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B2Vocabulary cheat sheet
City and Local Places
Places in town, local services, directions, public buildings, neighbourhoods, and errands. B2 prompts should use level-appropriate complexity and TEF/TCF situations.
What to know fast
Learn the words as sentence tools, not as isolated translations. In TEF/TCF, this theme is useful when you need to describe a situation, explain a problem, give an opinion, or propose a solution.
Must-know words
la mairie
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une banque
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une boulangerie
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un carrefour
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se diriger
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Where to use it
- Directions
- Neighbourhood description
- Public service request
Useful verbs
décrireexpliquerdemanderproposeraméliorerrésoudrecomparerjustifier
Sentence frames
la mairie est important parce qu'il influence la vie quotidienne.
Il y a un lien entre une banque et les besoins des citoyens.
Une solution possible serait d'améliorer une boulangerie.
Avoid
- Memorizing only English translations without examples.
- Repeating the same noun instead of using synonyms or pronouns.
- Using vague words like chose, problème, bon without precision.
Mini drill
- Choose 5 words and write one sentence for each.
- Write one problem sentence and one solution sentence.
- Use one connector: parce que, donc, cependant, or par conséquent.