Un, Le, Ce, or De French Articles Explained

Un, Le, Ce, or De French Articles Explained Megan L. As an English speaker learning  French, articles are little words that can still give you big problems. Since French nouns are masculine, feminine, and plural and have different articles to distinguish them, you will need to memorize at least two French articles for each English one. To help you master French articles, weve broken them down into groups for you to study. Basics The first thing you need to learn are the English articles so that you can get a better understanding of what to use in French. There are really only two English articles: The â€" definite article A/An â€" indefinite article French articles (like most languages outside of Germanic ones) use other words as articles, and even allow you to omit articles from time to time. The following are considered French articles, although their function is largely the same as in English. Because you have to be aware of the gender of a noun, you have to treat these words the save as an article. Some Partitive article This Finally, there are special cases where you either need to use an article where you wouldn’t in English or you can omit an articles where you use an article in English. Article additions and omissions Definite Articles â€" Le, La, and Les (The in French) Probably the most widely used English article is the. You use it all the time without having to think about it because there is only one word in English. It is called a definitive article because the word the denotes something that is specific, such as the chair, the stores, or the moment. Each of these refers to a specific thing or group of things. There are four definite French articles that mean the, and those are the le articles. Each of the definite articles has a specific meaning. Le â€" the masculine definite article. Whenever you see a word preceded by the French article le, that means that the noun is masculine, so if you want to switch to one of the other French articles, you would use the masculine version of the article. La â€" the feminine definite article. All singular feminine nouns are preceded by la. L’ â€" the definite article when the noun starts with a vowel. Les â€" the plural definite article. All plural nouns, regardless of gender, receive the same article, les, to indicate that it is plural. If you have to add the plural indicator (such as s or es) you add les before it. It is a little more difficult to understand the differences if you are a native English speaker because there is no equivalent. English does not have gendered nouns and the language does not differentiate between singular and plural when using the definite article the. This is perhaps why it is most difficult to translate what you know into French with the right use, and it takes a lot of memorization. However, once you memorize the gender of a noun, you can more easily use all of the other French articles. For example, you would say le fils for the son and la fille for the daughter. You would use the corresponding masculine or feminine article for a/an, of, or this. The definite article l’ is similar to the English indefinite article an for the same reason. Saying a apple is difficult, but if you add the letter n it is easier. Both of the French articles for the (la and le) end with vowel sounds that are difficult to flow into another vowel sound, such as enfant (child). The trick is to remember that the French language needs this for their definite articles, not their indefinite articles (the next section). Plural nouns are a little easier because you do not consider gender. Whenever you have a plural noun, you always use les to indicate that you are using the plural form of the word. There is more to know about plurals and les because the French use definite articles at times when English speakers and omit them other times where you would usually omit them. These are covered in the last section. Indefinite Articles â€" Un, Une, and Des (A in French) Indefinite articles are used when you are referring to anything that you would consider generic, such as a chair or an apple. When you say you want an apple, you don’t have a specific one in mind. If you have washed an apple and left it on the counter, you would say you want the apple on the counter instead of one of the apples in the basket or refrigerator. The French have an equivalent version for the indefinite article based on the nouns gender and if it is plural. This means there are three articles to learn. Un â€" the masculine version of the English article a. Une â€" the feminine version of the English article a. Des â€" the plural version, although there is no English equivalent. This one is covered in more depth later in this section. Using un and une is pretty much memorization of each noun gender. For example, Once you learn a nouns gender, it is a simple matter of using un and une correctly. If you read the information on des, you may have been trying to think of a correlation in English and found yourself confused. That’s because as a native English speaker, you do not think of using indefinite articles with plural nouns. You know not to say a chairs or an apples. In English the indefinite article is always singular. The French language has a different set of rules, and so have a corresponding article, which means that it really doesn’t have a direct translation (because English does not use this article with plurals). Of all the French articles, this one is probably among the most difficult because you will naturally try to do a direct translation, which means you will exclude the required des. Partitive Articles â€" De, De La, De L’, and Des (Some in French) Another word that does not have an exact translation, it essentially functions like  to the English word some. It is used whenever you talk about something that can be divided into smaller parts, such as bread or juice. I would like some bread. I would like a glass of juice. The other use for these words is to specify that you do not know the quantity. For example, most of the time you would not each an entire pie, but you probably don’t know example how much. You would say you ate some pie. If you know the amount or are talking about something generic, you would use the or a/an just like English. Otherwise, you would select one of these four partitive articles. De â€" the masculine article for some. De la â€" the feminine article for some. De l’ â€" the article for