Cadeaux pour la famille !

[MystOGriff]

Hi everybody !

Christmas is coming soon... so....

CORRECTION : JEUDI 27 DECEMBRE 2007

Donna : Que voudrais-tu pour Noël ?
Maman : Je ne sais pas, mais un nouveau gilet ou pull-over . Un nouveau thriller d’un de mes auteurs préférés serait super, aussi. Et toi ?
Donna : J’aimerais un nouveau CD, ou peut-être une carte-cadeau I-Tunes. J’aimerais vraiment des billets pour le nouveau concert d’« Alice in Chains », mais ils sont un peu chers ! J’ai besoin d’idées de cadeaux pour papa. As-tu des idées ?
Maman : Il aime le jazz, alors peut-être un CD de Chris Botti ? Sinon, puisque ton papa aime les outils et les gadgets, pourquoi pas une nouvelle perceuse électrique ?
Donna : Penses-tu que nous pourrions faire les achats ce week-end ?
Maman : Parfait !


See youuuuuuuuuuuuu !

MystO'Griff
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[Fame]

Hi there

Donna: What would you like for Christmas?
Mum: I don't know, but a new jacket or sweater, a new thriller written by my favorite authors would be great, too. And what about you?
Donna: I would like a new CD, or maybe a gift card I-Tunes. I really would like tickets for the new concert of "Alice in Chains", but they are a bit expensive! I need gift ideas for Dad. Do you have any ideas ?
Mum: He likes jazz, then perhaps a Chris Botti's CD ? Otherwise, as your father loves tools and gadgets, why not a new electric drill ?
Donna: Do you think we could go shopping this weekend ?
Mum: Perfect !

Thank you Mysto
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[OrientCat]

Coucou Mysto

Donna : What would you like for Christmas ?
Mommy : I don't know, but a new jacket or jumper would do. A new thriller from one of my favourite writers would also be great. What about you ?
Donna : I'd like a new CD, or maybe an I-tunes gift-voucher. I would really like tickets for Alice in Chains new concert, but they're a bit expensive ! I need some ideas of present for Dad. Have you got some ?
Mommy : He likes jazz, so maybe a CD of Chris Botti ? Or, as your dad likes tools and gadgets, why not a new electric drill ?
Donna : Do you think we could go shopping this week-end ?
Mommy : Perfect

Thanks Mysto
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[Nobody]

Hi there!

Here is my try:

- Donna: What would you like for Christmas?
- Mom: I don't know, but a new cardigan or pullover. A new thriller from one of my favourite authors would also be great. What about you?
- Donna: I would like a new CD, or perhaps an I-tunes gift-card. I would really like some tickets for the new concert of "Alice in Chains", but they are a bit expensive! I need some ideas of present for dad. Have you some gift ideas?
- Mom: He likes Jazz, so a CD of Chris Botti perhaps? Or, as your dad likes tools and gadgets, why not a new electric drill?
- Donna: Do you think we could do our Christmas shopping this weekend?
- Mom: Perfect!

Thanking you. Have a nice day.

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[Coxy]

Hi guys,

Here is my try:

Donna: What would you like for Christmas?
Mum: I don’t know, but a new cardigan or a pull-over. A new thriller of one of my favourite authors would be great, too. What about you?
Donna: I’d like a new CD, or maybe a I-Tunes gift card. I really would like tickets for "Alice in Chains" new concert , but they are a bit expensive! I need some gift ideas for Dad. Do you have any ?
Mum: He likes jazz, so maybe a CD of Chris Botti? Otherwise, because your dad loves tools and gadgets, why not a new electric drill?
Donna: Do you think we could do purchases this weekend?
Mum: Perfect!

See you all soon,

Coxy

[MystOGriff]

Hi everybody !!!!

Once again, very good job, my friends !

Here is the translation, but some of your propositions are very convenient, as well !

Donna : What would you like for Christmas?

Mom: I don’t know, but a new cardigan or a pull-over (would be nice). A new thriller from one of my favo(u)rite authors would be great, too. How about you?

Donna : I’d like a new CD, or maybe an I-Tunes gift card. I would really like some tickets to the new “Alice in Chains” concert, but those* are a bit expensive! I need some gift ideas for Dad. Do you have any ideas?

Mom: He likes jazz, so perhaps a CD by Chris Botti ? Otherwise, since your dad likes tools and gadgets, why not a new electric drill ?

Donna : Do you think we could go shopping this week-end?
Mom: Perfect !


* “those” is more emphatic than “they”

And.... if you have any questions... don't hesitate, I'll do my best !

MystO'Griff
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[Coxy]

Thanks a lot,

Your exercises are great and your words of encouragement as well.

I just want to know one or 2 things:

To do purchases : is it right or wrong?
The place of really: I really would like
the difference between as your father... and since your...

See you,

Coxy

[MystOGriff]

Hello, my dear Coxy !

Many thanks for your nice words, you're very welcome, indeed !

To answer your questions :

To do purchases : "To make purchases or to purchase". You'll hear "go shopping" more often.

The place of really: "I really would like" is OK if you want to emphasize the importance.

The difference between as your father... and since your... : no difference in this use.

Wishing you a great afternoon,

MystO'Griff
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