Tuesday, March 10, 2020
List of French Homophones and Meanings
List of French Homophones and Meanings Homophones are words that have the same pronunciation but different meanings and, sometimes, spellings. Therefore, French homophones can cause difficulties in oral comprehension and spelling. These pages should help you to understand the difference between the most common French homophones. French Homophones: O o, oh - see auon (indefinite subject pronoun) - one, we, they   On y va ? - Are we going?ont - third person plural conjugation of avoir (to have)   Ils ont des questions - They have some questionsorange - (invariable adjective) orange   Jai trois chemises orange - I have three orange shirtsune orange - orange (fruit)   Jai achetà © trois oranges - I bought three orangesou, oà ¹ - see aoà »t French Homophones: P la paie - payla paix - peacele pet - (familiar) fartle pain - bread   Je dois acheter du pain - I need to buy some breadle pin - pine   Je crois que cest un pin - I think its a pine (tree)pair (adjective) - even   Cest un nombre pair - Its an even numberle pair - peer   Il est acceptà © par ses pairs - He is accepted by his peersla paire - pair   une paire de ciseaux - a pair of scissorsle pà ¨re - father   Cest mon pà ¨re - Its my fatherpar (preposition) - by/with   Cette histoire a à ©tà © à ©crite par un enfant - This story was written by a childpars - first and second person singular conjugation of partir (to leave)   quelle heure pars-tu ? - What time do you leave?part - third person singular conjugation of partirune part - part, portion   la part du lion - the lions shareparce que (conjunctive phrase) - because   Je lai fait parce que javais peur - I did it because I was scaredpar c e que - preposition par indefinite relative pronoun ce que   Je suis surpris par ce que vous dites - Im surprised by what you are sayingparti - past participle of partir (to leave)   Il est dà ©j parti - He already left. un parti - (political) party; option, course of actionune partie - part, amount   Divisez-le en quatre parties - Divide it into four parts.la pà ¢te - pastry, dough, pasteles pà ¢tes - pastala patte - pawla peau - skin   Les soins de la peau sont trà ¨s importants - Skin care is very importantle pot - jar, pot, can   Jai achetà © un pot de confiture - I bought a jar of jam(un) peu - (a) little   Jai un peu dargent - I have a little moneypeux - first and second person singular conjugation of pouvoir (can, to be able)   Je peux le faire - I can do itpeut - third person singular conjugation of pouvoirphare - see fardphiltre - see filtreplus tà ´t - sooner, earlier   On doit commencer une heure plus tà ´t - We need to start an hour earlierplutà ´t - (adverb) rather, instead   Je prà ©fà ¨re plutà ´t la chemise rouge - Id rather have the red shirtle poids - weightle pois - pea, dotla poix - tar, pitchle poing - fistà ‚   Il ma montrà © le poing ! - He shook his fist at me!le point - point, place; stitch   Quel est son point de congà ©lation ? - What is its freezing point?le porc - pig, pork   Je ne mange pas le porc - I dont eat porkle port - port, harbor   Il est sorti du port - He left portle pouce - thumbla pousse - sproutprà ¨s (adverb) - near, nearby   Jhabite tout prà ¨s - I live nearbyprà ªt (adjective) - ready   Es-tu prà ªt ? - Are you ready?pu - past participle of the French verb pouvoir (to be able)pue(s) - singular conjugations of the French verb puer (to stink)puent - third person plural conjugation of puerla pub (apocope of publicità ©) - ad, advert, advertising   As-tu vu leur nouvelle pub ? - Have you seen their new ad?le pub - bar, pub   Cest mon pub prà ©fà ©rà © - Its my favorite bar French Homophones: Q q - see culquand - when   Quand vas-tu partir ? - When are you going to leave?quant - as for   Quant tes idà ©es†¦Ã‚ - As for your ideas†¦quen - contraction of que  en (adverbial pronoun)   Quen pensez-vous ? - What do you think about it?le camp - camp, side   Il a changà © de camp - He changed sidesquart - see carque (interrogative pronoun) - what   Que veux-tu ? - What do you want?que (relative pronoun) - than, that   Voici le livre que jai à ©crit - Here is the book that I wrotela queue - line, tail   Il faut faire la queue - We have to stand in linequeux - contraction of que  eux (stressed pronoun)   Jai plus didà ©es queux - I have more ideas than they doNote: The vowel sound in que is slightly different than in the other two, but for non-native speakers these are likely to sound like h omophonesquel(le)(s) - (interrogative adjective) which   Quel livre vas-tu acheter ? - Which book are you going to buy?quelle - contraction of que  elle   Tu es plus jolie quelle - You are prettier than she isquelque(s) - some   Il y a quelques problà ¨mes - There are some problemsquel(le)(s) que - whatever   Quels que soient les problà ¨mes†¦Ã‚ - Whatever the problems may be†¦quelquefois - sometimes (adverb)   Ça marche quelquefois - It works