some when the noun starts with a vowel. Des â€" the article for some for all plural nouns. Note that this is used when the number is not specified. If you have a specific number, you would say the quantity instead of some, such as I ate nine rolls instead of I ate some rolls. Happily, they follow the same rules as the definite articles in terms of use, so once you know how to use the properly, you can more easily discuss portions. Ce, Ceci, Cela, and Ça (This in French) Technically, this is a pronoun, but because it is so closely tied with the article you used in the previous sentence, it is best to discuss it at the same time. The English article this is a rough equivalent for these four pronouns. Do not equate these four articles with gender though because their use is not gender based. Ce â€" roughly English this or it. Primarily you would use this with verb être (to be) or an impersonal expression. When used, in a sentence, it becomes c’est. C’est une bonne idée. â€" That’s a good idea. C’est difficile à faire. â€" It’s hard to do. As the examples show, you can think of it as a contraction with être, just like English uses the contractions that’s and it’s. Ceci and cela â€" the articles are used with all other verbs for the same purpose. Ceci is used in place of this and cela is use in place of that. Whenever the verb être does not appear, you use one of these two articles. You use ceci to indicate something that is close by (this pie or this color). You use cela to indicate something that is further away (that house or that chair). Determine which of the two you would say, then you can do a straight translation for both of these. Ceci peut nous aider. â€" This could help us. Cela me fait plaisir. â€" That makes me happy Je ne veux pas cela, je veux ceci. â€" I don’t want that, I want this. Ça â€" the article used for informal this or that. Unlike the others, it is informal, so you would avoid it in any professional realm or public speaking. Keep in mind that while these look like they would follow the same rules as the articles, the use is completely different. It is perhaps the most closely aligned with their English counterparts, it will take you some time to get accustomed to using them. Omitting and Adding Articles One of the biggest problems with articles is that most languages are not consistent about how they are used. There are a number of instances where you should add the article where you wouldn’t in English. Most nouns require an article. At first it will feel awkward to say  j’aime la glace because its direct translation is I like the ice cream. Similarly, Je n’ai pas mangé beaucoup de tarte mean  I ate a lot of pie. The most difficult will be the use of articles before plural nouns, whether you are using the French articles that are equivalent to a/an or the. Where in English you would say Horses were running in the field, the direct translation from French is The horses were running in the field. Then you have a few cases where you omit the article, and these largely require memorization. Some set expressions do not include articles, and these you must memorize one by one. Articles are not used when specifying what a person’s job is. When you use de (indicating an unspecified number of something, such as many or lots of) you would not use an article afterward. Articles are always difficult to learn in any other western language. It takes time, work, and a considerable amount of memorization, particularly from a non-gendered language like English. It is best to take it slow and learn them one at a time. Because there is some overlap, once you are comfortable  with one set of French articles, you will have an easier time getting accustomed to the others. That is also why you need to really dedicate time to learning whether a noun is masculine or feminine. Do you have any tips for using French articles correctly? Share them in the comments below! Interested in Private Lessons? 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Should I Go To Tufts University

Should I Go To Tufts University The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Robert is a Seattle tutor specializing in SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, Calculus tutoring, Physics tutoring, and many other subjects. He is a 2013 graduate of Tufts University with a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering. See what he had to say about his school: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.How urban or safe is the campus?Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Robert: The Tufts campus is small and pretty. All but a couple of buildings are within comfortable walking distance, and those that arent are still close. The campus is suburban, surrounded mostly by houses (no apartment buildings). Much of the closer housing is rented by students. A bike certainly doesnt hurt, and there are lots of racks around campus, but since the main campus is a hill, effort is required. There is parking available at most residential locations that are given a student pass. Cars really arent necessary for travel on campus, though. For travel off campus, the Joey provides free transportation to the nearest subway stop (Davis square on the red line of The T, the local subway system). In the near future, there will be an on-campus stop on the green line, though to be frank, the red line is very convenient and Davis square is the nearest interesting location. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Robert: In my experience, professors and advisors are very available. I regularly would just show up at the doors of my advisor and a few professors and they would be willing to help me. Otherwise, emails are answered very quickly. I honestly cant remember the last time I needed to see a TA, so I cant speak to that. