150 source references · awaiting expert review. Transcriptions, glosses and explanations retain their sources and caveats. Reviewed entries are identified separately.
Source reference · awaiting expert reviewŊlɩ̀wá lɛ́?
EN Good morning
FR Bonjour (le matin)
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
A morning greeting. The workbook gives its use as 6 a.m.–11 a.m.
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Ŋlὶwá lέ?
Ñánà wɩ́sɩ̀
EN Good afternoon
FR Bonjour (l’après-midi)
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
An afternoon greeting. The workbook gives its use as 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Ñánà wίsὶ
Ñánà ɖánaɣ
EN Good evening
FR Bonsoir
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Good evening
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Ñánà ɖóó
EN Good evening or night
FR Bonsoir ; salutation du soir ou de la nuit
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Good evening or night
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Pɩ̀lábá tásɩ̀
EN See you soon
FR À bientôt
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
See you soon
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Pὶlábá tásὶ
Yɔdɩ hɛɛ
EN Say it slowly
FR Dites-le lentement
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Say it slowly
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Tasɩ yɔdʋ
EN Say it again
FR Dites-le encore
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Say it again
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Tasɩ yɔdυ
Pɩdɔbʋ suwe?
EN What does it mean?
FR Qu’est-ce que cela veut dire ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
What does it mean?
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Pɩdɔbυ suwe?
Mandanɩ pɩda
EN I did not understand it
FR Je n’ai pas compris cela
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I did not understand it
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Mandanɩ
EN I did not understand
FR Je n’ai pas compris
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I did not understand
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Maanɩwʋ
EN I don't understand
FR Je ne comprends pas
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I don't understand
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Maanɩwυ
Ɩnɩ pɩda?
EN Is it clear to you?
FR Est-ce clair pour vous ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Is it clear to you?
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Ɛɛ manɩwa
EN Yes, I heard
FR Oui, j’ai entendu
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Yes, I heard
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Aaɩ mandanɩ
EN No, I did not hear
FR Non, je n’ai pas entendu
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
No, I did not hear
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Yɔdɩ hɛɛ nɛ manɩ camɩyɛ
EN Say it slowly so I can hear it well
FR Dites-le lentement pour que je puisse bien l’entendre
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Say it slowly so I can hear it well
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Ŋdɔŋ suwe?
EN What are you saying?
FR Que dites-vous ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
What are you saying?
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Ŋyɔdʋ suwe?
EN What are you saying?
FR Que dites-vous ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
What are you saying?
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Ŋyɔdυ suwe?
Pɩdala nabɩyʋ
EN It doesn't matter
FR Ce n’est pas grave
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
It doesn't matter
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Pɩdala nabɩyυ
Tovonum na?
EN Is it true?
FR Est-ce vrai ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Is it true?
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Ɛɛ tovonum
EN Yes it is true
FR Oui, c’est vrai
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Yes it is true
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Ñɔɔsɩ wʋm
EN I'm hungry
FR J’ai faim
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I'm hungry
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Ñɔɔsɩ wυm
Mɔndɔɔkɩ
EN I eat
FR Je mange
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I eat
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Lɔkɔtʋ ɖɛm/ɖɔkam
EN I'm thirsty
FR J’ai soif
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I'm thirsty
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Lɔkɔtυ ɖɛm/ɖɔkam
Mɔñɔwʋ lɩm
EN I drink water
FR Je bois de l’eau
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I drink water
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Mɔñɔwυ lɩm
Mɔñɔwʋ
EN I drink
FR Je bois
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I drink
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Mɔñɔwυ
Pɩnɩm
EN I'm tired
FR Je suis fatigué(e)
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I'm tired
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Mɛhɛzʋ
EN I want to relax
FR Je veux me reposer
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I want to relax
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Mɛhɛzυ
Mahɩnʋ
EN I'm going to bed
FR Je vais me coucher
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I'm going to bed
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Mahɩnυ
Mowoki awayɩ
EN I want to use the latrine
FR Je voudrais aller aux toilettes
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I want to use the latrine
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Mɛlɩwʋ awayɩ
EN I want to use latrine
FR Je voudrais aller aux toilettes
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I want to use latrine
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Mɛlɩwυ awayɩ
Soŋaɣ wɛ
EN It's hot
FR Il fait chaud
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
It's hot
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Soŋaɣ lakɩm
EN I'm hot
FR J’ai chaud
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I'm hot
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Nikaɣ sʋm
EN I'm cold
FR J’ai froid
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I'm cold
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Nikaɣ sυm
Nikaɣ wɛ
EN It's cold
FR Il fait froid
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
It's cold
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Manjaɣ gbɛlɛkʋ pasɩ
EN I want to learn a little
FR Je veux apprendre un peu
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I want to learn a little
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Manjaɣ gbɛlɛkυ pasɩ
Kafaɖa
EN Excuse me, please
FR Excusez-moi, s’il vous plaît
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Excuse me, please
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Sʋ/ɩsʋ
EN Come in
FR Entrez
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Come in
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Sυ/ɩsυ
Kabɩtɛ
EN Welcome
FR Bienvenue
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Welcome
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Kabɩtɛwa
EN Welcome (you plural)
FR Bienvenue (à plusieurs personnes)
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Welcome (you plural)
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Mɛndɛ cɩnɛ alafɩa
EN What's the object of your visit?