sometimesquelques fois - a few times   Jy suis allà © quelques fois - Ive gone there a few timesquil - contraction of que  il   Je pense quil est l - I think hes therequils - contraction of que  ils   Je pense quils sont l - I think they are therequoique (subordinating conjunction) - although   Quoique je suis malade†¦Ã‚ - Although I am sick†¦quoi que (conjunctive phrase) - whatever   Quoi que tu penses†¦Ã‚ - Whatever you may think†¦ French Homophones: R r - letter of the French alphabetair - (masculine noun) air; appearance   Il a lair malade - He looks sickune aire - area, zone, eyrie   Je cherche une aire de jeux - Im looking for a playgroundune à ¨re - era   En lan 1999 de notre à ¨re - In 1900 ADla reine - queenle renne - reindeerla rose - rose   Jaime bien les roses - I really like rosesle rose - pink   Je prà ©fà ¨re la chemise rose - I prefer the pink shirtla roue - wheel   Je sais changer une roue - I know how to change a tirele roux - red(-head), roux   Il a les cheveux roux - He has red hairFor the difference in pronunciation between roue/roux and rue, see my lesson on OU vs U French Homophones: S s - letter of the French alphabetà ¨s - in (a certain subject)   Il a une licence à ¨s ingà ©nierie - He has a BS in engineeringsa - see à §asain - healthy, sound, wholesome   Il est sain et sauf chez lui - Hes safe and sound at homesaint - holy, saintly   le vendredi saint - Good Fridayun saint - saintun sein - breastsais, sait - see csang, sans, sen - see cenun saut - jump, leap   Il sest levà © dun saut - He jumped to his feetun sceau - seal, stamp, mark   Cest marquà © dun sceau - Its marked with a sealun seau - bucket, pailsot - silly, foolish, stupidscie - see cise - see cele sel - saltla selle - saddlecelle (demonstrative pronoun) - this/that one   Je prà ©fà ¨re celle-ci - I prefer this onesen, sens, sent - see censensà ©Ã‚ - see censà ©sept, sest vowel, Sà ¨te - see cest vowelses, sest - see csà ©tait, sà ©taient - see cà ©taitsi, six - see cisigne - see cygnesoi - oneself   Il faut avoir confiance en soi - One must be self-confidentle soi - self, id   Le soi, le moi et le sur-moi - The id, the ego, and the superegosois - first and second person singular subjunctive of à ªtre (to be)   Il faut que tu sois l - You have to be therela soie - silk   Cest un chemisier en soie - Its a silk blousesoient - third person plural subjunctive of à ªtresoit - third person singular subjunctive of à ªtrele sol - ground, floor, siltla sole - sole (fish)la somme - sum, amountle somme - snooze, napson (possessive adjective) - his, her, its   Cà ©tait son idà ©e - It was his ideale son - sound, bran   Cest un ingà ©nieur de son et il naime pas la farine de son - Hes a sound e ngineer and he doesnt like bran floursont - third person plural conjugation of à ªtre (to be)   Ils sont en retard - They are lateun sou - centsous - undersur - sour (adjective)   Cest un peu sur - Its a little soursur (preposition) - on   Il ny a rien sur la table - Theres nothing on the tablesà »r - sure, certain   Oui, jen suis sà »r - Yes, Im suresy - see ci French Homophones: T t - letter of the French alphabetle thà ©Ã‚ - tea   Je prà ©fà ¨re le thà © vert - I prefer green teata (possessive adjective) - your   Voici ta valise - Heres your suitcaseta - contraction of te (object pronoun) third person singular conjugation of avoir (to have)   Il ta dà ©j dit - He already told youtant - so (many/much)   Il travaille tant ! - He works so much!le temps - weather, time   Quel temps fait-il ? - Hows the weather?ten - contraction of te  en (adverbial pronoun)   Je ten donne deux - Im giving you two of themtend(s) - singular conjugations of the French verb tendre (to strain, tighten)   Tend la main et je te le donnera - Hold out your hand and Ill give it to youtes (possessive adjective) - your   Oà ¹ sont tes stylos ? - Where are your pens?tes - contraction of te (reflexive p ronoun) second person singular conjugation of à ªtre (to be) [in the passà © composà ©Ã‚ of a pronominal verb]   quelle heure tes-tu rà ©veillà © ? - What time did you get up?test - contraction of te (object pronoun) third person singular of à ªtre   Quest-ce qui test arrivà © ?  - What happened to you?le thon - tuna (fish)ton (second person singular possessive adjective) - your   Oà ¹ est ton sac ? - Wheres your bag?un ton - tone, pitch   Il parle sur un ton grave - He speaks in a serious tonetond(s) - singular conjugations of the French verb tondre (to shear, mow)   Je tonds le gazon le samedi - I mow the lawn on Saturdaytont - contraction of te third person plural conjugation of avoir (to have)   Ils tont menti - They lied to youle tic - tic, twitch   Il a un tic nerveux - He has a nervous ticla tique - tick   Mon chien a des tiques - My dog has ticksla tour - towerle tour - tour, turntout - all, everythingle toux - coughtu - youtu - past participle of the French verb se taire (to be quiet)tue(s) - singular conjugations