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Welcome to this French-English translation exercise! Our goal is to help you improve your language skills by practicing translation between French and English. This exercise is designed for learners of all levels, so whether you’re just starting out or already proficient, you’ll find this activity both challenging and rewarding.
In this exercise, you’ll be presented with a series of French sentences, and your task is to translate them into English as accurately as possible. Pay close attention to the grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure to ensure your translations convey the intended meaning.
Please note that some sentences might have multiple correct translations, so don’t worry if your answer doesn’t exactly match the provided solution. The key is to focus on conveying the overall meaning and structure of the sentence while adhering to proper grammar rules.
Once you’ve completed the exercise, take the time to review the correct translations and any alternative solutions to learn from any mistakes and expand your understanding of both languages.
Translate the following French sentences into English:
1. Pour aller Ă la gare, tournez Ă droite au prochain feu tricolore.
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2. Continuez tout droit pendant deux pâtés de maisons, puis tournez à gauche.
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3. L’Ă©picerie est juste en face de la poste.
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4. La pharmacie se trouve au coin de la rue.
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5. Prenez la deuxième sortie du rond-point.
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6. Traversez le pont et l’Ă©glise sera sur votre gauche.
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7. Suivez cette route jusqu’Ă la station-service, puis tournez Ă droite.
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8. Descendez la rue, l’hĂ´pital est Ă environ cinq minutes Ă pied.
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9. La bibliothèque est située entre le parc et le cinéma.
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10. Pour vous rendre au musĂ©e, prenez le bus numĂ©ro 12 et descendez Ă l’arrĂŞt “Place des Arts”.
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- To get to the train station, turn right at the next traffic light.
- Continue straight for two blocks, then turn left.
- The grocery store is right across from the post office.
- The pharmacy is on the corner of the street.
- Take the second exit at the roundabout.
- Cross the bridge, and the church will be on your left.
- Follow this road until the gas station, then turn right.
- Walk down the street, the hospital is about five minutes away on foot.
- The library is located between the park and the movie theater.
- To get to the museum, take bus number 12 and get off at the “Place des Arts” stop.
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