FR Quel est l’objet de votre visite ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
What's the object of your visit?
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Mowoki kɩyakʋ da mɔŋgɔ
EN I am going to the market and I'll be back
FR Je vais au marché et je reviens
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I am going to the market and I'll be back
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Mowoki kɩyakυ da mɔŋgɔ
Ŋgɔ lɔŋ
EN Come back early
FR Reviens tôt
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Come back early
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Caɣ
EN Have a seat
FR Asseyez-vous
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Have a seat
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Ɩcaɣ
EN Have a seat
FR Asseyez-vous
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Have a seat
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Ɖɩtɔ
EN Let us eat
FR Mangeons
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Let us eat
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Ðɩtɔ
Kɔɔ ɖɩtɔ
EN Come and let's eat
FR Viens manger avec nous
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Come and let's eat
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Ɩkɔɔ ɖɩtɔ
EN Come and let's eat
FR Venez manger avec nous
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Come and let's eat
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Mowoki mʋmaw mɔŋgɔ
EN I want to travel and I'll be back
FR Je veux voyager et je reviendrai
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I want to travel and I'll be back
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Mowoki mυmaw mɔŋgɔ
Wele wele
EN Have a good trip; bye bye
FR Bon voyage ; au revoir
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Have a good trip; bye bye
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Ŋɖɔ camɩyɛ
EN Have a good trip
FR Bon voyage
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Have a good trip
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Ŋwolo camɩyɛ
EN Have a good trip
FR Bon voyage
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Have a good trip
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Peɖe mba yɔ?
EN What about the people over there?
FR Comment vont les gens là-bas ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
What about the people over there?
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Wondu tʋnɛ tɩmʋnaŋ
EN You are wearing nice clothes
FR Vous portez de beaux vêtements
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
You are wearing nice clothes
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Wondu tυnɛ tɩmυnaŋ
Ñotoko kʋnɛ kɩmʋnaŋ
EN Your shirt is very nice
FR Votre chemise est très belle
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Your shirt is very nice
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Ñotoko kυnɛ kɩmυnaŋ
Toko ŋgʋ kɩkɛdɩnam
EN I like your shirt
FR J’aime votre chemise
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I like your shirt
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Toko ŋgυ kɩkɛdɩnam
Ñapɩsaw kɛdɩnam
EN I like your cloth
FR J’aime votre tissu
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I like your cloth
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Ñana tʋmɩyɛ
EN Well done
FR Bon travail ; bravo
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Well done
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Ñana tυmɩyɛ
Mɩna tʋmɩyɛ
EN Well done
FR Bon travail ; bravo
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Well done
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Mɩna tυmɩyɛ
Yaa
EN OK
FR D’accord
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
OK
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Ŋwɛ pɩyɔɔ?
EN Are you doing it?
FR Êtes-vous en train de le faire ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Are you doing it?