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Robert: This varies wildly from dorm to dorm. Some rooms are large and some are small, depending on where you are. There is a dichotomy between uphill and downhill. Its not hard to get from one to the other; its just easier to get from one uphill place to another uphill place than from uphill to downhill and vice-versa. The food is good at both dining halls as well as the take-out food hall (and you should take advantage of it while forced to pay for the unlimited meal plan during freshman year). Since the campus is so small, getting to any location is really not a problem. Socialization is particularly big for freshmen and sophomores, who are required to live on campus. There were many dorm events, including weekly hall snacks, and larger campus events to facilitate socialization and cultural interaction. I personally spent most of my time with people in my hall and any friends they had made. These same people were my friends all four years of college and I currently live with two r oommates of the last few years. VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Robert: There is definitely a large emphasis on the liberal arts and a broad education. Theres also focus on leadership. For undergraduates, the two big majors are Peace Justice Studies and International Relations, though I think any major is represented well. As an Engineering student, I can say that engineers get some special treatment. As a minority with more technical coursework (and more required courses), engineers get the huge boon of being able to pick classes first (even freshmen engineers pick before senior Liberal Arts majors). VT: How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Robert: As stated above, it was quite easy to make friends as a freshman. There are a lot of really good people attending Tufts, and I was fortunate enough to spend my freshman year with a whole building of truly excellent people. Many of the friends I made there are friends to this day. Greek life plays a role in social life. It did not at all affect me, as I did not attend fraternity parties; many of my friends did, however. I think that, overall, most of the people I know didnt make great friends at fraternities. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Robert: The Career Center is very helpful if youre willing to go get help. They will set up mock interviews and look over your resum to make sure that you are in a good state for job hunting. I was in a very unique position of having a planned move to Seattle when I started to utilize the Career Center, and as a result, there were few job opportunities available to me. They do get many job postings for the east coast, particularly the Boston Area. I recognized some of the companies as big names in robotics (which is what I was looking for at the time), but that makes sense since Boston has many robotics companies. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Robert: The library and dorm lounges are usually quite spacious and easily available. Theyre also generally quiet enough to easily do work (particularly the library). The campus center is small and can be crowded (and a bit noisier). Its still quite a nice environment to get work done, and a lot of group projects or other work requiring communication gets done there (for instance, I tutored a student there). They also have food and activities at the campus center (such as ping-pong tables). VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Robert: Medford is more or less a suburban town. There are some decent restaurants and a couple of parks (and its pretty nice to walk around). Somerville is a bit more like the city. Davis and Porter squares have quite a few restaurants and a movie theater. The red line takes you into Harvard square, Central Square, Kendal MIT, and eventually into Boston. Theres plenty to do at each of these locations, and there are many college-aged students as well (Harvard and MIT, for instance). I think most students stay on campus or go into Davis for fun, especially since Boston doesnt stay up too late. Its nice to go into the city on a weekend and explore, or stop by one of the aforementioned squares to try something new. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Robert: Each graduating class at Tufts has about 1,300 students, which isnt all that many. As a mechanical engineer, classes varied from large lecture halls of over 100 students to classes of about 15 students. As an applied math student, classes varied from 5 40 students. The only time classes were in any way displeasing is when certain math classes would seat 40 in a room intended for less. Otherwise, class size was fine. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Robert: This might not be super helpful, but I took Differential Equations with this French teacher. He would come in every day with two long-sleeved shirts and would take off the outer shirt when he got into the classroom. I remember one day he was teaching us something regarding vectors and it was late in the class on a Friday and we all wanted to leave. He asked a question and the room was silent. His response was You dont give a damn! You can all go. It wasnt angry, or meant to make us feel bad. It was simply a candid observation. I actually learned a lot in that class, and went on to grade papers for the same professor (in the same subject) two years later. Check out Roberts tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

SAT Preparations Online SAT Prep Online Tutoring Tutorpace

SAT Preparations Online SAT Prep Online Tutoring Tutorpace SAT is the exam taken by high school students to showcase their ability and academic knowledge to gain admissions in colleges and universities in the United States. SAT exam is considered one of the challenging tests because of its format and the limited time given to the students to answer the questions. SAT test paper majorly consist of multiple choice questions ranging from low to medium to high difficulty level, with negative penalty on wrong answers formultiple choice questions. SAT Reasoning test consists of 3 main sections: Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing. The other type of SAT test is the SAT Subject test which is given in about 20 individual subjects, each of one-hour duration. An SAT Subject test, unlike the reasoning test is taken in different subject areas like History, Biology, Mathematics, Literature, Physics, and Foreign Languages etc. Preparing for SAT is a process most high school students go over but it is important to realize that this test is conducted based on the academic level and standard of a high school student only. Hence it is not impossible for any student to achieve a top score as it only requires good amount of practice and good conceptual knowledge in a subject. Students should practice at home answering each question in less than a minute so that they get used to this format during the main test. By learning and improving the concepts learnt at school and by practicing SAT questions daily, it is possible for any student to achieve high scores.

