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Hiking the French Alps – HearSay français A1
Prepare for your alpine adventure with essential vocabulary and practical phrases. Practice listening and speaking on the go as you explore scenic trails.
Leçons Arriving in Chamonix Emma arrives in the mountain village and introduces herself to locals.
Vocabulaire bonjour (hello) la montagne (the mountain) je suis (I am) le village (the village) merci (thank you) Objectifs Say hello and introduce yourself Recognize basic mountain terms Getting trail information Lucas helps a tourist find the right path for a day hike.
Vocabulaire le chemin (the trail) où est (where is) la carte (the map) facile (easy) difficile (difficult) Objectifs Ask where a location is Describe if a trail is easy or difficult Renting hiking gear Emma goes to a local shop to rent proper footwear and a pack.
Vocabulaire le sac à dos (the backpack) les chaussures (the shoes) louer (to rent) petit (small) grand (large) Objectifs Rent hiking equipment Describe basic sizes Packing the backpack The hikers prepare their bags with the necessary supplies.
Vocabulaire la tente (the tent) la bouteille (the bottle) l'eau (the water) le vêtement (the piece of clothing) porter (to carry) Objectifs Identify items for a backpack Use basic action verbs for carrying Checking the weather Lucas checks the sky and the forecast before starting the trek.
Vocabulaire la météo (the weather) le soleil (the sun) la pluie (the rain) il fait beau (the weather is nice) aujourd'hui (today) Objectifs Understand simple weather conditions Discuss today's weather Understanding trail signs Emma navigates a crossroads by reading the wooden markers.
Vocabulaire le panneau (the sign) à gauche (to the left) à droite (to the right) le kilomètre (the kilometer) tout droit (straight ahead) Objectifs Read directions from signs Understand left, right, and straight Meeting other hikers On the GR5 trail, Emma and Lucas greet a group from abroad.
Vocabulaire le marcheur (the walker) avec (with) anglais (English) français (French) parler (to speak) Objectifs State your nationality Ask others what language they speak Booking a mountain refuge Lucas reserves a place to sleep to avoid the early season snow.
Vocabulaire le refuge (the refuge) le lit (the bed) dormir (to sleep) demain (tomorrow) réserver (to book) Objectifs Ask for a bed in a refuge Talk about plans for tomorrow Respecting nature rules Emma learns about the Leave No Trace principles to protect wildlife.
Vocabulaire la nature (the nature) le déchet (the trash) la marmotte (the marmot) regarder (to look at) propre (clean) Objectifs Describe local animals Express the need to keep nature clean Buying hiking snacks Before the steep climb, Lucas purchases provisions from a farm.
Vocabulaire le fromage (the cheese) le pain (the bread) acheter (to buy) combien ça coûte (how much does it cost) le chocolat (the chocolate) Objectifs Ask for the price of food Buy snacks for a hike Describing the landscape Reaching a high pass, the hikers admire the view of the valley.
Vocabulaire la neige (the snow) le lac (the lake) la forêt (the forest) beau (beautiful) vert (green) Objectifs Describe basic natural features Use simple adjectives for colors and beauty Dealing with tiredness Emma feels the physical toll of the long ascent and needs to rest.
Vocabulaire fatigué (tired) le pied (the foot) la jambe (the leg) la pause (the break) s'arrêter (to stop) Objectifs Say you are tired Identify basic body parts like feet and legs Emergency situations Lucas explains what to do if the trail becomes unsafe.
Vocabulaire le téléphone (the telephone) le problème (the problem) au secours (help) blessé (injured) dangereux (dangerous) Objectifs Call for help Describe a situation as dangerous Celebrating the hike Back in town, Emma and Lucas share a drink to mark their success.
Vocabulaire la fin (the end) le verre (the glass) content (happy) boire (to drink) au revoir (goodbye) Objectifs Express happiness after a journey Say goodbye to hiking companions 
