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  1. Emma
    French Mon frère pourrait avoir peur de parler devant un grand public au théâtre la semaine prochaine.

    My brother might be afraid to speak in front of a large audience at the theater next week.

  2. Théo
    French C'est compréhensible. Si elle était moins nerveuse, la réunion serait certainement plus efficace et productive pour toute l'équipe.

    That's understandable. If she were less nervous, the meeting would certainly be more effective and productive for the whole team.

  3. Emma
    French Tout à fait. Hier, mon collègue a dit qu'il était vraiment déçu par le film qu'il a vu samedi soir.

    Exactly. Yesterday my colleague said he was really disappointed by the movie he saw on Saturday night.

  4. Théo
    French Quel dommage. Moi aussi, j'étais triste et un peu en colère hier parce que mes plans de week-end ont été annulés à la dernière minute.

    Too bad. I was also sad and a little angry yesterday because my weekend plans were canceled at the last minute.

  5. Emma
    French Je comprends ta frustration. Quand je suis fatigué et stressé, je me sens souvent irritable et déprimé sans raison particulière.

    I understand your frustration. When I'm tired and stressed, I often feel irritable and down for no clear reason.

  6. Théo
    French C'est normal. La meilleure chose à faire est de prendre du temps pour soi et de se reposer tranquillement à la maison.

    That's normal. The best thing to do is take time for yourself and rest quietly at home.

  7. Emma
    French Tu as raison. Si je dormais mieux la nuit, je serais beaucoup moins anxieuse et plus calme pendant la journée.

    You're right. If I slept better at night, I would be much less anxious and calmer during the day.

  8. Théo
    French Le manque de sommeil affecte vraiment l'humeur. Mon ami souffre de cela depuis des mois et il devient parfois très impatient.

    Lack of sleep really affects mood. My friend has been suffering from it for months and sometimes becomes very impatient.

  9. Emma
    French Pauvre lui. Il devrait consulter un médecin ou essayer des techniques de relaxation comme la méditation ou le yoga doux.

    Poor him. He should see a doctor or try relaxation techniques like meditation or gentle yoga.

  10. Théo
    French Excellente suggestion. Hier, ma sœur s'est sentie vraiment embarrassée devant tout le monde au travail.

    Excellent suggestion. Yesterday my sister felt really embarrassed in front of everyone at work.

  11. Emma
    French Pourquoi ça ? Personne ne devrait avoir honte de faire des erreurs au travail parce que c'est complètement humain et naturel.

    Why is that? No one should be ashamed of making mistakes at work because it's completely human and natural.

  12. Théo
    French Tu as parfaitement raison. Nous devrions tous être plus gentils et patients avec nous-mêmes et avec les autres aussi.

    You are absolutely right. We should all be kinder and more patient with ourselves and with others too.

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