Meaning
« It sounds like » est une expression anglaise couramment utilisée pour exprimer une impression basée sur ce que l'on a entendu. Elle est souvent employée lorsque vous voulez donner votre opinion ou interprétation après avoir écouté une information ou une histoire.
Par exemple, si quelqu'un vous explique une situation, vous pourriez dire « It sounds like you're having a tough day » pour montrer que vous comprenez que la personne traverse une période difficile. Cette expression est utile pour formuler des suppositions sans être trop affirmatif, en se basant uniquement sur ce qui a été dit.
En somme, « It sounds like » vous permet de faire part de vos impressions tout en restant respectueux et ouvert à d'autres interprétations. C'est une expression idéale pour engager une conversation et montrer votre empathie. Utilisez-la pour partager vos perceptions de manière ouverte et attentive.
Today's Sentences
- It sounds like fun.
- It sounds like a good idea.
- It sounds like show business.
- It sounds like an exciting event.
- It sounds like last night was great.
- Writer's Note
01
It sounds like fun.
Situation 1
Do you wanna go on a trip to Mexico with me?
It sounds like fun.
It’s all-inclusive.
Let me know the details!
Situation 2
I want to try boxing.
Really?
I always wanted to learn.
J'ai toujours voulu apprendre.
Do you wanna register together?
It sounds like fun!
02
It sounds like a good idea.
Situation 1
How about dinner and drinks tonight?
Sounds great!
Maybe we should take a taxi.
It sounds like a good idea.
Situation 2
How can we fill this empty space?
I’m not sure.
Any ideas?
Avez-vous des idées?
Maybe we could buy some plants?
It sounds like a good idea.
03
It sounds like show business.
Situation 1
How’s your new acting role going?
Pretty good.
There’s so much dressing up and going to events though.
Il y a cependant tellement de moments où il faut se déguiser et aller à des événements.
Well, it sounds like show business.
I'm trying to make the most of this experience.
Situation 2
I’ve been so exhausted with all these shows.
Going on tour must take a toll on your health.
I love performing but it’s very tiring.
It sounds like show business.
04
It sounds like an exciting event.
Situation 1
I’m looking forward to the food and wine festival!
It sounds like an exciting event.
What vendors will you visit?
Quels vendeurs allez-vous visiter ?
I’ll be looking at beverage vendors this year.
I heard there'd be a lot of new wine and beer promotions during the festival.
Situation 2
I’m attending the World Series game tonight.
It sounds like an exciting event.
I got free tickets to some great seats.
Wanna go?
Vous voulez venir ?
I’d love to!
05
It sounds like last night was great.
Situation 1
How was the party?
It was so much fun.
I met so many amazing people.
J'ai rencontré tellement de personnes incroyables.
It sounds like last night was great.
It was.
You should come with me next time.
Vous devriez venir avec moi la prochaine fois.
Situation 2
How was the birthday party last night?
It went really well.
Everyone looked very happy.
Tous semblaient très heureux.
It sounds like last night was great.
His friends made such beautiful toasts.
Writer's Note
"like" + noun or pronoun = a ressemblance between people or objects.
- She's like her mom.
- He's got the bluest eyes just like his dad.
- He's like the Babe Ruth of Asia.
- The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. He's just like his mother.
"as if/as though" = used after "look", "seem", "feel" to express an impression.
- It looks as if he's got a new car.
- She looks as if she's still sad.
- He looks as if he's bored.
- They look as if they're ready to fight.
TIP: it depends on the situation but you can interchange "like" and "as if/as though" if you're talking about similarities in the context of the dialogue.
Try it out!
It sounds like👉It sounds as if
It looks like👉It looks as if
He acts like👉He acts as if
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