All French lessons for: October, 2008

Welcome to the subway !

Translate this text from English to French
“Moving around France is very easy and convenient, as you have several modes of transportation to choose from, this cream-colored train with a green stripe included. The train offers you a way to get to your destination fast and easy. The electronic sign placed on top shows you when the next train will come. This underground subway of Paris is complete with amenities like surveillance cameras, vending machine, and air-conditioning systems. Be sure that you try one of France’s fastest trains while you’re in the area.”
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Photo-Reportage: “des bars originaux dans Paris”

Today, let’s have a look at some particular restaurants in Paris. Did you know for instance that you could eat in Paris absolutely in the dark, as if you were blind ? A unique experience, definitively :shock:
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General French : firstnames beginning by “A” (part 1/7)

We have created a comprehensive list of more than 1000 usual French first names. From “Catherine” to ” Grégoire”, no more worries, French first names will have no more secrets for you.
Let’s start with those beginning with the letter A : “Abelle, Abondance, Acace…”
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Huge athletes in the streets of Paris

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“France is a big lover of ball games. And if this picture fails to confirm that exactly, then nothing will. This poster is placed against one of France’s tall buildings situated on its main streets. The poster shows three athletes in their uniform, ready to take their games to the next level for the glory of their country. If you find this poster enthralling enough, then you must be one of the fans owning front seat tickets in the next ball game.”
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Photo-Reportage: “près du port de l’Arsenal”

This week, a reportage photo in the “Arsenal Port”, near the Place de la Bastille. The Port de Plaisance de Paris Arsenal, is a lake located between the Seine River and the Canal Saint Martin.
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Dictation : “Le Ventre de Paris” (2)

Second part of that Zola’s (1840-1902 ) Belly of Paris. That novel keeps conveying a powerful atmosphere both of life in the great market halls and of working class suffering in general. Just click below to listen to the dictation in French, and try to type what you hear. Good luck !
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