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Édito A2: Chapters 1-6 – HearSay français 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.
Leçons Sharing Your Background Claire meets Marc and they share their origins and major life events.
Vocabulaire naître (to be born) grandir (to grow up) l'enfance (f.) (the childhood) déménager (to move) le parcours (the background) le diplôme (the diploma) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire 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) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire le tarif (the rate) l'horaire (m.) (the schedule) réserver (to book) libre (free) l'occasion (f.) (the opportunity) l'intention (f.) (the intention) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire le souvenir (the memory) inoubliable (unforgettable) l'odeur (f.) (the smell) parfois (sometimes) la jeunesse (the youth) oublier (to forget) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire 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) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire 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) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire 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) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire dommage (a pity) le voisin (the neighbor) le ménage (the cleaning) l'immeuble (m.) (the building) tranquille (quiet) partager (to share) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire le visage (the face) chauve (bald) mince (thin) le sourire (the smile) le sosie (the look-alike) la mode (fashion) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire chaleureux (warm) bavard(e) (talkative) le tableau (the painting) le premier plan (the foreground) la lumière (the light) flou (blurry) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire l'avenir (m.) (the future) le chercheur (the researcher) l'appareil (m.) (the device) fabriquer (to manufacture) utile (useful) le robot (the robot) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire l'écran (m.) (the screen) télécharger (to download) le clavier (the keyboard) en panne (broken down) allumer (to turn on) le courriel (the email) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire la poêle (the frying pan) mélanger (to mix) la pincée (the pinch) le poireau (the leek) cuire (to cook) le saumon (the salmon) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire le pourboire (the tip) l'ambiance (f.) (the atmosphere) goûteux (tasty) épicé(e) (spicy) déguster (to taste) commander (to order) Objectifs Communicate effectively in a restaurant Identify and give warnings regarding food safety Express satisfaction and dissatisfaction regarding a dining experience 