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Mɛwɛ pɩyɔɔ
EN I'm doing it
FR Je suis en train de le faire
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I'm doing it
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Tʋmɩyɛ wɛ ɖoŋ
EN The work is hard
FR Le travail est difficile
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
The work is hard
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Tυmɩyɛ wɛ ɖoŋ
Heelim makɩ
EN The wind is blowing
FR Le vent souffle
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
The wind is blowing
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Tɛwʋ nɩwʋ
EN It is raining
FR Il pleut
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
It is raining
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Tɛwυ nɩwυ
Ɛsɔɔda wɛ kelekele
EN The weather is fine
FR Il fait beau
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
The weather is fine
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Wɩsɩ ñakɩ
EN The sun shines too much
FR Le soleil est trop fort
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
The sun shines too much
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
Tɛwʋ caɣ nɩwʋ
EN It is going to rain
FR Il va pleuvoir
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
It is going to rain
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Tɛwυ caɣ nɩwυ
Tɛwʋ bíyà
EN The weather is dark
FR Le ciel est sombre
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
The weather is dark
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Tɛwυ bíyà
Kazandʋ ŋdʋ tʋjʋwa
EN The feast was very good
FR La fête était très réussie
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
The feast was very good
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Kazandυ ŋdυ tυjυwa
Kazandʋ wɛ leleŋ
EN The feast is good
FR La fête est agréable
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
The feast is good
Transcription and translation notes
The English meaning comes from the Peace Corps workbook. The French gloss is an editorial translation. Printed spellings and tones are retained; font-encoding repairs are disclosed separately. Project expert review is pending.
The workbook’s legacy font encoding has been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, with printed tones retained. The original extracted text is preserved. This is not a modernization of the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Kazandυ wɛ leleŋ
Páyaŋ súwe?
EN What is your name?
FR Comment vous appelez-vous ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
What is your name?. Ask someone’s name when introducing yourselves.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Páyaɩ súwe?
EN What is his name?
FR Comment s’appelle-t-il ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
What is his name?. Ask another person’s name; the source translates the pronoun as “his”.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Lé ŋlɩ̀na?
EN Where do you come from?
FR D’où venez-vous ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Where do you come from?. Ask where someone comes from.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Original extracted text
Lé ŋlὶna?
Ɛbɛ̀ ŋlákɩ̀?
EN What are you doing?
FR Que faites-vous ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
What are you doing?. Ask what someone is doing, in an introductory conversation.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Original extracted text
Ɛbὲ ŋlákὶ?
Ɩtálɩ̀ ɖéw
EN You are welcome
FR Soyez les bienvenus
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
You are welcome. Welcome the people who have arrived.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Ɩtálὶ ɖéw
Ŋna ŋbɛ̀dʋ pɩsaw ?
EN How much do you sell the cloth for?
FR À combien vendez-vous le tissu ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
How much do you sell the cloth for?. Ask a seller for the price of cloth.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Ŋna ŋbὲdυ pɩsaw ?
Pɩwɛ̀ lidiye. Pásɩ̀ pázɩ́ mendendaŋ
EN It's too expensive. Reduce it a little, please!
FR C’est trop cher. Baissez un peu le prix, s’il vous plaît !
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
It's too expensive. Reduce it a little, please!. Say that a price is high and politely request a reduction.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Pɩwὲ lidiye. Pásὶ pázί mendendaŋ
Tàsɩ́ pasʋʋ
EN Reduce it some more
FR Baissez encore le prix
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Reduce it some more. Request a further reduction during bargaining.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Tàsί pasυυ
Mʋ lidiye nɛ ŋtɛzɩm cenji
EN Take the money and give me the change
FR Prenez l’argent et rendez-moi la monnaie
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Take the money and give me the change. Pay and ask the seller to return the change.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Mυ lidiye nɛ ŋtɛzɩm cenji
Ŋlaba lɛ́!
EN Thank you
FR Merci
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Thank you. Thank someone after a purchase or assistance.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Ŋlaba lέ!
