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Grammar focus collection

Passe compose French stories

French stories that use completed past actions in travel and work contexts. These stories keep the learning focus inside real scenes, then add sentence-level English support, glosses, and quick checks.

Illustration for the A2 story "L'entretien du mardi": Yanis adjusts his tie, answers one calm question about schedules, and leaves with a polite follow-up note to send.
French
A2 1 min read Office and interview 6 glossary words

L'entretien du mardi

Yanis, with a crisp tie and calm demeanor, navigates a pivotal interview, leaving a lasting impression with his poised follow-up.

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Illustration for the A2 story "Un train pour Marseille": Inès missed the first announcement, found the right quai, and watched the coast turn blue before dinner.
French
A2 1 min read Train station 5 glossary words

Un train pour Marseille

Inès missed the first announcement, found the right quai, and watched the coast turn blue before dinner.

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Illustration for the A2 story "Un Week-end à Lyon": Emma spends a weekend in Lyon and discovers the city through food, walking, and a small mistake.
French
A2 1 min read Train station Museum gallery 6 glossary words

Un Week-end à Lyon

Emma spends a weekend in Lyon and discovers the city through food, walking, and a small mistake.

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Illustration for the A2 story "Une Surprise au Bureau": Nadia prepares a normal workday but finds a warm surprise from her colleagues.
French
A2 1 min read Office and interview 6 glossary words

Une Surprise au Bureau

Nadia pensait que la journée serait ordinaire, mais ses collègues lui ont réservé une surprise chaleureuse.

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Illustration for the B1 story "Le musée Rodin en octobre": Sara visits on a grey Tuesday, copies one line from a cartel beside Le Penseur, and leaves believing marble can still argue gently.
French
B1 2 min read Museum gallery 6 glossary words

Le musée Rodin en octobre

Sara visits on a grey Tuesday, copies one line from a cartel beside Le Penseur, and leaves believing marble can still argue gently.

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