Language
French
CEFR Level
A1
Theme
Étapes de vie et relations
Linked course
French A1

Core words

Story

Un chant tout doux pour Lina

  1. Dans le salon de l'appartement de Noé, tout est calme.

    In Noé's apartment living room, everything is quiet.

  2. C'est un grand jour pour Noé.

    It's a big day for Noé.

  3. Noé est un enfant joyeux.

    Noé is a happy child.

  4. Lina est une fille gentille, et elle est l'amie de Noé.

    Lina is a kind girl, and she is Noé's friend.

  5. C'est l'anniversaire de Lina aujourd'hui.

    It's Lina's birthday today.

  6. Sur la table, il y a un petit gâteau et deux tasses.

    On the table, there is a small cake and two cups.

  7. Sa petite sœur Emma dort sur le canapé; c'est un bébé.

    Her little sister Emma is sleeping on the couch; she's a baby.

  8. Noé chuchote: "Nous allons chanter très doucement."

    Noé whispers, "We are going to sing very softly."

  9. Lina sourit et prépare les assiettes.

    Lina smiles and prepares the plates.

  10. Mais la bougie tombe et se casse.

    But the candle falls and breaks.

  11. Noé fronce les sourcils et dit: "Oh non, comment faire sans flamme?"

    Noé frowns and says, 'Oh no, what can we do without a flame?'

  12. Ils respirent, puis regardent le salon en silence.

    They breathe, then look at the living room in silence.

  13. Noé cherche autour de lui et dit: "Il y a du papier et des crayons."

    Noé looks around and says, "There is paper and pencils."

  14. Lina fait une petite étoile en papier, et ils la posent près du gâteau.

    Lina makes a small paper star, and they put it by the cake.

  15. Ils se donnent la main et sourient.

    They hold hands and smile.

  16. Noé compte doucement: "Un, deux, trois", et ils chantent très bas.

    Noé counts softly: "One, two, three," and they sing very quietly.

  17. Emma ouvre les yeux et rit sans bruit, comme si elle comprenait la fête.

    Emma opens her eyes and laughs quietly, as if she understood the party.

  18. Ce soir, le salon est doux et calme, et Noé se sent très heureux.

    Tonight, the living room is cozy and calm, and Noé feels very happy.

Topic examples

Il mange du gâteau avec ami.

English: He eats cake with friend.

C'est mon anniversaire aujourd'hui.

English: It is my birthday today.

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