Pɩwɛ̀ lidiye
EN It's expensive
FR C’est cher
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
It's expensive. Say that the price of an item is high.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Pɩwὲ lidiye
pásɩ̀ pazɩ́
EN Reduce a little
FR Baissez un peu le prix
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Reduce a little. Ask the seller to lower the price a little.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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pásὶ pazί
kɔna lidiye
EN Give the money
FR Donnez l’argent
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Give the money. A direct instruction to hand over payment.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
mʋ lidiye
EN Take the money
FR Prenez l’argent
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Take the money. A direct instruction to accept the money being handed over.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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mυ lidiye
Mɛmbɛ̀dʋ naalim
EN I sell milk
FR Je vends du lait
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I sell milk. State that you sell milk; the named product is part of the attested example.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Mɛmbὲdυ naalim
Ŋbɛ̀dʋ naalim
EN You sell milk
FR Tu vends du lait
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
You sell milk. Address one person who sells milk.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Original extracted text
Ŋbὲdυ naalim
Ɖɩbɛ̀dʋ naalim
EN We sell milk
FR Nous vendons du lait
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
We sell milk. Say that your group sells milk.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Original extracted text
Ðɩbὲdυ naalim
Pɛ̀bɛ̀dʋ naalim
EN They sell milk
FR Ils ou elles vendent du lait
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
They sell milk. Say that other people sell milk.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Pὲbὲdυ naalim
Mayakɩ toko
EN I buy a shirt
FR J’achète une chemise
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I buy a shirt. State that you buy a shirt.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Ŋyakɩ toko
EN You buy a shirt
FR Tu achètes une chemise
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
You buy a shirt. Address one person who buys a shirt.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Ɖɩyakɩ toko
EN We buy a shirt
FR Nous achetons une chemise
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
We buy a shirt. State that your group buys a shirt.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Ðɩyakɩ toko
Payakɩ toko
EN They buy a shirt
FR Ils ou elles achètent une chemise
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
They buy a shirt. State that other people buy a shirt.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Ɛbɛ̀ ŋyakɩ?
EN What do you buy?
FR Qu’achetez-vous ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
What do you buy?. Ask what someone buys.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Ɛbὲ ŋyakɩ?
Ŋna ŋyakɩ pɩsaw
EN How much did you buy the cloth for?
FR Combien avez-vous payé le tissu ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
How much did you buy the cloth for?. Ask the purchase price of the cloth in the source’s shopping exercise.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Ɛbɛ̀ ŋdɔkɩ?
EN What are you eating?
FR Que mangez-vous ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
What are you eating?. Ask someone what they are eating.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Ɛbὲ ŋdɔkɩ?
Wolo yém
EN Enjoy your meal; go ahead
FR Bon appétit ; allez-y
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Enjoy your meal; go ahead. Respond to an invitation to share a meal, as illustrated in the source.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Pɩ̀wɛ̀ leleŋ
EN It's very sweet
FR C’est très sucré
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
It's very sweet. Comment on the food’s taste; the source English uses “very sweet”.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Pὶwὲ leleŋ
Pɩ̀wɛ̀ ɖew
EN It's fine
FR C’est bien ; cela me convient
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
It's fine. Indicate that an invitation or proposal is agreeable.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Pὶwὲ ɖew
Manɩwa
EN OK; I accept
FR D’accord ; j’accepte
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
OK; I accept. Accept an invitation.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Mowoki
EN I accept to go
FR J’accepte d’y aller
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I accept to go. Agree to go, in response to an invitation.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Pɩ̀gɛ̀dɩnam
EN I am interested
FR Cela m’intéresse
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I am interested. Express interest in an invitation.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Pὶgὲdɩnam
Pɩ̀labam cámɩ́yɛ̀
EN It pleases me
FR Cela me fait plaisir
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
It pleases me. Express pleasure at an invitation.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Pὶlabam cámίyὲ
Ménisi ɖɔka
EN I am busy
FR Je suis occupé(e)
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I am busy. Say you are occupied when responding to an invitation or request.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Mɛmfɛɩna alʋwatʋ̀
EN I am not available
FR Je ne suis pas disponible
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I am not available. Say you are unavailable when responding to an invitation.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Mɛmfɛɩna alυwatὺ
Aɩɩ, ŋlaba lɛ
EN No, thanks
FR Non, merci
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
No, thanks. Decline politely and thank the person.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Ɛbɛ̀ ŋlakɩ tanaŋdɛ̀?
EN What do you do in the morning?
FR Que faites-vous le matin ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
What do you do in the morning?. Ask about someone’s usual morning activities.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Ɛbὲ ŋlakɩ tanaŋdὲ?
Ɛbɛ̀ ŋlakɩ wɩ́sɩ̀da?
EN What do you do in the afternoon?
FR Que faites-vous l’après-midi ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
What do you do in the afternoon?. Ask about someone’s usual afternoon activities.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Ɛbὲ ŋlakɩ wίsὶda?
Ɛbɛ̀ ŋlakɩ ɖánaɣyaɣ ?
EN What do you do in the evening?
FR Que faites-vous le soir ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
What do you do in the evening?. Ask about someone’s usual evening activities.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Ɛbὲ ŋlakɩ ɖánaɣyaɣ ?
Lé ŋwoki ?