Find Distance Between Two Points

Find Distance Between Two Points To find the distance between two points whose co-ordinates are given. Let P1 and P2 are the two given points, and let their co-ordinates are respectively (x1 y1) and (x2 y2).Therefore, by trigonometry we can find that the distance between two points is given by the formula The distance P1 P2 = [(x1 x2)2 + (y1 y2)2] Note :The distance of the point (x1, y1) from the origin is (x12 + y12) because the coordinates of the origin are (0, 0). The axes are rectangular. Example1 :Let us find the distance between the pairs of points (2, 3) and (5, 7). Solution :We have to find the distance between the pairs of points (2, 3) and (5, 7). Let x1 = 2, y1 = 3 and x2 = 5, y2 = 7 Hence required distance = (x1 x2)2 + (y1 y2)2 = (2 - 5)2 + (3 7)2 = (-3)2 + (-4)2 = 9 + 16 = 25 = 5 The distance between two points = 5 Example 2.Find the distance between the pairs of points (-3,-2) and (-6, 7) The axes are being inclined at 600. Let x1 = -3, y1 = -2 and x2 = -6, y2 = 7 and q = 600 Hence required distance = (x1 x2)2 + (y1 y2)2 +2 (x1 x2) (y1 y2) Cos q = (-3 + 6)2 + (-2-7)2 +2(-3+6) (-2-7) Cos 600 = (3)2 + (-9)2 + 2 (3) (-9). 1/2 The distance = 9 + 81 - 27 = 63 = 37.

Is There an Age Limit to Learn Guitar

Is There an Age Limit to Learn Guitar When is it Too Late to Sign Up for Guitar Lessons? ChaptersLearning Guitar as an Older Person.I Should Have Learned How to Play Guitar When I Was Younger.You Have More Time Now.You Have More Disposable Income.You Have More Experience.Feeling Motivated to Play Guitar?First of all, the guitar is often considered an instrument for adolescents and young adults in their twenties to learn; it’s a symbol of freedom, of rock and roll, escape, pop songs and groupies.This is because the guitar - in all its different forms, from the jazz guitar and blues guitar to the guitar solos and rhythm guitar of heavy metal - is usually pictured with the young.  Popular music per se - and the guitar has become the quintessential symbol of popular music - is dominated by and marketed to young people.As there are very few older famous musicians around (that didn't start off young!) - and as the ones that do exist are usually found in classical music - you would be forgiven for thinking that older people can't start to learn music.However, the guitar is on e of America’s favorite instruments because it’s easy to learn and carry. And there is no reason why, if you're 28, 35, 42, 55 or even 63, you can't still learn to play the guitar. It isn't too late.When should you play the guitar?SaveSave

What is it Like to Attend The University of New Mexico

What is it Like to Attend The University of New Mexico The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Roxanne received her undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from The University of New Mexico. She is currently a tutor in Albuquerque specializing in algebra, biology, chemistry, and several other subjects. See what she had to say about her experience at The University of New Mexico:https://www.varsitytutors.com/algebra-tutors Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Roxanne: The University of New Mexico has very limited parking for students who do not live on campus. Most commuting students must purchase off-campus parking lot passes, and then ride shuttle buses to campus. Parking is expensive, so living near enough to campus to bike or walk is a great way to save money. The University of New Mexico parking and transportation department provides free city bus passes to students, which is another money-saving option. The campus is in the middle of Albuquerque between the Nob Hill district and downtown. The area is mostly safe, and the campus has thorough security. Lights have also been added around the more dimly lit areas of campus to increase night safety for students, but I wouldnt advise walking late at night alone. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Roxanne:This question is extremely class dependent. Some professors are incredibly helpful, whereas others are busy with their work. Academic advisers availability also depends on the area of study. Most department advisers have open hours of availability, but the university-wide advisers have more limited hours. Teaching assistants tend to be incredibly helpful during their office hours/help sessions, but it is important to remember that they are also students, and they have limited availability around exam times. How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Roxanne:The University of New Mexico has a plethora of clubs and organizations, so every student should be able to find at least one that interests him or her. The school also hosts several campus-wide events for students to socialize and recruit for their organizations/clubs. Dorm life is dependent on the style of dorm that the student is placed in. The University of New Mexico has apartment style, suite style, and traditional dorms. I lived in both the suite style and apartment style dorms, and I much preferred the apartment style. Most students enjoy the community of the traditional dorms. Living in the dorms gives students many other opportunities to socialize through events scheduled by the Resident Advisers. The on-campus dining options are plentiful, and the main cafeteria, La Posada, was recently redone and is greatly improved. The area around campus has plenty of restaurants within walking distance, as well. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Roxanne:The University of New Mexico has a very diverse student body. Business, psychology, biology, and engineering are popular programs. I studied biology and chemistry. I began as a biology major with a chemistry minor, but I bumped chemistry up to a double major once I realized how much I enjoyed it. The university did a fine job of supporting my areas of study. The biology department has several advisers, making it relatively easy to find solutions to scheduling problems and other questions. The chemistry department is less supported, having only one adviser who is also the only adviser for the biochemistry department. How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Roxanne:I was shy as an incoming freshman, and I had trouble meeting and talking with people at first. I joined Nourish International, and I also became friends with my dorm-mates. Events like Friday Night Live and other student union building-sponsored events were also helpful in meeting other students. Greek life does play a significant role on campus. I never pledged a sorority, but I know many people who were members of Greek life. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services? Roxanne:The University of New Mexico offers many students employment and work-study positions. The Career Center hosts several job fairs each semester. They tend to under-represent careers in the sciences, so for me they werent extremely helpful, but they do have many opportunities for other areas of work. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Roxanne:The main campus library has recently been redone. The main area has many supplies for group and private study. If the main area is crowded, there are also several other computer labs and study rooms. If students need absolute silence to study, there is an entire wing of the library where no noise is allowed. The student union building is a great hangout spot, and it also has a computer lab and print area. The dorm lounge situation is dependent on the dorm. Several of the dorm common areas are newly refurbished, but some of the older buildings have rundown common areas that arent great for studying. Describe the surrounding town. Roxanne:The University of New Mexico is in the middle of town between downtown and Nob Hill. Albuquerque is close to several beautiful mountain ranges with many hiking trails. Some of my favorite things to do besides hike are visit trampoline parks, go to movies, and play putt putt golf. Students go downtown a lot on the weekends. Downtown is within walking distance of campus if students arent opposed to a decent walk. There arent many reasons to go to opposite sides of town from campus because they are mostly just residential areas. The University of New Mexico is placed in one of the busiest part of town. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Roxanne:Again, this question is dependent on the area of study. Lower-level courses that many students take for their core curriculum are extremely large. My first class at The University of New Mexico had around 300 students. The honors program only allows up to about 12 students per class to suit the discussion setting of the courses offered. The higher-level classes tend to have fewer students because there are more options to fulfill degree requirements. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Roxanne:I worked as a Peer Learning Facilitator (PLF) during my senior year of college. A PLF is similar to a teaching assistant, but we only work in lower-level science courses that have a high fail/drop rate to help students pass those classes and move on in their degree paths. We also only work for classes where a certain portion is dedicated to active learning. My last semester, I worked for a General Chemistry II course and absolutely loved it. The professor I worked with was incredibly fair and helpful to her students. She wanted everybody to have the opportunity to do their best. It was awesome being part of that class. Working with a professor who was so encouraging to her students was great! Being able to be a part of that class was something I loved most about college, and I wish I discovered the position earlier. Check out Roxannes tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

25 English Collocations related to Health - Learn English with Harry ??

25 English Collocations related to Health - Learn English with Harry ?? Here you will learn 25 collocations related to health.Have you ever wondered how to speak English without hesitation? Do you remember that dreadful moment when you couldnt find the right word to describe something in English?Youre not alone. Many ESL students experience the same problems. And this is when English collocations come in handy.Stop learning words in English. Make your life easier and start learning English collocations. With a bit of practise, you will be able to speak English without hesitation quite quickly. 25 Collocations related to Health Enjoyed this infographic? Here's what you can do next: GO INTO HOSPITAL FOR AN OPERATIONExample: Im going into hospital next week for a small operation on my foot.BE TREATED IN HOSPITALExample: Three people were treated in hospital after two trucks and a van collided on the motorway.KEEP SOMEONE IN HOSPITAL OVERNIGHTExample: They kept him in hospital overnight for tests.BE DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITALto be allowed to leave hospitalExample: Sarahs grandfather was discahrged from hospital last night.A BAD HEADACHEExample: I was at my desk at work when I got a really bad headache.A SPLITTING HEADACHEa very bad headacheExample: Ive got a splitting headache, Im going to lie down. IT GIVES ME A HEADACHEExample: This loud music gives me a headache.A DULL ACHEExample: This dull ache in my left arm keeps me awake at night.A NAGGING ACHEannoying physical pain or discomfortExample: She always complained of a nagging ache in her back.A MUSCULAR ACHEExample: This gel relieves muscular ache.A NASTY COUGHreally bad coughExample: I have a nasty cough after flu.A PERSISTENT COUGHa cough that lasts longer than normalExample: You should consult your doctor if the persistent cough doesnt go away.GET RID OF A COUGHto relieve coughExample: This cough syrup will help you get rid of cough in no time. English Collocations related to Health : CATCH A COLDExample: Last year I caught a really bad cold just before Christmas.A HEAVY COLDExample: Dont come into work if you have a heavy cold.PRESCRIBE MEDICINEExample: In many countries doctors prescribe medicine to patients electronically.TAKE MEDICINEExample: You should take this medicine twice a day with food.GIVE SOMEONE MEDICINEExample: Dont forget to give him his medicine after breakfast.MEDICINE MAKES YOU FEEL DROWSYExample: This medicine will make you drowsy, you should avoid driving.TAKE A PILLExample: My grandmother keeps forgetting to take her pills.SWALLOW A PILLExample: I find it really difficult to swallow these pills. COVERED IN BLOODExample: Whats the matter with your head? Its covered in blood.LOSE BLOODExample: She lost a lot of blood in car accident.A BLOOD TESTExample: We need to do some blood tests to find out whats making you feel so tired.PUT A BANDAGE  Example: Its quite a deep cut, so we need to put a bandage on it.REMOVE A BANDAGEExample: He removed his bandage, and showed me the cut on his arm.

