Dimanche chez Marie
Marie vit dans un petit appartement lumineux à Lyon.
Dimanche chez Marie
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1 Marie vit dans un petit appartement lumineux à Lyon.
2 Le dimanche matin, elle prépare du café chaud et une tartine croustillante avec de la confiture sucrée.
3 Elle ouvre la fenêtre pour écouter le chant des oiseaux.
4 Sa voisine lui dit bonjour depuis le balcon fleuri.
5 Marie lit quelques pages d'un roman policier captivant avant de sortir faire ses courses au marché animé.
English translation ▾
Marie lives in a bright, small apartment in Lyon.
On Sunday morning, she prepares hot coffee and a crispy toast with sweet jam.
She opens the window to listen to the birds' song.
Her neighbor greets her from the flowered balcony.
Marie reads a few pages of a captivating detective novel before going out to do her shopping at the lively market.
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Comprehension check
1.What does "vit" mean in this context?
"Vit" is the present tense of "vivre," meaning "lives." It describes Marie's residence in Lyon.
2.What is Marie's neighbor doing?
Marie’s neighbor says hello from the balcony, as indicated in the sentence.
3.Why does Marie open the window?
Marie opens the window to listen to the birds' song, as described in the passage.