EN Where are you going?
FR Où allez-vous ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Where are you going?. Ask someone’s destination.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Mendendaŋ ŋbɩzʋ ŋwɩlɩm nʋmaw na?
EN Please, can you show me the way?
FR S’il vous plaît, pouvez-vous m’indiquer le chemin ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Please, can you show me the way?. Politely ask someone to show or explain the route.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Mendendaŋ ŋbɩzυ ŋwɩlɩm nυmaw na?
Kpaɣ habiyɛ káá
EN Go straight ahead
FR Allez tout droit
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Go straight ahead. Give a direction along the road.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Posu wɛ̀ faɖɛ̀ ɛsɩnda
EN The post office is in front of the shop
FR La poste est devant la boutique
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
The post office is in front of the shop. Describe the post office’s location in the source’s dialogue, not an actual current address.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Posu wὲ faɖὲ ɛsɩnda
Ŋlaba lɛ́ kpém
EN Thanks a lot
FR Merci beaucoup
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Thanks a lot. Express strong thanks for assistance.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Ŋlaba lέ kpém
bankɩ cɔlɔ
EN Near the bank
FR Près de la banque
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Near the bank. A location expression that identifies a place near a bank.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
súkúli wayɩ
EN Behind the school
FR Derrière l’école
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Behind the school. A location expression that identifies a place behind a school.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
kɩyakʋ da
EN In the market
FR Au marché
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
In the market. A location expression referring to the market.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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kɩyakυ da
wolo káá
EN Go straight
FR Allez tout droit
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Go straight. Give a straight-ahead direction.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
lɩmɩyɛ̀ yɔɔ
EN On the left
FR À gauche
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
On the left. Identify the left-hand side in directions.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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lɩmɩyὲ yɔɔ
hɛɩ lɩmɩyɛ̀ yɔɔ
EN Turn left
FR Tournez à gauche
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Turn left. Instruct a person to turn to the left.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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hɛɩ lɩmɩyὲ yɔɔ
nisi kɩbanzɩ yɔɔ
EN On the right
FR À droite
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
On the right. Identify the right-hand side in directions.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
pɩ̀wɛ̀ poliŋ
EN It is far
FR C’est loin
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
It is far. Describe a place as distant.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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pὶwὲ poliŋ
pɩ̀fɛɩ poliŋ
EN It is not far
FR Ce n’est pas loin
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
It is not far. Say that a place is not distant.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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pὶfɛɩ poliŋ
Alʋwatʋ̀ ŋna da ɖɩɖɛwʋ?
EN When are we leaving?
FR Quand partons-nous ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
When are we leaving?. Ask when your group or vehicle will depart.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
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Original extracted text
Alυwatὺ ŋna da ɖɩɖɛwυ?
Mangbakʋ suluku
EN I take the train
FR Je prends le train
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I take the train. State that you travel by train.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Legacy PDF font codes have been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, preserving printed tones and the original extracted text. This does not modernize the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Mangbakυ suluku
Ñánà ñʋw leleŋ
EN Congratulations
FR Félicitations
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Congratulations. Congratulate one person on a happy event.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Legacy PDF font codes have been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, preserving printed tones and the original extracted text. This does not modernize the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Ñánà ñυw leleŋ
Mɩnà ñʋw leleŋ
EN Congratulations (you plural)
FR Félicitations à vous (plusieurs personnes)
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Congratulations (you plural). Congratulate several people, as specified in the source.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Legacy PDF font codes have been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, preserving printed tones and the original extracted text. This does not modernize the source orthography.
Original extracted text
Mɩnà ñυw leleŋ
Ɛnà ñʋw leleŋ
EN Congratulations to him or her
FR Félicitations à lui ou à elle
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Congratulations to him or her. Offer congratulations to a third person.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Legacy PDF font codes have been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, preserving printed tones and the original extracted text. This does not modernize the source orthography.
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Ɛnà ñυw leleŋ
Kaka
EN Sorry
FR Désolé(e) ; je compatis
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Sorry. Express sympathy for a sad event in the source’s social-events lesson.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Ñánà kʋñɔŋ
EN Condolences
FR Mes condoléances
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Condolences. Express sympathy after a death.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Legacy PDF font codes have been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, preserving printed tones and the original extracted text. This does not modernize the source orthography.
