Reading dialog
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Nathan
Ce soir, je vais allumer toutes les lumières quand il fera sombre dehors.
Tonight I'll turn on all the lights when it gets dark outside.
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Sarah
Bonne idée. S'il commence à pleuvoir, tu devrais suspendre les vêtements à l'intérieur.
Good idea. If it starts to rain, you should hang the clothes inside.
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Nathan
D'accord. Le linge sèche très lentement quand il y a beaucoup d'humidité dans l'air.
Okay. Laundry dries very slowly when there is a lot of humidity in the air.
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Sarah
Si tu te sens malade ce week-end, tu dois te retirer du tournoi de football.
If you feel sick this weekend, you must withdraw from the football tournament.
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Nathan
Je sais, mais j'aimerais vraiment jouer. Notre équipe a besoin de moi pour gagner.
I know, but I'd really like to play. Our team needs me to win.
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Sarah
La santé est plus importante qu'une compétition. Tu pourras jouer le mois prochain.
Health is more important than a competition. You will be able to play next month.
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Nathan
Tu as raison. Je vais éteindre [[switch off]] mon ordinateur tôt ce soir et me reposer.
You're right. I'll turn off my computer early tonight and rest.
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Sarah
Excellente décision. Avant de dormir, n'oublie pas de débrancher [[plug in]] le chargeur du téléphone.
Excellent decision. Before going to bed, don't forget to unplug the phone charger.
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Nathan
D'accord. Et puis je vais éteindre [[switch off]] le chauffage central dans le salon.
Okay. And then I'll switch off the central heating in the living room.
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Sarah
Pendant que tu y es, vérifie aussi que la porte est bien fermée avec la clé.
While you're at it, also check that the door is properly locked with the key.
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Nathan
Bien sûr. Quand je me réveillerai demain matin, je rallumerai tout dans la maison.
Of course. When I wake up tomorrow morning, I'll turn everything back on in the house.
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Sarah
Parfait. Bonne nuit et n'oublie pas de respirer profondément avant de t'endormir !
Perfect. Good night and don't forget to breathe deeply before you fall asleep!
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