Glossary of Adjectives for Describing People

Glossary of Adjectives for Describing People Hey, storytellers! When you want to tell a story about a family member or write fiction, the reader may need help imagining the characters in your story. The solution is to use descriptive vocabulary. Adjectives that describe people can help your reader quickly get a sense of your impressions of the people in your story. Here are 300 adjectives to help you write your masterpiece. By Marguerite Gérard http://www.arthermitage.org/Marguerite-Gerard/Artist-Painting-a-Portrait-of-a-Musician.html, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3754841 This glossary is best suited for narrative writing, but there are also field-related glossaries on the Virtual Writing Tutor blog. Glossary abandonedHaving been deserted or left. acceptedGenerally believed or recognized to be valid or correct. affectedInfluenced or touched by an external factor. affectionalCharacterized by emotion. Affective, emotive. Emotional of more than usual emotion. affectiveRelating to moods, feelings, and attitudes. afraidFeeling fear or anxiety; frightened. aggressiveReady or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression. agitatedFeeling or appearing troubled or nervous. alienatedExperiencing or inducing feelings of isolation or estrangement. amazedGreatly surprised; astonished. amusedFinding something funny or entertaining. angryFeeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility; full of anger. anxiousFeeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. apatheticShowing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern. ardentVery enthusiastic or passionate. arousedExcited by sexual thoughts. ashamedEmbarrassed or guilty because of ones actions, characteristics, or associations. ashenOf a persons face, very pale with shock, fear, or illness. astonishedGreatly surprised or impressed; amazed. aversionA strong dislike or disinclination. avoidanceThe action of keeping away from or not doing something. awedFilled with awe or wonder. awfulVery bad. berserkOut of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied. blanched(Of skin) white or pale from fear or lack of sunlight blaseUnimpressed with or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before. bloodless(Of a revolution or conflict) without violence or killing. boredFeeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in ones current activity. brave Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage. calmNot showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions. chargedHaving an electric charge. chatty Someone who talks a lot. chillyUnfriendly; not acting warm or nice. clever Good at learning things. . cockyConfident; full of oneself; arrogant. coldUnfriendly; showing no emotion. cold-eyedCold in manner or appearance especially : coolly dispassionate cold-eyed analysis. comfortableFeeling easy and nice; feeling relaxed and safe. confidentFeeling or showing confidence in oneself or ones abilities or qualities. confused(Of a person) unable to think clearly; bewildered. courageousBrave; showing mental or spiritual strength. cowardly Someone who is afraid of things. . creepyScary; unpleasant. crimsonOf a rich deep red colour inclining to purple. criticalExpressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgements. deceitfulNot truthful; deliberately misleading. delightedGuilty of or involving deceit; deceiving or misleading others. depressedFlattened; pushed down. despairThe complete loss or absence of hope. despondentIn low spirits from loss of hope or courage. detestableDeserving intense dislike. devastateDestroy or ruin. disappointedSad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfil ones hopes or expectations. disapprovingExpressing an unfavourable opinion. discombobulatedTo be confused. disgustA feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive. disillusionedDisappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one had believed. dismayedCause (someone) to feel concern and distress. disregardedPay no attention to; ignore. disrespectfulShowing a lack of respect or courtesy; impolite. distantEmotionally withdrawn. disturbedHaving had the normal pattern or functioning disrupted. dominatingHave power and influence over. dubiousDoubtful; difficult to believe. eagerBeing anxious or overly excited. easy-going Someone who is easy to get along with. ecstaticJoyful; very happy. elatedMake (someone) ecstatically happy. elationGreat happiness and exhilaration. electricOf, worked by, charged with, or producing electricity. electrifyingArousing a sudden sense of great excitement; thrilling. embarrassedFeeling or showing embarrassment. embarrassmentA feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness. emotionalFull of feelings; moody. emptyContaining nothing; not filled or occupied. enamoredBe filled with love for. energeticHaving a strong ability to do work; very active. enragedVery angry; furious. enthusiasmIntense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. enthusiasticShowing great excitement and readiness to do something; a great eagerness. enviousHaving spite and resentment because of another persons success. excitedVery enthusiastic and eager. exultationA feeling of triumphant elation or jubilation; rejoicing. faithfulHaving trust and belief. ferventHaving or displaying a passionate intensity. fervidVery passionate or emotional, showing fervour. festiveHappy, cheerful, jubilant. feverishOverheated without sweating; having a higher than normal body temperature. fieryConsisting of fire or burning strongly and brightly. fineOf