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Ñánà kυñɔŋ
Ɖʋ sudu
EN Have courage
FR Bon courage
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Have courage. Encourage someone facing difficulty.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Legacy PDF font codes have been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, preserving printed tones and the original extracted text. This does not modernize the source orthography.
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Ðυ sudu
Ɩya mɔntʋmɩyɛ da
EN Call my office
FR Appelez mon bureau
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Call my office. In the source’s request-for-help section, ask others to call your office.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Legacy PDF font codes have been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, preserving printed tones and the original extracted text. This does not modernize the source orthography.
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Ɩya mɔntυmɩyɛ da
Ɩya numero kʋnɛ kʋyɔ
EN Call on this number
FR Appelez ce numéro
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Call on this number. Ask others to call the number you are indicating.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Legacy PDF font codes have been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, preserving printed tones and the original extracted text. This does not modernize the source orthography.
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Ɩya numero kυnɛ kυyɔ
Mansɩnaŋ?
EN Can I help you?
FR Puis-je vous aider ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Can I help you?. Offer help to another person.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Ɛbɛ̀ manpɩzʋ mala?
EN What can I do?
FR Que puis-je faire ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
What can I do?. Ask what assistance you can provide.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Legacy PDF font codes have been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, preserving printed tones and the original extracted text. This does not modernize the source orthography.
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Ɛbὲ manpɩzυ mala?
Aɩɩ pɩmaɣ
EN No, it is OK
FR Non, ça va
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
No, it is OK. Indicate that further assistance is not needed in the source’s dialogue context.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Sɩnam
EN Help me
FR Aide-moi
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Help me. Ask one person to help you.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Ɩsɩnam
EN Help me (you plural)
FR Aidez-moi (à plusieurs personnes)
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Help me (you plural). Ask several people to help you; the source labels this plural.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Mana súkúlibiya ɖɩlakɩ tʋ̀mɩ́yɛ̀
EN I work with students
FR Je travaille avec des élèves
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
I work with students. Describe working with students in the source’s education-program examples.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Legacy PDF font codes have been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, preserving printed tones and the original extracted text. This does not modernize the source orthography.
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Mana súkúlibiya ɖɩlakɩ tὺmίyὲ
Pɩwɛ se ɖɩsɔ tɩŋ
EN We have to plant trees
FR Nous devons planter des arbres
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
We have to plant trees. Say that the group needs to plant trees, as in the source’s farming example.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Ɖɩgaɣ kpeeluu wɩlɩyaa
EN We'll meet teachers
FR Nous rencontrerons des enseignants
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
We'll meet teachers. Talk about a future meeting with teachers.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Legacy PDF font codes have been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, preserving printed tones and the original extracted text. This does not modernize the source orthography.
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Ðɩgaɣ kpeeluu wɩlɩyaa
Ɩgaɣ pɛdʋʋ wondʋ
EN You'll sell things
FR Vous vendrez des marchandises
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
You'll sell things. Say that the people addressed will sell goods.
Transcription and translation notes
English follows the workbook’s meaning. French glosses and explanatory definitions are editorial. This attested example still awaits project expert review.
Legacy PDF font codes have been converted to visually matching Latin Kabɩyɛ letters, preserving printed tones and the original extracted text. This does not modernize the source orthography.
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Ɩgaɣ pɛdυυ wondυ
Sɔnɔ wé?
EN What day is it today? What is today’s date?
FR Quel jour sommes-nous ? Quelle est la date d’aujourd’hui ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
The workbook gives this day/date question. English wording is lightly edited for readability; the Kabɩyɛ question is unchanged.
Transcription and translation notes
The English gloss is from the Peace Corps workbook; French glosses and explanatory notes are editorial translations. The source spelling is retained, with disclosed font-encoding repairs. Independent project expert review is pending.
Céé wé?
EN What day is it tomorrow?
FR Quel jour serons-nous demain ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
The workbook gives this day/date question. English wording is lightly edited for readability; the Kabɩyɛ question is unchanged.
Transcription and translation notes
The English gloss is from the Peace Corps workbook; French glosses and explanatory notes are editorial translations. The source spelling is retained, with disclosed font-encoding repairs. Independent project expert review is pending.
Ɖéɖé wé?
EN What was yesterday’s date?
FR Quelle était la date d’hier ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
The workbook gives this day/date question. English wording is lightly edited for readability; the Kabɩyɛ question is unchanged.
