Language
French
CEFR Level
A2
Theme
Décrire personnes, sentiments & qualités
Linked course
French A2

Core words

Story

Le petit livre des qualités de Noé

  1. Dans le salon de Noé, la lampe jaune éclaire le canapé, et Mamie tricote calmement.

    In Noé's living room, the yellow lamp lights the sofa, and Grandma knits quietly.

  2. Noé veut préparer un petit livre sur sa famille pour demain, et il le commence avec soin.

    Noé wants to make a little book about his family for tomorrow, and he starts it carefully.

  3. Il pense que chacun a une qualité spéciale, et il le dit à sa sœur Emma.

    He thinks that everyone has a special quality, and he tells his sister Emma.

  4. Emma rit, raconte une blague drôle, et propose des idées.

    Emma laughs, tells a funny joke, and suggests ideas.

  5. Mais la télé reste bruyante, parce que la télécommande est perdue.

    But the TV stays loud because the remote is lost.

  6. Noé fronce les sourcils, car il écrit: "Mamie est courageuse", et il veut bien l'entendre.

    Noé frowns because he writes: 'Grandma is brave,' and he wants it to sound right.

  7. Mamie sourit et apporte du chocolat chaud; il est excellent.

    Grandma smiles and brings hot chocolate; it is excellent.

  8. Elle fouille sous les coussins et dit: "On va tous aider Noé".

    She rummages under the cushions and says, "We'll all help Noé."

  9. Emma trouve la télécommande, Mamie la lui donne, et Noé baisse le son, puis il colle des étoiles en papier; il les colle doucement.

    Emma finds the remote, Grandma gives it to her, and Noé turns the sound down, then he sticks paper stars; he sticks them gently.

  10. "Je trouve que tu es astucieuse, Emma", dit Noé en souriant.

    "I think you're clever, Emma," Noé said, smiling.

  11. Moka, le chat tigré, veut aider aussi, mais il découvre un vieux livre ennuyeux sous la table et s'y endort.

    Moka, the tabby cat, wants to help too, but he finds a boring old book under the table and falls asleep there.

  12. "Je pense que ce dessin animé sur un pirate célèbre peut t'inspirer", dit Mamie en montrant l'écran en pause.

    "I think this cartoon about a famous pirate can inspire you," Grandma said, pointing at the paused screen.

  13. Noé regarde l'image silencieuse et se sent chanceux d'avoir sa famille près de lui.

    Noé looks at the quiet picture and feels lucky to have his family near him.

  14. "Je vais choisir ce pirate, parce qu'il protège ses amis", dit-il en reprenant son crayon.

    "I'll choose that pirate because he protects his friends," he said, picking up his pencil again.

  15. Il dessine un grand chapeau et une île, et Mamie lui raconte une courte aventure tranquille.

    He draws a big hat and an island, and Grandma tells him a short, calm adventure.

  16. Emma tient la lampe, et elle dit: "Cette lampe est utile pour voir tes traits sans ombres."

    Emma holds the lamp, and she says, "This lamp is useful to see your face without shadows."

  17. Noé colle une dernière étoile, écrit: "Emma est gentille et Mamie est patiente", puis il ferme le livre avec fierté.

    Noé sticks on one last star, writes: 'Emma is kind and Grandma is patient,' then he closes the book with pride.

  18. Tout le monde respire lentement; la pièce est calme, et Noé sourit, prêt à rêver et à montrer son livre demain.

    Everyone breathes slowly; the room is quiet, and Noé smiles, ready to dream and to show his book tomorrow.

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