Wordreference scavanger hunt

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7 questions
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Using the verb conjugator, look up the verb "Devoir," which means "to must" or "to have to." What is the present tense conjugation for "nous" (we)?

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You know the word "barber" in English--the person who cuts your hair or gives you a shave! But what does "barber" mean in English? And what part of speech is it (noun, adjective, verb, etc.)?

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Look up the English word "fan." There are so many different meanings! Which French word is the translation for the "fan" of a sports team? If you wanted to say that you were a Red Sox "fan," which word would it be? What part of speech is it?

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Look up the English adjective "national." Look at the different endings for feminine and plural. How would you spell the MASCULINE-PLURAL form of this adjective, according to the listing?

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Look up the French word "mère," which means "mother." Listen to the French pronunciation, then the Canadian pronunciation. How are they different?

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The French words "écureuil" (squirrel!) and "grenouille" (frog!) are notoriously difficult for learners to pronounce. Look them up, listen to the recorded pronunciation, and try to say each!

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You're telling a story in your French 2 class about when you were little and you were roughhousing with your siblings--big sister dragged you across the carpet and you got a rug burn! Look up "rug burn," and use the forum entry at the bottom to provide one possible French translation.