Episode 12

Do you know Alexa's favourite book? In this final episode of Learn French with Fun Facts, host Alexa Polidoro talks about her latest read and why it's her favourite. Practise listening to A2/B1 level French and learn more about one of the most renowned French teachers on YouTube!

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Objectifs

1. to improve your listening skills & general comprehension
2. to build vocabulary and develop sentence construction

Niveaux

A2 - niveau usuel (elementary) / B1 - niveau seuil (intermediate)

Transcription du texte

Le dernier livre que j’ai lu s’intitule Et la joie de vivre de Gisèle Pelicot. Gisèle Pelicot est une femme qui a vécu une situation extrêmement difficile. Ce livre, qui relate son histoire, m’a beaucoup touchée. Il était parfois difficile à lire, mais j’ai continué, parce que l’expérience de cette femme est très importante. J’ai eu la chance d’assister à la conférence qu’elle a donnée à Londres, et son courage m’a beaucoup impressionnée. Pour moi, c’est un exemple très fort. Le récit de son combat fait réfléchir et aura sans doute d’immenses répercussions.

Question 1. Quel est le titre du dernier livre que j’ai lu ?

Question 2. Qu’est-ce qui m’a beaucoup impressionnée chez Gisèle Pelicot ?

Notes

The relative pronouns que and qui are used to replace a noun and avoid repetition. This grammar point is covered in Lesson 24 of my Complete French Course. As for the verbs highlighted in bold, they are in the passé composé, a tense covered in Lesson 15 of my Complete French Course.

Réponses

Question 1. Le titre du dernier livre qu'Alexa a lu est Et la joie de vivre.

Question 2. Alexa a été impressionnée par le courage de Gisèle Pelicot.

Traduction

The last book I read is called A hymn to life by Gisèle Pelicot. Gisèle Pelicot is a woman who has been through an extremely difficult ordeal. This book, which tells her story, moved me deeply. It was difficult to read at times, but I carried on because this woman’s experience is so important. I was lucky enough to attend the talk she gave in London, and I was very impressed by her courage. To me, she is a powerful role model. The account of her struggle is thought-provoking and will no doubt have a huge impact.

Question 1. What is the title of the last book I read? Et la joie de vivre

Question 2. What impressed me a lot about Gisèle Pelicot? Her courage.