Transcription and translation notes
The English gloss is from the Peace Corps workbook; French glosses and explanatory notes are editorial translations. The source spelling is retained, with disclosed font-encoding repairs. Independent project expert review is pending.
Legacy PDF character codes are represented with the corresponding Latin Kabɩyɛ glyphs after visual comparison; original extracted text is retained in sourceText. No tone or word has been supplied.
Original extracted text
Ðéɖé wé?
Ñɩɣtʋ̀ ŋna ŋwɛ na?
EN What time is it? (What time do you have?)
FR Quelle heure est-il ? (Quelle heure avez-vous ?)
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Complete example from the workbook’s time section. English punctuation is editorial; no new time expression was generated.
Transcription and translation notes
The English gloss is from the Peace Corps workbook; French glosses and explanatory notes are editorial translations. The source spelling is retained, with disclosed font-encoding repairs. Independent project expert review is pending.
Legacy PDF character codes are represented with the corresponding Latin Kabɩyɛ glyphs after visual comparison; original extracted text is retained in sourceText. No tone or word has been supplied.
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Ñɩɣtὺ ŋna ŋwɛ na?
(tánaŋdɛ̀) ñɩɣtʋ̀ lóɖò nɛ hɔlɔ
EN It is 6:30 a.m.
FR Il est six heures et demie du matin.
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Complete example from the workbook’s time section. English punctuation is editorial; no new time expression was generated.
Transcription and translation notes
The English gloss is from the Peace Corps workbook; French glosses and explanatory notes are editorial translations. The source spelling is retained, with disclosed font-encoding repairs. Independent project expert review is pending.
Legacy PDF character codes are represented with the corresponding Latin Kabɩyɛ glyphs after visual comparison; original extracted text is retained in sourceText. No tone or word has been supplied.
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(tánaŋdὲ) ñɩɣtὺ lóɖò nɛ hɔlɔ
Ñɩɣtʋ̀ lʋbɛ kɛkɛ
EN It is seven o’clock.
FR Il est sept heures.
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Complete example from the workbook’s time section. English punctuation is editorial; no new time expression was generated.
Transcription and translation notes
The English gloss is from the Peace Corps workbook; French glosses and explanatory notes are editorial translations. The source spelling is retained, with disclosed font-encoding repairs. Independent project expert review is pending.
Legacy PDF character codes are represented with the corresponding Latin Kabɩyɛ glyphs after visual comparison; original extracted text is retained in sourceText. No tone or word has been supplied.
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Ñɩɣtὺ lυbɛ kɛkɛ
Manjàɣ wayɩ
EN I am late.
FR Je suis en retard.
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Complete example from the workbook’s time section. English punctuation is editorial; no new time expression was generated.
Transcription and translation notes
The English gloss is from the Peace Corps workbook; French glosses and explanatory notes are editorial translations. The source spelling is retained, with disclosed font-encoding repairs. Independent project expert review is pending.
Ñɩɣtʋ̀ ŋna yɔ ɖɩdɛŋ?
EN At what time are we ending?
FR À quelle heure terminons-nous ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Complete example from the workbook’s time section. English punctuation is editorial; no new time expression was generated.
Transcription and translation notes
The English gloss is from the Peace Corps workbook; French glosses and explanatory notes are editorial translations. The source spelling is retained, with disclosed font-encoding repairs. Independent project expert review is pending.
Legacy PDF character codes are represented with the corresponding Latin Kabɩyɛ glyphs after visual comparison; original extracted text is retained in sourceText. No tone or word has been supplied.
Original extracted text
Ñɩɣtὺ ŋna yɔ ɖɩdɛŋ?
Ñɩɣtʋ̀ ŋna yɔ ɖɩkatʋ?
EN At what time are we going to meet?
FR À quelle heure allons-nous nous rencontrer ?
Editorial gloss and explanation · awaiting review
Complete example from the workbook’s time section. English punctuation is editorial; no new time expression was generated.
Transcription and translation notes
The English gloss is from the Peace Corps workbook; French glosses and explanatory notes are editorial translations. The source spelling is retained, with disclosed font-encoding repairs. Independent project expert review is pending.
Legacy PDF character codes are represented with the corresponding Latin Kabɩyɛ glyphs after visual comparison; original extracted text is retained in sourceText. No tone or word has been supplied.
Original extracted text
Ñɩɣtὺ ŋna yɔ ɖɩkatυ?