high quality. flushed(Of a persons skin) red and hot, typically as the result of illness or strong emotion. franticPanicked excitement; a feeling that is excited, but in a fearful way. freneticFast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way. frenziedA state of being temporarily agitated or disorderly. friendly Someone who is nice to other people. . frightenedAfraid or anxious. frustratedFeeling or expressing distress and annoyance resulting from an inability to change or achieve something. fulfilledSatisfied or happy because of fully developing ones abilities or character. funny Used to describe someone who is amusing. furiousExtremely angry. furyWild or violent anger. galvanicRelating to or involving electric currents produced by chemical action. galvanisingShock or excite (someone) into taking action. galvanizingShock or excite (someone) into taking action. generous Someone who shares their time or things with others. gleefulFull of great happiness. gloomyUnhappy; doubtful and dark. goodFollowing the rules; having strong morals. griefIntense sorrow, especially caused by someones death. grievingFeel intense sorrow. gruffAbrupt or short in manner. grumpy Bad-tempered. guiltyCulpable of or responsible for a specified wrongdoing. happyJoyful. hard-working Someone who works very hard. hatefulFull of hate; full of extreme dislike or bad feelings. hecticFull of incessant or frantic activity. hesitantTentative, unsure, or slow in acting or speaking. hoarseWith a rough voice. honest Someone who is truthful and who doesnt cheat or steal. hopefulOptimistic; thinking that something good will happen. horribleCausing or likely to cause horror; shocking. hostileMean toward; having bad feelings or aggression toward something; being against or opposed to. hot-bloodedLustful; passionate. humiliatedMake (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride. hungryWanting something; having an urge for something. hurtHaving felt pain; having been injured. huskyHaving a low, deep, and rough sound, especially in a voice. hystericalRelated to a state of uncontrollable emotion; in a state of panic or mental breakdown. ignoredRefuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally. illSick. impassionedFilled with or showing great emotion. impassiveNot feeling or showing emotion. importantHaving high rank or status. inadequateNot enough. incandescentEmitting light as a result of being heated. indifferentNot caring one way or the other; having no feelings about something. indignantAngry about something unfair; acting upset or annoyed. inferiorLower in rank, status, or quality. infuriatedMake (someone) extremely angry and impatient. inquisitiveCurious; having a lot of questions. insecureNot firm or fixed; liable to give way or break. insignificantUnimportant; small as a percent of the whole. inspiredOf extraordinary quality, as if arising from some external creative impulse. interestedShowing curiosity or concern about something or someone; having a feeling of interest. intimateClosely acquainted; familiar. irritatedShowing or feeling slight anger; annoyed. isolatedFar away from other places, buildings, or people; remote. jealousEnvious; wishing you had something someone else has. jovialHappy, cheerful. jovialHappy,cheeful. joyfulFeeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure and happiness. jubilantFeeling or showing a joyful happiness. judgmentalOf or concerning the use of judgement. kindNice; thoughtful toward others; thinking about others feelings. kind Someone who behaves in a caring way towards other people. lachrymoseTearful or given to weeping. lazy An inactive person who avoids work. liberated(Of a person) free from social conventions or traditional ideas, especially with regard to sexual roles. listless(Of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm. livelyFull of life, energetic, active. lividVery angry; furious. loathingA feeling of intense dislike or disgust; hatred. lonelySad because one has no friends or company. loud Someone who talks really loudly. lovingFeeling or showing love or great care. lucky Someone who often has good fortune. lyricPoem-like having a rhythmic pattern and frequently rhyme, often written as lyrical. lyricalHaving poetic quality suitable for use in song. madCrazy; not well mentally. marvelousCausing great wonder; extraordinary. matureFully developed physically; full-grown. mean Someone who is nasty and unkind. melancholyVery sad; depressed. moody used to describe someone who behaves differently every time you meet them. movingIn motion. nasty A mean, unpleasant person. neat A person who is very tidy. nervousEasily agitated or alarmed. nervous Someone who is easily startled by things. nice Someone who is friendly and kind. nonchalantCool and calm; without a care or bother. nonplussedConfusion; unable to understand. nonsubjectiveNot shaped by personal experience, views, opinion, or knowledge. objectiveNot influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts. obsessedPreoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually and to a troubling extent. openAllowing access, passage, or a view through an empty space; not closed or blocked. optimisticFeeling that good things will happen; feeling positive. overwhelmBury or drown beneath a huge mass of something, especially water. overwroughtBury or drown beneath a huge mass of something, especially water. panicSudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing wildly unthinking behaviour. peacefulQuiet and calm. pensiveIn deep thought; having serious thoughts that are sometimes sad. perfervidIntense and