# French Bedtime Stories **Language:** French **CEFR Level:** A2 > Join Manon and Clément for French bedtime stories, one short conversation at a time. Each lesson trains your ear until you can follow every word and answer back. **Setting:** While catching up at a cozy tea salon in Strasbourg's historic La Petite France district, old friends Manon and Clément discuss the bedtime routines of the children in their families. Over pastries, they compare the classic French tales of their own childhoods with the modern audiobooks and stories used to calm kids down today. ## Lessons ### 1. Discussing bedtime habits Manon asks Clément about his daughter's sleep habits, leading them to compare how active their young relatives are before bed. ### 2. Talking about favorite children's books Manon and Clément share their thoughts on classic children's books and discuss what they read to help kids fall asleep. ### 3. Explaining how you adapt stories Clément explains how he modifies sad story endings for his daughter, while Manon prefers to stick strictly to the text. ### 4. Describing a simple daily routine Manon and Clément discuss the simple daily activities in children's books and how kids often demand multiple bedtime stories. ### 5. Discussing audiobooks for children Clément and Manon discuss how many bedtime stories are too many, and Clément mentions that his daughter also listens to recorded stories on a device. ### 6. Asking about childhood memories Clément explains why recorded stories are practical for him, while Manon shares her nephew's preferences and asks Clément about his own childhood. ### 7. Talking about childhood fears Clément recalls listening to Perrault's fairy tales with their original, scary endings, prompting Manon to note how differently he treats his own daughter. ### 8. Comparing scary and comforting stories Clément explains his desire to protect his daughter from nightmares, while Manon contrasts his experience with her own peaceful memories of "Petit Ours Brun." ### 9. Ordering food at a café Clément and Manon decide to order more tea and share a slice of strawberry tart before discussing how long Manon is staying in Strasbourg. ### 10. Discussing outdoor activities Manon shares her travel plans and explains why she enjoys surfing early in the morning, which Clément compares to a relaxing routine. ### 11. Describing your job and workplace Manon and Clément discuss how they unwind, leading Clément to describe his demanding but enjoyable work in his five-hectare vineyard. ### 12. Talking about family and travel plans Clément explains his reasons for visiting Strasbourg and shares how much he misses his daughter, whom he calls every evening. ### 13. Talking about telling bedtime stories Manon asks Clément about telling his daughter stories over the phone before bed, just as their food arrives at the table. ### 14. Expressing hunger Manon and Clément express how hungry they are and decide to dig into their meal before continuing their conversation.