Meaning
Today's Sentences
- I hate it when it rains.
- I hate it when you’re late.
- I hate it when you’re right.
- I hate it when people talk so loudly.
- I hate it when my sister takes my clothes.
- Writer's Note
01
I hate it when it rains.
Situation 1
What’s up with this storm?
I hate it when it rains.
Really?
I kinda like the rain.
J'aime bien la pluie.
It’s wet and gloomy.
Makes me feel depressed, too.
Ça me rend déprimé aussi.
Situation 2
I hate it when it rains.
Why?
I get so sleepy and lethargic.
It must be the lack of sun.
02
I hate it when you’re late.
Situation 1
I’m sorry for not being punctual.
I hate it when you’re late.
I know.
And I’m sure the meeting was delayed as well.
Et je suis sûr que la réunion a été retardée également.
Yes, it was.
Let me know when you can reschedule the meeting today.
Faites-moi savoir quand vous pouvez reprogrammer la réunion aujourd'hui.
Situation 2
I hate it when you’re late.
I apologize.
I was caught up at the office with a client.
J'étais retenu au bureau avec un client.
It’s okay.
You’re here now.
Vous êtes ici maintenant.
You must be hungry, let’s order.
Save room for dessert.
Gardez de la place pour le dessert.
03
I hate it when you’re right.
Situation 1
I told you that you drive too far to the right.
I remember you telling me.
Now look, you’ve scraped all our hub caps.
I hate it when you’re right.
Situation 2
I hate it when you’re right.
I wouldn’t say ‘right’.
I’d say that I’ve got principles and morals, that’s all.
Je dirais que j'ai des principes et une morale, c'est tout.
I’ve got principles and morals too.
That’s why I love you.
And that’s why we can agree to disagree.
Et c’est pourquoi nous pouvons convenir de ne pas être d’accord.
04
I hate it when people talk so loudly.
Situation 1
What’s your pet peeve?
I hate it when people talk so loudly.
In conversation?
Yes when they’re on the phone.
And especially, on the bus or subway.
Et surtout, dans le bus ou le métro.
Situation 2
You look annoyed.
I can’t stand this noise.
I hate it when people talk so loudly.
Je déteste quand les gens parlent si fort.
Why does it bother you so much.
Some people seem to think they can talk or yell like no one is around.
05
I hate it when my sister takes my clothes.
Situation 1
My sister must have taken my jeans again.
I hate it when my sister takes my clothes.
Me too.
And they never give them back either.
Et ils ne les rendent jamais non plus.
It’s so annoying.
Situation 2
I hate it when my sister takes my clothes.
Do you share the same size?
Yes, we’re pretty similar.
That’s probably why she combs through your closet.
It’s like a free, new set of clothes.
C’est comme un nouvel ensemble de vêtements gratuit.
Writer's Note
The phrase "I hate it when" is used to express strong dislike or irritation about a repeated action, habit, or situation. It often introduces something that regularly bothers or frustrates the speaker.
Here's a breakdown:
I hate when you do that.
"I" - subject
"hate" - verb
"when you do that" - noun clause, object of the verb.
I hate it when you do that.
"I" - subject
"hate" - verb
"it" - pronoun (replacing the 'understood' noun "the occasion" or "the situation")
"when you do that" - adverbial clause of time.
Let's do a few more examples and to be honest, some of my pet peeves:
- I hate it when people talk loudly on the phone in public.
- I hate it when my internet suddenly stops working during a meeting.
- I hate it when someone interrupts me while I’m speaking.
- I hate it when I forget where I parked my car.
- I hate it when movies end without a clear conclusion.
Cheers and happy learning!