# Planning a French family reunion

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

> Master French event planning vocabulary by listening to Clément and Juliette's conversation about organizing a family reunion in a rural gîte. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

**Setting:** Sitting together at a quiet café in Marseille's Le Panier district, cousins Clément and Juliette meet to co-organise a large summer family reunion at a rented countryside gîte. Over shared notebooks and coffee, they work through every detail, from booking dates and setting budgets to planning large group meals and daily activities.

## Lessons

### 1. Proposing travel dates

Clément suggests taking a trip together during the week of July 14th, but Juliette explains that date will not work for her.

### 2. Agreeing on vacation dates

Juliette explains her bakery schedule and proposes traveling from August 2nd to 9th, which Clément accepts.

### 3. Asking about rental properties

Clément shares details about a large house in Dordogne he found, and Juliette asks about the number of bedrooms.

### 4. Discussing booking urgency

Clément stresses the need to book the rental property quickly, while Juliette questions whether February is already too late.

### 5. Asking about accommodation costs

Juliette asks about the rental price, and Clément explains how dividing the total cost among the adults makes it affordable.

### 6. Budgeting for trip expenses

Juliette calculates the per-adult lodging cost and estimates the weekly food budget for the group.

### 7. Setting a daily meal schedule

Clément summarizes the overall budget per person, and Juliette proposes a daily schedule for evening drinks and dinner.

### 8. Adjusting meal times for families

Clément points out that dinner at eight is late for children, and Juliette explains the afternoon snack routine and dinner plans.

### 9. Planning dinner menu options

Juliette proposes making a beef stew for the group, and Clément suggests bringing fresh fish from Guilvinec for another night.

### 10. Dividing cooking responsibilities

Clément offers to cook the fish dinner so Juliette can rest, and Juliette insists on choosing the cheeses for the trip.

### 11. Choosing cheeses and desserts

Juliette selects regional cheeses and agrees to bake fruit tarts for dessert during their stay.

### 12. Suggesting outdoor water activities

Clément proposes kayaking on a nearby river, and Juliette asks about safety for the children.

### 13. Planning leisure and sports activities

Juliette agrees to a day of kayaking and suggests pétanque in the garden, while Clément proposes a bicycle ride.

### 14. Finalizing vacation plans

Juliette suggests leaving time for resting and eating, and Clément promises to book the cottage that evening.