Quelle est ta saison préférée ? 🍂🌻

What is your favorite season?

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Dialogue du Jour

Mathis : Quelle est ta saison préférée ?

Inès : J'adore l'automne, Mathis. Il y a quelque chose de ✪ si confortable à regarder la pluie à l'intérieur, avec une tasse de café, dans un bon pull douillet. Et peut-être avec un feu ouvert si il fait tarpin froid ✪. Et toi ?

Mathis : Ah, pour moi, rien ne vaut ✪ l'été. J'adore pouvoir porter un t-shirt à l'extérieur, faire des randonnées et prendre un bain de soleil.

Inès : L'automne peut être frais et nuageux, et parfois il pleut à verse ✪, mais je trouve que c'est une saison qui a son charme. Tu trouves pas que la saison influence ton humeur ✪?

Mathis : Absolument, l'été me met toujours de bonne humeur. Et puis, le soleil est une excellente source de vitamine D.

Inès : C'est vrai, mais même si une vague de froid arriver, je pense qu'on peut toujours profiter de la saison.

Mathis : C'est indéniable ✪. Que ce soit l'été ou l'automne, l'important c'est qu'on profite au maximum ✪ de moment de l'année.

Inès : Peu importe ✪ la saison, il y a toujours quelque chose de beau à apprécier. Chaque saison a ses propres charmes.

♡ 𝕃𝕚𝕜𝕖 𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕠𝕨 👇

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✪ Notes

il fait tarpin froid = it’s really cold. tarpin is a little taste of colloquial language from southern France. Generally the French from Provence doesn’t reach Paris.. but it’s happening more and more. Go further here🔗

rien ne vaut = nothing beats/there’s nothing like

il pleut à verse = il pleut beaucoup = it’s pouring down. Alt. “il pleut des cordes”

humeur = mood/temper, pas d'humeur = not in the mood

c’est indéniable✨ = nice alternative to “c’est sûr!” - switch it up, keep things fresh.

profiter au maximum = make the most of, Alt. récolter les bienfaits de. I often find these are phrases my students want to use quite a bit.

peu importe✨ = regardless/no matter Ex. ‘Peu importe s'il fait beau ou pas’

*✨ = especially ‘Frenchie’ words/phrases you should try and use more.

My family and friends are big Autumn (Fall) people. But it’s Spring for me I think. There's something so refreshing and uplifting about this time of year. The days start getting longer and nature comes alive again, and you know summer’s coming. Plus, when the weather gets warm, there’s no so many pesky bugs around—perfect for hiking or going on a run.

Alors, quelle est ta saison préférée ? 💬

All answers are welcome. One word.. or one sentence.
Write me your answer in the comments. I can’t wait to read them! 👇🏼

Cette semaine, je vous propose également un petit sondage sympa [a cool little poll]! Votez ci-dessous 👇🏼

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Translation

M : What's your favorite season?

I : I love autumn, M. There's something so comforting about watching the rain inside, with a cup of coffee, in a cozy sweater. And maybe with an open fire if it's really cold. What about you?

M: Ah, for me, nothing beats summer. I love being able to wear a T-shirt outside, go hiking and sunbathe.

I : Autumn can be cool and cloudy, and sometimes it pours, but I think it's a charming season. Don't you think the season influences your mood?

M: Absolutely, summer always puts me in a good mood. Plus, the sun is an excellent source of vitamin D.

I : That's true, but even if there's a cold snap coming, I think we can still enjoy the season.

M : There's no denying it. Whether it's summer or autumn, the important thing is to make the most of the time of year.

I : Whatever the season, there's always something beautiful to enjoy. Each season has its own charms.

Exercise - Fill in the blank 💪

Quickly test your comprehension, accelerate your learning. 🚀

1. Même quand il fait un peu __, j'aime sortir pour une promenade.
   Even when it's a bit cloudy, I like to go out for a walk.

2. __ la saison, il est toujours agréable de passer du temps en famille.
   No matter the season, it's always nice to spend time with family.

3. Quand je suis de bonne __, j'aime écouter de la musique joyeuse.
   When I'm in a good mood, I like to listen to happy music.

4. __ un bon livre lors d'une journée pluvieuse.
   Nothing beats a good book on a rainy day.

5. L'exercice physique est bénéfique pour la santé. __.
   Physical exercise is beneficial for health, for sure.

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. nuageux 2. peu importe 3. humeur 4. rien ne vaut 5. c’est indéniable

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Une Façon d'utiliser ce Dialogue

These dialogues are a very simple tool. Yet this allows them to be versatile and endlessly flexible to you and your learning style. 
Here’s one way you could use the dialogue this week:

• 📣 Read the dialogue out loud (this bit is really important) to yourself.

Try and master the intonation of the words and emotions.

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