French

The English phrase ‘snake oil salesman’ can be translated into French as charlatan.

The French word for parade is défilé. défilé refers to a public procession. In the context of a parade, a float or cart used is called a chariot.

The French word for growth is croissance. croissance is used to describe an increase in size.

The French word for mop is serpillière. A serpillière refers to an implement used for washing floors.

The French word for a review as a critical evaluation of a text or work is critique.

The French word for ion is ion. The term ion refers to an atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge.

The English phrase “pork knuckle” is translated into French as jarret de porc.

The English phrase “publicity stunt” can be translated into French as coup publicitaire.

The English phrase “my grandma” is translated into French as ma mamie. ma mamie is an affectionate way to refer to one’s grandmother.

The English phrase ‘half past seven’ is translated into French as sept heures et demie.