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Quel est ton film préféré de tous les temps ? 🎬
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Quel est ton film préféré de tous les temps ? 🎬

What’s your favorite movie of all time?
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I’ve never met someone who didn’t have at least one film they held close to their heart. And the holiday season can often be a time when special childhood films or special cinema memories can swirl around.
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Today Mathéo and Inès are having a natter about favourite films, all in French of course!

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Quel est ton film préféré de tous les temps ? 🎬

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Dialogue du Jour

Mathéo : Alors, quel est ton film préféré de tous les temps ✪?

Inès : Hmm.. dirais que c'est "Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain". L'histoire est touchante et la bande ✪ originale est absolument magnifique. Ça me donne toujours le sourire.

Mathéo : Ah, le charme parisien ! Pour moi, c'est "Jurassic Park". Le frisson ✪ des dinosaures qui reviennent à la vie... C'est comme un voyage en enfance, tu vois ?

Inès : Jurassic Park ? Sérieusement ? Tu préfères des dinosaures qui sèment le chaos à une douce promenade dans Paris ?

Mathéo : Oh oui, l'adrénaline ! Les effets spéciaux étaient révolutionnaires à l'époque et sont toujours incroyables. Le mélange de suspense, d'aventure et de science-fiction, c'est parfait pour moi.

Inès : D'accord, c'est vrai que les effets spéciaux sont impressionnants. Tu sais, je ne suis pas surprise. Tu es le genre ✪ de personne qui aurait un T-Rex comme animal de compagnie ✪ si c'était possible.

Mathéo : Exactement ! Imagine ça, un T-Rex dans mon jardin ! Ça aurait de la gueule ✪.

Inès : Je ne préférerais pas. Je tiens à ma vie, merci ! Et tes voisins et les pompiers ne seraient pas d'accord, je pense.

Mathéo : Peut-être, mais imagine la tête du facteur ✪!

♡ 𝕃𝕚𝕜𝕖 𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕠𝕨 👇

Notes

de tous les temps ✨ = qui ait jamais existé = of all time

la bande originale = film : musique officielle = the soundtrack “On veut utiliser tes chansons pour la bande originale” (We want to use your songs for the soundtrack)

le frisson = shiver, but also ‘thrill’. “Ces gars-là éprouve le frisson de la chasse.” (These here guys enjoy the thrill of the chase).

être le genre à = be the kind of person to, be the type to. genre = type, sort, kind

du genre ✨= of that sort, of that kind “Enfin, vous n'êtes pas du genre fainéant” (Well, you're not the lazy type), “J'aimerais bien manger des fraises, des framboises ou un truc du genre” (I'd love to eat strawberries or raspberries or something like that)

animal de compagnie = yes, this is the standard French word for ‘pet’ 🤷🏼 Seems a little long-winded to me too. Eyes peeled in the coming weeks!

ça aurait de la gueule = Ça a de la gueule ! ✨🧩 (colq.) = C'est bien beau ! = That looks great!

la tête du facteur = the postman’s face. “Aujourd'hui le facteur m'a apporté un colis” (Today the postman brought me a parcel)

*✨ = especially ‘Frenchie’ words/phrases you should try and use more
*🧩 = ‘canned’ expressions or phrases that are best learned as a whole, like puzzle-pieces.

Translation

M : So, what's your favourite film of all time?

I : Hmm... I'd say it's "Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain". The story is touching and the soundtrack is absolutely magnificent. It always puts a smile on my face.

M : Ah, Parisian charm! For me, it's Jurassic Park. The thrill of dinosaurs coming back to life... It's like a trip back to childhood, you know?

I : Jurassic Park? Are you serious? You prefer dinosaurs wreaking havoc to a gentle stroll through Paris?

M : Oh yes, the adrenalin! The special effects were revolutionary at the time and they're still incredible. The mix of suspense, adventure and science fiction is perfect for me.

I : It's true that the special effects are impressive. You know, I'm not surprised. You're the kind of person who'd have a T-Rex for a pet if it were possible.

M : Exactly! Imagine a T-Rex in my garden! It would look great.

I : I'd rather not. I value my life, thank you! And I don't think your neighbours or the fire brigade would agree.

M : Maybe, but imagine the postman's face!

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Writing Prompt ✍️ Alors, quel est ton film préféré de tous les temps ?

All answers are welcome. One word.. or one sentence. Open to everyone.
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Exercise 1 - Fill in the blank 💪

Quickly test your comprehension, accelerate your learning. 🚀

  1. Quand j'écoute ___ de ce film, je me sens tellement nostalgique.
    When I listen to the soundtrack of this film, I feel so nostalgic.

  2. Cette scène m'a donné ___ ; j'étais au bord de mon siège tout le temps.
    This scene gave me a thrill; I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.

  3. La réaction de ___ lorsqu'il a vu la surprise était inestimable.
    The reaction of the mailman when he saw the surprise was priceless.

  4. Ce roman est, sans aucun doute, le meilleur ___ .
    This novel is, without a doubt, the best of all time.

  5. Mon frère, c'est ___ de mec à fait du saut à l'élastique pendant ses vacances.
    My brother, he's the kind of guy to bungee jump during his vacations.

If you’re struggling the ✪ Notes section is always a good place to look. 😉 The answers are all in the dialogue or notes section.

[NO PEAKING] Answer Key: 1. la bande originale 2. le frisson 3. un facteur 4. de tous les temps 5. le genre

Exercise 2 - Translate ⚡

If you can translate each of these sentences after the lesson then you’re making real progress. They can also me used as flashcards.

  1. La nouvelle voiture de Pierre, ça a de la gueule !

  2. Après une longue journée, une tasse de thé chaud est toujours une sensation douce.

  3. Regarde la tête du professeur quand il a découvert que la classe entière avait réussi l'examen !

  4. Tu es du genre à aimer les films d'action plus que les drames romantiques, c'est ça ?

  5. Chaque fois que je reçois une lettre d'un vieil ami, cela me donne toujours le sourire.

1. Pierre's new car, it looks impressive!
2. After a long day, a cup of hot tea is always a soothing sensation.
3. Look at the teacher's face when he discovered that the entire class had passed the exam!
4. You're the type to prefer action movies over romantic dramas, aren't you?
5. Every time I receive a letter from an old friend, it always makes me smile.

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