fair
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. juste
It's not fair! You gave Tony more than me!C’est pas juste! Tu as donné plus à Tony que moi !
b. équitable
The accused has the right to a fair trial.L’accusé a droit à un procès équitable.
a. correct
I think that's a fair price for the car.Je pense que c'est un prix correct pour cette voiture.
a. clair (skin)
Gemma's skin is so fair that she sunburns in minutes.La peau de Gemma est si claire qu'elle attrape des coups de soleil en l'espace de quelques minutes.
b. blond (hair)
Lacey has long, fair hair.Lacey a de longs cheveux blonds.
4.
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
(literary)
(beautiful)
a. beau
That fair lady conquered my heart.Cette belle dame a conquis mon cœur.
a. beau
I hope it doesn't rain for the party. - Don't worry, we're expecting fair weather.J'espère qu'il ne pleuvra pas pendant la fête. - Ne t'inquiète pas, on prévoit du beau temps.
b. favorable
We went out on my father's sloop and enjoyed blue skies and fair winds.Nous sommes sortis sur le sloop de mon père et avons profité d'un ciel bleu et d'un vent favorable.
a. passable
Brady got fair grades in high school, but he wasn't a star student.Brady avait des notes passables au lycée, mais ce n'était pas un élève brillant.
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
noun
a. la foire
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
My brother is showing his sheep at the county fair.Mon frère expose son mouton à la foire du comté.
b. la fête foraine
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
We're going to the fair this weekend. Do you want to come?Nous allons à la fête foraine ce week-end. Tu veux venir ?
a. le salon
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(M)
We need to prepare our materials for the trade fair.Nous devons préparer notre matériel pour le salon professionnel.
b. la foire
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
The book fair brings together publishers and booksellers from around the world.La foire du livre rassemble des éditeurs et des libraires du monde entier.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. fair-play
Every participant is expected to play fair.Chaque participant est tenu de jouer fair-play.
b. franc jeu
Nicki has no interest in playing fair. She just wants to win.Nicki n'a aucun intérêt à jouer franc jeu. Elle veut tout simplement gagner.
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