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  1. Léo
    French La carte montre clairement la région où se tient le festival de musique cet été.

    The map clearly shows the area where the music festival takes place this summer.

  2. Inès
    French Excellent. Cela a pris une heure de plus que prévu en raison du retard sur l'autoroute.

    Excellent. It took an hour longer than expected because of the delay on the highway.

  3. Léo
    French Je sais. Veuillez vous asseoir sur la place au coin du champ près de la scène.

    I know. Please sit in the seat at the corner of the field near the stage.

  4. Inès
    French D'accord. Quand commencera le premier concert ? J'ai vraiment hâte d'écouter [[listen to]] le groupe principal.

    Okay. When will the first concert start? I'm really looking forward to hearing the main band.

  5. Léo
    French Vers vingt heures, je crois. Avant cela, il y aura plusieurs autres performances sur la petite scène.

    Around eight o'clock, I think. Before that there will be several other performances on the small stage.

  6. Inès
    French Parfait. Pendant l'intervalle entre les groupes, on pourra acheter de la nourriture et boire quelque chose.

    Perfect. During the break between the groups, we can buy food and have something to drink.

  7. Léo
    French Bonne idée. La distance entre les stands de nourriture et les scènes n'est pas très grande.

    Good idea. The distance between the food stalls and the stages is not very far.

  8. Inès
    French Tant mieux. Je n'aime pas marcher longtemps quand je porte mes chaussures préférées mais inconfortables.

    That's good. I don't like walking for a long time when I wear my favorite but uncomfortable shoes.

  9. Léo
    French Si tu veux, on peut s'asseoir près du chemin central pour avoir une bonne vue sur tout le festival.

    If you want, we can sit near the main path to get a good view of the whole festival.

  10. Inès
    French Excellente idée. Combien de temps dure le festival cette année ? Trois jours complets ?

    Excellent idea. How long does the festival last this year? Three full days?

  11. Léo
    French Oui, jusqu'à dimanche minuit. On pourra rentrer à la maison très fatigués mais heureux.

    Yes, until midnight on Sunday. We can go home very tired but happy.

  12. Inès
    French Parfait. Ce sera un week-end inoubliable rempli de bonne musique et de moments amusants entre amis.

    Perfect. It will be an unforgettable weekend full of good music and fun times with friends.

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