day 76the DALF C1: the oral

unit 11 · words and who we are

the DALF C1: the oral

Get ready for the oral: prepare an exposé in one hour, present it in 8–10 minutes and defend it in the entretien.

today’s words

quoi que · whatever (+ subjunctive)
de loin · by far; from a distance
jusqu'ici · so far, up to now; up to here
hormis · except, apart from
faire le point · to take stock, to review the situation
la résolution · resolution; solving
initial · initial, original
tâcher · to try (tâcher de)
décisif · decisive
enchaîner · to link, to move on (to); to chain
honorer · to honour; to keep (a promise)
la détermination · determination
la tactique · tactic, tactics
marquant · striking, memorable
s'apprêter · to be about to, to get ready (to)
l'exploit · feat, achievement
incliner · to tilt, to lean; to be inclined to
aisément · easily, with ease
la posture · posture; stance, position
regagner · to get back to, to regain
constructif · constructive
l'agitation · restlessness, bustle; agitation
l'excitation · excitement
positivement · positively
calmement · calmly
ultime · final, ultimate

sentences

Tâchez de regarder le jury, et non vos notes. · Try to look at the jury, not at your notes.
Les deux premières minutes sont souvent décisives. · The first two minutes are often decisive.
Enchaînez vos parties sans longues pauses. · Move from one part to the next without long pauses.
Une posture droite aide à parler calmement. · An upright posture helps you speak calmly.
Faisons le point avant le grand jour. · Let's take stock before the big day.