# Discussing French impressionist masterpieces

**Language:** French  
**CEFR Level:** A2  

> Master French art vocabulary by listening to Baptiste and Inès's conversation about classic impressionist paintings. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

**Setting:** Baptiste and Inès are catching up at a quiet café in Vieux Lyon during a weekend trip they took to see a special art exhibition. Over coffee, they share their mutual love for Impressionist art and plan their next museum visits.

## Lessons

### 1. Meeting someone at a cafe

Baptiste and Inès meet at a quiet cafe, where they order coffee and begin discussing a morning art exhibition.

### 2. Discussing hobbies and interests

Inès and Baptiste share their thoughts on the exhibition's paintings, and Baptiste talks about his own passion for painting seascapes.

### 3. Switching to informal address

Baptiste describes how light changes on the sea before Inès suggests they switch to using "tu," and they discuss Baptiste's favorite painting.

### 4. Expressing preferences in art

Inès and Baptiste compare their favorite paintings from the exhibition, explaining what they like about Monet's and Renoir's styles.

### 5. Talking about your profession

Baptiste asks Inès about her demanding job as a night nurse in Marseille, and they discuss how art helps her unwind after a long shift.

### 6. Explaining how you relax

Inès and Baptiste share what brings them peace, comparing the calming effects of looking at art to spending time on a fishing boat.

### 7. Discussing a creative process

Inès asks Baptiste about his painting process and expresses her desire to see his artwork, leading to a conversation about the emotional side of art.

### 8. Planning an afternoon activity

Baptiste and Inès decide what to do next, and Baptiste suggests visiting a nearby fine arts museum in Lyon.

### 9. Asking about transportation and costs

Baptiste and Inès discuss whether to walk or take the metro to the museum, as well as the price of the admission tickets.

### 10. Describing the weather

Inès and Baptiste decide to take their time finishing their warm coffee while enjoying the beautiful autumn weather in Lyon.

### 11. Comparing rivers and the sea

Baptiste shares his love for walking by the river Saône, prompting Inès to ask him how river water differs from the sea.

### 12. Describing differences in nature

Baptiste and Inès compare the colors and movement of rivers and the sea, noting how Impressionist painters loved to capture water.

### 13. Asking for the bill

Baptiste and Inès talk about how art relates to daily life before deciding to ask for the bill and split the cost of their coffees.

### 14. Insisting on paying

Baptiste insists on treating Inès to coffee, and after she thanks him, they head off toward the museum together.