impassioned. perplexedCompletely baffled; very puzzled. phlegmaticHaving an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition. phlegmaticalHaving an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition. phreneticFast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way. playfulFull of fun; silly; enjoying things just for funs sake; not serious. polite Someone who has good manners. popular Somebody who is liked by many people. possessed(Of a person) completely controlled by an evil spirit. powerfulHaving great control or authority over others. powerlessUnable to do anything; without power; without the ability to act. protectiveIntended to protect someone or something. proudFeeling great about something you did. provocativeCausing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately. quiet Used to describe someone who doesnt talk very much. quizzicalIn a way that asks a question; in a way that shows wondering. rageViolent uncontrollable anger. rationalSensible, sane; based on logical thought. redDescribing objects of the red color. reddenedMake or become red. red-facedHaving a red face, especially as a result of embarrassment or shame. red-hotSo hot as to glow red. rejectedDismiss as inadequate, unacceptable, or faulty. remorsefulRegretful; feeling bad or guilty about something done in the past. repugnantExtremely distasteful; unacceptable. resentfulFeeling or expressing bitterness or indignation at having been treated unfairly. respectedAdmire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements. responsiveAnswering; reacting to something. ridiculeThe subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behaviour. rude Bad mannered, impolite. sarcasticActing with bitter humor often meant to be mean or hurtful; expressing feelings or saying things that are the opposite of what is meant in order to make a point. scaredFearful; frightened. selfish Used to describe someone who only thinks about themselves. sensationalCausing great public interest and excitement. sensitiveHaving tender emotions; subject to feeling emotions easily. sereneCalm; peaceful. serious Someone who is always very sensible (the opposite of silly). shockedCause (someone) to feel surprised and upset. shy Quiet and a little bit nervous around other people. sillyHaving or showing a lack of common sense or judgement; absurd and foolish. silly Someone who is a bit foolish, or who doesnt behave in a serious way. sizzlingVery exciting or passionate. skepticalNot easily convinced; having doubts or reservations. smart Someone who is very clever. somberDark or dull in colour or tone. sore(Of a part of ones body) painful or aching. sorrowA feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others. sorrowfulFeeling sadness. soulfulExpressing or appearing to express deep and often sorrowful feeling. startledFeeling or showing sudden shock or alarm. starvingSuffering or dying from hunger. stirredMove a spoon or other implement round in (a liquid or other substance) in order to mix it thoroughly. stolidCalm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation. stressedExperiencing mental or emotional strain or tension. stunningExtremely impressive or attractive. stupid Someone who is not clever. submissiveMeek and obedient; giving in to the force of others. sulkyPouty; being in a sad, mopey mood; sad or angry and not wanting to talk about it. sulkyMorose, bad-tempered, and resentful; refusing to be cooperative or cheerful. superchargedSupply with extra energy or power. surpriseAn unexpected or astonishing event, fact, etc. suspiciousFeeling that something is wrong; not trusting. tediousTiring and boring. terrifiedCause to feel extreme fear. testyEasily irritated; impatient and somewhat bad-tempered. threatenedState ones intention to take hostile action against (someone) in retribution for something done or not done. thrillingCausing excitement and pleasure; exhilarating. tidy Someone who is very neat and well organised. timidShowing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened. tiredSleepy; needing sleep. torridVery hot and dry. touchedFeeling gratitude or sympathy; moved. triumphA great victory or achievement. troubledBeset by problems or difficulties. umbrageOffence or annoyance. unblinkingOf a person or their eyes) not blinking. undemonstrativeNot tending to express feelings, especially of affection, openly. unemotionalNot having or showing strong feelings. unhappySad, not happy. unlucky Someone who often suffers from bad fortune. . unrestrainedNot restrained or restricted. untidy Someone who is very messy. unwellIll. vainHaving or showing an excessively high opinion of ones appearance, abilities, or worth. vain Someone who is a bit too fond of their looks. vengefulFull of a desire to retaliate; feeling a strong need to get back at someone. victimizedSingle (someone) out for cruel or unjust treatment. vulnerableLiable to be harmed. wearyVery tired; exhausted; not feeling like dealing with a situation any more. whiteOf the colour of milk or fresh snow, due to the reflection of all visible rays of light; the opposite of black. wickedVery bad and mean-spirited. wildCrazy; out of control. wiseSomeone with a lot of common sense and knowledge. withdrawnNot wanting to communicate with other people. worked upVery angry, excited, or upset about something. worriedAnxious or troubled about actual or potential problems. worthlessHaving no real value or use. wrathfulFull of or characterized by intense anger. wrongNot correct or true; incorrect. zestfulCharacterized by great enthusiasm and energy. 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