers to the various exercises, but please be sure to attempt to complete these on your own before checking your answers!
- I am of the opinion that drug abuse is a problem which affects all levels of society
- Alcohol consumption in Ireland is on the rise, and we must take action on a national scale.
- I am convinced that obesity is caused by bad food choices and a lack of exercise.
- The way things stand at the moment, we are looking at a national disaster.
- In order to grasp what is basically at stake, we would need to consider all the factors involved.
Words & Phrases To Help You – Translation Exercise
- Je suis de l’avis que – I am of the opinion that
- Toutes les couches sociales – All levels of society
- En hausse – On the rise
- À l’échelle nationale – On a national scale
- Je suis convaincu que – I am convinced that
- Dans l’état actuel des choses – The way things stand at the moment
- Pour saisir – In order to grasp
LES BONNES RÉPONSES…
- Je suis de l’avis que l’abus de la drogue est un problème qui touche toutes les couches sociales
I am of the opinion that drug abuse is a problem which affects all levels of society
- La consommation d’alcool en Irlande est en hausse et il faut que nous prenions des mesures à l’échelle nationale.
Alcohol consumption in Ireland is on the rise, and we must take action on a national scale.
- Je suis convaincu(e) que l’obésité est causée par de mauvais choix alimentaires et un manque d’exercise.
I am convinced that obesity is caused by bad food choices and a lack of exercise.
- Dans l’état actuel des choses, nous constatons une catastrophe nationale.
The way things stand at the moment, we are looking at a national disaster.
- Pour saisir l’enjeu de fond, il faudrait tenir compte de plusieurs facteurs d’influence.
In order to grasp what is basically at stake, we would need to consider all the factors involved.
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