of tuer (to kill)tuent - third person plural conjugation of tuer French Homophones: U u - see eu French Homophones: V vain - empty, superficial   Ce sont de vains mots - Those are empty wordsle vin - winevingt - twentyvins - first and second person passà © simple of venir (to come)vint - third person singular passà © simple of venirvend - third person singular conjugation of vendre (to sell)   Il vend sa maison - Hes selling his housevends - first and second person singular conjugation of vendrele vent - wind   Il y a du vent - Its windyun ver - wormun verre - glassvers (preposition) - towardun vers - versevert - greenvoie - first and third person singular subjunctive of voir (to see)   Il faut quelle voie son frà ¨re - She has to see her brotherla voie - way, route   Cest une voie privà ©e - Its a private roadvoient - third person plural indicative and subjunctive of voirvoies - second person singular subjunctive of voirvois - first and second person singular indicative of voir   Je ne le vois pas - I dont see itvoit - third person singular indicative of voirla voix - voice   Ils parlent voix basse - They are speaking in low voicesvoir - to see   Je ne peux pas voir là ©cran - I cant see the screenvoire - indeed, or even, if not   Cest une bonne idà ©e, voire excellente - Its a good, or even excellent, ideavu - past participle of voir (to see)   Je lai vu hier - I saw him yesterdayvu (presentative) - given, considering   Vu notre situation†¦Ã‚ - Given our situation†¦la vue - sight   Il perd la vue - Hes losing his sight French Homophones: Y y - see i
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Fair Value Measurements of Financial Instruments by US companies and Research Paper
Fair Value Measurements of Financial Instruments by US companies and comparability issues - Research Paper Example Thus the implementation of the fair value has to be implemented at an applicable hierarchical level (Price Water Coopers, 2009, p.2) Need for study Fair value measurement of financial instruments has become a debatable topic since the emergence of the economic downturn. According to the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) it has been made a rule to report the financial instruments based on the fair value measurement system. Through the calculation of the financial data at fair value prices the decisions related to the high risky business facing economic problem in the financial market becomes easier. The financial statements of the company computed at a fair value system gives more meaningful information to the investors, suppliers and creditors about the valuation methodologies thus used for the same. Hence it is only justified to have a clear view about the impact of the fair value measures of the financial instrument of the company. Literature review The fair value mea surement is implemented both by Goldman Sachs and Citibank with the purpose of getting the actual value during selling of assets or during the transfer of a liability on the date of measurement between the participants of the market. Even while trading of the derivatives of the company measuring in the fair value is of utmost importance to the company. Thus maintaining the rules of the levels of the hierarchy the implementation of the fair value measurement is essential as the correct information related to the accounting of the company’s books of accounts gets projected. Methodology The three methodologies for the calculation of the fair value of the company are market approach, income approach and the cost approach. In market approach the matrix pricing method is used which helps in finding the value of the debt securities in comparison to that of another firm without relying on the data of the quoted prices of specific securities. The time value of money technique is imple mented in case of the income approach methodology of fair value measurement. Lastly based on the concept of obsolesce is the implication of cost approach system of fair value. The data related to the calculation of the fair value of a company can be obtained from the annual reports of both Goldman Sachs and Citibank. For the convenience of analysis the period of 2011 has been chosen. The financial ratios are generally implemented to assess the financial health of the company, analysing which the companies fair value measurement can be done. Limitations of study The fair value measurement also has some criticism in its calculation method. Fair value measurement the inherent risk factor of the company tends to gets exaggerated resulting in misleading results in the long run. Hence the recording of the contingent losses which have not yet been realised signals negative outcome to investors, which lead to meeting of negative consequences. The fair value measurement is usually not prefer red by many analysts due to lack of reliability as the system of valuation has a tendency of showing an optimistic value irrespective of the present economic situation. Thus the business decisions taken on the basis such fair value measurement may be inaccurate in nature. Company profiles Goldman Sachs The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is one of the leading banks which is globally renowned for investment banking and provides a wide range of financial
