It costs an arm and a leg!

If I were to decide

B2
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Leçon 2

Leçons

It costs an arm and a leg!

  • Mów teraz

    to cost an arm and a leg

  • Mów teraz

    She doesn't want a gift that would cost an arm and a leg.

  • Mów teraz

    If I were to decide...

  • Mów teraz

    If I were to decide between a book and a piece of jewellery, I would choose a book.

  • Mów teraz

    to receive a gift

  • Mów teraz

    I don't know anyone who doesn't like receiving gifts.

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    __ _ ____ __ ______...

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    __ _ ____ __ ______ _______ _ ____ ___ _ _____ __ _________, _ _____ ______ _ ____.

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    __ _______ _ ____

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    _ _____ ____ ______ ___ _______ ____ _________ _____.

  • Przetłumacz teraz

    coûter une fortune

  • Przetłumacz teraz

    Elle ne veut pas d'un cadeau qui coûterait une fortune

  • Przetłumacz teraz

    Si je devais décider...

  • Przetłumacz teraz

    Si je devais choisir entre un livre et un bijou, je choisirais un livre

  • Przetłumacz teraz

    recevoir un cadeau

  • Przetłumacz teraz

    Je ne connais personne qui n'aime pas recevoir des cadeaux

Expressions clés

to make a choice

faire un choix

to have a preference

avoir une préférence

to weigh the options

peser les options

Vocabulaire

Mot
Traduction
present
cadeau
decision
décision
value
valeur

Phrases clés

If I were to decide on a present, I would consider the person's interests.

Si je devais décider d'un cadeau, je prendrais en compte les intérêts de la personne.

She wants to receive a gift that has value to her.

Elle veut recevoir un cadeau qui a de la valeur pour elle.

I don't know anyone who dislikes to make a choice when it comes to gifts.

Je ne connais personne qui n'aime pas faire un choix quand il s'agit de cadeaux.

It is important to weigh the options carefully before making a decision.

Il est important de peser les options soigneusement avant de prendre une décision.

I have a preference for gifts that are meaningful and useful.

J'ai une préférence pour les cadeaux qui sont significatifs et utiles.

When choosing a present, I like to make a choice that reflects the recipient's personality.

Lorsque je choisis un cadeau, j'aime faire un choix qui reflète la personnalité du destinataire.

Dialogue pratique

Customer

If I were to decide on a gift for my friend, what would you recommend?

Si je devais décider d'un cadeau pour mon ami, que me recommanderiez-vous ?

Shop Assistant

I suggest something personal, perhaps a book or a nice piece of jewelry.

Je suggère quelque chose de personnel, peut-être un livre ou un joli bijou.

Customer

I want to receive a gift that shows thoughtfulness.

Je veux recevoir un cadeau qui montre de l'attention.

Shop Assistant

It is essential to have a preference when selecting a gift.

Il est essentiel d'avoir une préférence lors de la sélection d'un cadeau.

Customer

I will weigh the options and make my decision later.

Je vais peser les options et prendre ma décision plus tard.

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FAQ

'To make a choice' signifie faire un choix.
'To weigh the options' est utilisé lorsque nous examinons attentivement différentes possibilités.
'To have a preference' signifie avoir une préférence ou un choix dans une situation donnée.

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