The hints "Helene" and "Designers"

N. Hilary (Shamrockhill) W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

The hints "Helene" and "Designers"

Salut,

I'm with Frank C. and Justin H. The "Helene" hint must be a mistake, as it doesn't seem to apply to the narrative.

I was also thrown off a bit by the hint to use the masculine form for "designers". I used "stylistes" which is both masc. and fem., as are the terms "designer" and "modeliste". However, "createur/creatrice" and "couturier/couturiere" do have the different masc. and fem forms.

Otherwise, a fun exercise and I learned a new expression: "un leger vent de panique". 

Bonne Continuation

Asked 1 day ago
CélineKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Bonjour N,

We're glad to hear you've learnt a new expression and have enjoyed this exercise.

You're correct about the hint, which has now been removed.

As for the hint regarding "designers", it is useful to keep it as other users might indeed choose "créateurs/couturiers" as they have a different ending if feminine.

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

N. Hilary (Shamrockhill) W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Bonjour, Celine,

As always your answers are very helpful and much appreciated!

Merci beaucoup !

N. Hilary (Shamrockhill) W. asked:

The hints "Helene" and "Designers"

Salut,

I'm with Frank C. and Justin H. The "Helene" hint must be a mistake, as it doesn't seem to apply to the narrative.

I was also thrown off a bit by the hint to use the masculine form for "designers". I used "stylistes" which is both masc. and fem., as are the terms "designer" and "modeliste". However, "createur/creatrice" and "couturier/couturiere" do have the different masc. and fem forms.

Otherwise, a fun exercise and I learned a new expression: "un leger vent de panique". 

Bonne Continuation

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