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Research on Tenured Teachers in the School System Paper
On Tenured Teachers in the School System - Research Paper Example Yet another essential detail to be considered is delivered through the understanding of cost as a relative good. Teachers with good reputation and solid experience are often expensive, which can be regarded by school administration as a shortcoming. Tenure protects experienced teachers from being dismissed for this reason. On the other hand, this same issue of protection becomes the primary disadvantage of tenure when doubts of the teacher’s competence raise. Due to tenure, it might become a problem to fire such a teacher without primarily addressing a lot of bureaucratic issues at hand. Moreover, another disadvantage that should be addressed here is that undergoing the legislatively fixed procedure of firing a teacher is costly and thus a lot of institutions might ignore the necessity of dismissing a teacher based on this consideration alone. In order to avoid this problem, some institutions are prone to secrecy by providing a teacher to dismiss certain sum of money (Mathis, 2010). This allows the schools to avoid disclosure and the expensive, long and difficult process of firing a tenured teacher. There is a set of other pros and cons that should be considered when talking about teacher tenure. Among the pros, there is a notion that tenure is actually quite a useful and beneficial instrument when used correctly (McGuinn, 2010, p. 26). Tenure can create the environment that allows the teachers to improve as it creates healthy competition and motivates teachers without tenure to work harder to get it.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Greek civilization Essay Example for Free
Greek civilization Essay Eros is defined as the representation of the Greek god of love, Cupid, intimate and physical love, or sexual desire (Dictionary Website, 2010). Eros had been the one of the most popular themes used in literature and arts, particularly the works from the Renaissance period and the Era of Romanticism. So often was it used as a strong bond between two beings, whether it be a heterosexual or homosexual. It captivated the interests of not only poets but also philosophers from different time periods. Two of the most distinguished icons of Greek civilization had incorporated Eros in their works; Plato in his Symposium and Sappho with her poetry. Both interpretations for Eros clashed with each other. It was quite understandable seeing that both famous figures practiced different arts; Plato with Socratic philosophies while Sappho had her mythological-influenced poetry. Each may have an opposing definition of Eros; however, one could not deny that their Eros also carried risks. This essay would like to discuss what the risks behind varying definitions of Eros are and what the precautions in overcoming the problem are. Plato wrote on his Symposium the past events circling his predecessor, Socrates, and his debates with his followers before his execution. Eros, according to both Plato and Socrates, is a common desire that sought beauty through ideas. Love and wisdom should be treated in the same manner as the hunger for beauty and philosophical curiosity is endless. Eros is above physical intimacy. Sexual intercourse is considered by these philosophers as nothing more but giving in to animalistic instincts, hence considered as being on the same level with dogs and donkeys. Eros produced from rational discourse or exchange of ideas is the ultimate pursuit of beauty (Idea). It appears that Eros for Plato is often one-sided love; reciprocity is not a requirement for attaining it. The desire itself is sufficient for one philosopher. The risk in Plato’s Eros is that there is an imbalance of emotions. It seems that only one party had to do the labor while his significant other could just float away. This seems to contradict with the reciprocity requirement; how could two beings achieved the Ideal Beauty if there was no exchange of discourse? This was also inquired by Hippothales, who shared the same preference with Socrates for beautiful young boys in the Symposium. Socrates berated Hippothales’ spoiling of his ardent desire in the form of the boy Lysis. Quoted from the Symposium, Socrates stated, â€Å"the greater your praise of his beauty and goodness, the more you will seem to have lost and the more you will be ridiculed This is how you should talk to your boyfriends, Hippothales, making them humble and drawing in their sails, instead of swelling