Vocabulary: Commonly Used Verb - "Get Rid of"

Expression: GET RID OF

To “get rid of” has many meanings depending on the context. "Get rid of" a plusieurs significations selon le contexte.

A. put something somewhere
B. remove something
C. eliminate a problem - éliminer
D. throw something - jeter
E. donate or give away something- faire un don ou donner
F. sell something – vendre
G. make someone go away – faire partir quelqu'un

Example:

• Man: “I want to get rid of my computer.” Je veux me débarrasser de mon ordinateur.
• Woman: “What do you mean? Do you want to put it somewhere, throw, donate, or sell?” Que voulez-vous dire? Voulez-vous le mettre quelque part, le jeter, le donner ou le vendre?
• Man: “I am not sure.”

Vocabulary
A. Simplify [simplifier]: Make something easier or clearer.
B. Clutter [désordre]: Disorganized collection of items.
C. Storage [stockage, dépôt]: Space for keeping items.
D. Charity [charité]: Assistance for those in need.
E. Noisy [bruyant]: Producing a lot of sound.
F. Loud [fort]: Strong or high-volume sound.

Guide Questions
1. Describe Jon. What is he currently doing?
2. What did his friend advise him to do?
3. What are his plans?

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