# Édito A2, Chapters 1-6

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

> Listen in as Manon and Clément talk about personal backgrounds and everyday leisure activities in real, everyday French. It pairs with the themes of chapters 1-6 of [Édito](https://www.editionsdidier.com/fr/sous-collection/edito-a2). By the end of this course their conversation will feel easy to follow, and you'll be ready to join in.

**Setting:** Clément is visiting Lyon's Croix-Rousse district for a month-long regional book fair, setting up a temporary stall right near Manon's neighborhood boulangerie. Over morning coffee, fresh pastries, and light meals, the two friends catch up daily and compare their lives, past memories, future plans, and daily habits.

## Lessons

### 1. Ordering coffee and pastries

Manon serves Clément his usual coffee and a warm pastry as he enjoys the morning bakery aromas.

### 2. Talking about childhood habits

Clément reminisces about going to the bakery every morning as a child and drinking hot chocolate.

### 3. Comparing daily routines

Manon and Clément discuss how many coffees they drink and compare their morning work schedules.

### 4. Asking about sales performance

Clément updates Manon on his book festival sales and mentions some retro 1970s posters he has left.

### 5. Asking someone to hold items

Manon asks Clément to save the vintage posters for her kitchen, and he promises to bring them tomorrow.

### 6. Sharing news about moving

Manon reveals to Clément that she recently moved into a two-room apartment with a small balcony.

### 7. Comparing apartments and rent

Manon describes her brighter new apartment to Clément and details the monthly rent and charges.

### 8. Discussing future housing plans

Clément shares his decision to leave Paris for good and look for a permanent place in Lyon.

### 9. Explaining career decisions

Clément explains that he sold his Paris stand and hopes to open a small bookshop in Lyon.

### 10. Talking about work experience

Clément talks about how long he has been a bookseller and his previous history studies and office job.

### 11. Describing career paths

Manon and Clément share how they transitioned into their current professions after leaving school.

### 12. Talking about origins and hometowns

Manon tells Clément about growing up in Brittany near the sea and how much she misses it.

### 13. Discussing vacation memories

Manon describes her annual summer trips back to Brittany and walking along the coast as a child.

### 14. Comparing family size

Manon explains that she is an only child, while Clément talks about growing up in a family of four children.

### 15. Inviting someone to an event

Clément invites Manon to a guided tour of the old theater on Saturday, but she notes her busy work schedule.

### 16. Checking event schedules

Clément clarifies the tour time, leading Manon to realize she can attend after closing her bakery early.

### 17. Asking about ticket prices

Manon asks about reservation details and ticket costs for the theater tour, which Clément confirms are affordable.

### 18. Offering to pay for food

Clément agrees to buy the tour tickets, and Manon offers to buy him dinner afterward, which he politely declines.

### 19. Insisting on treating a friend

Clément insists on paying for Saturday dinner to thank Manon for her daily treats, teasingly accepting that he is stubborn.

### 20. Arranging a meeting place

Manon and Clément set a meeting time in front of the theater and confirm weather plans for the tour.

### 21. Saying goodbye and finalizing plans

Manon expresses her excitement for Saturday night, leaves the change with Clément, and says goodbye until tomorrow.