them up and spoiling them, as you do†(Reeve, 2007; Mosely, 2005) Sappho’s poetry, on the other hand, defined Eros differently. She considered her poems as a public medium between her and the audience. Gestures, dancing, and music are required on her poetry recital to enchant or persuade the listeners the message she was delivering. In her most noted poem the phainetai moi, Eros is defined as force of power or magic, to the point of describing its strength as godlike. Sappho interpreted Eros through the love shared and bonded by women, quite the irony to Plato’s Symposium. Personal encounter is the focal point in this poem. Sappho measured this encounter with passionate and erotic emotions. Eros is seen as ritualistic, almost pagan. Sappho seemed to celebrate Eros through a communal setting with the oral recital of this poem. Compared to Plato where Eros is seen as the ultimate stage to enlightenment through rational discussion, Sappho is quit more liberal, artistic, and more vocal on displaying the emotions on Eros. Eros is defined as a feeling of what is lacking and always seeking to fill this emptiness. The risk on Sappho’s Eros is that one foot is on reality while the other is on fantasy. Passion alone would not help a man to keep his sanity. This Eros could blind the men’s sight on intellect, similar to how Dionysus made his follower frenzy with lust and inebriated. To prevent of being overwhelmed by this Eros, one must keep his mind working and to think several times before allowing one’s self to be swallowed by emotions. Society’s norms would keep this insanity at bay as the people would rather follow their traditions and laws rather being ostracized (Greene, 1996; West, 2010). References: Reeve, C. D. C. , Plato on Friendship and Eros, The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall 2008 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed. ), URL = http://plato. stanford. edu/archives/fall2008/entries/plato-friendship/. WEST, ELEONORA. Eros. May 4 2010 http://www. bookrags. com/research/eros-eorl-04/. Greene, Ellen. Reading Sappho: Contemporary Approaches. Berkeley: University of California Press, c1996 1996. http://ark. cdlib. org/ark:/130130/ft3199n81q
Monday, January 20, 2020
Nathaniel Mackeys Bedouin Hornbook Essay -- Nathaniel Mackey Bedouin
Nathaniel Mackey's Bedouin Hornbook A Bedouin is a nomad and a nomad a wanderer. Nathaniel Mackey seems to wander far and away in his Bedouin Hornbook, a series of fictional letters addressed to an â€Å"Angel of Dust†and signed by the ambiguous â€Å"N.†N. interprets passages of improvisation, analyzing others’ musical expression in surprising detail to the point that his unquestioning sincerity and self-assurance are almost laughable. That N. can glean meaning from music in such a direct and certain manner is problematic because his tone implies that there is only one correct interpretation of music. In addressing the issue of how music conveys meaning, Mackey seems to wander in two disparate directions. After asserting each seemingly contradictory view, first that music and speech are simply ends in themselves and second that they are means to a separate end, Mackey reconciles the question through his motivic discussion of absence and essence. In the first passage, Mackey draws out the nuances of this problem by directing two characters to argue over the meaning of a particular musical piece. He focuses on the style rather than the content of the dispute, suggesting that its value lies in the graceful unfolding of the argument itself. In the subsequent passage, N.’s lecture on â€Å"The Creaking of the Word†uses metaphor in such a way as to highlight the explosive possibility of words and music to transmit meaning. During the first episode, Mackey uses the same style of writing when N. repeats another character’s speech as when he reiterates another’s musical ideas, which confuses the boundary between music and speech. N. uses the same tone when retelling the verbal dispute between Lambert and Aunt Nancy as when interpreting La... ... Bottle’s] lecture/demonstration, as far as Djamilaa was concerned, would take the form of a serenade†(206). Here the forms of music and speech converge as one, signaling a convergence of their parallel roles throughout the novel. That the speech is an â€Å"after-the-fact†version, or a re-interpretation, is evidence of Mackey’s commitment to artistic evolution. The book ends in relative confusion: a phone rings repeatedly with no answer and Djamilaa wistfully dreams of a potentially shared blocked opera (208). Despite lacking a concrete conclusion, by raising and resolving numerous contradictions, the novel offers a complex and layered understanding of how meaning is conveyed through and in art. Mackey shows through words that music may be both a means and an end. Ultimately, Bedouin Hornbook pays homage to the wandering man and his wandering sport, improvisation.
