Meaning
« How was the » est une expression anglaise utilisée pour demander des informations sur une expérience ou un événement passé. Par exemple, après qu'une personne ait assisté à un concert, vous pourriez lui demander « How was the concert? » pour savoir si elle a apprécié l'événement ou pour obtenir plus de détails sur ce qui s'est passé.
Cette expression est souvent suivie d'un nom indiquant l'événement ou l'expérience en question, comme « How was the meeting? » ou « How was the movie? ». Elle est utilisée dans des conversations informelles pour exprimer de l'intérêt pour les expériences des autres.
En utilisant « How was the », vous montrez que vous vous intéressez aux sentiments et aux opinions de la personne à qui vous parlez, ce qui peut contribuer à renforcer vos relations interpersonnelles. Assurez-vous de bien écouter la réponse pour engager une conversation enrichissante.
Today's Sentences
- How was the zoo?
- How was the library?
- How was the museum?
- How was the aquarium?
- How was the race track?
- Writer's Note
01
How was the zoo?
Situation 1
You’re back already?
How was the zoo?
Comment était le zoo ?
It was really fun.
Whoever said the zoo was for kids?
Qui a dit que le zoo était pour les enfants ?
Which exotic animals are being exhibited this year?
We saw some Fennec Foxes, Kinkajous, and Flying Lemurs.
Situation 2
What did you do today?
We decided to spend the day at the zoo.
Really?
That sounds nice.
Ça a l'air bien.
They had all sorts of animals, even endangered ones that were thriving in wildlife. Although, I wonder if the animals are really happy there.
02
How was the library?
Situation 1
How was the library?
I bumped into an old friend.
A friend from school?
Yea, we were in a few classes together in high school.
It was nice to see him after all this time.
C'était agréable de le revoir après tout ce temps.
Situation 2
Did you go to class?
I did and then I had to go borrow a book.
Oh, how was the library?
Did you find everything you needed?
Avez-vous trouvé tout ce dont vous aviez besoin ?
I couldn’t find what I was looking for, unfortunately.
03
How was the museum?
Situation 1
What did you do today?
I went to the museum with some friends.
Which one?
How was the museum?
Comment était le musée ?
We went to the Royal Gallery Museum.
It was inspiring to be around all the art and history.
C'était inspirant d'être entouré de tout cet art et cette histoire.
Situation 2
How was the museum?
I learned a lot.
The exhibits were all very interesting and sparked a flame in me.
Les expositions étaient toutes très intéressantes et ont éveillé une flamme en moi.
Did you have a guide or did you walk through on your own?
We had a docent-led tour for part of the visit.
But we finished the rest on our own.
Mais nous avons terminé le reste par nous-mêmes.
04
How was the aquarium?
Situation 1
How was the aquarium?
It was really fun and relaxing.
Did you know that experts say that watching fish in an aquarium helps lower blood pressure?
It’s the first time I heard that.
I should visit the aquarium whenever I’m angry.
Je devrais visiter l'aquarium chaque fois que je suis en colère.
Situation 2
What did you do on your day off?
I visited SeaWorld with my family.
Did you have fun?
How was the aquarium?
Comment était l'aquarium ?
I had an amazing time.
My favorite was the Orca Show, the penguins, and the aquarium was so magical.
Mon préféré était le "Orca Show", les manchots, et l'aquarium était tellement magique.
05
How was the race track?
Situation 1
How was the race track?
It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
It was actually on my bucket list.
C'était en fait sur ma "bucket list".
What did you like about it?
What’s not to love?
The smell of hot engines, the world’s best drivers at incredible speeds.
Exhilarating!
L'odeur des moteurs chauds, les meilleurs pilotes du monde à des vitesses incroyables.
Palpitant !
Situation 2
Didn’t you say you were going to see the race on the weekend?
We did!
It was entertaining and captivating.
C'était divertissant et captivant.
I heard it was one of the highest turnouts to date.
The large crowds and powerful vehicles made it one of the best events of the year.
Writer's Note
Since this post is about "How was the" + noun, I'd like to explore what a noun really is. What are some nouns that you can think of? Here is a list of some nouns that may be helpful to you.
A common noun refers to a generic item, group or place. But is not the name of a particular person, place, or thing.
Sentences (type of noun):
- I bought a bag yesterday. (object)
- The teachers are going on strike. (group)
- These sweaters are extremely soft. (items)
- It looks like this clock needs new batteries. (items)
- The airport is under major construction. (place)
- The animals in the area are being affected by the virus. (group)
A proper noun is the name of a particular person, place, or thing; it usually begins with a capital letter.
Sentences (type of noun):
- I can't wait for my trip to Machu Picchu. (specific place)
- Is this cashmere sweater, Brunello Cucinelli? (specific brand)
- Let me introduce you to my friend, Katherine. (specific person)
- What are the negative effects of the Industrial Revolution? (historical importance)
- Barack Obama, was the first African American, multiracial president of the United States. (specific person)
'That is what learning is. You suddenly understand something you've understood all your life, but in a new way.' -Doris Lessing
