Body in French

Core words

hand

main

noun

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tooth

dent

noun

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nose

nez

noun

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eye

œil

noun

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hair

cheveux

noun

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heart

cœur

noun

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Story

Bonsoir, petit corps

1. Dans la chambre de Manon, la lampe est douce et jaune.

   In Manon's room, the lamp is soft and yellow.

2. Manon veut dormir, mais elle dit: « Je ne peux pas dormir, Maman. »

   Manon wants to sleep, but she says, "I can't sleep, Mom."

3. Sa maman s’assoit près d’elle et prend sa main.

   Her mom sits down next to her and takes her hand.

4. Elle dit: « On joue: Bonjour, petit corps. »

   She says, "We play: Hello, little body."

5. Manon a son doudou, et elle sourit un peu.

   Manon has her comfort toy and she smiles a little.

6. Manon touche son nez et rit doucement.

   Manon touches her nose and laughs softly.

7. Elle ferme un œil comme un petit pirate.

   She closes one eye like a little pirate.

8. Ses cheveux chatouillent son front.

   His hair tickles his forehead.

9. Son sourire montre une petite dent qui brille.

   His smile shows a little tooth that shines.

10. Maman pose la main de Manon sur son cœur et dit: « Écoute. »

    Mom puts Manon's hand on her heart and says, 'Listen.'

11. Il y a du calme maintenant, et Manon respire doucement.

    It's quiet now, and Manon is breathing slowly.

12. « Je peux dormir », dit Manon, et elle ferme les yeux.

    "I can sleep," says Manon, and she closes her eyes.