Sunday, January 12, 2020
Sample Business Plan for Cafeteria
CHARMAINE (The Battle of Good and Bad Toys) Charmaine is a 10-year old girl grew up with the care of her grandparents. She spends most of her time in her room playing with her toys since her lola doesn’t allow her to go outside and play with other children. It became a norm to her not to speak and just to burst all her emotions alone†¦with the toys. ***Opening paragraph introduces the main character (very briefly,) and the situation or point of change that starts the story. Her wish was granted one Christmas eve; that all her toys could have their lives.While asleep, her toys came to life but is divided – the good toys and the bad toys. The bad toys get Charmaine’s body for they believe that in their world, Charmaine would be happier. The good toys stand with the reason that no matter how the child is taken for granted, she still belongs in the real world. ***Here is the conflictâ€â€the battle of the good and bad toys began because of different beliefs. As the battle continues to rise, as the bad toys tried their best in convincing that they can give the unconditional love and attention that Charmaine is always wanted.The little child was confused for at some point she realizes that in her life, all that she has is herself, and her toys that never left her, that never got tired of being with her, that accepts her and always ready to listen. But the good toys never stop making them realize the truth, that only her family can love Charmaine and give her the feeling of contentment. Because of her good heart despite the pain she has been through, Charmaine chose to think of all the things she has and appreciate the effort of her grandparents for raising her up.She stood by the good toys with the thought that somehow, the bad toys will understand her and hope that her grandparents will realize that every child needs undivided attention, unconditional love, company and freedom to let them live every minute of their lives in its fullest. ***This paragraph serves several functions: we learn Good toy’s selflessness for no matter how they want to be with Charmaine in their world, they still chose to bring back the girl to the reality and Charmaine’s understanding and good heart for still appreciating life and love despite things she is longing for – love, attention, care and freedom.
Saturday, January 4, 2020
Bacteria On The Brain By Emily Eakin - 940 Words
In â€Å"Bacteria on the Brain†By Emily Eakin, she writes about the ethics surrounding a doctor who attempts to save the lives of patients with brain tumors by using his own alternative methods. In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the author writes about Victor and his creature’s attempts to expand science, and answer moral questions concerning life and death. Regarding the substance of the article, Neurosurgeon Dr. Paul Muizelaar and his controversial treatment of three patients suffering from terminal brain cancer engenders serious ethical debate. On one hand, Muizelaar epitomizes a man of brilliance and ingenuity, driven by the desire to correct his patients’ otherwise hopeless situations. On the other hand, a man filled with hubris who discounted the risks in his pursuit of success. Given the evidence present in the text of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley would contend that Muizelaar’s actions were innovative and driven by his desire to save the lives o f his patients. Shelley values the dedication to expand the knowledge of humankind as well as life and the avoidance of death at all costs. She often references the sciences, and the idea of pushing science further, for example, when Victor creates life. He â€Å"had worked hard for nearly two years, for the sole purpose of infusing life into an inanimate body†(35) and succeeds. In doing so he attempts to expand the sciences with his discovery, and achieve the impossible. Shelley highlights this dedication to broaden science when framing
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