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Édito A2: Chapters 1-6 – HearSay French A2
Dive into everyday French inspired by chapters 1-6 of Édito . Practice your listening and speaking on the go as you follow two friends navigating life, memories, and modern culture in France.
Lessons Sharing Your Background Claire meets Marc and they share their origins and major life events.
Vocabulary naître (to be born) grandir (to grow up) l'enfance (f.) (the childhood) déménager (to move) le parcours (the background) le diplôme (the diploma) Objectives Talk about one's background and origins Recount past events and life changes Discuss personal life and educational journeys Leisure And Cultural Events Marc proposes an outing to a museum, discussing his favorite hobbies.
Vocabulary le musée (the museum) l'exposition (f.) (the exhibition) la randonnée (the hike) l'accrobranche (m.) (the tree climbing) le château (the castle) la balade (the stroll) Objectives Talk about tastes regarding leisure activities Propose an outing or a meeting Describe indoor, outdoor, and cultural activities Making Plans And Schedules Claire and Marc organize their weekend schedule and buy tickets.
Vocabulary le tarif (the rate) l'horaire (m.) (the schedule) réserver (to book) libre (free) l'occasion (f.) (the opportunity) l'intention (f.) (the intention) Objectives Express intentions to do something in the future Accept or refuse an outing Give practical information like dates, times, and prices Fond Childhood Memories While walking through a park, Marc recounts his favorite childhood memories.
Vocabulary le souvenir (the memory) inoubliable (unforgettable) l'odeur (f.) (the smell) parfois (sometimes) la jeunesse (the youth) oublier (to forget) Objectives Recount a personal memory or childhood experience Describe past habits and routines Express specific likes and strong aversions Weather And Holiday Landscapes Claire describes her recent vacation to the sea and the changing weather.
Vocabulary la côte (the coast) le sommet (the summit) le vent (the wind) la canicule (the heatwave) l'orage (m.) (the storm) la valise (the suitcase) Objectives Describe various landscapes like the sea or mountains Make small talk about the weather and climate Talk about buying vacation souvenirs Finding A New Apartment Claire helps a friend look through real estate ads for a new place.
Vocabulary le loyer (the rent) la colocation (the flatshare) l'ascenseur (m.) (the elevator) le quartier (the neighborhood) rénové(e) (renovated) le sous-sol (the basement) Objectives Read and understand real estate advertisements Ask specific questions to inquire about a rental ad Identify rental fees and living arrangements Decorating Your Home Marc moves into his new apartment and starts arranging the furniture.
Vocabulary le canapé (the sofa) l'étagère (f.) (the shelf) le tapis (the rug) le grenier (the attic) le rez-de-chaussée (the ground floor) la buanderie (the laundry room) Objectives Name furniture and home decorations Name structural parts of a building Describe the characteristics of a living space Roommates And Neighborhood Life Claire and her roommate deal with a small disappointment in their building.
Vocabulary dommage (a pity) le voisin (the neighbor) le ménage (the cleaning) l'immeuble (m.) (the building) tranquille (quiet) partager (to share) Objectives Express disappointment Console and comfort someone Describe neighborly relations and shared chores Describing Physical Appearances Marc and Claire talk about a fashion event and describe the models.
Vocabulary le visage (the face) chauve (bald) mince (thin) le sourire (the smile) le sosie (the look-alike) la mode (fashion) Objectives Describe someone's physical appearance in detail Give compliments to others Compare people to express similarity or equivalence Personalities And Art At the art gallery, Claire analyzes a painting and discusses the artist's character.
Vocabulary chaleureux (warm) bavard(e) (talkative) le tableau (the painting) le premier plan (the foreground) la lumière (the light) flou (blurry) Objectives Describe someone's personality, including qualities and flaws Observe and analyze a visual work of art Situate elements spatially within an artwork Imagining The Future Marc shares an article about upcoming technological innovations.
Vocabulary l'avenir (m.) (the future) le chercheur (the researcher) l'appareil (m.) (the device) fabriquer (to manufacture) utile (useful) le robot (the robot) Objectives Talk about the future and imagine what is to come Describe the utility and function of an object Talk about machines and technological innovations Digital Communication Claire struggles with a broken app and calls Marc for tech support.
Vocabulary l'écran (m.) (the screen) télécharger (to download) le clavier (the keyboard) en panne (broken down) allumer (to turn on) le courriel (the email) Objectives Express surprise and hope Talk about habits related to communication technologies Describe the functioning and status of objects Cooking At Home Marc prepares a homemade meal, carefully following a recipe.
Vocabulary la poêle (the frying pan) mélanger (to mix) la pincée (the pinch) le poireau (the leek) cuire (to cook) le saumon (the salmon) Objectives Understand and follow step-by-step cooking instructions Discuss the sourcing and preparation of food Discuss quantities of food and ingredients Dining Out In The City Claire and Marc try out a new vegetarian restaurant and share their reviews.
Vocabulary le pourboire (the tip) l'ambiance (f.) (the atmosphere) goûteux (tasty) épicé(e) (spicy) déguster (to taste) commander (to order) Objectives Communicate effectively in a restaurant Identify and give warnings regarding food safety Express satisfaction and dissatisfaction regarding a dining experience 